Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- Project managementBusiness analysisMarketingProduct managementOperationsStakeholder management
- Work
- On-site in Downers Grove · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management94%Marketing11%Business analysis10%Product management2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Project Management Intern will play a key role in supporting and leading a strategic product innovation initiative within Zurn Elkay's Drinking Water or Filtration business. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in new product development, cross-functional project leadership, and continuous process improvement. Working closely with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, the intern will lead a defined innovation project from concept through key development milestones while gaining exposure to the company's Stage-Gate product development process. The intern will also evaluate the effectiveness of the current innovation process and recommend improvements that enhance speed, efficiency, collaboration, and execution. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful business impact while developing project management, leadership, analytical, and product development skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a strategic innovation project within the Drinking Water or Filtration business unit.
- Define project objectives, deliverables, timelines, risks, and success metrics.
- Coordinate activities across Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Identify risks, obstacles, and opportunities and develop mitigation plans.
- Present project recommendations, business cases, and outcomes to leadership teams.
- Learn and actively participate in the company's Stage-Gate product development process.
- Attend gate reviews, project meetings, and innovation planning sessions.
- Document process observations, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Analyze project workflows, decision points, and team interactions.
- Benchmark best practices and recommend enhancements to improve project execution, speed to market, and cross-functional alignment.
- Support the implementation and testing of approved process improvements.
- Build project management capabilities through real-world project ownership.
- Develop executive presentation and communication skills.
- Gain exposure to product strategy, innovation management, and business operations.
- Partner with mentors and business leaders for coaching and career development.
Learning & Development Opportunities
- Successful leadership of a defined product innovation project.
- Executive presentation summarizing project outcomes and recommendations.
- Assessment of the current Stage-Gate process.
- Identification and recommendation of process improvement opportunities.
- Implementation plan for one or more Stage-Gate enhancements.
- Final business impact report highlighting project results, lessons learned, and future opportunities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, engineering, project management, or other related field.
- Strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.