Project Manager Intern
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.
Job Description
The Project Manager Intern supports project and change management activities across Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE. This role assists with project planning, coordination, research, documentation, stakeholder communication, status reporting, and process improvement. The intern works collaboratively with cross functional teams under the guidance of a project manager or supervisor while developing practical experience in project management, change management, and business operations. Through this experience, the intern contributes to HPE initiatives that support business priorities, operational effectiveness, and customer value.
Management Level Definition
Supports project and change management activities under the guidance and direction of a manager, project manager, or supervisor. Develops foundational project management skills through assigned projects, coaching, collaboration, and feedback.
Responsibilities
•Support the assigned business unit through research, analysis, project coordination, documentation, and status reporting.
•Assist with project planning, scheduling, and tracking milestones, deliverables, action items, risks, issues, and dependencies.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to ongoing activities and deliverables as part of assigned projects.
•Support change management activities, including stakeholder communications, change impact assessments, readiness activities, training coordination, and adoption tracking.
•Participate in team activities by attending team meetings, learning about project and change management methodologies, and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
•Support the preparation of executive level communications, including PowerPoint presentations, project updates, briefing materials, and status reports.
•Use approved artificial intelligence tools, including Microsoft Copilot, where available, to support research, drafting, summarization, organization, project tracking, and other daily activities.
•Review and validate artificial intelligence generated content for accuracy, relevance, confidentiality, and appropriate business use before sharing or finalizing deliverables.
•Identify and suggest implementation of specific changes to processes, tools, and project management practices to improve performance, efficiency, and customer or client satisfaction.
•Develop an understanding of internal and external relationships with stakeholders, including performance expectations, business needs, and change impacts.
•Fulfill tasks and responsibilities assigned by a project manager or supervisor in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
•Participate in periodic reviews to share updates, receive feedback, and incorporate improvements on assigned projects and initiatives.
Education and Experience
•Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Change Management, Marketing, Communications, Operations, or a related non-technical field.
•Relevant coursework in project management, business management, change management, operations, communications, or a related discipline is desirable.
•No prior professional experience required. Previous internships, academic projects, volunteer experience, campus involvement, part-time employment, or other relevant work experience is a plus.
•Experience supporting project management, change management, process improvement, business operations, communications, event coordination, or cross functional initiatives is desirable.
•Familiarity with project management or change management methodologies through coursework, academic projects, internships, or other relevant experience is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
•Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
•Strong project coordination, problem solving, research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
•Basic understanding of project management concepts, including project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, dependencies, and status reporting.
•Basic understanding of change management concepts, including stakeholder engagement, communications, change impacts, readiness, training, and adoption.
•Ability to develop clear, concise, and professional executive level communications and PowerPoint presentations.
•AI first mindset, including an understanding of how approved artificial intelligence tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, can be used to support daily activities and improve productivity.
•Ability to review and validate artificial intelligence generated content before using or distributing it.
•Time management skills and ability to work within defined timelines.
•A collaborative, solution focused mindset and overall sense of urgency.
•Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
•Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
•Familiarity with project management tools, collaboration platforms, or task tracking applications is a plus.
Compensation
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
•United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 26.00 - 30.00 in Texas
•The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at myhperewards.com.
