Program Management Intern

Pernod-Ricard; Paris; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company restaurant

Coursera training platform access

Employee events

Job summary

Pernod Ricard is seeking a Program Management Intern for a six-month internship starting January 2027, based at our Paris headquarters, The Island. You will support a global ERP transformation program, helping to standardize Finance, Purchasing, Sales & Customer Management, and Operations processes while collaborating with functions across the group.

You will gain exposure to governance, risk tracking, and process improvement, with opportunities to contribute to tooling, playbooks, and scalable

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Interest in digital transformation, ERP/SAP programs, and project management.
• Proactive, organized, and able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; French and/or Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support governance activities: presentations, reporting materials, action tracking.
• Maintain PMO assets and playbooks for governance and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure up-to-date program information across core tools and documents.
• Prepare dashboards, data extracts, and status updates for governance forums.
• Contribute to improving program tools and ways of working with a focus on simplification and adoption.
• Explore AI, Copilot, and automation to simplify recurring activities.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the program community.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

English fluency

Collaborative

Education

Master’s program in Business/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Power BI

Job description

Pernod Ricard is looking for its future Program Management Intern for a six-month internship starting in January 2027, based at our headquarters in Paris – The Island.You will be part of a global digital transformation program, a multi-year ERP project that aims to drive convergence, standardization, and harmonization of Pernod Ricard’s four End-to-End processes: Finance, Purchasing, Sales & Customer Management, and Operations. This large-scale program engages multiple functions within the Group and brings together finance, operations, sales, technology, procurement, sustainability, and external partners.Your key missionsAs part of the Program Management Office (PMO), you will support the Program Lead and stream leaders in ensuring effective project delivery and governance:Support the preparation and follow-up of key program governance activities, including presentations, reporting materials, action tracking, and coordination with PMO stakeholdersContribute to maintaining key PMO assets and ways of working, including governance materials, team documentation, playbooks, and shared knowledge resourcesHelp ensure accurate and up-to-date program information across core tools and documents, supporting effective communication and decision-makingSupport program reporting activities by helping prepare dashboards, data extracts, status updates, and materials used for governance forumsContribute to strengthening team enablement processes to support efficient collaboration and resource integration across the programSupport continuous improvement of program tools and ways of working, with a focus on simplification, centralisation, usability, and adoption across teamsExplore practical uses of AI, Copilot, and automation to simplify recurring activities, improve efficiency, and support scalable ways of working across the programPromote collaboration, consistency, and knowledge sharing within the program communityYour profileYou are currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Business, Engineering, or a related fieldYou have a strong interest in digital transformation, ERP/SAP programs, and project managementYou are proactive, organised, and enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholdersYou are fluent in English; French and/or Spanish would be a plusYou are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with agile or project management tools such as Jira, PBI is a plusYou have an interest in tooling and continuous improvement, with a focus on making processes and tools simpler, clearer, and easier to adoptYou are curious about AI and automation, with an appetite for using technology to simplify processes, optimise ways of working, and support scalable solutionsWhat you will gain from this internshipFirst-hand exposure to a global ERP transformation program in a leading multinational companyExperience in program and project management, working across functions and geographiesDevelopment of skills in governance, risk tracking, and process improvementAn opportunity to contribute to one of the most ambitious digital transformation initiatives in the wine & spirits industryPlease note: to apply, you must be able to complete 6 months of internship and have an agreement issued by your school/university.And you'll benefit from these advantages:Gross salary from 1410€ (Bac +4 and gap year) to 1550€ (Bac +5) per monthCompany restaurantUnlimited access to the Coursera training platform to enhance your experience.Employee events (Masterclasses, conferences, etc.)All in a friendly, supportive environment that will help you to progress and build a solid professional network: 92.2% of our interns and alternates recommend us as an employer (Happy Trainees 2025)!Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competenciesJob Posting End Date:Target Hire Date:2027-01-04Target End Date:2027-06-30