R&D Operations Technical Program Management Intern

Being a part of the AddeU Internship Program, you will be working on a meaningful project(s) that you can feel proud of and present back to the company at the end of the experience. In addition to having a supporting manager and mentor, we have a fantastic onboarding program to get you acclimated and ready for your time with us. Fun events and super cool swag are also included!

At the moment, our 12 week internship experience is remote. Dates are currently set for May - August, 2023 but please consult with your recruiter. Seeking US and Canadian students only.

We are currently seeking a Technical Program Management (TPM) Intern! The TPM function at Addepar helps our product & engineering teams coordinate tasks, complete a defined plan to deliver large cross-functional programs and projects. Additionally, the TPMs establish program management framework (planning, kickoff, execution, reporting, review, etc.) and mentor teams on our standardized processes.

As a full-time product analytics intern, you’ll apply your curiosity and analytical skills to support one major product initiative, from refining and tracking success metrics, dissecting user behavior, and capturing and analyzing additional data to support decisions along the way. You will be paired with and mentored by an analytics expert, and participate in brainstorming sessions, partner meetings, analytics round tables, and other cross-functional activities throughout your internship. You will learn about the technologies involved in typical BI stacks as well as those used to gather and analyze user behaviors in products. You will walk away with an in-depth understanding of the product-development process at a Fintech startup and how data can play a meaningful role.

This position has the potential to convert to a full-time position.

• Collaborate with product, engineering and business collaborators to understand the R&D solution and program requirements
• Secure cross-functional alignment on program goals, metrics, scope, and achievements.
• Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to drive progress, facilitate collaborations, remove obstacles and address major risks and concerns.
• Participate in alignment discussions about technical solutions and business outcomes; influence strategy and trade-off decisions based to optimize impact and time-to-market.
• Provide visibility to program status and risks regularly to leadership and stakeholders.
• The TPM will play a visible role in defining the policies, procedures and operational models as Addepar expands globally.
• Gain solid understanding of program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Monday.com and Smartsheets as well as the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution (university must be located in the US & Canada) & must be returning to school after internship
• Available to intern for the full 12 weeks
• 2+ years of experience or equivalent education covering project/program management
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and visual) and organizational skills
• Some experience with program management tools is a plus (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Light experience with cloud technology and software development is a plus.
• Familiarity with the financial industry is a plus
• You build strong relationships across teams to drive implementation and delivery.
• Readiness to learn new technologies and systems
• Interested in pursuing a career in product management, program management, operations preferred