Summer 2026 Intern | Program Management

Summer 2026 Intern | Program Management

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is looking for a highly motivated individual who is interested in gaining professional Program Management experience in an industry-leading manufacturing company to join our 2026 Internship Program in Kirkland, WA. Internships include unique learning opportunities such as :

• Learn first-hand from the industry's top professionals
• Work directly with Managers and Senior Managers
• Develop mentoring relationships with leaders
• Gain valuable hands-on experience
• Expand your professional network

This internship is scheduled to begin in May or June 2026.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

The goal of the program management internship is to provide the successful candidate with professional experience executing a variety of deliverables within the Program Management Office (PMO) in a Fortune 200 company setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of deliverables that cover the five phases of the PMBOK project management lifecycle over the 10- to 12-week internship. Activities and deliverables may include :

The successful candidate will work with product planning, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, and testing functions within Kenworth, as well as other PACCAR divisions, to deliver on internship goals. The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Director of Program Management and will have direct access to the Director of Program Management at Kenworth. This is a full-time, short-term, on-site position.

Skills / Competencies

Required skills and experience for this position include :

Preferred skills and experience for this position include :

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or other related fields + Junior or senior standing preferred

Intern Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including :

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability / E-Verify.