Project Management

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Management Intern, where you'll gain hands-on experience in real tech projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced managers, enhancing your project coordination skills while contributing to high-impact technology initiatives. With a flexible remote setup, you'll engage in essential tasks like planning, documentation, and team coordination, all while receiving mentorship and a certificate upon completion. Perfect for those eager to kickstart their careers in management and tech delivery, this internship is a gateway to real-world project experiences.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced managers

Certificate upon successful completion

Letter of Recommendation

Stipend opportunities for high-performing interns

Qualifications

• Ideal for students or recent grads in management or IT.
• Basic familiarity with task management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning and task tracking.
• Support coordination between cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Task Management Tools

Coordination Skills

Education

Degree in Management, Business, Engineering, or IT

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Excel

Notion

Job description

Job Description

Summer – Project Management (Beginner to Intermediate Levels Welcome)

Duration: 3 Months | Remote | Flexible Start

Hiring Partner: HIRIST – IT Recruitment Partner

Client: Reputed IT Company (Name confidential)

Do you enjoy organizing, planning, and seeing projects come to life? Whether you’re new to project management or looking to apply classroom knowledge, this gives you a hands-on seat in real tech projects, timelines, teams, and tools.

HiRIST is hiring Project Management Interns for a reputed IT client, where you’ll work alongside experienced managers to help deliver high-impact technology initiatives.

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What You’ll Work On:

• Assist with project planning, task tracking, and documentation

• Support coordination between cross-functional teams (engineering, design, QA, etc.)

• Help update project timelines, status reports, and deliverables

• Use tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana to manage workflows

• Participate in daily standups, sprint reviews, or status meetings

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Who Should Apply:

This is ideal for:

• Students or recent grads in management, business, engineering, or IT

• Beginners with interest in project coordination, agile, or product delivery

• Learners who’ve done coursework, certifications, or academic group projects

• Intermediate-level candidates looking to gain real organizational experience

You don’t need to be a certified PM — just be organized, communicative, and eager to learn.

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Must-Have Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Basic familiarity with task management or productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Notion, Trello)

• Good time management and a knack for coordination

• Willingness to take ownership and follow through

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Nice-to-Have (But Not Required):

• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or Kanban practices

• Knowledge of Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project

• Understanding of project lifecycle, scope, or risk concepts

• PMP, CAPM, or Scrum certification (even in progress)

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Perks & Benefits:

• Mentorship from experienced project or delivery managers

• Exposure to real project cycles, not simulations

• Certificate upon successful completion

• Letter of Recommendation based on contribution

• Stipend opportunities for high-performing interns

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Selection Process:

1. Resume Screening (clarity, interest, and initiative matter most)

2. Basic coordination task or situation-based quiz

3. Friendly Interview with a Project Manager

4. Final Selection & Onboarding via HiRIST

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Apply If You:

• Are available for 4–12 weeks

• Can commit 15–20 hours/week remotely

• Want to be part of real project delivery, not just theory

• Are building a career in management, coordination, or tech delivery

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Ready to Drive Projects Forward?

Apply with your resume + any optional portfolio or academic project summary.

HiRIST – Launching careers through real-world project experiences.