Job Description

JOIN JACK LINK'S AS AN PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE INTERN FOR SUMMER 2023! In this project-based internship, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through formal and informal training, project and process management, networking with fellow interns, working with key Jack Link’s leaders and team members. At the completion of your internship, you will conduct a final presentation on your internship experience.

 As a Project Management Office Intern within Jack Link’s, you will work closely with the PMO in the following areas:

PMO Intern responsibilities:

·       Develop process improvements based on Product Launch Reviews

·       Analyze & Report performance metrics based on Stage Gate Data

·       Partner with Jack Link’s Project Managers to Manage Project Execution to ensure projects are commercialized, produced and shipped on time

·       Shadow timelines, management of team resources, and mitigation of project risks

·       Communicate project status & updates to project team, stakeholders, and leadership through effective communication

·       Facilitate work within our project and portfolio management software solution, Smartsheet

·       Identify and help lead the improvement of existing PMO processes

·       Establish a strong understanding of current PMO processes and provide support as needed to other members of the PMO team on existing project work

·       Administer and maintain content within SmartSheet portfolio as well as assist in assembling information/materials surrounding Stage-Gate activities.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING PREFERRED:

·       On track for a bachelor’s degree in project management, business, operations, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·       Experience working with Project Management Platforms

·       Self Starter with excellent communication skills

·       Excellent Excel skills including report creation from large datasets and multiple data sources

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time

·       Thrives in a fast paced energetic and entrepreneurial environment

·       Ability to work autonomously, prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints

• Team player with a “can do” attitude
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• Quick learner

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Proven thorough understanding of:

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees

·       Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

·       Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Additional Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY: Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.