Program Manager Intern

About the role

Are you interested in learning how large-scale engineering and technology projects are planned, executed, and delivered? The Program and Project Management team at Komatsu provides leadership and direction for initiatives that support our business objectives and product development efforts. As an Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to real-world program and project management practices, learn from experienced project managers, and contribute to the tools and processes that help drive delivery of innovative solutions. This is a learning-focused opportunity designed to give you practical skills and insights into project management in a global manufacturing and technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Tracking – Learn how to develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, and reports.
• Collaboration & Communication – Participate in cross-functional team meetings, capturing key updates, risks, and decisions.
• Risk & Issue Management – Observe how project managers identify, track, and escalate project risks and resource challenges.
• Tools & Processes – Gain hands-on exposure to Komatsu’s project management methodologies, templates, and tracking systems.
• Continuous Improvement – Support initiatives that improve program management tools, reporting, and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Professional Development – Build skills in communication, teamwork, time management, and business process awareness.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Business, Project Management, or Engineering Program from a 4-year accredited college/university
• Interest in project management, engineering, or manufacturing operations. Familiarity with project management and product development lifecycles is a plus.
• Must be able to apply their academic background to real business world experiences.
• Prior experience with work study programs, school or volunteer leadership roles, participated on teams or in clubs, professional organizations, etc. preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications. Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines and easily adapt to new challenges and business working environment. Strong motivation to make contributions to Komatsu and strong motivation to drive results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically with Excel (Pivot Tables), Power Point (slide presentations) and other summary and analysis tools. Must demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Pay

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $18.00 - $22.00. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.