Intern - IT Project Manager
About The Position
Jump start your IT career with Ryder Systems, Inc.! Ryder’s Information Technology organization is strategically focused on growing the supply chain and transportation businesses through new technology-driven solutions that focus on optimizing transportation and supply chain networks. We are seeking a motivated and organized near college graduate to join our team as a Junior IT Project Manager Intern. This role is designed for individuals looking to start their career in IT project management and gain hands-on experience supporting technology projects from planning through execution and delivery. In this role, the intern will work closely with and shadow multiple IT Project Managers across a variety of initiatives, including Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), and IT Infrastructure projects. The intern will gain end-to-end project exposure, supporting projects from award and initial planning through execution, deployment, and transition to steady-state operations. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and mentorship, helping the intern build a strong foundation in IT project management within a complex, operational environment.
Requirements
- Near completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (near graduate)
- Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and analytical skills with a desire to learn.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
- Willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to clearly communicate
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Professionalism and reliability in meetings
- Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
- Technical Proficiency: Basic understanding of IT concepts, software development, and network infrastructure.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop solutions.
- Time Management: Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Team Collaboration: Experience working in a team environment and contributing to group projects.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Currently enrolled toward a degree
- Strong PC skills (Windows, MS Office, MS Project, MS Excel) intermediate required
Nice To Haves
- Internship or academic project experience related to IT, Supply Chain, or project management
- Familiarity with tools like Service Now or Microsoft Project
- Exposure to Agile or Scrum methodologies
- CAPM or PMP certification, or interest in pursuing it
- Local candidate to the Miami, FL area
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating IT projects
- Support project managers with schedules, documentation, status, and financial reports
- Communicate with team members, stakeholders, and vendors
- Help identify project risks and track action items
- Participate in project meetings, take meeting notes, and follow up on action items
- Ensure projects follow company processes and timelines
- Observing and assisting with project kickoff meetings, planning sessions, and stakeholder reviews
- Supporting project activities such as scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination
- Tracking milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple concurrent projects
- Learning how IT solutions are implemented to support transportation, distribution, and infrastructure operations
- Participating in system implementation, testing coordination, go-live activities, and post-implementation support
- Gaining exposure to operational handoff processes and transition to steady-state support teams
Benefits
- Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
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