Project Management Intern

Discovery Senior Living

Bonita Springs, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Business Administration, Cadence, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Control, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, RAID Storage, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, System Integration (SI), Time Management, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bonita Springs, FL
POSTED
Today

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Management Intern will support the Enterprise Management Office (EMO) in driving execution discipline, visibility, and consistency across enterprise initiatives. This role focuses on supporting governance, planning, tracking, and reporting for cross‑functional projects, system implementations, integrations, and transformation efforts.

The intern will work closely with EMO leadership, project managers, and business stakeholders to maintain project controls, support delivery cadence, and ensure timely, accurate reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Key Responsibilities

PMO & Governance Support

  • Support standard PMO processes including project intake, status reporting, RAID management, and documentation.
  • Maintain project artifacts such as project charters, project plans, schedules, action logs, risk registers, and decision logs.
  • Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and aligned to EMO standards.

Execution & Cadence Management

  • Assist with coordinating project meetings, weekly check‑ins, and stakeholder forums.
  • Prepare agendas, capture notes, track actions, and follow up on commitments.
  • Monitor task progress, dependencies, and milestones across active initiatives.

Reporting & Visibility

  • Update and manage project tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Support development of leadership‑ready dashboards and status summaries.
  • Assist with consolidating project updates for executive and portfolio reporting.

Delivery & Change Support

  • Help document business requirements, workflows, and process changes.
  • Support testing coordination, tracking, and readiness activities
  • Assist with change readiness activities including communications and adoption support

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to structure information clearly for leadership consumption
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks, gaps, and follow‑ups
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a deadline‑driven environment
  • Comfortable working with senior leaders, vendors, and cross‑functional teams

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (minimum Junior year) in:
    • Project Management
    • Information Systems / Information Technology
    • Business Administration
    • Operations Management or a related field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong interest in project delivery, governance, and technology transformation
  • Familiarity with PMO concepts, methodologies, or delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)

BONUS POINTS (not required, but helpful):

  • Experience using Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar project tracking tools
  • Exposure to IT systems, integrations, or enterprise platforms
  • Coursework toward CAPM, PMP, or related project management certifications

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

  • Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting


About the Company

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Discovery Senior Living