We are seeking an Intern to join our IT Portfolio team as an IT Portfolio Management Intern. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Project Management, Portfolio Management, and Finance teams to support the Project Portfolio Management Implementation project. This position involves migrating project and financial data from the existing PPM tool to the new one and supporting the Project Manager in coordinating activities for the PPM project. The ideal candidate will possess analytical skills, a rudimentary understanding of project principles, and be comfortable with managing data and financials. By the end of the internship, the Intern will be more familiar with data management and governance, project portfolio management, and financial management.

Essential Job Functions

Migrate existing project and financial data from current state PPM tool to new PPM tool, specifically all agreed-upon project intake data, financial data, and any historical projects that are relevant to maintaining the 2024 baselineWork closely with the Portfolio Team, Project Managers, Finance Team and other stakeholders to confirm accuracy of data migrationSupport Project Manager in coordinating meetings and logistics related to the PPM projectSupport Project Manager in collecting updates from Workstream Leads for maintaining the ongoing status update of the projectTake notes for the record and capture action items in meetings, as well as decisions takenReport on project wins, blockers, and other announcements in meetings

Key Attributes

Analytical and organization skills with attention to detail and accuracyFamiliarity with data management and governance practicesSome financial literacy and comfortable with numbers & formulas in spreadsheetsDeveloping communication and presentation skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPointAbility to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environmentAnticipates issues, what needs to be done, and takes initiative to resolve themAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong analytical skills and an ability to listen to what is and isn't being saidProactive & self-motivated, with a willingness to learn & take on new challenges

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field

The pay range for this role is $25/hr.

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.