2027 Winter Internship - Project Management Intern

PACCAR; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSAs & HSAs

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP & wellness programs

Growth & development opportunities

Collaborative colleagues

Job summary

PACCAR’s Information Technology Division in Renton, WA, invites an intern to support PMO activities and assist in managing IT projects and programs using the PACCAR methodology. You will work with the PMO team and Director to help oversee a portfolio of high-impact projects across the division.

The role offers exposure to diverse disciplines and global collaboration within a Fortune 500 company, with developmental opportunities in project management, Scrum, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Solid communication and teamwork skills.
• Mental agility and curiosity about IT program management.
• Academic understanding of project management, Scrum, and Agile.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Support PMO activities on active projects.
• Learn and apply Agile development processes with project teams.
• Assist in risk definition and mitigation with guidance from PMO.
• Contribute to PMO process improvements with PMO staff.
• Support portfolio management activities under the PMO Director.
• Define scope, resources, risk, schedule, and budget; reassess periodically.
• Develop executive presence and presentation skills through PMO meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Agile

Project management

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Graduate/Undergraduate degree in Business or related field

Job description

About PACCAR

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides financial services and information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR whether you want to design the transportation trchnology of tomorroe, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services. Join the PACCAR team today!

Division Information

PACCAR'S Information Technology Division (ITD) is located in Renton, WA, utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide systems development, consulting, voice and data communications servicesto the entire corperation, which has high visibility in the technology sector.

About the Team & The Role

This position will support IT Division Project Managers and assist in the management of IT projects and programs utilizing the PACCAR project management methodology. This person will also work with the Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) in support of managing the portfolio of active projects across the IT Division.As a Project Manager, you will work with the Project Management Office Team and the Solution Review Board members in overseeing a portfolio of high-impact and high-visibility projects that focus on solving PACCAR's most important challenges, as well as the development of products and services for internal and external customers.As part of a diversified global Fortune 500 company, the PMO works on a huge variety of projects involving a diverse team of individuals from several disciplines, regions, and cultural backgrounds.

Come join this dynamic, growing, and innovative team!

Job Responsibilities

The position will participate in supporting PMO activities, including:

• Support project managers and learn PMO processes by participating on active projects and completing tasks as assigned by the project managers
• Learn and put in practice the Agile development process with the support of active project teams and project managers
• Learn and participate in project risk definition and mitigation practices at the direction of project managers
• Learn and participate in PMO process improvements with support of PMO staff
• Learn and participate in portfolio management activities at the direction of the PMO Director
• Clearly define scope, resources, risk, schedule, and budget and reassess on a periodic basis
• Develop executive presence and presentation skills through PMO meetings

Required Experience & Skills

• Solid communication and teamwork skills
• Mental agility and curiosity, particularly about IT program and project management
• Experience in working on complex efforts is a plus
• Academic understanding of project management, Scrum, and Agile
• Comfortable working with ambiguity
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with little or no supervision

Education

Preferred completed Graduate/Undergraduate degree in Business or other related field.

Benefits of working at PACCAR

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Diversity & Inclusion

PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions, and increases employee engagement.

PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women in Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America's Greatest Workplaces for Women.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page:Diversity and Inclusion at PACCAR

Additional Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.

The salaries for intern positions are as follows:

• Undergraduate - $25 / hour
• Graduate - $30 / hour