IT Project Manager Internship – GST061-D-IT

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking an IT Project Intern to support transportation-related project initiatives. The role assists with project coordination, documentation, stakeholder communication, project tracking, and continuous improvement of project management processes under the guidance of project managers.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and Agile Coach to ensure projects processes are executed according to plan and meet all requirements in preparation for project planning cycles
• Support the project team by coordinating meetings, populating project data in roadmaps/PPM tools, maintaining project sites, tracking progress, managing documentation versioning for dissemination, and providing process status updates
• Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and partners to ensure project success
• Identify and find issues with processes and/or documentation and make the necessary approved updates
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and readily available to all relevant parties
• Assist in the management of project tools and documentation on a cadence to ensure adherence to project structure and consistency
• Participate in the continuous improvement of project management processes and procedures

What they're looking for:

• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student
• Overall GPA of 2.0 of better
• Fall of previous year academic transcript
• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age
• Meet any additional requirements of the attending school's Internship Program
• Bachelor's degree in or master's degree (In Progress) in Business, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or any other relevant field
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in project coordination or management during work or academic experience
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively while communicating progress iteratively
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Benefits:

• Interns are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification as of the previous Fall Semester.
• Mentorship: Learn directly from engineers, analysts, planners, and public policy leaders.
• Growth: Build valuable professional skills and explore career pathways within public service.
• Innovation: Be part of cutting-edge projects shaping the future of transportation.