Program Management Intern

Location: Rivalta di Torino, Italy

Job Description Summary

As an Extracurricular Intern in Program Management, you will support the execution of complex programs, working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. You will contribute to planning, cost and schedule tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international environment and develop skills in project coordination, reporting, data analysis, and teamwork. The role also includes ownership of clearly assigned operational activities and recurring deliverables, initially under the guidance of experienced team members and with progressively increasing autonomy.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager / Senior Program Manager in planning, coordinating, and monitoring assigned programs across their lifecycle, ensuring alignment on milestones, deliverables, and priorities

Maintain and update key program data, including schedule, costs, risks, opportunities, dashboards, and action trackers, ensuring data accuracy and timely follow-up

Contribute to program planning and cost control activities, including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) maintenance, in coordination with Functional Planners, actuals, forecasts, variances, monthly Estimate to Complete (ETC), and budget monitoring

Support performance analysis and program governance through the preparation of reviews, operating cadences, and actionable metrics for decision-making., including support to Earned Value Management (EVM) and Contract Margin Reviews

Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance to track deliverables and support issue resolution

Assist in supplier follow-up, maintain the Risk and Opportunity Register for the assigned scope, track mitigation actions, and prepare presentations and management updates for internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Management Engineering, Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Strong interest in Program Management, project planning, cost control, and business operations

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail and, the ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic knowledge of project management or financial concepts is considered a plus

Availability for occasional business travel, if needed

Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with the ability to seek clarification and follow up without waiting for repeated instructions

Collaborative mindset with good problem-solving skills, a strong sense of ownership, and personal accountability for assigned activities and deliverables

Ability to build effective working relationships in a cross-functional and international environment

Clear communication style, attention to detail, appropriate sense of urgency, and results orientation, including determination to track assigned actions through completion

Join us!

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight. Apply now and see your career take flight!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No