Project Management / Account Manager Intern

Job Description

Project Management / Account Manager Intern | Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS)

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship at Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), located in Santa Clara, CA. Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a global leader that designs and manufactures a diverse range of cutting-edge electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies. These solutions support critical markets including Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics, for high-demand applications such as servers, data centers, and mobile devices. This immersive internship offers unparalleled hands-on exposure to critical business functions, including customer account management and intricate cross-functional project coordination. You will directly support active customer programs and strategic initiatives that have a tangible impact on revenue generation, delivery performance, and overall customer satisfaction within a global manufacturing organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (Internship)
• Location: Santa Clara, CA
• Pay: $26–$30 hourly
• Team: Sales Department
• Mission: This person supports customer programs and strategic initiatives by fostering customer relationships, coordinating projects across internal teams, and analyzing business data to ensure customer satisfaction, efficient delivery, and the profitability of high-performance interconnect solutions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Project tracking tools (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Account Support: Provide comprehensive support to Account Managers, fostering customer relationships, managing daily communications, and participating in customer and internal alignment meetings.
• Program Tracking: Assist diligently in tracking customer forecasts, managing orders, and monitoring program timelines to ensure alignment and timely delivery of solutions.
• Project Coordination: Aid in coordinating diverse cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless project execution and timely New Product Introduction (NPI) tracking.
• Data Analysis: Analyze critical sales data, backlog figures, and forecast trends, supporting margin tracking and pricing analysis initiatives to provide actionable business insights.
• Process Enhancement: Identify and propose opportunities to streamline reporting, communication, or tracking processes across the business unit, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel and performing data analysis. Prior experience with project tracking tools is preferred.
• Skills: Possess strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must be highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through capabilities.
• Bonus: Previous internship experience or leadership roles in student organizations are a plus. A genuine interest in customer-facing business roles, technical program management, or the technology, hardware, or manufacturing industries.