Intern - Program Manager, Network Engineering

Itron • San Jose, CA

10d • 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.

Benefits

• Paid internships, co-op and apprenticeships
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• Commitment to employee growth & development: iGrow program
• Employee resource groups: iBelong program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern