Project Management Intern

Description
Project Management Intern

Orano USA is a leading supplier of nuclear fuel cycle solutions supporting the United States' nuclear energy mission and advanced reactor deployment.


Project IKE is Orano USA's multibillion-dollar uranium enrichment facility under development in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, one of the largest private investments in the state's history.


The Project Management Intern is a paid internship, you'll be embedded within the Project IKE Project Manager and will support the Project Management Office (PMO) operations across strategic analysis, stakeholder communications, project coordination, and business support functions. This role offers rare early-career access to the full scope of how a major capital project is managed, governed, and communicated.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities below reflect the primary areas of contribution; specific assignments will depend on project priorities during the internship period.

1. Strategic Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and support executive-level briefings, project status reports, and decision-support materials for project leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Research and synthesize information on industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder considerations relevant to Project IKE.
• Assisting in preparing materials for governance reviews, milestone reporting, and internal leadership presentations.

1. Project Coordination & Administrative Support

• Support tracking and management of Project Management action items, milestones, and deliverables across functional areas.
• Contribute to the development of project schedules and work plans in coordination with the construction project manager.
• Support document control and filing processes in collaboration with the Document Management Specialist.

1. Stakeholder Communications & Outreach

• Contribute to internal and external communications materials, including project updates, stakeholder correspondence, and outreach content.
• Assist in aligning messaging across technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Support development of marketing or positioning materials related to Project IKE's mission and progress as needed.

1. Commercial & Business Support

• Assist the Cost Control Manager and Project Estimator with data organization, analysis, and reporting.
• Support the Risk Manager in tracking, updating, and summarizing risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Provide research and analytical support to commercial and strategic initiatives led by the Project Manager and Project Support Analyst.

Profil souhaité

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in business management, engineering, administration, strategy, marketing, project management, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in at least two of the following areas: strategy, marketing, or project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex, technical information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Professional maturity and comfort working in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• French language proficiency is a plus given Orano's French & American operational context.
• Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, domestic energy policy, or large-scale capital project development.
• A considerable amount of creativity and initiative is expected.

WHAT AN ORANO PMO INTERNSHIP PROVIDES YOU:

• Hands-on technical experience with real-world engineering challenges.
• Mentorship from experienced project & program managers.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Duration: Summer 2027, 10 weeks, May 2027 to August 2027

This position is notional contingent upon contract milestones.