Kenworth Truck Co. · 2 days ago
Summer 2026 Intern | Program Management
Kirkland, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $30/hr
Start in 2026 SpringPACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry. They are seeking a highly motivated intern for their Program Management Internship Program, which offers professional experience in executing deliverables within the Program Management Office over a 10- to 12-week period.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
The goal of the program management internship is to provide the successful candidate with professional experience executing a variety of deliverables within the Program Management Office (PMO) in a Fortune 200 company setting
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of deliverables that cover the five phases of the PMBOK project management lifecycle over the 10- to 12-week internship. Activities and deliverables may include:
Maintaining and updating program budgets and schedules to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines
Monitor outstanding actions and follow up with stakeholders to drive timely completion of deliverables
Assist in preparing status reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Support Program Managers of larger vehicle and powertrain programs by leading various activities, such as:
Documenting user stories, ensuring stakeholders perform testing, providing consolidated test feedback to vendor(s), and documenting program management workflows as part of the Enterprise Program Management platform toolchain currently under development within the PMO
Documenting current project- and program-related processes and templates, peer reviewing them, and releasing them in the Kenworth Quality Manual or PACCAR Corporate Specifications with a focus on continuous improvement
Performs other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will work with product planning, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, and testing functions within Kenworth, as well as other PACCAR divisions, to deliver on internship goals
The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Director of Program Management and will have direct access to the Director of Program Management at Kenworth
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex ideas to people of various backgrounds and levels of experience
Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks covering different phases of the project management lifecycle
A resourceful self-starter who utilizes strong analytical skills to tackle problems with unknown solutions in an innovative, team-building manner
Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills and experience
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or other related fields
Preferred
Strong Microsoft Project Online, SharePoint, and Power BI skills
Experience with lean continuous improvement methodologies
Employment experience in a multidisciplinary organization
Educational background in program management, supply chain or technical field including, math, data analytics, computer science, engineering, etc
Benefits
Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Sick Leave
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
Company
Kenworth Truck Co.
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks.
Founded in 1923
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-10-21
2025-10-18
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