Intern Project Manager
Micro1
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Job Description
Intern Project Manager at micro1
micro1 is the end-to-end human data infrastructure behind AGI. Our AI recruiter model is used by frontier AI labs and Fortune 10s to source, vet, and deploy PhDs and professors from the world’s top universities at scale. These experts are placed directly into the training loops of the most advanced AI systems, powering the breakthroughs that move models forward. Our data platform converts their expertise into high-signal training datasets, and our talent management tooling measures, routes, and improves performance at scale.
Role Overview
We’re looking for an Intern Project Manager who is highly organized, proactive, and eager to learn how world-class product and engineering teams operate. You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Ops teams to help plan, track, and deliver projects on time. This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants hands-on exposure to real product development in a high-growth startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and tracking projects across product and engineering teams.
- Break down requirements into tasks and help maintain sprint boards and backlogs.
- Follow up with team members to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Document project updates, decisions, and action items.
- Identify blockers early and escalate them with clarity.
- Coordinate meetings, stand-ups, and sprint rituals.
- Help ensure alignment between product, design, and engineering.
- Maintain project dashboards and reporting for leadership.
What We’re Looking For
- 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or a similar role.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication in English.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks without losing attention to detail.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- A proactive mindset—you don’t wait to be told what’s broken.
- Understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
- Experience working with tools like Jira, Linear, Notion, monday, or Slack.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in a product, engineering, or startup environment.
- Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Interest in AI, SaaS, or tech products.
Key skills/competency
- Project Coordination
- Agile Methodologies
- Waterfall Methodologies
- Task Management
- Jira
- Notion
- Slack
- Communication
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Time Management
How to Get Hired at Micro1
- Research micro1's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, especially focusing on their role in AGI.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight any experience in project coordination, operations, or administrative support, emphasizing organizational and communication skills relevant to an Intern Project Manager.
- Showcase project management tools: Detail your proficiency with Jira, Linear, Notion, monday, or Slack, providing examples of how you've used them to manage tasks or projects.
- Prepare for technical questions: Familiarize yourself with basic Agile and Waterfall methodologies, the software development lifecycle, and current trends in AI and SaaS.
- Demonstrate proactive problem-solving: Be ready to share specific examples where you've identified issues, taken initiative, and helped to resolve them in fast-paced environments.
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