The Project Management Intern will assist in project coordination, manage data within the ERP system, support quoting processes, and communicate with cross-functional teams under the guidance of a Program Manager.
Job Summary & ResponsibilitiesAbout the Role
The Project Management Intern will support the Program Management organization by assisting with the coordination, planning, and execution of customer projects across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing functions. This role is designed as a structured learning opportunity where the intern will gain hands-on exposure to supply chain operations, ERP systems, quoting workflows, and cross-functional communication. Working under direction from a Program Manager, the intern will help maintain project trackers, support quote preparation, participate in sales order updates, learn lead-time requirements across operations, and gain an understanding of how internal teams collaborate to successfully deliver products to customers. This position is ideal for students seeking practical experience in industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations, or project management within a fast-paced technical environment.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & Support (40%)- Shadow Program Managers to learn complete project lifecycle execution—from RFQ to shipment.
- Assist in maintaining and updating internal and customer-facing trackers, ensuring accuracy of status for quotes, sales orders, RMAs, and production activities.
- Support creation and updates to Gantt charts and project timelines, aligning operational steps to correct lead-times.
- Participate in project meetings, capture notes, and help follow up on action items.
- Learn and operate within the company ERP system to update sales orders, review BOM component status, and verify data accuracy.
- Assist with recording quote activities, order acknowledgments, and project documentation.
- Help maintain consistency and accuracy of project data across PM tools and logs.
- Support PMs in reviewing RFQs by understanding BOM requirements, scope, and operational sequencing.
- Learn to analyze supply chain factors such as component availability, supplier lead-times, and outsourced processing.
- Assist in preparing pricing or quote support materials and confirming operational feasibility for customer requests.
- Develop communication skills by working directly with Procurement, Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
- Help centralize and clarify communications to ensure alignment among internal teams.
- Assist in preparing structured updates for PMs and customer-facing communication under supervision.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field.
Technical Skills- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Understanding of Supply Chain Management principles
- Familiarity with Value Stream Mapping or process mapping
- Ability to interpret basic statistical or operational data
- Exposure to CRM or ERP systems is a plus
- Coding/scripting skills (Python, VBA, SQL, etc.) are a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with good organizational habits
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical thinker with a willingness to learn and ask questions
- Proactive, curious, and motivated to understand end-to-end operational flows
Top Skills
Erp Systems
MS Office
Python
SQL
VBA
Similar Jobs
Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Project Management Intern will support project managers in administrative, technical, and financial aspects, ensuring adherence to project requirements and schedules, and assisting with project reporting and risk management.
Top Skills:
Project Management Methodologies (Pmm)
Retail • Wearables
As a Technical Project Management Intern, you will support technical programs, assist with project tracking, and coordinate communications across teams while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
Top Skills:
AsanaConfluenceExcelGoogle WorkspaceJIRASmartsheet
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
This role involves sourcing and engaging talent for SG&A positions, building candidate pipelines, collaborating with hiring managers, and improving sourcing strategies.
Top Skills:
Applicant Tracking SystemsBoolean Search TechniquesGemGreenhouseLinkedin RecruiterVarious Ai Tools
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
