Pod Development Manager Intern- Undergraduate

Insomniac Games•Burbank, CA

About The Position

Join Insomniac Games as a Project Management Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of game development projects. You will collaborate with project managers and development teams to track progress, manage milestones, and improve workflows that support game production. The internship provides practical experience identifying project challenges, coordinating across teams, and helping keep development activities on schedule, while strengthening project planning, communication, and problem-solving skills and learning how game development teams work together to deliver player experiences. The internship is open to undergraduate students pursuing a related degree and expected to graduate between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Interns must be available for the full 12-week internship and work during one of the specified periods: May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future. The fixed internship pay rate is $36.50 per hour. SIE conducts background checks at the offer stage for new employees.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field, such as game development, production, or project management.
Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with different teams.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to take initiative while knowing when to seek guidance.
Interest in project management, game development processes, and improving team workflows.
Alignment with the Insomniac Code, respectfully working together to deliver exceptional player experiences.
Available for the entire 12-week internship period and able to work during one of the stated internship periods.
Authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Analyze task assignments and project timelines to help ensure work is achievable within established milestones.
Monitor task progress and remaining work to identify potential delays and help keep projects on track.
Collaborate with people managers to support team engagement, coordination, and alignment with project tracking.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and team collaboration, escalating issues when needed based on urgency and complexity.
Update project roadmaps and communicate changes in coordination with mid and senior project managers.
Support project planning, milestone tracking, and cross-functional collaboration while learning how game development projects are managed.