Intern - Project Management at Sysco

About the role

JOB DESCRIPTION Intern – Project Management    The Big Picture    Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.     Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion.     Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer.     The Opportunity    As a Project Management Intern, you will support Project Managers and Engineering Managers in driving the execution of large-scale initiatives that power Syscoʼs digital commerce experiences. You will play a key role in maintaining healthy delivery processes, ensuring Jira and reporting hygiene, supporting Scrum ceremonies, and contributing to clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation in Confluence. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys working with data and tools, and is eager to gain hands-on exposure to Agile delivery, project governance, and cross functional coordination within a global engineering organization.    Responsibilities:  Supporting Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives  Assisting in tracking sprint commitments and maintaining the commitment ratio health  Monitoring and reporting on key Agile metrics such as velocity and cycle time  Ensuring Jira boards are accurate, up to date, and aligned with agreed workflows  Acting as a process facilitator and tooling coordinator for Jira and related systems  Taking meeting minutes during key discussions and proactively following up on action items  Maintaining reporting dashboards and delivery trackers  Supporting risk, dependency, and action item tracking  Assisting in preparing stakeholder updates and status reports  Maintaining structured and up-to-date documentation in Confluence  Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes and team efficiency    Requirements:  Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Project Management, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Business, or a related field  A basic understanding of Agile and Scrum principles (knowledge of frameworks promoted by Scrum Alliance is a plus)  Familiarity with Jira and Confluence  A good working knowledge of Excel, and ability to work systematically with multiple tools and data sources (e.g., working with spreadsheets, validating statuses, cross-checking data across systems)  Strong written and verbal communication skills  High attention to detail and accountability  Strong analytical and organizational skills  The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment  Proactive and curious mindset: willing to ask questions, propose improvements, and own follow-ups    Benefits:  An attractive allowance   Paid birthday leave   Exposure to the corporate culture of a Fortune 100 company   An opportunity to work with and learn from industry specialists, and develop professionally in your chosen field  Opportunities to network and build lasting professional relationships   A progressive culture that promotes work-life harmony and personal development       Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.