Construction Specialties · 8 hours ago
IT Project Management Intern
Construction Specialties is a specialty building products manufacturer that provides solutions to building challenges. The Project Management Office Intern will assist in improving efficiency within the IT-PMO, working with IT Project Managers on various projects and gaining exposure to industry best practices in project management.
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Responsibilities
Work on assigned IT projects in partnership with other IT leads or Team members
Collaborate with team members to update and maintain accurate demand lists
Conduct data cleanup activities to ensure data integrity and reliability
Collect and analyze program metrics to provide insights and support decision-making
Prepare regular reports on program performance for internal stakeholders
Partner with IT-Project Manager and contribute to the automation of Smartsheet dashboards for enhanced project visibility
Collaborate with the assigned PM to analyze usage of smartsheet tool within business operations and business impact
Support the team in managing contracts and invoices efficiently if needed
Assist in organizing and tracking financial documentation related to program activities
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Program Management Office (PMO) handbook
Create job aids and documentation to assist team members in understanding and adhering to PMO processes
Partner with IT-Project Managers to work upon and execute on the process improvement initiatives
Assist in documenting and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the PMO
Coordinate and schedule meetings for the IT-program management team as needed
Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items
Assist in the preparation of communication materials for internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities and ensure timely communication of project updates
Contribute to the development of training materials for new team members
Assist in onboarding activities to help new team members acclimate to PMO processes
Assist the IT Project Managers in managing relationships/tracking vendor performance- open issues with external vendors and service providers
Contribute to the development of a vendor performance dashboard (if needed)
Stay informed about industry best practices and trends in AI with reference to project management and bring suggestions or ideas to IT-PMO for improvement
Research AI opportunities within the space of IT PMO and come up with recommendations
Perform other related duties assigned by IT Management
Qualification
Required
Must be a current undergraduate student majoring in an accredited degree program for Computer Science/Engineering or similar entering their junior or senior year
Strong verbal, written, and technical communication
Strong analytical skills and troubleshooting methods
Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task and prioritize work
Ability to work non-standard hours as circumstances dictate
Basic Project Management skills or experience/exposure desired
Strong computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Preferred
Project Management training/certification – desired but not mandatory
Exposure to tools such as Smartsheet – desired but not mandatory
Company
Construction Specialties
Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a family-owned building products company celebrating 75 years in business.
Funding
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