About the role#
This is a four-month internship role based in Ottawa. You will join a multi-site research and development organization that manages a portfolio of over 1000 customers. This position is designed to provide hands-on experience with program management and project lifecycle tasks.
What you'll do#
- Manage daily program tasks for customer deliverables, including release planning and quality assurance milestones.
- Assist the team in building detailed project plans, timelines, and tracking progress against key deliverables.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to refine project management tools, methodologies, and communication.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree or diploma program in Project Management, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, Agile practices, and project management principles.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams across different geographies.
- Attention to detail and an organized approach to work.
- Experience with project management tools like JIRA, Trello, or Asana is a plus, as is experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, Power BI, or Adobe Premiere.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 4 to April 30)
- Work Modality: Hybrid
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship
About Nokia
Nokia provides technology for fixed, mobile, and transport networks. The company focuses on telecommunications, software, and services. It maintains headquarters in Espoo, Southern Finland. The organization operates as a public company with over 100,000 employees.
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