Intern-Project Management

As a Project Manager Intern, you will be responsible for support, organization and leadership reviewing and deploying changes to the Data Center PDP (Product Development Process) documents. You may also have the opportunity to lead or co-lead a project. You will work closely with the PMO (Project Management Office) to deploy changes and assist with implementing best practices for all functions of our business. You will also have the opportunity to shadow and assist project managers with active, cross functional global projects or lead your own project.

The Data Center PMO is responsible for managing up to 80 projects/year. We are also responsible for all of the Strategic Programs (either revenue, cost reduction or EBITDA impact). We work cross functionally with all functions in a global organization and are also responsible for the Product Development Procedures and Process and continuous improvements.

This is an opportunity to work for a global company with an exceptional company culture and the ability to work with all functions of a business to find your perfect fit post-graduation.

Understanding our acronyms will be a challenge but we will have plenty of team members available to help and coach.

As a Project Manager you will interact with many functional areas; R&D/Engineering, Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, Procurement, Quality, and Product Line Managers. You will work to gather requirements, collaborate to build project schedules, identify risks and corrective actions, motivate team members at the same time learning more about each function of our business.

•             Possess a high-energy level, strong work ethic and desire to learn.

•             Have strong inter-personal and communication (verbal and written) skills.

•             Are curious about how new product is developed, built and launched into the market.

•             Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and maintains the ability to complete tasks on time and perform well under time constraints.

•             Are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word.

•             Have a general understanding, aptitude, and curiosity about how things are made and how can they be made better.

•             Show innovation through unique ideas and propose them to the team.

•             Junior or Senior standing in a BS, BA or master’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business or project management from an accredited university

•             Proven strong academic performer with a minimum GPA of 3.0

•             Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

High-energy level, strong work ethic and desire to learn. Have strong inter-personal and communication (verbal and written) skills. Are curious about how new product in developed, built, and launched into the market.

Engineering, manufacturing, business or project management from an accredited university

As an intern in this role, you will be working within the PMO which consist of 8 team members located globally. A large group is located in Shakopee and you will have plenty of opportunities for exposure, coaching and mentorship

Learn More About Internship Programs at CommScope

As CommScope designs and builds connectivity for the world's most advanced networks, we're building something equally as important: careers for forward-thinking college students like you. Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide you an invaluable work experience through completing meaningful projects to help you grow and develop.

Throughout the 12-week program, you will collaborate with some of the best in the industry, receive on-the-job training, and participate in professional development workshops, executive speaker series, and other networking and social events!

How You’ll Help Us Connect the World

You Will Make an Impact By

• Review current procedures and shadow Project Managers to observe the PDP process
• Work with a small group of members from the PMO to incorporate document changes
• Create training material on new and/or revised procedures
• Assist in creating and performing KPI reports using Power BI
• Shadow and/or assist in the management of a PDP project

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Junior or Senior standing in a BS, BA or master’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or business from an accredited university

• Proven strong academic performer with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

You Will Excite Us If You

• Possess a high-energy level, strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Have strong inter-personal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Are curious about how new product in developed, built and launched in to the market.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and maintains the ability to complete tasks on time and perform well under time constraints.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word.
• Have a general understanding, aptitude, and curiosity about how things are made and how can they be made better.

• Show innovation through unique ideas and propose them to the team

What happens after you apply:

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://careers.commscope.com/how-we-hire.

Why CommScope

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow. 

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at careers.commscope.com/eeo