What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Intern position at Orano and Careers?
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Welcome to Orano
Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Job description
Position Overview
We're seeking an organized and detail-oriented project management intern to support our project management team. This internship provides exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closeout, and offers opportunities to develop essential project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring projects
- Track project timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items
- Update project schedules and maintain project documentation
- Support risk identification and issue tracking processes
- Prepare status reports and presentations for stakeholders
- Facilitate communication between project team members
- Help manage project resources and vendor relationships
- Assist with project closeout activities and lessons learned sessions
Our Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
- Numerous Training and Development opportunities
- and more…
Ideal qualifications
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering Management, Industrial
- Engineering, or related field
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Team player with positive attitude
- Interest in project management methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Jira, Trello, Monday.com, etc.)
- Understanding of Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
- Previous internship or leadership experience
- CAPM certification or working toward PMP
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Experience with data analysis and reporting
What We Offer
Exposure to IKE Project
- Mentorship from certified project management professionals
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Experience with industry-standard PM tools and methodologies
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Internship Details
Duration: [Summer 2026, 10 weeks]
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Start Date: May 2026
Hours: [Full-time, 40 hours/week]
Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.