Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2026 Technical Project Management, Technology - Phoenix, AZ

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

39d•$24 - $63

About The Position

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. Business Unit/Role Specific Info At American Express, we provide customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Our customers include our Cardmembers as well as the small businesses, merchants, corporations, and bank partners that are all members of the dynamic American Express network. We are looking for Project Manager Interns to join our 10-week Summer Internship Program, which will provide you with skills and experience to help you accelerate in your studies and future career. As a Technical Project Management Intern, you will perform technical, system, and administrative tasks relating to the delivery and support of our project and program management processes and tools. You will play a key role in planning, coordinating, monitoring and status reporting of projects from conception to completion.

Requirements

Ability to handle project resources and achievement timelines
Ability to control budget, costs, and financial variances
Ability to track and mitigate project risks
Ability to ensure project meets compliance and regulatory responsibility
Requires financial acuity in terms of representing project financials using internal tools
May have business experience in a functional domain
Adaptive Communication
Agile Practices
Industry and Company Knowledge
Organizational Change
Technical Acuity
Technology Industry Trends
Portfolio, Program, and Project Support
Project Management
Analytical Thinking
Decision Making Influence
Relationship Management
Planning & Organizing
Problem Solving
Bachelor's degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Currently enrolled in full-time Bachelor's degree program

Nice To Haves

Proven interest in technologies and customer focused design.
Independent problem solver who's organized, has great attention to detail, and can multi-task.
Strong analytical, problem-solving/quantitative skills.
Willing to take risks, experiment, and share fresh perspectives.
Proficient in analytical and presentation tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and collaborators to drive collaboration and alignment.
Familiarity with the Agile Methodologies and familiarity with Jira or Rally.

Responsibilities

Support in the development of project plans and ensure the approach is fully understood by all partners.
Assist in monitoring and communicating progress of project delivery by cost, forecast, schedule and assessment of risks/issues.
Support agile development planning and implementation of technology development projects that evolve product capabilities and system integration, to support product features and customer experiences.
Collaborate with internal and external partners as part of a cross-functional team.
Work closely with teams to proactively manage project risks and ensure timely mitigation planning is in place for continued delivery.
Participate in Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up and Retrospective.
Take part in social activities, community service events and projects with other Interns.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

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