Project Specialist - Intern (Sunnyvale, CA -Hybrid) Job Listing at Elekta in Sunnyvale, CA (Job ID R2024-0607)

Description

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We continually look for motivated and skilled individuals who are interested in supporting our customers – healthcare professionals who use our products to help patients and their communities.

We currently have the following opportunity available - please contact us for more details!

We are looking for a Project Specialist - Intern to join our team!

Preferred location:  Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)

What you'll do at Elekta:

This role will report directly to Senior Regional Readiness Manager for OIS SW and will support business line operations and special projects that involve/impact cross functional teams.  This role will require good project management, communication skills, well-organized and be detailed oriented.  As a Project Specialist Intern, you will support and drive improvements to increase the software project delivery knowledge, capacity, and quality, in cooperation with cross functional teams.

The activities include:

• Project planning, alignment and execution

• Dates, duration and milestone management

• Meeting facilitation, agenda creation, maintaining action items logs and risk mitigation plans.

• Coordinating and Managing Project Tasks and Deliverables:

• Work closely with various departments to ensure all aspects of a project are aligned.

• Serve as the point of contact for project-related communication.

• Developing Comprehensive Project Plans and Timelines:

• Define project scope, objectives, and tasks.

• Create detailed project plans that outline milestones and deadlines.

• Communicating Project Objectives and Expectations:

• Clearly convey project goals to team members and stakeholders.

• Ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.

• Tracking Project Performance and Making Necessary Adjustments:

• Monitor project progress against established timelines.

  Identify any deviations and take corrective actions.

• Assisting in the Identification and Management of Project Risks and Issues:

• Proactively address potential risks and issues.

  Collaborate with relevant teams to mitigate challenges.

• Preparing and Delivering Project Updates and Progress Reports:

• Keep stakeholders informed about project status.

  Present updates in a clear and concise manner.

As a project specialist, we are looking for candidates that are not only passionate about driving successful software implementations but also possess the following:

• Excellent time management, organization, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented

• Self-motivated and flexible

• Experience in MS Office, Smartsheets, Monday.com and other applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to interact effectively with team members, stakeholders and customers.

What we offer: 

• Opportunity to work with a proactive and supportive team.

• Hybrid work option (you are required to work on location at least 3 days/week)

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage  

• 401k, paid Vacation and Holiday

• A health of additional benefits including wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement and flexible spending account 

• Opportunity to work on cutting edge in medical advancement. 

• Close-knit company culture 

• Upward mobility  

How to proceed?

We are looking forward receiving your resumé. Please attach your resumé in the application form and we will contact you!

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist at TA.americas@elekta.com.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The US base salary range for this position is $15-25/hr.

[NOTE: It is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility below. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]