About the role#
The Kenworth division of PACCAR is hiring a Program Management Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This full-time, on-site position in Kirkland, WA, offers hands-on experience within our Program Management Office. You will work alongside managers and senior leaders to support vehicle and powertrain programs, gaining exposure to product planning, engineering, and manufacturing functions.
What you'll do#
- Lead project management activities to support program managers.
- Document user stories and track project deliverables.
- Coordinate stakeholder testing and consolidate feedback for resource managers.
- Create and update program management workflows, processes, and templates.
- Peer-review internal documentation and support continuous improvement for the Kenworth Quality Manual and PACCAR Corporate Specifications.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, with junior or senior standing preferred.
- Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills and a resourceful approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project Online, SharePoint, and Office is preferred.
- Experience with lean continuous improvement methodologies and prior work experience in a multidisciplinary organization are beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks, beginning in May or June).
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Compensation: $25 per hour for undergraduate students and $30 per hour for graduate students.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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