IT Project Management Intern

JOB TITLE: IT Project Management Intern

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

REPORTS TO: Director of IT

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Make every Interaction Count

Act with Respect and Integrity

Demonstrate Passion for Continuous Improvement

Be Worthy of Trust from all Stakeholders

OVERVIEW:

This position is looking for an energetic motivated and dedicated IT Project Management Intern with exceptional communication and writing skills to work alongside our IT Team on Information Technology (IT) related projects. We offer an opportunity to work in an enterprise environment focused on the achievement of managing and completing projects that align with the organizations strategic goals and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The IT Project Management Intern has a primary responsibility to assist in managing and supervising administrative and technical aspects of assigned projects from project start to completion. The Intern will directly report to a Director of IT. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• The IT Project Management Intern will help with one or more projects allowing opportunities to gain exposure and understanding of Project Management methodologies and processes in a professional environment

• Under the supervision of a Director of IT ensure that project requirements standards and documentation are followed

• Assist the Director of IT to ensure projects are in scope and on schedule

• Take an active role and use critical judgment in the development of all project deliverables

• Ensure quality and timely submission of all project deliverables and documentation as assigned by the Director of IT

• Assist the Director of IT with reporting on the project status and health

• Assist the Director of IT with identifying managing and resolving project risks and issues

• Assist the Director of IT with monitoring quality assurance and change control processes

• Proactively communicate with sponsors team and all other relevant stakeholders for each assigned project as directed by the Director of IT

• Assist with the review updating consolidating and streamlining of current SOP documentation

• Develop new SOPs and create documentation on current and new processes

• Assist with the migration of SOP process documentation and knowledge base to a storage platform that facilitates ease of access to information

• The Intern will learn from and be supervised by a Director of IT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A graduate level IT Project Management Intern currently enrolled in a program with a focus on project management or management in technology at the Roux Institute

• A strong interest in Project Management as a career is preferred

• Prior work experience in coordinating or managing projects is preferred

• Provide assistance to the Director of IT with project requirements scope scheduling risk management quality assurance and project status and health

• Have an academic level of written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to actively listen communicate in ways that foster trust and show flexibility

• Team spirit and the ability to work with a group of diverse people provide recognition and reward

• Ability to work in a fast-paced self-directed environment under deadline pressures

• Ability to manage own workload independently multi-task and prioritize effectively

• Demonstrate leadership diplomacy and motivational skills

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail research and multitasking skills

• High computer literacy

• Perform other project management related task and other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Signed confidentiality agreement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers. Assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

LEARNING GOALS OBJECTIVE AND OUTCOMES:

1. Project Methodologies Requirements and Standards

   1. GOAL: To be able to follow project methodologies requirements and standards to assist in managing a project.

   2. OBJECTIVE: The IT Project Management Intern will apply principles processes and standards to provide structure to the delivery of the

   3. OUTCOME: The IT Project Management Intern should have a general understanding of project management fundamentals and the methodology types to implement projects.

2. Project Scope and Schedule

   1. GOAL: To be able to manage the overall health of a project by keeping it in scope and on

   2. OBJECTIVE: The IT Project Management Intern will assist with defining and/or following the scope of the work needed to complete the project and the timeline

   3. OUTCOME: The IT Project Management Intern should have a general understanding of how to define the scope of a project; how to create a project schedule and manage resources; and maintain a project budget.

3. Project Risks and Issues

   1. GOAL: To be able to identify monitor and minimize project risks and

   2. OBJECTIVE: The IT Project Management Intern will assist with creating and/or managing a Risk Registry and Issues Log for a project. They will identify risks the impact probability and response. They will also manage issues by analyzing prioritizing monitor control and identifying a resolution.

   3. OUTCOME: The IT Project Management Intern should have a general understanding of both the risk and issue management processes and how to use them to manage a project.

1. Communication and Building Relationships

   1. GOAL: To be able to connect and communicate clearly with project sponsors team stakeholders and vendors to manage the project successfully.

   2. OBJECTIVE: The IT Project Management Intern will sharpen their ability to actively listen communicate clearly and build trust with everyone involved in the They will facilitate meetings drive discussions provide direction and address questions and concerns throughout the project.

   3. OUTCOME: The IT Project Management Intern should be confident and comfortable working with and communicating directly to leadership project sponsors team stakeholders and vendors throughout every aspect of a project.

2. Strategic Impact of Project

   1. GOAL: Learn and understand how projects deliver benefits and drive strategic success for an organization

   2. OBJECTIVE: The IT Project Management Intern will assist in managing a project and participate in discussions to ensure the project benefits are on target. They will assess and manage the strategic impact of decisions being made throughout the life of the project; and exhibit foresight independent thinking resourcefulness and the ability to make decisions.

   3. OUTCOME: The IT Project Management Intern should have a deeper understanding of how managing project benefits is the foundation to strategic success for an organization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Savilinx LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

Intern