Intern - Project Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

Intern – Project Management

The Big Picture

About Sysco LABS:  Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 55th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.  Sysco operates 333 distribution centers across 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 670,000 customer locations, including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues and more. For fiscal year 2026, which ended June 27, 2026, the company generated sales of more than $84 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 Sysco ʼ s 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:

- Support ing Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives

- Assist ing in tracking sprint commitments and maintaining the commitment ratio health

- Monitor ing and report ing on key Agile metrics such as velocity and cycle time

- Ensur ing Jira boards are accurate , up to date, and aligned with agreed workflows

- Act ing as a process facilitator and tooling coordinator for Jira and related systems

- Tak ing meeting minutes during key discussions and proactively follow ing up on action items

- Maintain ing reporting dashboards and delivery trackers

- Support ing risk, dependency, and action item tracking

- Assist ing in preparing stakeholder updates and status reports

- Maintain ing structured and up-to-date documentation in Confluence

- Identify ing 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 b asic understanding of Agile and Scrum principles ( knowledge of frameworks promoted by Scrum Alliance is a plus)

- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence

- A g ood 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 a bility 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.