Project Management Intern

Passionate people. Loyal clients. Leading solutions.
With a rich culture of creative collaboration and professional growth, IDeaS' team members build successful careers with us.
IDeaS is proud to be a global powerhouse of innovation and excellence; challenge and reward. No matter where we're working, our teams come together to create leading revenue management solutions that accelerate our clients' growth through revenue optimization.
Summary:
Passionate people. Loyal clients. Leading solutions. With a rich culture of creative collaboration and professional growth, IDeaS' team members build successful careers with us.
Headquartered in Bloomington, MN, with a technology center in Pune, India, and regional offices across six continents, IDeaS is proud to be a global powerhouse of innovation and excellence; challenge and reward. No matter where we're working, our teams come together to create analytical solutions that accelerate our clients' growth through automated decisions.
An integral part of IDeaS' growth strategy is to explore opportunities where the company's analytical and decisions-system capabilities can be applied to solve tomorrow's business challenges in travel, hospitality and beyond. The IDeaS.Lab team leads this effort through continuous innovation to develop new solutions together with our internal teams, clients & partners.
The Project Manag ement Intern , Emerging Products report s di rectly into the Senior Director, Emerging Products and plays an essential role in supporting one or more project s within the IDeaS.Lab department.
Primary Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Senior Project Manager, Emerging Solutions to s upport at least one or more projects managed by the IDeaS.Lab team to design, scope and evaluate a new innovative solution for IDeaS.

• Support the d evelop ment of detailed project plans to achieve time - bound initiatives for a broad r ange of new industry/ product/solution concepts , achieving required milestones and objectives .

• Supports c ross - departmental stakeholder alignment and support for project goals.

• M onitor and track project progress , adapting to changing goals and business need to ensure all stages of emerging product development are achieved.

• Communicates and tracks regularly on the status of project goals by ensuring project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, and schedule.

• Monitors performance and recommends schedule change s and adjustments.

• Supports project team to ensure agreed upon goals, objectives , and deadlines.

• Reports on progress of project to all stakeholders by presenting reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Reviews an d m akes recommendations regarding processes and/or procedures to improve efficiency, customer service, quality and/or cost savings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage project teams and gain consensus

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

• Skilled in managing projects with a high degree of uncertainty

• Confident in fast-paced environment , with ability to perform well under pressure; ability to adhere to deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications, MS Teams and SharePoint

• Recommended: k nowledge of MS Project, Wrike , Smartsheet's or similar project management tools

• Excellent negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Ability to work/communicate effectively and efficiently in teams, including virtual teams.

Complexity

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Education

• Path towards a Bachelor's degree or similar , preferably in Business, Marketing, Accounting or related field.

Experience

• Minimal experience required but preferrable in researching, analyzing and/or reporting information related to specific area of assignment.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar is desirable or equivalent professional training preferred.

Equivalency:

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the requirements stated above.

We Support Who You Are....
As a global company, we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives spark innovation and meet the challenges of an evolving world. Whether you're launching a new career or expanding your current one, IDeaS is a company where you can balance great work with all other aspects of your life.
At IDeaS, we also aspire to live our values each day by being Accountable, Curious, Passionate and Authentic. And we continue our quest to build a more inclusive environment that attracts, represents and provides a place for diverse ideas, unique perspectives, and authentic voices.
Additional Information:
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States , and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights . Also view the Pay Transparency notice.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education requirement stated above.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.
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