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Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst Intern is responsible first and foremost to support the PMO team. Tasks that fall under the purview of the PMO team include: tracking the status of program deliverables and milestones; supporting project circuition and realization, coordinating regular program reviews and governance; coordinating the documentation of post project reviews and program level workshops; coordinating tracking and reporting processes to align with the PMO and Scholastic business strategies. The PMO Analyst may also be asked to assist the PMO team with defining and updating project management processes, standards and governance, and coordinating activities in support of strategic goals.

Additionally, the PMO Analyst Intern will ensure the proper functioning of Smartsheet and Atlassian applications to include access and provisioning, responding to requests received from ServiceNow, and facilitating communication with vendors to troubleshoot, upgrade, and adjust configuration of the applications. PMO Analyst must also be proficient and familiar with collaborative platforms such as Google Workspaces and Microsoft teams. He or she will also require the ability to provide demonstrations and guidance to set up, maintain, and build solutions within Scholastic program and project management tools as needed and remain up to date on new upgrades and releases for these applications.

The PMO Analyst Intern is also responsible for supporting areas peripheral, but essential to the programs such as change management, operational processes, engineering best practices, and the maturity of agile delivery within the program teams. These areas are pertinent to the success of the overall program. The PMO Analyst will work closely with Project Managers to gather feedback to improve processes and help to apply the system development life cycle of choice, in most cases, Agile Scrum, in a logical and reasonable manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Project Managers and provide support and critical thinking to resolve issues that arise throughout the project lifecycle

• Tracking the status of program deliverables and milestones

• Coordinating the documentation of post project reviews and program level workshops

• Coordinating tracking and reporting processes to align with the PMO and Scholastic business strategies

• Assist the PMO team with defining and updating project management processes, standards and governance, and coordinating activities in support of strategic goals

• Help ensure the proper functioning of Smartsheet and Atlassian applications, respond to requests received from Scholastic trouble ticket system (ServiceNow), and facilitate communication with vendors to troubleshoot, upgrade, and adjust configuration of the applications

• Support peripheral areas of PMO programs such as change management, operational processes, engineering best practices, and the maturity of agile delivery within the program teams

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional materials for pre-K to grade 12, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs, classroom magazines and other products that, in combination, offer schools customized solutions to support children's learning both at school and at home. The Company also makes quality, affordable books available to all children through school-based book clubs and book fairs. With a 98-year history of service to schools and families, Scholastic continues to carry out its commitment to "Open a World of Possible" for all children. Learn more at Scholastic.com/AboutScholastic .

About the Internship Program

The PMO Analyst Intern position is designed to identify the next generation of leaders. Each new-hire receives comprehensive training and is given the chance to deliver on business goals using industry-leading tools, partners, and technology – all while working in an agile, iterative model that emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and goal-oriented development.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT :

• Graduating between December 2023 and August 2024 with an undergraduate or graduate degree

• Strong penchant to deliver, self-learner, and someone that likes to come up with solutions

• Technical development and quality engineering skills a plus

• Detail oriented, highly organized, punctual, and a strong mentor

• Exceptional verbal, written and communication skills

• Strong presentation skills and ability to understand how to message to a large audiences and executive level sponsors

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint) and system documentation tools

• Enthusiastic team-player as well as a self-starter

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Temporary

Job Family Group:

Temp Employee

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Hourly Rate: 18.00 - 20.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com

We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.