Capital Project Management Office Intern

Vanguard - Plano, TX

- Intern

Hybrid - Plano, TX

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

Join the Capital Project Management Office at GWx and experience the forefront of real estate and project management innovation. Our team drives the strategic management of real estate assets, optimizing operational efficiency and capital allocation. As a PMO Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in asset strategy, project delivery, and process optimization, directly impacting the Vanguard crew experience on a global level. Learning areas include MSA Review and Management, Asset Redeployment Strategy, and PMO Training Program Development. Project involvement includes Data Analysis and Reporting, Process Improvement Initiatives, and Stakeholder Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Attend Governance, Gate, and Execution meetings with PMO representative and assist with meeting minutes/scheduling, as requested
• Support the Project Governance Lead with management of the Portfolio Resource Model (Master Project Schedule)
• Create and maintain portfolio master schedule with associated GWx vertical interdependences
• Own/Assist with updating the PMO SharePoint site
• Update written materials
• Find PMI/ related materials for posting relevant industry news and highlights for PMs
• Work with PMO team to develop recorded instructional materials for onboarding new PMs
• Assist with Project Management training materials and schedule training sessions with relevant partners
• Assist with running Excel data analytics reports
• Learn BI Reporting Interface
• Learn about the project management lifecycle
• Long Range Real Estate Strategic Planning and Financial Analysis

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, facilities management, or similar degree programs.
• Strong analytical skills and a keen interest in corporate real estate and project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to commit to a full-time summer internship in summer 2025.