Project Management Office Intern

About the role

Project Management Office Intern – PMO Intern. Orano USA is a leading supplier of nuclear fuel cycle solutions supporting the United States’ nuclear energy mission and advanced reactor deployment. Project IKE is Orano USA’s multibillion‑dollar uranium enrichment facility under development in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, one of the largest private investments in the state’s history. The PMO Intern is a paid internship, you’ll be embedded within the Project IKE PMO team and will support the PMO Manager across strategic analysis, stakeholder communications, project coordination, and business support functions. This role offers rare early‑career access to the full scope of how a major capital project is managed, governed, and communicated. This position is notional contingent upon contract milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support executive‑level briefings, project status reports, and decision‑support materials for PMO leadership and senior stakeholders
• Research and synthesize information on industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder considerations relevant to Project IKE
• Assist in preparing materials for governance reviews, milestone reporting, and internal leadership presentations
• Support tracking and management of PMO action items, milestones, and deliverables across functional areas
• Contribute to the development of project schedules and work plans in coordination with the Project Administrator and PMO Project Manager
• Support document control and filing processes in collaboration with the Document Management Specialist
• Contribute to internal and external communications materials, including project updates, stakeholder correspondence, and outreach content
• Assist in aligning messaging across technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams to ensure clarity and consistency
• Support development of marketing or positioning materials related to Project IKE’s mission and progress as needed
• Assist the Cost Control Manager and Project Estimator with data organization, analysis, and reporting
• Support the Risk Manager in tracking, updating, and summarizing risk registers and mitigation plans
• Provide research and analytical support to commercial and strategic initiatives led by the PMO Project Manager and Project Support Analyst

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master’s degree in business administration, strategy, marketing, project management, public policy, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in at least two of the following areas: strategy, marketing, or project management
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex, technical information into clear and compelling narratives
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Professional maturity and comfort working in a high‑stakes, fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

• French language proficiency is a plus given Orano's French & American operational context
• Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, domestic energy policy, or large‑scale capital project development
• A considerable amount of creativity and initiative is expected
• Hands‑on technical experience with real‑world engineering