Agile Project Manager Intern

Company: Experian
Location: Columbus
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Company DescriptionExperian is the world's leading global information services company. During life's big moments - from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crimeJob DescriptionExperian's Summer Internship Program is a unique opportunity for students across the country to gain hands-on work experience in our innovative global company. Our interns work alongside Experian employees to tackle meaningful projects and gain valuable skills in their chosen field. During our summer internship program, interns will have access to the latest technologies and challenging work. As a summer intern, you'll learn about our exciting financial inclusion products and programs, experience philanthropic events that make us a force for good, and network across our global business units. Get ready to discover the unexpected as a part of our #uniquelyexperian summer internship program.--The Agile Project Manager intern will perform project management functions in the execution of technology projects to help ensure projects are completed within the established timelines. We are looking for enthusiastic, results-driven, self-starters and strongly team-oriented individuals with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.Responsibilities of the Agile Project Manager Intern include:

• Create project timelines and distribute responsibilities across one or more teams --
• Conduct regular project status meetings
• Publish project status reports on a regular basis
• Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout the project lifecycle
• Escalate project risks or issues in a timely fashion
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, Technical Product Owners, Program owners and others outside the team
• Facilitate ceremonies, including but not limited to stand-ups, grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Remove impediments to the Team's progress
• Ensure the "Definition of Done" is being followed
• Protect the team from outside interruptions and address distractions, disruptions, and obstacles so the team is free to focus on the work
• Opportunity to learn new tools on the job and be part of a growing organizationQualificationsRequired:
  • Currently enrolled in a minimum of a Bachelor's degree program in business, data analytics, information science, MIS or related field
  • Be returning to school in the Fall of 2024 to continue or complete degree program
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment--
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to work with colleagues at all levels
  • Must possess a can-do attitude and have the ability to work well with different personalities, departments, and divisionsPreferred:
    • Experience using Atlassian application suite (Confluence, JIRA)--
    • Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Slack, Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc.--
    • Minimum project management experience in technical or software projectsAdditional InformationPerks
      • This position can be 100% remote
      • Volunteer Time Off
      • Competitive pay
      • Flexible work schedule and relaxed dress code
      • 401(k) after 90 days of employmentOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above.-- Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and education.-- This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including paid parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We're passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we've helped people and economies flourish - and we're not done.We take our people's agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact... the list goes on. !. We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.Find out what is like to work for Experian and !

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