Application Portfolio Management Intern - January 2027 - Paris

Pernod Ricard SA; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office 2 days weekly

Company restaurant

Coursera access

Job summary

Pernod Ricard is seeking an Application Portfolio Management intern for 6 months in Paris. The role focuses on optimizing the IT application portfolio with collaboration across IT leaders, analysts, architects, and owners to ensure alignment with business goals.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a business or engineering degree, proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in business or engineering with a strategic mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and optimize the application's portfolio.
• Collaborate with application owners to align with business needs.
• Prioritize applications by value, risk, and strategic importance.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with finance analysts to manage the IT portfolio budget.
• Coordinate with risk and compliance teams for regulatory alignment.
• Identify portfolio risks and communicate strategy to stakeholders.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards on portfolio health.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Business or Engineering School degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Application Portfolio Management Intern

Want to join the world's No. 2 in wines & spirits and work among convivial teams? Pernod Ricard is looking for an Application Portfolio Management intern for 6 months from January to June 2027. You will be based at the Island, our office in central Paris (Saint Lazare Train Station, Paris 8). You will contribute to the optimization of the organization\'s portfolio of IT assets, with a primary focus on applications. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including IT leaders, business analysts, enterprise architects, and application owners, to ensure that the application portfolio aligns with business objectives and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, and willingness to drive results in a dynamic IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• contribute to the assessment, classification, and optimization of the organization\'s application portfolio.


• work closely with application owners to ensure that applications align with business needs and contribute to strategic goals.


• contribute to the prioritization of applications based on business value, risk, and strategic importance.


• contribute to the evaluation of the total cost of ownership for each application and identify opportunities for cost optimization.


• work with financial analysts to manage the IT portfolio budget and ensure cost-effective solutions.


• collaborate with risk management and compliance teams to ensure that the IT portfolio meets regulatory requirements.


• contribute to the identification of risks associated with the application portfolio.


• communicate IT portfolio strategy, status, and performance to key stakeholders and leadership.


• prepare regular reports and dashboards to provide insights into the health and effectiveness of the IT portfolio.

Requirements

• currently pursuing a degree from a Business or Engineering School, with a passion for strategic thinking and problem-solving.


• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, using technology to enhance productivity.


• good analytical and problem-solving skills for making data-driven decisions.


• effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating across diverse teams.


• fluent in English; French is a plus.


• must be able to complete 6 months of internship and have an agreement issued by your school/university.

Benefits

• Gross salary from 1410€ (Bac +4 and gap year) to 1550€ (Bac +5) per month.


• Possibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.


• Company restaurant.


• Unlimited access to the Coursera training platform to enhance your experience.


• Employee events (Masterclasses, conferences, etc.).


• Friendly, supportive environment that will help you to progress and build a solid professional network: 90.4% of our interns and alternates recommend us as an employer (Happy Trainees 2024).

Location and Duration

Based at the Island, our office in central Paris (Saint Lazare Train Station, Paris 8). Internship duration: 6 months from January to June 2027.

Contract Type

Internship (6 months).

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard's consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

Diversity and Inclusion

Pernod Ricard is committed to diversity and inclusion: we are a disability-friendly company, one of France's Top 10 companies for gender equality, and we work with associations to promote social inclusion. Our recruitment methods focus on competencies to ensure equal opportunities.