Project Management Intern

Moody's Investors Service; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service in Manchester seeks a proactive Project Management Intern to support PMO excellence across governance, reporting, and AI initiatives. You will help maintain documentation, dashboards, and delivery frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

The role offers a 4-5 month internship with flexible start date and exposure to AI-enabled process improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Available for a 4-5 month internship with a flexible start date.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance project documentation, templates, onboarding materials, governance artefacts, and delivery frameworks to improve consistency and quality
• Maintain and coordinate updates across project portfolios, trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve visibility and data accuracy
• Analyze project and operational data to identify trends, recurring risks, process bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support the production of quarterly Project Management insights reports, identifying delivery trends, recurring risks, customer feedback themes, and opportunities for improvement
• Research, test, and document artificial intelligence use cases, automations, and workflow improvements that increase efficiency and reduce administrative effort
• Identify and recommend process enhancements that streamline reporting, governance, coordination activities, and overall Project Management Office operations
• Provide project coordination support for internal initiatives and client projects, including meeting preparation, action tracking, stakeholder follow-up, and documentation management, working with guidance from experienced Project Managers while taking ownership of assigned deliverables

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Process improvement

AI awareness

PM methodologies

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Management/Communications

Availability for 4-5 month internship

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Applications for this position will be accepted from 6 - 20 October. We encourage interested candidates to apply early to ensure full consideration.

Skills and Competencies

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical individual with an interest in Project Management operations, governance, process improvement, and technology-enabled ways of working.

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation, project data, reports, and governance materials with a high level of attention to detail and organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional presentations, reports, meeting outputs, and stakeholder updates
• Interest in data analysis and problem solving, with the ability to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
• Interest in process improvement and operational excellence, with the ability to identify opportunities to simplify and improve ways of working
• Strong learning mindset and initiative, with the ability to manage assigned deliverables, seek feedback, and continuously develop new skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams; familiarity with project or collaboration tools
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
• Understanding of Project Management methodologies and practices, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, project governance, and project lifecycle concepts
• Basic understanding of Software-as-a-Service solutions, application programming interfaces, or technology-enabled business processes
• Awareness of Know Your Customer, compliance, client onboarding, or regulated business environments

Education

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Management, Communications, or a related field
• Previous experience in project management is an advantage
• Available for a 4-5 month internship with a flexible start date

Responsibilities

Support Project Management Office excellence by contributing to governance, reporting, process improvement, knowledge management, operational maturity, and artificial intelligence initiatives across the Customer Engagement organization.

• Review and enhance project documentation, templates, onboarding materials, governance artefacts, and delivery frameworks to improve consistency and quality
• Maintain and coordinate updates across project portfolios, trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve visibility and data accuracy
• Analyze project and operational data to identify trends, recurring risks, process bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support the production of quarterly Project Management insights reports, identifying delivery trends, recurring risks, customer feedback themes, and opportunities for improvement
• Research, test, and document artificial intelligence use cases, automations, and workflow improvements that increase efficiency and reduce administrative effort
• Identify and recommend process enhancements that streamline reporting, governance, coordination activities, and overall Project Management Office operations
• Provide project coordination support for internal initiatives and client projects, including meeting preparation, action tracking, stakeholder follow-up, and documentation management, working with guidance from experienced Project Managers while taking ownership of assigned deliverables

About the Team

Our team is responsible for leading complex client implementations of our KYC solutions by coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines and resources, resolving issues and ensuring successful delivery and handover – while also contributing strategic insights to support broader business goals.

Join our team as a Project Management Intern and gain hands-on experience in project governance, reporting, process improvement, operational excellence, and AI-enabled ways of working while supporting a global team delivering complex client implementations.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.