Summer 2027 - Program Management Intern

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR’s Kenworth Division is seeking a motivated intern to gain professional program management experience in an industry-leading manufacturing company. The internship is based in Kirkland, Washington, and is scheduled to begin in May or June 2027. Over a 10- to 12-week period, the intern will execute deliverables across phases of the PMBOK project management lifecycle in the Program Management Office. The intern will support vehicle and powertrain programs, work with product planning, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, and testing teams at Kenworth and other PACCAR divisions, and report to a program manager with direct access to Kenworth’s Director of Program Management. This is a full-time, short-term, on-site internship.

The role offers hands-on experience, opportunities to learn from industry professionals and work with managers and senior managers, mentoring relationships, and professional networking. The salary is $25 per hour for undergraduate students and $30 per hour for graduate students. Interns are eligible for the benefit options described in the posting.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to people with varied backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks across different phases of the project management lifecycle.
• Resourceful, self-starting approach and strong analytical skills to address problems with unknown solutions in an innovative, team-building manner.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or another related field.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Microsoft Project Online, SharePoint, and Office skills.
• Experience with lean continuous improvement methodologies.
• Employment experience in a multidisciplinary organization.
• Educational background in program management, supply chain, or a technical field such as math, data analytics, computer science, or engineering.
• Junior or senior standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities supporting Program Managers on larger vehicle and powertrain programs.
• Document user stories, track deliverables, ensure stakeholders perform testing, provide consolidated feedback to resource managers, and document program management workflows in the Project Online toolchain.
• Document, peer-review, and continuously improve project- and program-related processes and templates for the Kenworth Quality Manual or PACCAR Corporate Specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work with product planning, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, and testing functions within Kenworth and other PACCAR divisions to deliver internship goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for the intern and family.
• Sick leave.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
• Growth, training, and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced, goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed