Software Development Project Manager Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is a visual effects company renowned for its work in film and television. They are seeking a Technology Project Manager intern to support their engineering teams in developing tools for artists to create VFX.
Job Description:
This is a Software Development Project Manager Internship focused on artist tools and pipelines. The intern will manage a small, defined software development project throughout the internship duration (May/June – August/September 2025). The specific project will be determined before the internship begins based on current VFX priorities.
Responsibilities include:
• Managing a complete software development project lifecycle for an ILM artist tool or pipeline element.
• Gathering and prioritizing project requirements with leadership and team members.
• Collaborating with the Technology team to establish project direction and translate production strategies into a development plan.
• Defining, developing, managing, and documenting project schedules and milestones.
• Proactively identifying and resolving project issues, and planning for contingencies related to production risks.
• Tracking project progress using effective meetings, Jira, and collaboration with technology leadership.
• Learning to scope new projects, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, define requirements and deliverables, develop timelines and milestones with engineering teams, and report project status against defined timelines and milestones.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with a capacity for managing complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build trust with others.
• Excellent communication, including concise self-expression, proactive communication, and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Empathy and the ability to understand the needs of engineers and artists.
• Creative problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
The internship is full-time (40 hours/week) and located in San Francisco, CA. The pay rate is $30.00 per hour, with potential for select benefits.
