About the role#
This internship sits at the intersection of project execution and information security. You will help build out a project management office (PMO) function for the Information Security team. The role focuses on creating dashboards, maintaining project schedules, and defining the standards that help the program scale. You will develop project management skills with the goal of managing initiatives independently as you gain experience.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain PMO dashboards and reporting tools using platforms like Power BI, Airtable, or ServiceNow.
- Collect and synthesize project data to produce status reports on milestones, risks, and resource usage.
- Support project managers with planning, scheduling, and risk tracking for security initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional meetings, capture minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Contribute to the design of PMO processes, templates, and governance standards.
- Identify gaps in current tracking workflows and suggest process improvements.
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of project portfolio management tools.
- Complete an individual project with defined goals, participate in an intern webinar series, and present your work at a poster session.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering Management, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models.
- Experience building dashboards or reports in tools like Power BI, Airtable, or Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Exposure to work management tools like ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Jira, Monday.com, or MS Project is helpful.
- Basic familiarity with information security concepts and data visualization best practices.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in Lowell, Massachusetts.
- The position is full-time and follows a rolling term.
- This role is paid.
- Due to ITAR regulations, this position is open only to U.S. Persons, including U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for the telecommunications, data center, industrial, and aerospace markets. Founded in 1950, the company produces RF, microwave, and millimeter wave solutions along with optoelectronics. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and multiple facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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