Program Management Intern - Global PMO (Summer 2023) (Remote)
#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. Our University Program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of talent in virtually every field. Our program offers competitively paying positions that allow students and recent graduates to gain real-world experience and develop essential skills while they learn from the best and brightest working professionals. We offer our interns a structured twelve- or ten-week program and supportive, collaborative virtual, in-person, and hybrid environments where they can ignite their passion for the future of technology. Our University Program is designed to provide participants with exposure to meaningful work that supports CrowdStrike’s mission to make the digital world a safer place to live and work. CrowdStrike is where your talent meets cutting-edge tech. Ready to start building a career you can be proud of? Join us!
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve. We encourage all prospective candidates to apply if their background matches the expertise below.
The Project Management Internship has flexible job location requirements. The majority will be remote with minimal potential to travel required, i.e. in the case of an in-person team meeting.
About the Role
CrowdStrike is looking for Program Management interns to join our Global PMO team. In this role, you will work closely with leadership, sponsors, stakeholders, other project owners, and delivery teams to deliver systems, process and application solutions to drive desired business value. The interns will report into the Project Portfolio Managers that covers the following internal customers: Go To Market, IT Apps, IT Security and General & Administration.
Job Responsibilities/Projects
- Assist in projects to ensure the overall portfolio is coordinated and delivered according to plan and scope
- Work cross functionality with key business units and operation team stakeholders to prioritize, coordinate and execute system and process improvement projects and enhancements
- Support project sponsors, owners and key stakeholders to understand the objectives and set the priorities of a project and assist in the development and presentation of proposals for approval
- Learn how to create project plans appropriate to the size, scope and resource required
- Assist in defining and tracking project timelines, dependencies, and scope.
- Learn about applications and processes related projects across multiple functional groups involving a variety of technologies and applications
- Work creatively and analytically to problem-solve project roadblocks
- Keep stakeholders and project team members informed of status and issues utilizing clear, consistent and timely communications
- Participate in establishing PMO practices, templates, policies, tools and in the development of business partnerships
What You’ll Need
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, MIS or appropriate field of study graduating between December 2023 to May 2024
- Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, hardworking team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including experience meeting with and presenting information
- Must work effectively and professionally with cross-functional groups across divisions
- Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and have the ability to make logical, timely decisions.
Bonus Points
- Experience working in a program/project management
- Knowledge in Systems Development Lifecycle and Project Management Methodologies, specifically Agile/Scrum.
- Knowledge in/exposure to cyber security domain a plus
Summer Internship Program Experience Teaser:
- Remote-first culture
- Executive Speaker Series & Tech Talks
- Fun socials and give-back events (e.g. virtual trivia, escape rooms, Intern Spirit Week, etc.) occurring weekly
- Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills
- Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers
- Owning impactful projects that move the company forward
- Working alongside a diverse and global team
- Assigned one-on-one mentor and continuous feedback
- Participation in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Access to our FalconFit Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Fun Slack channels (e.g. food, gaming, sports, pets, etc.)
- Paid holidays, sick days, and 401k
- Market leader in compensation
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.