JOB DESCRIPTIONIntern – Project Management

The Big Picture

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.

Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion.

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer.

For further information visit: www.syscolabs.lk

The Opportunity

As a Project Management Intern, you will support Project Managers and Engineering Managers in driving the execution of large-scale initiatives that power Syscoʼs digital commerce experiences. You will play a key role in maintaining healthy delivery processes, ensuring Jira and reporting hygiene, supporting Scrum ceremonies, and contributing to clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation in Confluence. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys working with data and tools, and is eager to gain hands-on exposure to Agile delivery, project governance, and cross functional coordination within a global engineering organization.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Assisting in tracking sprint commitments and maintaining the commitment ratio health
• Monitoring and reporting on key Agile metrics such as velocity and cycle time
• Ensuring Jira boards are accurate, up to date, and aligned with agreed workflows
• Acting as a process facilitator and tooling coordinator for Jira and related systems
• Taking meeting minutes during key discussions and proactively following up on action items
• Maintaining reporting dashboards and delivery trackers
• Supporting risk, dependency, and action item tracking
• Assisting in preparing stakeholder updates and status reports
• Maintaining structured and up-to-date documentation in Confluence
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes and team efficiency

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Project Management, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
• A basic understanding of Agile and Scrum principles (knowledge of frameworks promoted by Scrum Alliance is a plus)
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• A good working knowledge of Excel, and ability to work systematically with multiple tools and data sources (e.g., working with spreadsheets, validating statuses, cross-checking data across systems)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and curious mindset: willing to ask questions, propose improvements, and own follow-ups

Benefits:

• An attractive allowance
• Paid birthday leave
• Exposure to the corporate culture of a Fortune 100 company
• An opportunity to work with and learn from industry specialists, and develop professionally in your chosen field
• Opportunities to network and build lasting professional relationships
• A progressive culture that promotes work-life harmony and personal development

Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.