Job Summary:
We are seeking a Project Management intern to work with us at The Open Accelerator, located in our Boston/Seaport office. This Project Manager (PM) role is vital to our organization, focusing on guiding the development, strategy, and lifecycle management as we prepare for the launch of The Open Accelerator Residency in November 2026. The PM will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the project's success.

The Open Accelerator is a dual-track strategic initiative designed to bridge the "Production Deployment Gap" for technical entrepreneurs in Massachusetts. By complementing broad Ecosystem Engagement with a highly selective Residency, we rapidly provide the credibility, expertise, and network needed to transform innovation into thriving startup companies that deliver compelling value to global customers while growing within the Commonwealth.

The Red Hat Intern Program is a collaborative effort between the Emerging Talent Team and our intern managers. During your time with us, you can expect meaningful work, along with opportunities for professional development, social engagement, networking, and performance development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and influence change at all levels of the project

• Define project scope, create timelines, and set milestones for initiatives.

• Maintain project documentation, including requirement documents and performance metrics dashboards

• Chance to work with rapidly changing environments and work with remote and distributed teams

• Conduct first party research on AI startups

• Opportunity to attend events within the local AI Startup community

• Collect and document input from the team, customers, and other stakeholders to understand project needs and requirements. 

• Network with other talented interns in a workplace where you can be yourself and thrive

Required Skills:

• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze data to foster data-driven decisions

• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn Google Workspace, Slack, Miro

• A genuine interest in AI startups and AI development

• Desire to improve and streamline processes

• Passion, curiosity, and desire to create new things and examine how things work internally

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with the willingness to learn and proactively work as a part of a wider team

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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