IT Portfolio Management Intern

Job Description

IT Portfolio Management Intern | Skechers

The Tone:
This is an internship at Skechers, located in Manhattan Beach, CA. Skechers is a global Fortune 500 company known for developing and marketing a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories across over 180 countries. This role is crucial for supporting the IT Portfolio Management function by assisting with resource management and capacity planning, which directly informs strategic decision-making for IT investments. You will contribute to projects that enhance data availability for essential business insights.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: IT Portfolio team, collaborating with Project Management, Portfolio Management, and Finance teams.
• Mission: Support strategic decision-making for IT portfolio investments through effective resource management and capacity planning.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Smartsheet

What You’ll Actually Do
• Implement: Assist in the implementation of new Resource Management and Capacity Planning tools.
• Document: Capture user requirements, action items, and decisions during resource management tool meetings.
• Aggregate: Compile resource requests from projects into an IT portfolio-level capacity view for strategic decision-making.
• Support: Aid in the rollout and user training for the new resource management solution to targeted stakeholders.
• Report: Communicate project wins, blockers, and announcements in meetings and through various communication channels.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Possess a basic understanding of project principles, familiarity with data management and governance practices, and some financial literacy with spreadsheets.
• Skills: Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and developing communication and presentation abilities.
• Bonus: Proficiency in Smartsheet.