Project Manager Intern

About the Role

• Role Type: Hybrid (average 2 days per week in HPE office)
• Supports project and change management activities across Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
• Assists with project planning, coordination, research, documentation, stakeholder communication, status reporting, and process improvement.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams under the guidance of a project manager or supervisor.
• Develops practical experience in project management, change management, and business operations.
• Contributes to HPE initiatives that support business priorities, operational effectiveness, and customer value.
• Develops foundational project management skills through assigned projects, coaching, collaboration, and feedback.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.