About the role#
As an Operations Project Management Intern, you will support the Vehicle Processing Operations team at Southeast Toyota Distributors. You will work alongside project leads, supervisors, managers, and production teams to gain hands-on experience in project planning, execution, documentation, and analysis. This role involves contributing to projects related to communications, technology, processes, and people.
What you'll do#
- Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and meeting minutes.
- Capture lessons learned and best practices.
- Organize and coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and recording minutes.
- Update and audit SharePoint and Power BI pages to maintain accurate project data.
- Review associate time allocations and ensure project notes remain current.
- Use tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot for process improvement.
- Assist with project planning, implementation, and the identification of project risks.
- Support stakeholder communication and assist with new project charters and steering committee preparation.
- Participate in final reports, post-project evaluations, and project closeout activities.
- Engage in operations shadowing, mentoring, training sessions, and workshops.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a graduate-level degree program in operations management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least one semester of coursework.
- Previous project management experience and a strong interest in the field.
- Experience with Power BI and building dashboards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong collaboration, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with associates and leaders.
- Demonstrated analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and meet deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site position.
- Hours: 32-40 hours per week, with availability between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. EST.
About JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
JM Family Enterprises is a privately held company founded in 1968 by Jim Moran. Based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the organization operates across automotive, financial services, franchising, and specialty distribution sectors. It employs more than 5,500 associates and reports 24.7 billion dollars in revenue. The company maintains a portfolio of subsidiaries including Southeast Toyota Distributors and World Omni Financial Corp.
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