What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, IT (project management office) position at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals?
Overview
The IT PMO Intern - Operations Analyst will support the IT Project Management Office (PMO) by assisting with data entry, project tracking, and hands-on project coordination activities. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in IT project governance, portfolio management, and operational efficiency within a dynamic technology environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about IT project management processes, tools, and best practices.
Learning Outcomes
1. Gain exposure to enterprise IT project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
2. Learn about IT governance, portfolio planning, and strategic project execution.
3. Work with project management tools such as Jira, or Smartsheet
4. Collaborate with experienced IT professionals and PMO leaders, receiving mentorship and career guidance.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow, or Trello) is a plus.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
- Interest in IT project management, governance, and operational efficiency.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to scheduled start date
About Alnylam : Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq : ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.
Our culture : Our people-first culture is guided by our core values : fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK - among others.
At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.
