[Hiring] Summer 2027 UCD Business PMO Undergraduate Internship @Highmark Health

Role Description

The Summer 2027 UCD Business PMO Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting strategic business, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives within the UCD Business Project Management Office (PMO). This internship is designed to develop the next generation of diverse business and technology professionals through direct exposure to project management, process automation, analytics, and AI-driven business transformation efforts.

As a member of the UCD Business PMO team, the intern will contribute to a high-impact summer project supporting the organization's Automation and Artificial Intelligence portfolio. Working alongside project leaders, business stakeholders, and technical teams, the intern will assist in identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and support the implementation of innovative solutions that drive business value.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to:

• Project management practices
• AI use case development
• Business process improvement
• Automation technologies
• Data analytics

Interns will have the opportunity to work with tools such as Microsoft Power Automate and Power BI while gaining practical experience supporting automation initiatives, business intelligence reporting, and digital transformation efforts. Additionally, the role will include supporting the translation and conversion of existing SAS programs and code into modern analytics languages such as R and Python, helping advance organizational analytics capabilities.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day-to-day operating objectives of the UCD Business PMO
• Participating in automation and AI-related projects
• Assisting with project planning and coordination activities
• Conducting research and analysis
• Developing reports and dashboards
• Contributing to AI use case development
• Providing recommendations that support operational efficiency and strategic decision-making

Through mentorship, collaboration, and project-based learning, interns will strengthen their technical, analytical, business, and project management skills while gaining valuable exposure to enterprise transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Analytics, Project Management, or a related field

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems
• Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area
• Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization
• Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability
• As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned