IT Project Intern

As a James Hardie intern you will gain hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide real-world industry exposure strengthen your professional and technical skills and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program you will collaborate with experienced professionals build valuable relationships across the organization and take on work that makes a measurable impact. You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.

Internship Objective

Gain hands-on experience in project management and process improvement by developing standardized tools procedures and automation resources that enhance team efficiency and project delivery. The intern will work to create consistent high-quality project management materials including status reports steering committee presentations and RAID logs while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.

By the end of the internship the intern will deliver standardized operating procedures (SOPs) prompts and meeting agendas that support the automated creation of project management deliverables enabling faster more efficient execution of projects across the organization.

• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline project management activities including status reports steering committee presentations kickoff materials meeting summaries and project documentation.
• Support project planning tracking and reporting by ensuring project information is accurate timely and aligned with PMO standards.
• Develop and document standardized processes templates SOPs prompts and agendas to improve consistency and efficiency across project teams.
• Collaborate with project managers business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and support project execution.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive processes and enhance project delivery through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Present recommendations solutions and project outcomes that improve reporting quality reduce manual effort and accelerate project execution.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills

• Target majors: Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tools
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint Excel Teams and SharePoint
• Understanding of project management practices
• Strong communication and presentation skills

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $20 to $25 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and may change over time.

• Full-time work experience and competitive pay
• Meaningful projects with business impact
• Mentorship and guidance
• Feedback and evaluation
• Exposure to James Hardie culture
• Networking opportunities and skill development