Intern - Project Management

Project Management / Program Management

About the Employer

Job Description

Intern – Project Management

About Fortude

Fortude is a leading global enterprise and digital services company, helping simplify businesses and lives through technology. Our teams are based out of offices in the US, Canada, UK, Sri Lanka, India, and Australia, and have experience in implementing projects across multiple locations and continents. We are also a partner to some of the world's largest technology, cloud and automation software solution providers including Infor, Microsoft and UI Path.

Primary Job role

The primary role of the Project Management Intern is to support the Project Manager and the project team in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects. The intern will be exposed to various phases of the project lifecycle and will assist with project documentation, coordination tasks, and status reporting. This role provides hands-on experience in project delivery methodologies and cross-functional collaboration in a professional services environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Assist in tracking project progress and maintaining project documentation.
  • Participate in internal and client meetings, capturing minutes and follow-up actions.
  • Support in maintaining project plans, schedules, and task lists.
  • Help coordinate meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Monitor and update project trackers such as issue logs, risk registers, and action items.
  • Assist with the preparation of project reports and status updates.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for data gathering and follow-ups.
  • Support in logistical and administrative aspects of project execution.
  • Learn and apply Fortude's project methodology and tools.
  • Contribute to knowledge-sharing and documentation practices within the team.

Qualifications

  • Ongoing bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification
  • Exposure to project environments preferred

Technical Competencies

  • Familiarity with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Understanding of basic project management concepts