Intern Project Management

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant, Inter Milan, bol.com and Just Eat Takeaway.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Project Manager Intern, you’re an ambitious student who is extremely enthusiastic about all things digital, including launching new sites, apps, or internal tools. 

You will work closely with our Project Management team and we'll support you in starting, planning, monitoring, and delivering high-quality projects. Due to the development that you go through during your internship, you will understand the customer's needs towards the end of your internship and you will know how to put complex matters on paper in a structured way. We promise you won’t feel like you’re stuck on the set of a boring sitcom or a dusty office from the 80s. Why don’t you come to see for yourself?

Please note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Guide projects from A to Z;
• Control budgets;
• Setup and lead scrum meetings;
• Have a clear overview of the projects you're managing;
• Assist the PMs with administrative tasks;
• Cast and manage teams;

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Even if you don’t tick every box, that doesn’t mean we’re not a match. If you feel like this role could be right for you — just go for it and apply!

• Are good at planning & organizing and are very results-oriented;
• Are studying Business, IT,  Management, Creative related study or similar;
• Are interested in the technology behind the online solutions we come up with and already speak the language of designers and developers;
• Can adapt easily and quickly learn new skills when needed for a project;
• Can switch from serious to play and back in an instant;
• Have an affinity with design and technology;

Hard Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in a Dutch university for the entire duration of the internship
• Availability of 5 days per week (40h), from February 2027 for a duration of 5-6 months.
• You are confident in English - whether you’re writing, presenting, or just chatting with the team. Dutch language skills are a plus, but not a requirement; we value diverse backgrounds and language skills.

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + 50 euro internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: mindfulness sessions, mental health services, healthy lunches available at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.