Project Management Intern

TITLE: Project Management Intern

DEPARTMENT: Indirect-Project Management

REPORTING TO: Senior Director, Project Management

OFFICE LOCATION: London, UK

ROLE TYPE: Internship, Hybrid (3 days In-Office, 2 Remote)

DURATION: 9 Weeks

IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions.

Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Management Intern to support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop hands-on experience in project management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Empowering Innovation, Shaping Futures

Overview of the Global Internship Program:

Our 2026 Global Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in their field of study, offering professional growth, mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities.

• Professional Growth: You will gain hands-on experience in your field of study, which will be invaluable for your professional development.
• Mentorship: You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gaining insights and guidance that will benefit your career.
• Networking: Being part of our organization will allow you to build a network of contacts within the industry, aiding your future career prospects.
• Skill Development: You will enhance both technical and interpersonal skills through targeted training sessions.

What does the internship program entail?

As a Project Management Intern, you will support the planning and delivery projects and programs for the EMEA region and business functions. You will work closely with Project Management team to help ensure that plans are well-structured, risks are tracked, stakeholders are aligned, and actions are followed through to successful completion.

You will contribute to day-to-day project operations, including project planning, RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), status reporting, change control documentation, budget/resource tracking support and meeting preparation (agendas, notes, actions).

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and tracking project activities.
• Maintain project documentation, including action logs, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and progress reports.
• Support the preparation of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation documents.

Stakeholder Support

• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, Technical Support) to collect updates and gather requirements.
• Help organise cross-functional meetings, prepare agendas, capture minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Assist in communicating project updates to stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.

Data & Reporting

• Update project dashboards and reporting tools to reflect accurate project status.
• Support data analysis activities to identify trends, delays, or potential risks.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations and summarised reports for senior leadership.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Support the maintenance and development of project templates, process guides, and documentation standards.
• Contribute ideas to improve workflows, tools, and methodologies within the PM function.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with organisational project governance frameworks.
• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI tools or automation to improve team processes, workflows, or efficiency, and share recommendations with the team.

Support Customer-Facing Delivery

• Coordination & Cadence: Help schedule and coordinate recurring project meetings/calls with stakeholders across regions; prepare agendas, capture minutes, and track actions to closure.
• Customer Updates: Prepare clear, concise status updates and

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Show Your Enthusiasm: Your motivation and eagerness to learn will bring positive energy to our team.
• Take Initiative: Don’t be afraid to propose new ideas and solutions. Your fresh perspective can make a real difference.
• Collaborate Actively: Work closely with your teammates, sharing insights and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
• Be Proactive: Ask questions and seek opportunities to take on new tasks and challenges.
• Demonstrate Commitment: Show your dedication to the projects you work on, contributing your best effort.
• Enhance Team Dynamics: Your positive attitude and willingness to help will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Learn and Grow: Take advantage of every learning opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adapt and Innovate: Be open to new ways of working and embrace changes that can lead to improvements.

Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in the Role:

• Recent graduate or final-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science/IT, Business Administration, Operations/Project Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal; comfortable liaising across technical and business teams.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and structured thinking.
• Ability to work with multiple document repositories and keep information organized and version-controlled.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across stakeholders and time zones.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous or evolving information and asking clarifying questions.
• Proficiency in Excel/Sheets (lookups, pivot tables, basic charts, formatting).
• Ability to read and summarize project documents (SOWs, PIDs, meeting notes) into clear tasks and actions.
• Familiarity with Gantt charts and basic scheduling concepts (predecessors, dependencies, critical path).
• Exposure to project tools such as MS Project/Smartsheet/Jira/Confluence is a plus.
• Interest in or basic knowledge of network/telecom projects is a plus.

Curious about what we offer?

• 9 weeks full-time paid internship filled with exciting events and initiatives.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to IPC University
• Improve your technical and soft skills through integrated training and development workshops.
• Gain invaluable exposure to leadership and the corporate environment.
• Build lasting connections through networking and relationship-building opportunities.
• Connect with your peers through exciting social events.

Additional Information:

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some individuals may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you, your Line Manager and HR before commencement of your internship program with IPC.

IPC’s Work Culture:

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.

Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness.

We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.