Employer:
Unisys
Position Type:
Internship through Shriver Center
Semester:
Summer
Year:
2008
Number of Openings:
2
Title:
Intern - Global Operations Support
Description:
Intern will support the VP, Global Operations, in the development of the management system for the global outsourcing business. Intern will support work activities focused on developing consistent processes and data for management reviews across five operational geographies and three outsourcing service lines. Intern will be responsible for working with finance team, operations team
and management to define, extract and present consistent data for management review.
Work could span from development of common review packages, to development of procedures for management review activities, investigation and status. Overall goal will be to develop performance targets, and trend info that will allow for management by exception across the business. The intern will help prepare
management review packages, to support project team and represent VP, Global Operations, and will support directed business analysis needs.
The intern will have the opportunity to learn about business management information systems (process, participants, information requirements, frequency, data presentation and dashboards). Intern will have opportunity to observe first hand
rigorous P&L management reviews for a global services business undergoing a strategic transformation process, and to understand the importance of accurate, reliable and consistent management information in order to make informed business decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and potentially Microsoft Project). Skills in developing web-based applications or dashboard/web-presentation a plus. The right candidate will need to have solid financial management skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidate needs to be a self-starter who learns fast, can take direction and follow-up in a team environment to drive results. Prefer MBA or Finance student, or potentially a student focused in Management Information Systems. Intern would work out of the
Unisys office in Reston, Virginia on a 40 hour/week schedule.
Required Credentials :
Student must have strong analytical skills and presentation/power point skills. Effective communication skills are also required.
Schedule:
Full-time
Salary Level:
depends on experience
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Location:
Location
City
Reston
State
Virginia
Country
United States