Program Management Intern

Overview:

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC 

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA 

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence. 

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management. 

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. 

As a Program Management Intern at DDN, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of our projects and initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in program management in a fast-paced tech environment. This position is a PT position working 20 hours a week. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Coordination:

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking key project milestones and deliverables.
• Support cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and marketing, to ensure alignment and progress.

• Gather and analyze project data to track performance against timelines and budgets.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for stakeholders to ensure visibility and transparency.

• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in current workflows and propose actionable solutions.
• Help document and refine program management processes and best practices.

• Schedule and organize program meetings, prepare agendas, and document key decisions and action items.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure completion of assigned tasks.

• Monitor and escalate risks, issues, or delays in project execution to program managers.
• Contribute to mitigation plans to address challenges proactively.

• Assist with ad-hoc projects or initiatives that contribute to DDN’s strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with mentors to explore innovative ideas for program success.

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Smartsheet.
• Basic understanding of program management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall).
• Interest in the technology sector, particularly AI, HPC, or storage solutions.

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: 

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. 

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable. 

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful. 

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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