Empyrean · 4 hours ago
Software Project Management Internship
Houston, TX, USA
Internship
Onsite
InternEmpyrean is a company focused on providing project management and oversight in software and systems development. The Software Project Manager intern will support technical teams across Product, Operations, and IT, ensuring project success through effective communication and management of project timelines and deliverables.
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Responsibilities
Act as project manager for multiple software and application development initiatives
Clearly communicate project delivery frameworks and implement project standards within assigned teams
Plan and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using project management tools
Track progress, identify dependencies, and ensure the project team is aware of upcoming deadlines and deliverables
Effectively communicate delivery expectations, progress, and risks to team members and executive stakeholders
Define project success criteria and disseminate them throughout the project lifecycle
Assess project status and provide regular updates to executive leadership
Delegate tasks and responsibilities appropriately across internal and vendor resources
Assess and manage the risk of schedule changes and help identify and implement mitigation strategies
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure dependent tasks are completed on time
Creates and maintains project plans and ensures effective financial forecasting and tracking
Partner with cross-functional business and technology teams to confirm scope, resource alignment, and readiness
Review project work to ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to organizational standards
Lead workgroup meetings, identifying action items and addressing blockers to maintain project momentum
Collaborate with an exceptional team of software developers, service reliability engineers, product owners, and IT engineers to deliver mission-critical initiatives
Create and maintain dashboards, roadmaps, and documentation to support project efforts and manage stakeholder expectations
Drive continuous improvement by refining processes, streamlining workflows, and enhancing EPMO project maturity
Qualification
Required
To qualify for this internship, applicants must be full-time students at an accredited college or university and currently classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior
Also, accepting recent graduates (May 2025 or later)
Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization, facilitating cross-functional discussions and driving consensus toward shared goals
Proven experience leading software application development and Agile delivery initiatives
Familiarity with defining system strategy, developing requirements, designing solutions, testing, training, and implementing under tight deadlines
Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional methodologies (Waterfall, Prince2)
Proficient in the use of Jira and Confluence
Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a focus on value-driven delivery
Tenacious, self-starter who thrives in understanding the details of complex, cross-functional projects and can effectively distill into actionable project plans
Curious, adaptable, and comfortable learning new systems and technologies quickly
5–7 years of experience in software project management
5–7 years of experience in product line or software development environments
Proven success leading multiple strategic, complex projects simultaneously (scope, schedule, and budget)
Familiarity with managing complex scheduling workstreams in large enterprise settings
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience in enterprise project management)
Prior experience in benefits administration or healthcare environments is preferred
Company
Empyrean
Established in 2006, Empyrean is a leading technology SaaS company empowering organizations with innovative technology and a service-first approach that accelerates employers’ benefits and employee retention strategies.
Founded in 2006
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Empyrean has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2022 (1)
2021 (5)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.99MKey Investors
FTV Capital
2019-11-25Acquired
2015-04-10Series Unknown· $10M
2013-02-27Series Unknown· $41.19M
Leadership Team
Kelly Clark
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Recent News
2024-01-20
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