What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agile Project Management Intern position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
R.J. Corman Railroad Group LLC. is currently seeking a Project Management Intern to join our team for a 12- week period in Nicholasville, KY from early June 2025 through the end of August 2025.
Job Description:
R.J. Corman Railroad serves all seven North American major railroads, many regional and short line railroads, and dozens of rail-related industries. Services include owning and operating nineteen short lines, providing emergency rail services associated with derailments and natural disasters, switching, track construction, track material distribution, signal design/construction, building switching locomotives, and operating a dinner train.
This internship is a paid, full time, hands-on program to develop and prepare you for your career aspirations. Within this internship, you will be introduced to multiple facets of R. J. Corman. You will work closely with managers and team members to apply your knowledge and skills both technically and professionally. You can also expect to have ongoing developmental conversations to ensure maximum growth.
The Agile Project Management Intern is a resource for initial scoping, planning and execution of a project. This role provides hands-on experience in keeping a team on track, removing obstacles, and ensuring a team's work aligns with priorities. The intern will utilize and develop essential Agile and Scrum skills.
Successful interns may be offered the opportunity to participate in R. J. Corman’s Management Trainee Program at the end of the internship.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in organizing and facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Help teams adhere to Agile principles and practices and remove any impediments that may hinder their progress.
- Track the team’s progress and maintain Agile artifacts like the product backlog, sprint backlog, and burn-down charts.
- Encourage open communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
- Assist in coordinating project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
Job Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
