Internship: Optimizing project management through digital transformation

Job TitleInternship: Optimizing project management through digital transformationJob DescriptionAssignment type: InternshipStart date: February 2027Assignment duration: 6 monthsLocation: VeghelEducation level: Bachelor / MasterDesired study: Business IT, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related studyLanguage: Dutch / EnglishDescription of assignmentHow can Project Managers spend less time on administration and more time on managing projects, risks and stakeholders? At Vanderlande Industries, Project Managers use a wide range of processes, templates, reports, SharePoint locations, Excel files and project tools. While these tools support project execution, the current landscape is fragmented. Information is often entered multiple times, transferred manually or adapted for different stakeholders. This creates unnecessary workload and increases the risk of errors.During this internship, you will investigate how the current way of working can be made simpler and smarter. You will map the processes and tools used by Project Managers, identify duplication and manual work, and explore opportunities for standardization, automation and AI. Your research will result in practical improvement ideas for the short term and recommendations for the future ERP delivery system towards 2030. The key research question is:‘How can Vanderlande reduce the administrative workload of Project Managers by simplifying processes, integrating tools and applying smart automation or AI?’Department descriptionYou will join Distribution Execution, a global and project-driven environment within Vanderlande Industries. The department delivers complex material handling and logistics automation projects for customers in the Distribution domain, with a strong focus on major Amazon projects in North America. You will work closely with Project Managers and colleagues from Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Installation, Integration and Finance. The environment is international, hands-on and dynamic, giving you the opportunity to learn how projects are managed in practice and turn your findings into real improvements.Tasks/responsibilitiesMap current processes, tools, templates and reports used by Project ManagersIdentify duplicate, manual and low-value activitiesInterview Project Managers and key stakeholders across departmentsCreate a clear overview of the current tool and process landscapeIdentify opportunities for automation, AI and process simplificationDevelop practical recommendations, quick wins and input for the ERP roadmap towards 2030 Your profileYou have a strong analytical and structured mindsetYou are interested in process improvement, AI and digital transformationYou are comfortable working with Microsoft 365, especially Excel and PowerPointExperience with SharePoint, Power Automate, Copilot or Power Apps is a plusYou communicate easily with different stakeholders and enjoy conducting interviewsYou are curious, proactive and able to work independently*Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The NetherlandsWhat we offerA monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):Bachelor: €500 per monthMaster: €550 per monthFull commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or notOn-site health center with gymActive employee communities and initiativesExcellent company restaurant and barista coffee barContactDo you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: internship@vanderlande.com.