Information Technology Project & Agile Support Co-op
About The Position
We are currently hiring a Information Technology Project & Agile Support Co-op in Boston MA. This is a 6-month co-op, running from July – December 2026. We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented co-op to support our IT Applications team across Agile/SCRUM delivery, project management coordination, and business prioritization. You’ll help keep work flowing—ensuring boards are clean, SCRUM meetings run smoothly, stakeholders are informed, and prioritization is consistent. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply classroom concepts, learn enterprise tools, and contribute measurable impact. What you’ll Brew SCRUM & Agile Support Assist with daily stand-ups: take notes, track action items, and update team boards (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). Update backlog items: refine user stories, add acceptance criteria, and ensure tasks are documented. Prepare for sprint planning: organize backlog items, gather stakeholder requirements, and compile pre-read reports. Monitor sprint health: track and publish burndown charts and sprint progress metrics. Project Management Support Maintain IT application project documentation: plans, meeting minutes, and decision logs. Prepare weekly or biweekly status reports for leadership and stakeholders. Log and track risks/issues; follow up on mitigation actions with owners. Coordinate resources: schedule meetings, manage calendars, and ensure dependencies are visible and tracked. Business Prioritization & Analysis Assist with determination of business value through IT development. Collect inputs from business units on priorities and requirements. Assist in creating/updating prioritization matrices (value/effort/risk) to rank requests. Analyze historical data to identify patterns in requests and backlog items. Draft concise summaries and presentations for prioritization meetings. Learning & Development Shadow Application and Product Managers. Learn Agile principles and project management methodologies. Gain exposure to IT systems and business processes.
Requirements
- Strong organization and attention to detail; able to keep boards and documentation current.
- Clear written and verbal communication; concise meeting notes and stakeholder-ready summaries.
- Analytical thinking; comfortable interpreting trends and metrics.
- Familiarity with Agile tooling (e.g., Jira) and documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel for matrices/dashboards; PowerPoint for updates; Word for logs/templates).
- Understanding of Agile & SCRUM concepts (sprints, ceremonies, backlog grooming, user stories, acceptance criteria).
- Collaboration across IT and business stakeholders; reliable follow-through.
- Time management and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Proactive mindset: spots blockers early and suggests improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data analysis or simple dashboards.
- Exposure to risk/issue management.
- Basic understanding of IT systems and business processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily stand-ups: take notes, track action items, and update team boards (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
- Update backlog items: refine user stories, add acceptance criteria, and ensure tasks are documented.
- Prepare for sprint planning: organize backlog items, gather stakeholder requirements, and compile pre-read reports.
- Monitor sprint health: track and publish burndown charts and sprint progress metrics.
- Maintain IT application project documentation: plans, meeting minutes, and decision logs.
- Prepare weekly or biweekly status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
- Log and track risks/issues; follow up on mitigation actions with owners.
- Coordinate resources: schedule meetings, manage calendars, and ensure dependencies are visible and tracked.
- Assist with determination of business value through IT development.
- Collect inputs from business units on priorities and requirements.
- Assist in creating/updating prioritization matrices (value/effort/risk) to rank requests.
- Analyze historical data to identify patterns in requests and backlog items.
- Draft concise summaries and presentations for prioritization meetings.
- Shadow Application and Product Managers.
- Learn Agile principles and project management methodologies.
- Gain exposure to IT systems and business processes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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