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IT Portfolio Consultant – MBA Intern Summer 2021

Posted on: December 16, 2020 Apply Now
Springfield, MA Internship Banking / Financial / InsuranceExpires March 16, 2021

The Opportunity

The ETX Technology, Service and Resiliency (TSR) team is seeking intellectually curious talent to join their internship program for Summer 2021. The work in this group is exciting, innovative and always changing! You’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment, get professional exposure while contributing to production, project and team deliverables. If you are interested in pursuing an IT career with a team that has a focus on their customers and you are eager to learn and grow, check this out!

We are seeking MBA students for an internship on our IT Portfolio Management team.

IT Portfolio Management

  • Learning and understanding the financial workings of both the baseline and discretionary spend of the Technology Services and Resiliency organization. You will work with budget owners, project managers and the financial organization to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the organization

The Impact:

As an MBA Intern in Portfolio Management you will have an impact through the tasks below:

  • Manage the end-to-end demand management process for incoming project demand.

  • Obtain rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, project approval and funding, and analysis of portfolio implications and options to facilitate portfolio prioritization.

  • Facilitate triage and discovery processes for new demand to identify and engage impacted stakeholders.

  • Manage the ongoing financial review process to ensure continued integrity of the business case and CBA.

  • Manage expected benefits tracking from initiatives to ensure realization of business value upon implementation of solutions.

  • Clarity forecasting analysis.

  • Process management of invoicing and accruals, contract maintenance, Ariba and SharePoint approval processes; escalations and problem resolution.

  • Facilitate and analyze incoming demand to the technology organization by formulating rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates.

  • Maintain the prioritized project portfolio list with budgeted costs for all projects.

  • Gathers, prepares, trends, and analyzes project and portfolio performance and project/program effectiveness.

  • Ensure all projects and tactical enhancements have a business case and that all required documentation is available before prioritization.

  • Facilitate schedule and resource conflicts, and forecast upcoming project delivery risks and issues for new and existing demand.

  • Develop and maintain portfolio performance reports and provide support to all customers in identifying key performance metrics and indicators.

  • Continuously refine and build estimating and impact analysis practice.

The Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an MBA program

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal

  • Critical thinking and analysis skills

  • Ability to multi-task on multiple projects/assignments and meet deadlines

  • Ability to work collaboratively

  • Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring work authorization sponsorship, both now and in the future

The Ideal Qualifications

  • Competence in data analysis and troubleshooting

  • Strong customer focus

  • Strong, creative problem solver

  • Works autonomously, self-starter

  • Intellectually curious and agile learner

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

  • Regular meetings with your team

  • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

  • Access to mentorship opportunities

  • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

  • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

  • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

About MassMutual

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve helped millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection, and plan for the future.

Today, we continue to develop meaningful relationships with our customers by building their trust, being knowledge problem solvers and always prioritizing their needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life.

MassMutual was recognized as an Ethisphere 2019 World’s Most Ethical Company, a Top Place to Work in 2020 according to The Boston Globe and named among America’s Best Employers for Diversity according to Forbes 2020. MassMutual ranks No. 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status

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