Project Management Intern

Time to start preparing for the future! At PAR Systems, we’re at the forefront of innovation, creating advanced automation solutions that drive progress in industries worldwide. We're seeking a Project Management Intern to gain firsthand career building experience with our team. Our focus on technology, quality, and new ideas extends beyond our products, as we look to add diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people to our company. 

Supporting our first-of-a-kind projects, this role will tackle unique project challenges and help PAR deliver premier products/solutions that are unparalleled in our industry. From material handling systems to robotic and aerospace solutions, the work you do will ensure the wellbeing of our clients and customers around the world. The day-to-day activities of this role will vary depending on the current project and department needs. Below are some of the real-world experiences you will gain:  

• Create and manage project schedules in Microsoft Project 
• Work with various departments and external vendors to reduce schedule risks and improve project timelines 
• Plan and track tasks for project resources to execute projects to the plan (engineers, technicians, supply chain, etc.) 
• Assist engineers in designing and machine debugging efforts, and make decisions based on engineering analysis and project or company needs 

• Develop cost estimates and proposals for customer scope of work change requests 
• Monitor, influence, and report on project performance in terms of scope, schedule, budget, and risk. 
• Work directly with customers to address their programmatic or project related needs 
• Develop or update departmental processes and training materials for project managers 

Success Criteria: 

As a continuous learner, you'll be tasked with getting up to speed on our existing projects and work closely with our Project Management team, to build creative technical solutions that take on complex problems. This internship will support meaningful projects and you'll get to learn how we deliver breakthrough solutions for our customers. 

This role requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Applying what you learned in school with the collaborative power of our team will also give you learning and development opportunities on the job. Using your technical judgment for planning, organizing, performing, and coordinating project tasks and assignments will get you the career experience of a lifetime! 

You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join PAR Systems: 

• Global team recognized for their passion of inventing 

• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure 

• Training and development from industry-leading experts 

PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs. We offer market competitive pay and benefits based upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our starting rate of pay for this hourly position is targeted at $22.00 per hour and is eligible to receive overtime pay based on federal, state and local wage and hour laws.

• Junior or Senior in a Bachelor’s degree program (Engineering preferred)  
• Experience leading & managing project groups and teams 
• Competent in MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills 
• U.S. Person