Project Management Intern - Product Development

Otis Elevator Co. • Farmington, CT

4d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Otis is seeking a motivated and curious Project Management Intern to join its Global Program Management Office. The internship is designed for students interested in project management, program management, engineering leadership, product development, or business operations. Working alongside experienced Program Managers, the intern will gain hands-on exposure to planning, executing, monitoring, and delivering complex, cross-functional product development programs.

The intern will contribute to business initiatives while learning project management fundamentals, including planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder communication, governance, status reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. The role partners with Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Digital Technology, and Field Operations teams. The internship also offers experience with product development lifecycle and stage-gate governance, project dashboards, PMO practices, and the use of AI and digital tools to improve program execution and team effectiveness.

The position is located at Otis's Farmington, Connecticut site. The hourly pay range is $25 to $29; actual pay may vary based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. The intern must be actively pursuing a degree and remain enrolled in an accredited degree program after the internship begins in Summer 2027.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Must be actively pursuing a degree and remain enrolled in an accredited degree program following the internship start date in Summer 2027.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Rising Junior or Senior preferred.
• Interest in project management, leadership, product development, or business operations.
• Familiarity with project planning tools, Agile concepts, or project management coursework.
• Experience leading student organizations, clubs, team projects, athletics, robotics, or other collaborative activities.
• Self-starter who enjoys learning new concepts and is curious about how businesses execute complex projects.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Ability to simplify complex information through strong communication.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to take initiative; interested in developing leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project schedules, milestone plans, and deliverables.
• Help document project objectives, scope, assumptions, and stakeholder requirements.
• Participate in planning sessions and project reviews.
• Support Program Managers in tracking project milestones, action items, and commitments.
• Maintain project plans, dashboards, and status reports.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential schedule or resource concerns.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and document decisions, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Help ensure alignment across engineering and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying project risks, issues, and dependencies; help maintain risk registers and mitigation plans and track resolution and escalation activities.
• Support development of project management templates, tools, and standard work, and participate in process improvement activities.
• Explore opportunities to use AI and digital tools to improve project execution and team productivity.
• Assist with project status reports, presentations, and executive updates.
• Create visual summaries of project information and key metrics, and communicate project information clearly to diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits

• Training and resources to build leadership and capabilities.
• Employee Scholar Program sponsorship for colleagues pursuing degrees or certification programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern