Project Management Intern (Winter 2027, 12months)

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

• Intern Orientation   
• Online Onboarding Curriculum
• Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance  

• Real-world projects with top industry talent 
• Paid internship + paid vacation 
• Hybrid work model  
• A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future

• "Ask Me Anything" with the Executive Committee    
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)  
• Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events
• Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony
• Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.

The Project Management Intern at Hitachi Rail will leverage AI technologies to identify and address project management challenges by implementing and maintaining tools to automate and enhance key project processes.

The intern will focus on implementing AI-powered solutions that optimize project implementation, improve financial controls, streamline risk management, and improve stakeholder communication. By aligning AI use cases with core project management functions, the intern will contribute to improved scope management, resource forecasting, cost management, and schedule management and helping Associate Project Managers and Project Managers.

This position is ideal for someone interested in AI applications in project management, looking to gain hands-on experience in a real-world project environment.

• →Support Project Managers and Associate Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, including project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• →Collaborate with the PMO and project teams to identify repetitive, manual, and time-consuming processes that could benefit from AI-enabled automation or augmentation.
• →Develop and document practical AI use cases aligned with business and project needs.
• →Analyze project management workflows and data to identify inefficiencies, performance gaps, and opportunities for process improvement and AI-driven solutions.
• →Contribute to the development and implementation of AI, automation, and business intelligence solutions, including Python-based tools, to streamline recurring PMO activities and reporting.
• →Document and present outcomes from AI pilot initiatives, including findings, solution designs, lessons learned, and recommendations for broader adoption.
• →Support awareness, knowledge-sharing, and training initiatives to increase understanding and adoption of AI solutions across the PMO and project teams.. 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Project Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• For undergraduate students, completion of at least the second year of study is preferred.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML principles, algorithms, frameworks, and technologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, as well as Power Apps and Python for data analysis and business intelligence.
• Familiarity with API integrations and low-code/no-code automation platforms, such as Microsoft Power Automate, is an asset.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the full duration of the internship, including at least two days per week in the office.

• Co-op student available for a 12-month term, with at least one additional academic term remaining after completion of the internship.
• Previous co-op or internship experience in business analytics, project management, AI/data, or a related area is an asset.
• Exposure to Generative AI and prompt engineering techniques.
• Experience or coursework in process mapping, process optimization, or continuous improvement.
• Interest in operational excellence, process improvement, business automation, and the practical application of AI.
• Project management coursework, training, or certification is an asset.
• Arabic language proficiency is an asset.

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Line Status: Open until filled

This posting relates to an existing vacancy. 

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