About the role#
The Project Management Intern will focus on using AI technologies to improve project management workflows. You will identify manual or repetitive tasks and implement automated solutions to help optimize project planning, resource forecasting, and reporting. This role supports Project Managers and Associate Project Managers while contributing to the broader PMO goals through data analysis and process improvement.
What you'll do#
- Support project lifecycle activities including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
- Analyze project workflows to find inefficiencies and performance gaps.
- Identify processes suitable for AI-enabled automation or augmentation.
- Develop and document practical AI use cases that align with business needs.
- Build and implement AI, automation, and business intelligence tools, including Python-based solutions, to streamline PMO activities.
- Document and present findings from AI pilot initiatives, including solution designs and recommendations.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing and training to help teams adopt new AI solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Project Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Undergraduate students should have completed at least their second year of study.
- A solid understanding of AI/ML principles, algorithms, and frameworks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and experience using Python and Power Apps.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the full 12-month duration.
- Familiarity with API integrations or low-code/no-code platforms like Microsoft Power Automate is an asset.
- Experience or coursework in process mapping, optimization, or continuous improvement is preferred.
- Exposure to Generative AI and prompt engineering techniques is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: 12-month internship, January 2027 to December 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, with at least two days per week in the office.
- Employment: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: Paid internship with paid vacation.
About Hitachi
Hitachi is a global company based in Tokyo, Japan. It operates across four sectors including digital systems, energy, mobility, and connective industries. The firm integrates information technology and operational technology to manage industrial systems and infrastructure. It maintains a workforce of over 280,000 employees across more than 140 countries.
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