Title: IT Technology PMO Student Internship 
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Midtown East Tower 
State and City: Florida  -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Hiring Manager:  Toni DeOreo

Recruiter: Mark Koener 

POSITION CONCEPT:

We are seeking a motivated IT PMO Intern to support our IT Project Management Office in system administration, requirements documentation, and process improvement. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in PMO operations within a dynamic and fast-paced technology environment. The IT PMO Intern will work closely with our project managers and system administrators to streamline project workflows and enhance PMO effectiveness.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• PMO System Administration: Assist with Smartsheet and other PMO tool administration, including user access management, setting up project templates, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Requirements Documentation: Collaborate with project teams to capture business and technical requirements, translating them into clear documentation for project use.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing existing PMO processes, suggesting enhancements, and helping implement approved changes.
• Dashboard and Reporting Support: Assist in developing dashboards and reports to provide clear visibility into project statuses, budget tracking, and other key PMO metrics.
• Meeting Support: Attend project meetings, prepare meeting notes, track action items, and follow up with team members on assigned tasks.
• Quality Assurance:  Assist with the Project Documentation auditing processes and support the team in the implementation and tracking of quality control processes across the project lifecycle

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Current student or recent graduate in Information Technology, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Basic knowledge of project management tools (Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, etc.) is a plus.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and any experience with documentation or data management is a plus.

• • Previous internship or coursework in project management or IT-related fields.
  • Familiarity with IT infrastructure, software development life cycle (SDLC), or cloud technologies is a plus.
  • Certification or coursework related to project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or Agile) is a bonus
  • Interest in pursuing PMI-PMP or PMI ACP Certifications

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

• Hands-On PMO Experience: Learn the essentials of PMO operations and project management methodologies.
• IT Experience:  Exposure to a wide variety of IT projects and technologies
• Skill Development: Develop skills in requirements gathering, process documentation, and project tracking tools.
• Career Mentorship: Gain valuable mentorship from experienced project managers and PMO team members.

ADDITIONAL FOCUS AREAS: 

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and any experience with documentation or data management is a plus.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, software development life cycle (SDLC), or cloud technologies is a plus.
• Interest in pursuing PMI-PMP or PMI ACP Certifications

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.