What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern- Project Management Coordinator (Connectivity) position at Generac Power Systems?
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
About the Role
We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented PMO Coordinator Intern to support both project management and business operations within our Project Management Office. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of strategic and operational initiatives—from project planning and execution to process improvement, OKR tracking, and knowledge management.
We are looking for a Project Management Coordinator Intern for Summer 2025. This work term will span approximately May 19, 2025 - August 29, 2025, but we are open to extending that in a part-time capacity into the academic school year.
This position is located on-site at our Pewaukee, WI facility.
Responsibilities
- Support the coordination and tracking of key projects, including timelines, risks, and deliverables.
- Assist with the preparation of project status reports and dashboards.
- Support the PMO team with maintaining RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) and key project documentation.
- Contribute to the OKR (Objectives & Key Results) planning and tracking process, helping ensure alignment across teams.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining best practices and PMO knowledge assets in shared repositories.
- Help improve internal workflows by identifying opportunities for process documentation and operational improvements.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Project Management, Operations, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with an attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with tools like Smartsheet, Power BI, or Confluence is a plus.
- Interest in project management, operations, and continuous improvement.
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world exposure to project and operations management in a dynamic team environment.
- Hands-on experience supporting planning cycles, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Insights into strategic initiatives and how PMOs drive business value and alignment.
- Mentorship and professional development from experienced leaders in project and operations management.
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
