Summer 2027 Intern: Technology Project Management

Job description

About Us

Live Oak Bank is a digital bank that serves small business owners across the country.  Our groundbreaking spin on service and technology has fueled our mission to be America’s Small Business Bank. Our products help customers buy, build, and expand their business, and our high-yield savings and CD products help them grow their hard-earned money.  At Live Oak, we never lose sight of the well-being of our people. We believe our employees are the heart of our company. Our commitment to our customers and culture is intertwined, and we seek those who embody and embrace what it takes to empower the American dream.

Ready to make an impact? We're looking for an intern(s) to join our team for the onsite 10-week Summer 2027 Internship Program (May 17 - July 23, 2027) at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 23.

How This Role Impacts Live Oak and its People

Live Oak Bank is a dynamic and innovative digital bank on a mission to be America’s Small Business Bank. In Technology, we are committed to revolutionizing the way small business customers achieve financial success through a unified, frictionless experience that meets them wherever they do business. Our team is driven by a passion for creating exceptional products that delight our customers and drive business growth. We are seeking a Summer Intern to join our Technology Portfolio Management Office and contribute directly to the delivery of technology that will shape the future of our industry.

Position Overview

The Technology Portfolio Management Office drives the successful delivery of   new technology   and business process efficiency in support of our enterprise strategy and ongoing customer needs. As a Summer Intern, you will work alongside   other project managers,   and perform similar work on real, active projects. Y ou will support   project   teams ,   help coordinate delivery activities, and see firsthand how technology moves from idea to customer impact. Your communication and collaboration skills will be instrumental in helping your team be successful. Your curiosity about technology, and a willingness to learn agile methodologies, will be keys to your success in this role.

How   You’ll   Do It   - Domain Knowledge:   Build your project management and agile knowledge and apply it to help the Technology organization deliver on its goals.   - Project Management:   Support the coordination of people, processes, and technology to deliver projects in line with business goals.   - Agile Delivery:   Participate   in agile ceremonies and help coordinate the delivery of technology increments with continuous customer feedback loops.   - Process Improvement:   Contribute ideas to the improvement and optimization of processes affecting multiple teams, fostering collaboration and efficiency.   - Problem Solving:   Identify , explore, and resolve problems in collaboration with your team.   - Communication & Collaboration:   Communicate and collaborate effectively with members of your project teams.   - Relationships:   Build and nurture working relationships with others and leverage those relationships to achieve greater outcomes.

Capstone Project and Mentorship   - Capstone Project:   You will own a summer capstone project scoped with your manager in the first two   weeks, and   present your outcomes and recommendations to Technology leadership at the end of the internship.   - Mentorship:   You will be paired with an experienced project manager who serves as your mentor, plus a peer buddy for day-to-day support, with regular check-ins throughout the summer.   - Exposure:   You will have opportunities to meet with leaders across Technology and the broader bank to understand how our work supports small business customers.

Preferred Experience   - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program   - Coursework, campus involvement, or prior experience related to project management, business, information systems, or a related field   - Interest in project management and agile best practices   - Knowledge of and/or experience using tools such as   SmartSheet , Jira, Confluence, and Office 365   is   a plus   - Demonstrated ability to:   - Solve problems   - Communicate and collaborate with teams   - Manage time and follow through on commitments   - Passion for technology and innovation

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Our Values - Dedication:  Possess a deep commitment to Live Oak Bank’s mission and core values, exemplified through a strong work ethic, adaptability and pride in your work. - Ownership:  Take initiative to deliver positive results by proactively and creatively solving problems, while maintaining a high degree of quality. - Respect:  Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness, and kindness. - Innovation:  Embrace fresh ideas and fearlessly contribute new solutions to emerging or existing problems. - Teamwork: Foster collaboration, accountability, and trust with others and understand that together, we do more

For a detailed overview of our employee benefits please visit:  http://www.liveoakbank.com/careers/

Live Oak Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status or disability. Equal access to programs, service and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify human resources at   HumanResources@liveoak.bank .

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The base pay range for this position is $56,540.00 - $92,520.00 per year. Compensation may also include annual bonuses and long-term incentives, subject to various metrics and company policy. A candidate’s salary is determined by several factors including travel, relevant work experience or skills and expertise.

Please note that we provide at least the minimum requirement of paid sick leave to our employees who reside in states that require employer-paid sick leave, including but not limited to Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.