Junior Project Manager - Intern (North America - University Students) - ZS

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and

make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

Digital Customer Experience Transformation Practice

ZS’s Digital Customer Experience Transformation Practice operates at the cutting edge of omnichannel transformation, from data optimization and advanced analytics to AI-led orchestration and automated deployment via enterprise technologies. Content is one of the fastest growing areas of omnichannel investment and ZS has developed a range of solutions and services that are enabling clients both to unlock efficiencies within their content operating models and deliver significant business value through personalization of the customer experience. We are growing our team of passionate and skilled content transformation specialists supporting some of the biggest pharma companies in the world to empower healthcare professionals through content-led experiences and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes. 

Our team works at the cross-roads of marketing and technology and seeks to foster continuous innovation which benefits the individual’s professional growth and client’s organizations. This team takes overall ownership of solution delivery, managing project and team operations, client stakeholder engagement and business development. 

Junior Project Manager- Intern

As a Junior Project Manager- Intern you will support our Project Management office in assisting internal team members with proper procedures to ensure client projects are delivered on time, according to requirements, and within budget.  You will be part of a team that is dedicated to meeting our clients’ goals while providing you an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally as you further embark on your project management career.

What You’ll Do:

• Guided by our lead project manager, you will learn to coordinate people and processes to ensure flawless execution of our client projects
• Communicate quickly and effectively with internal team members and serve as the communication hub main pint of contact
• Collaborate with lead project manager to achieve successful project completions by setting calendar reminders, creating to-do lists, and managing project scope to ensure on time delivery within budget
• Partner with Account Services team to complete all project documentation and to define assets to be collected
• Create Jira tickets based on requirements provided at project initiation
• Attend all necessary stand-ups, client meetings, and internal team meetings to clarify client goals and ensure they are being met throughout the project
• Participate and contribute to Project Management department projects, activities, and growth
• Collaborate across all our departments including Account Services, Development, Operations, Data and Reporting, and Creative as needed

What You’ll Bring:

• Candidates should be about to enter the final year of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any discipline with strong academic performance in marketing related fields such as Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related fields with coursework in project management
• Participation in Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification programs preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in agile project management skills with experience using Jira or other project management tools
• Working knowledge of CRM platforms, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Effective oral and written communication skills (fluency in English)
• Empathy, adaptability and emotional intelligence
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, working in teams

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working.  A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.

An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required

to be considered.

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www.zs.com