MIS Project Manager Intern

Title:MIS Project Manager Intern
ID:13000961

Description

Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. We deliver this must-have insight to the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization MIS:The Management Information Systems (MIS) organization owns the strategy, delivery and support of internal business platforms. These include Marketing, Selling, Fulfilment, Billing and Collections, and Service & Support. MIS works closely with business executives and other senior leaders to define and execute a global MIS plan. We are focused on maximizing efficiencies through standardization and work to harmonize processes, culture and information to support business objectives.What we do
- MIS drives the strategy, implementation and support for the internal business platforms such as human resources, global reporting, and sales management.
- MIS maximizes efficiencies through standardization and works to harmonize processes, culture and information to support business objectives using a business capability model approach
- MIS run their services on premise' and in the cloud' to provide innovative solutions
- We work closely with Thomson Reuters' product and platform teams to ensure the successful launch and ongoing management of supporting services to customers
- MIS leverage a number of key world leading software vendors such as salesforce.com to ensure not only that Thomson Reuters can leverage the latest capabilities but drive change and innovation into our vendor's product roadmaps, enhancing the services that we provide our customers Facts about MIS:
- We are 1200 employees based in 25 cities within 7 countries.
- MIS is lead by the Thomson Reuters Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jane Moran. Jane was named as the most influential woman in UK IT in 2012 (by computerweekly.com), and was placed as the 5th most influential person in UK IT in 2012.
- MIS was the first technology group to adopt a global reward and recognition program which enables us to better recognize and reward the achievements of our colleagues. MIS is currently seeking a Project Management Intern to join the organization. This individual will provide assistance to Project or Program teams by producing reports, engaging in detailed analysis of project/portfolio data required to manage the demand of stakeholders, and provide assistance on overall project performance. She or He will also assist in implementing standards and best practices across the PMO. ResponsibilitiesAssists in the analysis of project and/or portfolio performanceWith guidance from experienced colleagues: Supports the establishment of Project Governance/compliance Supports independent, objective, accurate, clear and concise reporting Advises project and program managers on the creation of project reports and supports the appropriate use of reporting tools Collates data needed to analyze the overall effectiveness of project management across the portfolio Supports the implementation of consistent demand management processes across the organization Assists in the creation and maintenance of a portfolio view of project demand Assists in the process of ensuring that resource plans are established across the portfolio to successfully deliver on projects Develops a basic awareness and understanding of Thomson Reuter's technologies, products, and services including a basic understanding of how technical solutions impact the business.

Qualifications

Qualifications A four-year degree in Management Information Systems or other similar technical or business related field Working knowledge in relevant software applications Understanding of Project Management concepts and application Understanding of numerical and qualitative analysis methods and application Report writing Excellent written and verbal communication skills At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

Job: Administration Family Group
Primary Location: Eagan, MN, US
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Organization: Tech MIS
Schedule: Full-time
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Job Type: Internship
Shift: Day Job
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