2027 Winter Internship - Project Management Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 5% match

Medical, dental, vision plans

FSA/HSA

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP services

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PACCAR invites a Winter Internship student to join the IT Division PMO, supporting project managers and assisting in managing a portfolio of IT projects. The role involves learning the PACCAR project management methodology, Agile practices, and risk management while engaging with a global, diverse team.

Ideal candidates have a related degree, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Curiosity about IT program management and agile development.
• Experience with complex projects is a plus.
• Understanding of project management, Scrum, and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Support PMO activities and assist project managers on active projects.
• Learn and apply Agile development processes with project teams.
• Help define scope, resources, risks, schedules, and budgets under guidance.
• Participate in PMO process improvements and portfolio management activities.
• Develop executive presence through PMO meetings and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Agile/ Scrum

Ambiguity tolerance

Self-motivation

Education

Business-related degree

Job description

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2027 Winter Internship - Project Management Intern

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Company: PACCAR

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

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 5​00 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
• 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.

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

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Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
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