IT Project Manager Internship– GST061-D-IT

Team Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) invites an IT Project Intern to support project documentation, archiving, and follow-up under the supervision of a Sr. Project Manager. You will collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and an Agile Coach to ensure processes align with planned timelines.

This is a temporary internship paid hourly with no benefits, up to 40 hours per week. Pay scales based on semester hours and degree status: $20, $21, or $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student (full- or part-time).
• GPA 2.0 or better.
• Fall academic transcript from the current or previous term.
• Eligible to work in the United States; 18+.
• Meets attending school's internship program requirements.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, IS, Cybersecurity, CS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and teams to execute processes per plan.
• Coordinate meetings and populate roadmaps/PPM tools.
• Maintain project sites and track progress.
• Manage documentation versioning and dissemination.
• Improve project management processes and procedures.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Student (full- or part-time)

GPA 2.0 or better

Fall academic transcript

Eligibility to work in the United States; 18+

Internship program requirements per school

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (in progress) in relevant field

Job description

DRIVE YOUR FUTURE FORWARD WITH A DOT INTERNSHIP!

Department of Transportation — Internship Program

JOB SUMMARY

As an IT Project Intern, you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting various projects processes from start to finish. You will work closely with project managers and identified team members to ensure that your assigned tasks related to project documentation, archiving, and follow-up is checked by a Sr. Project Manager for completion and publication.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and Agile Coach to ensure projects processes are executed according to plan and meet all requirements in preparation for project planning cycles.
• Support the project team by coordinating meetings, populating project data in roadmaps/PPM tools, maintaining project sites, tracking progress, managing documentation versioning for dissemination, and providing process status updates.
• Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and partners to ensure project success.
• Identify and find issues with processes and/or documentation and make the necessary approved updates.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and readily available to all relevant parties.
• Assist in the management of project tools and documentation on a cadence to ensure adherence to project structure and consistency.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of project management processes and procedures.

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student
• Overall GPA of 2.0 of better
• Fall of previous year academic transcript
• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age
• Meet any additional requirements of the attending school’s Internship Program

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in or master’s degree (In Progress) in Business, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or any other relevant field
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in project coordination or management during work or academic experience
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively while communicating progress iteratively
• Ability to work independently and in a team

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

IMPORTANT NOTE

This is a temporary internship position. Interns are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification as of the previous Fall Semester. This position does not include benefits, earned leave, or paid holidays. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week during the program period.
The pay for this position is as follows:

• (0-59 semester hours): $20.00 per hour
• (60-120 semester hours): $21.00 per hour
• Graduate students (must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program): $23.00 per hour

WHY JOIN US

• Impact: Your work will influence projects that millions of people rely on every single day.
• Mentorship: Learn directly from engineers, analysts, planners, and public policy leaders.
• Growth: Build valuable professional skills and explore career pathways within public service.
• Innovation: Be part of cutting-edge projects shaping the future of transportation.

GDOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Employer.

Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.