Summer 2026 - Project Management Intern

SAS • Cary, NC

2d • $15 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nice to meet you!
We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
Looking for that internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.
The Strategic Programs and Operations team, in Corporate Operations & Planning (CO&P), leads high-impact, cross-divisional initiatives, programs and projects that drive strategic transformation and operational excellence across SAS. The team accelerates SAS’s strategic vision and transforms prioritized initiatives into measurable results through program alignment, governance, decision analytics, and business impact. Through disciplined execution, we strive to deliver on time, within scope, and with measurable value, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement that drives long-term business success.
As an intern, you might:
Collaborate with Program Managers and Data Scientists to support delivery of programs, projects, and activities that advance SAS’s strategic goals and initiatives.
Support and monitor schedules, timelines and/or program or project plans to effectively track and monitor progress.
Attend meetings and working sessions with colleagues and team members to support management of deliverables and to monitor and report progress.
Proactively manage action items and work items to resolve issues in partnership with stakeholders to maintain program or project delivery within defined scope and timelines.
Build and modify work products such as documents, presentations, and/or spreadsheets to support business operations.

Requirements

• You are an undergraduate student studying Business Administration, Business Management, Communications, Project Management, or related degree; not graduating prior to December 2026.
• You have experience with Microsoft 365, including Copilot or similar AI integration
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
• You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology

Nice To Haves

• You have the ability to convey information and ideas clearly and concisely in a manner that helps yourself and others understand and retain information.
• You have the desire to manage action plans to complete work efficiently and on time according to priorities and timelines set in conjunction with your manager.
• You are willing, open and desire to learn about many divisions at SAS, and to learn new business operations skills including program and project skills, technologies and practices, and contribute to team collaboration and outputs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Managers and Data Scientists to support delivery of programs, projects, and activities that advance SAS’s strategic goals and initiatives.
• Support and monitor schedules, timelines and/or program or project plans to effectively track and monitor progress.
• Attend meetings and working sessions with colleagues and team members to support management of deliverables and to monitor and report progress.
• Proactively manage action items and work items to resolve issues in partnership with stakeholders to maintain program or project delivery within defined scope and timelines.
• Build and modify work products such as documents, presentations, and/or spreadsheets to support business operations.

Benefits

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive. This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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