European Finance IT Project Management Intern
Schneider Electric
European Finance IT Project Management Intern
Schneider Electric
Global energy management and automation provider
Do you want to start your career by making a real impact?
At Schneider Electric, we are your Energy Technology Partner, driving a more efficient and sustainable future through electrification, automation, and digitalization.
If you are looking for an internship where you can learn, bring your ideas to life, and take on real challenges, the Schneider Trainee Program is for you.
For 6 months, you will be part of our teams, learn alongside our experts, and contribute to projects that are transforming industries, businesses, and homes.
All of this in an international, flexible, and inclusive environment, with a paid internship, interactive workshops, and opportunities to develop your talent.
Ready to turn your ideas into impact? Join our #SEGreatPeople.
🏢Departament and Project description:
Join our European Finance IT team and get your first hands-on experience in project management within an international company.
You will work alongside experienced colleagues and support different IT projects across Europe. You’ll have the opportunity to learn how projects are planned and followed, how teams collaborate, and how information is prepared to support project and management decisions.
You will also get exposure to some of our key European transformation initiatives, such as eInvoicing, Unify and M&A.
🚀What will you learn?
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to:
Learn the basics of IT project management and how projects are organized.
Help keep project plans, actions and documentation up to date.
Support the preparation of simple reports, dashboards and presentations.
Learn how project budgets and resources are followed.
Participate in project meetings and collaborate with different teams across Europe.
Become familiar with different Finance IT projects and initiatives.
Help us find simpler or more automated ways of doing some of our daily activities.
Gradually take ownership of small tasks or improvements as you gain experience.
🔍 Are you who we are looking for?
Grade Student or Master´s student in
We are looking for someone curious, motivated and willing to learn.
It would be great if you:
Are studying IT, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field.
Are interested in technology and project management.
Feel comfortable using tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
Like organizing information and working with data.
Enjoy learning and working with other people.
Have a good level of English.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone with curiosity, initiative and a positive attitude towards learning.
Outgoingness and desire to learn
Be able to work between 4 and 6 hours a day (Monday to Friday) and be available in the mornings. The schedule is flexible and you can start between 8 and 10am.
To be able to make an internship agreement with your university or study center for a period of at least 6 months.
Be available to start in January/February
High English level
What can we offer?
🎯 An experience specially designed for your learning and development
💵 Paid internships (depending on the schedule you establish, min. 20 hours and max. 30 hours per week, € 700-900 / month)
🤩 Track your evolution and learning
⌚ Time flexibility to combine it with your studies
🧘♂️One day of free disposal per month (cumulative)
💻 Possibility to collaborate remotely depending on the position (up to 2 days per week).
🙌 Duration of 6 months with the possibility of extension or contracting
*We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond.
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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Global energy management and automation provider
Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.
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