Program Management Intern – Business Operations

. Support portfolio visibility, program management practices, and business operations across a complex, cross-functional environment .

Posted 9/25/2026internshipMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support portfolio visibility, program management practices, and business operations across a complex, cross-functional environment
Contribute to portfolio analysis, process documentation, reporting, knowledge management, and AI-enabled productivity improvements
Organize portfolio and initiative information on scope, ownership, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outcomes
Gather and analyze program or operational data
Translate findings into dashboards, summaries, and leadership-ready presentations
Document current-state processes, workflows, decisions, and lessons learned
Identify opportunities to simplify or improve work processes
Create or enhance templates, playbooks, governance materials, action logs, and knowledge repositories
Prepare meetings, synthesize information, capture decisions and action items, and maintain organized documentation
Research and test Microsoft 365, Copilot, automation, and other productivity tools
Develop understanding of the business, corporate culture, and structure
Contribute creative ideas and strategic approaches to changing situations
Report to a leader within the Program Management team
Participate in a 10–14 week summer internship from mid-May through August

What you’ll need

Must be in student status at an accredited 4-year college or university during the internship
Must be graduating August 2028 or later
Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD
Major/program must align with the internship role
Degree program in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field
Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and presentation skills
Ability to synthesize complex or ambiguous information into clear outputs
Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and collaboration tools
Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar tools is a plus
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively
Coursework, project experience, or interest in program or project management, business operations, process improvement, data analysis, technology, or strategy
Ability to travel up to 10%
Sponsorship will not be considered; candidates requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered
Offer contingent on applicable background checks
Offer contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement

Comp & perks

One-time hiring bonus may be available to assist with housing costs, depending on proximity to the company office location
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits are available to eligible employees; interns are not eligible
Competitive 401(k) contribution; interns are not eligible
Pension plan; interns are not eligible
Annual incentive; interns are not eligible
9 paid holidays; interns are not eligible
Paid time off program of 23 days accrued annually for full-time employees; interns are not eligible
Student loan repayment program; interns are not eligible
Paid-family leave; interns are not eligible
New Employee Orientation and networking/coaching opportunities