Intern - Program Manager, Network Engineering

Itron•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Itron is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Program Manager Intern to support a fast-paced, technical organization within the Utilities & Energy sector. This role provides hands-on experience working across multiple programs and projects, with a particular emphasis on network engineering-related initiatives that support connectivity, infrastructure, and technical service delivery. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to help keep work organized, transparent, and aligned to shared objectives, while gaining exposure to real-world program and project management practices. This is a full-time internship during the summer, with potential to continue part-time during the academic year based on performance and business needs.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and transparency.
Self-motivated, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and adapt.
Interest in program or project management within a technical or technology-focused organization, especially in support of network engineering and infrastructure delivery.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across diverse teams.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a focus on delivering value to internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to program or project management fundamentals through coursework, internships, or academic projects.
Basic understanding of technical environments such as network engineering, software, systems, networking, or data platforms.
Experience with reporting or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or similar).
Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, SharePoint, or equivalent platforms.
Experience creating dashboards, reports, or tracking metrics to support data-driven decisions.
Technical background through coursework or projects (e.g., software development, data analysis, or systems engineering).
Exposure to network infrastructure, connectivity, or network operations projects through coursework, labs, internships, or academic projects.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to independently drive work to completion.

Responsibilities

Support the coordination and execution of multiple network engineering-related projects across a technical organization serving utility and energy customers.
Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to help ensure accountability, visibility, and alignment with program goals.
Partner collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to gather updates, remove blockers, and maintain accurate project status for network engineering workstreams.
Prepare clear, concise reports, summaries, and status updates to support informed decision-making by team members and leaders.
Assist in building and maintaining dashboards and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and outcomes.
Organize, consolidate, and maintain project information, documentation, workflows, and reporting tools.
Help identify gaps or opportunities in program and project management processes and propose thoughtful, practical improvements.
Take ownership of assigned tasks or small projects and drive them through completion with a results-driven, accountable mindset.
Proactively follow up with stakeholders to help keep initiatives on track in a fast-paced, evolving environment.