An ENTERPRISE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (EPMO) INTERN at UPS works on targeted projects individually, or in small teams.  Projects will provide experience with project management methodology, business process improvement, and exposure to program management with cross-functional teams. This opportunity will allow you to sharpen your organizational skills, communication skills and problem-solving capabilities in the business environment. In addition, it will enhance your project management and business process management knowledge.

The ePMO is seeking 2 interns to work on projects during summer 2019.  The candidates will work in small teams as well as individually. We expect you to be collaborative and self-directed. When working in teams you are expected to engage and take part in all team discussion and decision making. When working individually, you are expected to work with little supervision and be proactive (ask for help when needed). You must organize your work and problem solve when using planning software (i.e. MS Project, SharePoint, Excel, Word, etc.). Completed projects will be presented to the ePMO team upon completion.                    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Projects include, but are not limited to:       

• Working as a team member to stand up a portion of the PMO Framework (process and tool)       
• Researching industry best practices around PM processes and ePMO Maturity Models        
• Supporting Sponsor role-based learning or virtual Business Process Management training       
• Review and catalog the process map library

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• MS Office skills (MS Power Point, Excel, Project)
• Effective research and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 40 HOURS PER WEEK DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY THROUGH AUGUST).

EDUCATION:

The desired 2019 SUMMER INTERN will be currently enrolled or graduated from a degreed college/university program with a major in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work for a Fortune 50 industry leader. If you are selected, you will join our dynamic technology team in making a difference to our business and customers. Do you think you have what it takes? Prove it! At UPS, ambition knows no time zone.

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law

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