HBCU Project Management Intern

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Secretary

Job Classification Title

S-Education & Training (S)

Position Number

Grade

TS

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Full-time Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 40 hours per week

Job Posting: Project Management Office Interns
Position: Project Management Office Intern
Location: Hybrid-Century Center Building B - 1000 Birch Ridge Dr Raleigh NC 27610
Internship Duration: 10-week internship (May 26 2026-July 31 2026)

Description:
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology Transportation (NCDIT-T) Project Management Office (PMO) is seeking two motivated and detail-oriented Project Management Interns to join our team for FY2026. This hybrid internship offers hands-on experience supporting enterprise-level initiatives focused on streamlining IT expenditure reporting and strengthening application portfolio management using the NCDIT Enterprise Portfolio Management platform (OrbusInfinity). Interns will work closely with the PMO Director Portfolio Managers and cross-functional IT and business partners on real-world projects that impact DOT enterprise applications statewide.

Responsibilities:
Support project managers and portfolio managers in a project coordinator role assisting with project planning scheduling task tracking and documentation.
Participate in a coordinated cross-department effort to establish repeatable processes for application cost reporting portfolio analysis and application rationalization.
Assist with meeting facilitation status tracking and preparation of project artifacts reports and presentations for stakeholders.
Monitor project performance indicators and help track progress against schedules resources and deliverables.
Collaborate daily with PMO staff IT teams and business partners to ensure timely execution of assigned tasks.
Utilize tools such as Microsoft Teams SharePoint Microsoft Project Power BI and OrbusInfinity (training provided as needed).
Preferred Skills and Tools:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams and SharePoint.
Familiarity with Microsoft Project Power BI or other project management tools is preferred but not required.
Strong organizational communication and time-management skills.
Interest in project management business analysis or IT portfolio management.
Technical aptitude or coursework is beneficial but not mandatory.
What Youll Gain:
Practical experience applying core project management principles including planning scheduling risk management and performance monitoring (SPI/CPI).
Exposure to enterprise portfolio management and application lifecycle decision-making.
Experience coordinating tasks managing workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on involvement in documentation reporting and stakeholder communications.
Structured mentorship from the PMO Director and Portfolio Managers with regular feedback and professional development guidance.
Exposure to professional project management tools methodologies and best practices in a collaborative environment.

Internship Structure:
Hybrid position.
Interns will report directly to the PMO Director and be assigned to multiple projects under the guidance of two Portfolio Managers.
Interns will interact regularly with the full PMO team IT staff and business partners across the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Application Requirements:

To apply for this internship please submit the following documents:

Resume:

• Highlight your educational background relevant coursework skills work experience and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.

Academic Transcript:

• Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework grades and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors masters or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by May 2026.
• 24 credit hours completed.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
• Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship
  

To help you with your interview we suggest that you do your research: know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying. We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member friend or mentor.

Apply Today to gain practical experience and contribute to impactful transportation projects!

More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach:

Website:NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Alexis Leanne Palcher

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