Change Management & PMO Intern - January 2027

Pernod Ricard SA; Paris; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernod Ricard SA in Paris is seeking a Change Management Intern to support a large ERP transformation program LEAP, focusing on communication, events, and Core Team animation, and on PMO activities to drive adoption of new processes.

You will split time 70% Change Management (communications, events, Core Team) and 30% PMO (planning, dashboards, knowledge management), collaborating with IT, business teams and internal communications; ideal for students in business/engineering with interest in AI.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in a Business School, Engineering School, or University (Bachelor +4 / Master level).
• Strong interest in Change Management, digital transformation and project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a taste for event organization and stakeholder coordination.
• Comfortable with content creation, particularly video (video editing tools are a plus).
• Well-organized, structured and proactive.
• Curious about AI and automation, with an appetite for using technology to simplify processes, optimise ways of working and support scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support Change Management activities: communication, events and Core Team animation, plus support to Change Lead on the second pilot deployment.
• Coordinate with internal and/or external stakeholders (project teams, IT, business teams, communication).
• PMO support: program planning, milestone tracking and dashboards updates.
• Assist in preparing materials for project and steering committees; follow-up on actions and decisions.
• Explore practical AI, Copilot and automation uses to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication & storytelling

Event organization

Digital content creation

Organization & coordination

Analytical thinking

PMO basics

AI & Copilot interest

Education

Bachelor/Master student in Business/Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

As part of a large-scale ERP transformation program (called LEAP), the Change Management team is looking for a Change Management Intern who will also dedicate part of their time to PMO activities.

Objective of the Internship

Support the Change Management team in deploying change initiatives, with a focus on communication and event activities for the Core Team, and on the second pilot deployment. Contribute, in support, to selected program management (PMO) activities, with the objective of driving adoption of new processes and tools by end users.

Time Split

70% Change Management: communication, events and Core Team animation, plus support to the Change Lead on the second pilot deployment

30% PMO: support to program management activities

Key Responsibilities

• Change Management (70%) Under the supervision of the Change Leads and Adoption Director, the intern will contribute to the following activities:
• Communication: Support the program communication plan: preparing and disseminating project communications (key messages, milestones, updates)
• Maintain and update collaboration platforms and specific files (SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Create communication and engagement content (presentations, infographics, newsletters, digital assets, video content)
• Events and Core Team animation: Provide operational and logistical support for change-related events (workshops, information sessions, roadshows, kick-off events), from preparation to follow-up
• Animate the Core Team: coordinate meetings, prepare materials and follow up on actions
• Coordinate with internal and/or external stakeholders when needed (project teams, IT, business teams, communication)
• Second pilot deployment: Support the Change Lead in preparing and running the second pilot deployment (communications, user engagement, logistics, stakeholder coordination)
• Track and consolidate pilots’ surveys, and monitor iSay results on Change / Engagement and training feedback & completion (in coordination with PRU)
• Contribute to capturing lessons learned to feed the next waves

PMO Activities (Support) (30%)

• Contribution to program planning and milestone tracking
• Change Knowledge Management: support documentation storage and coordination with other PMOs (e.g. Business Procedures for LEAP, Infinity and other transformations) to contribute to a single source of truth
• Update of project dashboards (progress, risks, action plans)
• Support in preparing materials for project and steering committees
• Follow-up on actions and decisions
• AI & Automation: explore practical uses of AI, Copilot and automation to simplify recurring PMO activities, improve efficiency, facilitate access to information and support scalable ways of working across the program
• Promote collaboration, consistency and knowledge sharing within the program community

Key Stakeholders

• Change Management team
• Project teams (IT, business, process owners)
• PMO team
• Internal communication teams (as applicable)

Profile

• Student enrolled in a Business School, Engineering School, or University (Bachelor +4 / Master level)
• Strong interest in Change Management, digital transformation and project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a taste for event organization and stakeholder coordination
• Comfortable with content creation, particularly video (video editing tools are a plus)
• Well-organized, structured and proactive
• Able to work in a multi-stakeholder, structured project environment
• Curious about AI and automation, with an appetite for using technology to simplify processes, optimise ways of working and support scalable solutions

Key Skills

• Communication & storytelling
• Event organization and logistics
• Digital content creation (video, presentations)
• Organization and coordination
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Basic project management / PMO skills
• Interest in AI, Copilot and process automation

Languages

Fluent English required French required Additional languages are a plus

Location

Location Paris (or to be specified). Occasional travel may be required depending on project phases.

What the Internship Offers

• Hands-on experience on a large-scale ERP transformation program
• Exposure to Change Management and program governance (PMO) topics
• Development of skills in communication, event management, coordination and project management
• Practical exposure to AI, Copilot and automation use cases in a transformation program
• A structured and international working environment

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