Summer 2027 - Program Management Intern

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

2d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is seeking a motivated intern to gain professional program management experience in an industry-leading manufacturing company. Based in Kirkland, Washington, the internship is scheduled to begin in May or June 2027 and runs for 10 to 12 weeks. The intern will execute a variety of deliverables across phases of the PMBOK project management lifecycle within the Program Management Office, supporting larger vehicle and powertrain programs.

The intern will work with product planning, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, and testing functions at Kenworth, as well as other PACCAR divisions. The position reports to a program manager within the department and provides direct access to Kenworth’s Director of Program Management. This is a full-time, short-term, on-site position.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to people from various backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks covering different phases of the project management lifecycle.
• Resourceful self-starter with strong analytical skills who can tackle 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead various project management activities within larger vehicle and powertrain programs in support of the Program Managers leading them.
• Document user stories, track deliverables, ensure stakeholders perform testing, provide consolidated feedback to resource managers, and document program management workflows as part of the Project Online toolchain.
• Document current project- and program-related processes and templates, peer-review them, and demonstrate continuous improvement for the Kenworth Quality Manual or PACCAR Corporate Specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for the intern and their 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