Internship PMO Back Office

D-Orbit is looking for a PMO Back Office & AI-Driven Data Automation Intern to join our PMO – Operational Excellence team , based in Fino Mornasco .

In this role, you will support the PMO in the execution of the programme reporting cycle, ensuring the collection, validation and consolidation of project data across multiple Business Units.

You will also contribute to improving operational efficiency by analysing repetitive reporting activities and prototyping automation solutions, including the use of AI-based tools for data collection, verification and aggregation.

You will work closely with Project Managers, PMO team members and management stakeholders, contributing to accurate programme reporting, data-driven decision making and the continuous improvement of project governance processes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities
Programme reporting and back office

Collect and verify the completeness and consistency of progress files submitted by Project Managers

Consolidate programme data: estimate at completion (EAC/ETC), actuals, variances against cost and schedule baselines, project margin

Maintain and update the departmental KPI set and the summary dashboard serving management and the Business Units

Prepare periodic reporting packages (monthly and ad hoc) and support portfolio reviews

Reconcile project data against corporate sources (ERP, time recording system)

Maintain PMO templates and process documentation

Automation and AI tools

Map the reporting activities with the highest manual workload and identify automation opportunities

Develop scripts and workflows for the extraction, normalisation and automated aggregation of data from heterogeneous files

Test generative AI tools to support narrative summarisation of reports, anomaly detection in datasets, and quality control of the input received from PMs with the support of D-Orbit IT department.

Document the solutions developed and hand them over to the team, so that they remain usable and transferrable.

What the experience offers

End-to-end visibility over the programme portfolio of a NewSpace company and its financial control mechanisms

Direct exposure to Project Managers, Business Units, and the Finance and Operations functions

A concrete scope in which to apply AI-Driven data analysis and automation skills, with measurable impact on the team's work

Requirements
Essential

Degree (Bachelor's or Master's, including final-year students) in Management Engineering, Economics, Engineering, Statistics or a related field

Prior hands-on exposure to AI tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) in a study or work context, with a basic understanding of their capabilities and limitations

Analytical mindset, accuracy and attention to data quality

Good written and spoken English

Genuine interest in process automation and in the professional use of AI tools

Desirable

Familiarity with project management and project control concepts (WBS, earned value, budget and forecast)

Experience — academic or personal — in using LLMs to process data or documents

Soft skills

Ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and to chase information tactfully and persistently

Self-organisation and reliability against deadlines in an environment driven by recurring reporting cycles

Discretion in handling financial and project data

Terms
Full-time, 6-month internship with expense allowance €800, company canteen (8€ meal vouchers) and structured mentoring. Possible consideration for a longer‐term position at the end of the programme.

Additional Benefits

Meal vouchers

Variable compensation

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Serenis platform, including unlimited individual psychotherapy, nutrition, and coaching sessions

Flexible working arrangements, including smart working options and flexible scheduling based on role and team requirements

Who we are?
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible

D-Orbit is part of a broader group that also includes Planetek, bringing together complementary expertise in space logistics, Earth observation, geospatial solutions, and advanced space services. Together, we share a commo