IT Projects and Governance Intern

Porsche Cars North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Porsche Cars North America is seeking an IT Projects and Governance Intern to assist with project governance, audits, and directive rollout. You will coordinate deliverables with IT and business teams and support BCM and disaster recovery documentation, while working with vendors on procurement and budgeting matters.

The role emphasizes process improvement and strong cross-functional collaboration across IT, Finance, Procurement and Accounting teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in IT, information sciences or business administration.
• Related experience preferred.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for audits, exams, reviews.
• Assist with the creation, implementation and annual review of directives, policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Coordinate project deliverables with IT PMs, departments and vendors.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery plan documentation and testing.
• Assist with department process-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure PRs, POs and other documents are completed and approved per directives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, IT and external vendors.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Strategic analysis

Process optimization

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor-level degree in IT/IS/Business

Job description

Position Objective

The IT Projects and Governance Intern at Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is responsible for working as a part of the IT Projects and Governance team to assist with project and governance activities that support all Porsche North America entities. Primary responsibilities include tracking audit tasks and deliverables, supporting directive rollouts and compliance, coordinating project deliverables and follow-up with internal and external resources, assisting with BCM and disaster recovery documentation, assisting with process improvement initiatives within the department and managing IT vendors from a budget and procurement perspective. The IT Projects and Governance Intern will need to develop strong working relationships with IT and business colleagues.

The hourly range for this role is $18/hr-$20/hr.

Assignment duration: March, 2027 - September, 2027

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation and provide support for internal and external audits, exams, reviews, etc.


• Assist with the creation, implementation and annual review of directives, policies, procedures and work instructions.


• Work with IT Project Managers, business departments and vendors to ensure completion of project deliverables and documentation.


• Support the business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives by assisting with plan documentation and testing.


• Assist with process improvement initiatives within the department.


• Work closely with IT, Procurement, Finance, and Accounting to ensure that PRs, POs and any other required documents necessary to do business are completed and approved per company directives.


• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, IT and outside vendors in performance of primary responsibilities.

QualificationsQualifications

Education: Pursing a 4-year Degree in Information Technology, Information Sciences or Business Administration

Experience

(Job and Industry):

• Related experience preferred

Skills

• Project management skills


• Vendor management skills


• Strong strategic and analytical skills


• Business process methodology / optimization background


• Expert experience with standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Competencies

• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy


• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities


• Problem solving - technical knowledge and decision making skills


• Communication - strong written and verbal communication skills


• Teamwork - ability to interact with of all levels of the organization


• Planning and organization - time management skills to meet deadlines

At a GlanceAt a Glance

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