Technical Program Manager Intern (Jun 2024)

About Grab Malaysia

Founded in Malaysia in 2013, Grab has become a vital aspect of daily life, linking people to various services effortlessly. Offering food delivery, grocery shopping, package delivery, ride-hailing, and financial services, Grab serves as a convenient one-stop platform for communities, enhancing daily routines.

Your role

(Intake period) Candidates should be available for this internship in July 2024.

Get to know the role:

As a Technical Program Manager Intern at Grab, you will be part of complex, cross-functional programs, acting as a bridge between Engineering teams.

• Your responsibilities include creating and maintaining the Delivery Roadmap, defining the way of driving these programs, and constantly improving this process.
• You will also prepare project timelines, define milestones, track and report progress, and resolve impediments.
• You will also get a chance to understand cloud technologies (AWS and Azure), work hands-on with Industry Project Management frameworks, and enhance your communication skills.
• This role requires effective communication skills, a 'can do' attitude, and a willingness to not be constrained by your job description.

The day-to-day activities:

• Develop, maintain, and improve project plans, ensuring they align with company objectives.
• Support the coordination of various teams to deliver complex projects.
• Assist in managing projects and monitoring their progress.
• Facilitate technical deep dives and troubleshooting sessions.
• Help identify risks, plan mitigation, and manage dependencies within and across business units.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to leverage resources, expertise, and knowledge across project teams.
• Participate in process improvements by suggesting and implementing best practices.

Training & development

In Grab Malaysia's internship program, interns dive into hands-on projects with talented teams. Learning by doing is emphasized, with mentorship and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment. Grab internships offer real-world experience, allowing interns to apply their learning and play a part in advancing the region.

Benefits

In addition to the competitive pay other benefits for interns include:

• Hands-on Experience: Work on real projects with talented teams, gaining practical skills.
• Learning by Doing: Develop professionally through experiential learning.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced professionals for personal and career growth.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Access training and workshops to enhance skills.
• Launchpad for Career: Start a career with impact, applying classroom learning to real-world situations.

Career progression

Interns at Grab gain valuable skills and real-world experience that enhance their professional growth. Mentorship and networking opportunities empower interns for impactful careers beyond Grab, shaping their future endeavors.

Work-life balance

At Grab, interns enjoy a flexible work schedule that allows time for family, friends, and hobbies. The company focuses on unlocking potential, creating opportunities, and giving back to the community. Interns experience a balance of learning, growth, and fun in their journey with Grab.

Culture & vibe

Grab acknowledges the unique attributes of each Grabber and is dedicated to promoting inclusion for all by working with Grabbers to address workplace challenges. The Grab Way guides every Grabber at Grab, outlining its mission and operating principles - the 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour, and Humility. Interns at Grab gain practical experience through mentorship while collaborating with skilled teams in a diverse culture.

About you

The must-haves:

• You have Heart, Hunger, Honour and Humility 
• Basics of software project management.
• Eagerness to solve problems and deliver.
• Understand the Software development life cycle 
• Good communication skills both written and oral. Good presentation skills
• Good stakeholder management and cross-collaboration skills.
• Having prior knowledge of project management tools such as jira. Confluence etc.. added benefit
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar discipline.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Fundamental knowledge in software development lifecycle or relevant technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and capacity to adapt to changes.

How to apply

This opportunity is only for students who must be able to commit for at least 3 months or up to 6 months for an internship. (Please specify your internship durations on your resumes - failure to do so may affect your candidature)

The application process consists of four stages:

• Application Submission
• Phone or video interview
• Assessment or technical competency interview
• Offer extended

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• grab.careers/en/how-we-hire/career-pathways/
• grab.careers/en/locations/malaysia/
• youtube.com