Project Management Office Intern

Project Management Office Intern – Summer 2025

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a Summer Project Management Intern at National Life Group, you will play a vital role in supporting our Project Management Office (PMO) team to ensure smooth and effective project delivery. This hands-on role provides a unique opportunity to work on strategic projects, build your project management skills, and gain valuable industry knowledge in the insurance field. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, helping to track project progress, analyze data, and support communication efforts across departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Support: Assist project managers with planning, executing, and closing projects, including managing project schedules, timelines, and resources.
• Documentation: Help maintain project documentation, such as status reports, meeting minutes, and task lists to ensure clear communication and up-to-date project tracking.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile and analyze project data to create reports that assess project progress, risks, and overall performance. Present insights and recommendations for improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Work with internal teams to gather project updates, support in preparing presentations, and assist with stakeholder communication on project status and milestones.
• Risk Management: Support risk identification and mitigation processes, including tracking risks, documenting issues, and updating risk logs as needed.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at optimizing project management processes and workflows within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A rising senior currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Insurance, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management tools like Asana, JIRA, or MS Project is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying solutions.
• Enthusiastic about learning, with a genuine interest in project management and the insurance industry.

HOW YOU SHOW UP:

Success within project execution demands that our practitioners deliver with both hard and soft skills. Strong candidates will have soft skills including the ability to adjust their engagement styles to build relationships and connections with collaborators, find creative and analytical ways to navigate uncertainty, and be comfortable communicating via multiple forms to land their intended messages. Critical hard skills will involve critical analysis skills, comfort in navigating financial and budgetary data, and an ability to be organized and follow through on tasks and activities promptly.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10-week paid internship (June 3-Aug 8) with formal orientation and onboarding
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at a company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Learning opportunities throughout the program
• Access to mentors (former program participants)