What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Intern position at Delta Dental of New Jersey?
We are excited to announce our 2025 Summer Internship program!
Our summer internship program runs from Monday, June 9th, to Friday, August 1st. The program is hybrid, with in-office work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and remote work on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and we provide all necessary equipment to help you succeed in your role.
As an intern, you will work on real business projects, gaining exposure to various aspects of the company and having the opportunity to make an impact. You will also connect with Delta Dental employees across different business functions, helping you expand your professional network. Throughout the eight-week program, we’ll assist with resume and LinkedIn profile development and provide you with a LinkedIn Learning license. Interns will meet weekly to share experiences and learn from our business leaders. At the end of the program, interns will have the chance to have lunch with Delta Dental’s CEO.
Interns will be compensated at a rate of $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience.
About Us
Delta Dental of New Jersey and Delta Dental of Connecticut are proud to be leaders in the dental insurance industry, offering a wide range of plans to meet the needs of individuals and employers alike. As New Jersey’s largest dental coverage provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers and our team is growing.
In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. provides fully insured dental coverage, while Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs. We proudly serve over 1.7 million individuals through more than 1,800 groups, including commercial, school board, and government programs.
Since 1969, Delta Dental has been at the forefront of innovation, offering programs that control costs while ensuring the highest level of benefits.
As a member of the national Delta Dental Plans Association, we provide national dental coverage to over 75 million people across 139,000 groups. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our prestigious Standard & Poor’s “A ” rating for financial strength. Join us and be a part of a trusted company with a rich history of delivering quality dental benefits to millions.
Job Summary
This is a unique opportunity to leverage knowledge gained from the classroom and apply it in a fast-paced, high-performing Project Management & Release Management team.
This internship will provide great insight into the workings of a Project Management Office (PMO)/Initiatives team. The intern will be assisting with activities designed to manage a portfolio of projects that align to the corporate strategy of the organization both for larger based Corporate Initiatives Projects and smaller Release Management based enhancements/defects.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Manage smaller deliverables associated with the execution of larger scale projects or smaller scaled enhancements/defects.
- Shadow Business Analysts and Project Managers to understand the day to day functions and responsibilities of each role.
- Partner with the AVP, PMO to understand the big picture of how to build a Project Portfolio that aligns to the Corporate Strategy while connecting to the work being done on a day to day basis within projects.
- Organize project artifacts and update documentation associated with PMO process execution within projects.
- Collaborate with technology, business partners and other departments throughout DDNJ/CT.
- Shadow, participate in training sessions, and otherwise engage with various different business areas including the completion of the standard Customer Service training classes.
Intern Learning and Development Opportunities
Basic Project Management fundamentals of managing Scope, Schedule & Budget.
- Understand how these principles are implemented in a corporate environment.
- Learn how to develop effective Project Management & Business Analyst materials and communication tools.
- Understand the standard corporate processes surrounding Release Management, Change Management & Project Management.
- Learn the importance of emotional intelligence and relationship building within a Corporate setting.
Essential Qualifications
Competencies
Adaptability/Flexibility | Communication |
Computer Skills | Customer Focus |
Dependability | Job Knowledge |
Productivity | Quality |
Teamwork | Time Management |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Willingness to learn new skills and eagerness to investigate new problems as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills are required.
- Must show demonstrable analytic and critical thinking skills.
Experience, Education and Certifications Required
Minimum Experience/Education Required
Applicants must have a high school degree and must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited university, ideally with a major in business, or software or mechanical engineering or technology.
Required Physical Abilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit and perform extensive close keyboard and PC work including data entry
- Ability to walk, talk or hear
- Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms
Working Environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and attendance standards.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- This classification will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Salary : $20 - $22
