STAGE - IT Project Manager

About the job

Job purpose

As an IT Product Owner Intern, your main objective is to assist in coordinating the community of Project Managers and Product Team Members in charge of deploying of one of our product at AXA. You will help establish and implement best practices for product deployment follow-up, ensuring effective collaboration and communication among international stakeholders.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the maintenance of up-to-date product deployment project governance documentation and calendars, assisting project teams in preparing for key meetings.
• Coordinate with various Product & Project team members to identify, qualify, and formalize product deployment project dependencies.
• Assist in managing the lifecycle of product project portfolios, ensuring synchronization with relevant tools (Service Now, MS Project, JIRA …)
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within the product deployment project management community by:
• Ensuring improvement plans are effectively managed and executed.
• Analyzing project statuses to identify opportunities for enhancement and gaps in processes.
• Organizing regular workshops to promote the sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
• Apply agile methodologies as the department is transforming to an agile framework and possess a solid understanding of agile principles and practices.
• Organize and manage project documentation systematically to ensure easy access and retrieval for all stakeholders. This includes maintaining version control and updating documents as needed.
• Maintain the product deployment project management knowledge base (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint) including:
• Project documentation, user stories, guides, and lessons learned.
• Ensure that documentation is organized, easily searchable, and updated regularly to reflect the current status of projects.
• Organize and lead monthly reviews with Product Deployment Project Managers to assess project planning, update regular the product deployment roadmap
• Assist management teams in overseeing the project portfolio, including tracking progress on projects and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver regular reports on project performance by defining and monitoring key performance indicators.
• Participate in product and project committees, engaging with stakeholders across various regions to gather, document, and analyze project requirements, user stories, and challenges.

During this internship, you will develop key skills and expertise which will be valuable for your career on:

• Project management and effective follow-up practices.
• Best practices in documentation and reporting for project success.
• Product Management, IT operations and service management principles.
• Utilizing corporate tools (O365, JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow) for project management.
• Understanding identity solutions and cybersecurity concepts.
• Analytical skills and business process understanding.
• Working in a multicultural, international, and matrixed environment.

You will have also access to different e-learning platforms (e.g. Learning) to upskill yourself on this different

About you

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

• Previous internship or project experience in project management, IT product management, or digital projects is preferred, demonstrating an understanding of project lifecycles and methodologies

Technical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (O365, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project ) for project reporting and documentation.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow) is essential for tracking project progress and reporting.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile frameworks and best practices for project follow-up.
• Ability to manage project documentation and navigate complex project structures.
• Fast to acquire tool and process understanding, along with user roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to manage project documentation, ensuring it is organized, up-to-date, and accessible to all stakeholders.
• Experience with analytics tools (e.g., PowerBI) for monitoring and reporting on project performance metrics.
• Detail-oriented with the capability to analyze project data and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Ability to take initiative and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Rigorous, organized, and excellent time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including addressing business and technical challenges.
• Proficient in documenting requirements for both technical and end-user teams.
• Strong analytical skills and methodology.
• Teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, oral communication, and listening skills, with the ability to empathize with diverse audiences.
• Creative in finding solutions to meet or exceed project needs.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); proficiency in French is a plus.
• Initiative-minded, eager to propose new ideas and improvements.
• Detail-oriented with a knack for identifying and resolving issues.

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.