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PACCAR Inc. Program Management Internship Job in Kirkland, Washington
Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Kenworth Truck Company: Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace. Requisition Summary Kenworth Division of PACCARis looking for a highly motivatedindividualwho is interested in gaining professional Program Management experience in anindustry-leading manufacturing companyto join our2024 Internship Program in Kirkland, WA. Internships include unique learning opportunities such as: Learn first-hand from the industry's top professionals Work directly with Managers and Senior Managers Develop mentoring relationships with leaders Gain valuable hands-on experience Expand your professional network This internship is scheduled to begin in May or June 2024. Job Functions / Responsibilities The goal of the program management internship is to provide the successful candidate with professional experience executing a variety of deliverables within the Program Management Office (PMO) in a Fortune 500 company setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of deliverables that cover the five phases of the PMBOK project management lifecycle over the 10- to 12-week internship. Activities and deliverables may include: Leading various project management activities within larger vehicle and powertrain programs in support of the Program Managers that are leading them. Documenting user stories, ensuring stakeholders perform testing, providing consolidated test feedback to vendor(s), and documenting program management workflows as part of the Project Online toolchain currently under development within the PMO. Documenting current project- and program-related processes and templates, peer reviewing them, and releasing them in the Kenworth Quality Manual or PACCAR Corporate Specifications with a focus on continuous improvement. Performs other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will work with product planning, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, and testing functions within Kenworth, as well as other PACCAR divisions, to deliver on internship goals. The successful candidate will report to a program managerwithin the department and will have direct access to the Director of Program Management at Kenworth. This is a full-time, short-term, on-site position. Skills / Competencies Required skills and experience for this position include: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex ideas to people of various backgroundsand levels of experience. Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks covering different phases of the project management lifecycle. A resourceful self-starterwho utilizes strong analytical skillsto tackle problems with unknown solutions in an in