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Working in Technology (WiT) Project Management - Summer 2026

PrivateChicago, Illinois

$35+ / hour

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$35+/hour
Benefits
Paid Community Service Time
Career Development
Tuition/Education Assistance

Job Description

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

William Blair is seeking undergraduate students to participate in a 10-week internship program during the summer of 2026. The program is designed to promote technology careers among high performing individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in the technology space, including but not limited to women currently enrolled, or intending to enroll, in a technology related program. The summer program also includes training, community service, and social events. 

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: 

  • Create project plans, timelines, and other necessary documentation to support business and project objectives
  • Work with project management, collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps and Teams, and Smartsheet
  • Gather and translate business requirements into user stories for development team
  • Assist with facilitation daily team meetings, agile ceremonies, and keep information about the team's progress up-to-date and visible to all parties
  • Assist the team in conducting data and system analysis
  • Analyze product functions and processes built around user needs
  • Develop needed metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity for improvement 

Qualifications: 

  • Full-time students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a business or technology related field with anticipated graduation between December 2026 and June 2029
  • Must be organized and have a high attention to detail 
  • Good communication, presentation and critical thinking skills 
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies 
  • Works well in team environments 
  • Good knowledge in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint 

A reasonable estimate of the current hourly range at time of posting is below.

Hourly Range

$35 - $35USD

About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com.

William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v

Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.

Download William Blair's privacy policies for job applicants:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA)
  • General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)

Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

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This job at Private is located in Chicago, Illinois, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $35 (per hour).
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Private lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Private?
Private is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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Private offers following benefits: Paid Community Service Time, Career Development, and Tuition/Education Assistance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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