Project Management Internship 2022

As a Junior Project Manager, you will provide the support to major projects under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager or fully manage smaller, less complex projects.Projects will be related to the deployment of network equipment or process improvement projects to enhance our project delivery.

Abilities

• Experience of working in fast-paced organizations with the ability to align to changing priorities 
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities 
• Establish trust with project staff and develop strong working relationships. 
• Identify cross functional dependencies and work with relevant department stakeholders to co-ordinate and prioritize activities. 
• Have a good understanding of IT and Telecommunications terminology and practices 
• Manage escalations with project stakeholders. 
• Resolve issues by identifying the root cause and implementing robust lasting solutions to prevent reoccurrence. 

Typical daily tasks

• Task Management – ensuring the project resources execute against plans within agreed time frame. 
• Issue Management – Working with resources to ensure issues are managed to guidelines. 
• Supporting Project Managers to update their project plans and their status to ensure information is always correct and current 
• Liaising between Project Managers, Engineers and Supply chain to secure the procurement of equipment and services,  
• Coordinate project wash-up reviews. 
• Provide input to the development of key learnings and manage actions to address them. 
• Identify areas of improvement, document issues seen and provide suggestions on how to address it. 
• Manage mini-improvement projects 

Skills

Essential

• 2 Years working supporting Project Managers or working in a Project Management Office (PMO) 
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely 
• Good understanding of MS Office 
• Good understanding or MS Teams 

Bonus

• Familiar with Clarizen 
• Six Sigma Yellow belt 

Interested to learn more? See the details below to kick-start your career!

What you can expect 

• Work on meaningful, high impact projects that will add true value to our business 
• Opportunity to network and collaborate with other interns, building relationships across the globe  
• Take part in our global program with executive speaker series, networking events, shark tank project presentations and so much more! 

Who you are

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in your penultimate year of your Bachelor’s or Master's degree studies (Graduation between December 2022-September 2023) 
• Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the Summer Internship Program (between May to September, depending on your school system)  
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business proficiency in English 
• Ability to create accurate and punctual reports, deliver presentations, and share information and ideas with others 
• Analytically driven and detail-oriented, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package and aptitude to learn new software 

Next steps (Documents and Information Required)

• Resume 
• Indicate your availability (start and end date) and expected graduation date in your resume 
• Please apply to this internship only if you are available full time for an internship during the stated period 

The Equinix New to Career team will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis throughout October to January and will reach out to applicants accordingly. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application.