Summer 2027 Delivery Management Undergraduate Intern

About the role

The Summer 2027 Project Management Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting strategic initiatives within Highmark Health's Delivery Management organization. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of business professionals by providing direct exposure to project management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and project execution across a complex healthcare environment. As a member of the Delivery Management team, the intern will work alongside experienced Project Managers and cross-functional business partners to support projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and requirements gathering through execution, monitoring, and delivery. Participants will gain valuable insight into how project management enables organizational transformation, operational excellence, and the advancement of Highmark Health's Living Health strategy. The program provides hands-on training and real-world experience in project planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder communication, and project governance. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects while developing foundational project management skills and gaining exposure to various project delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches. Through mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a summer capstone project, interns will strengthen their leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities while building a strong foundation for a future career in project management.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project operations
• Maintain project plans and documentation
• Track deliverables and project milestones
• Assist with project reporting
• Coordinate meetings and action items
• Conduct research and analysis
• Support project management best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help achieve project objectives
• Provide services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area
• Participate in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area
• Participate in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives
• Conduct research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action
• Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems
• Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area
• Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments
• Undertake and/or participate