About the role#
As a Project Management Intern, you will work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, and operations leaders to support projects throughout their lifecycle. You will gain practical exposure to project planning, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and execution. This role provides an opportunity to develop foundational skills while contributing to large-scale manufacturing operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with project planning, monitoring, and closing activities.
- Support the development and maintenance of project schedules and track progress.
- Participate in project meetings and daily standups, documenting key decisions and action items.
- Prepare project documentation, status reports, and presentations.
- Track project risks, issues, assumptions, and constraints.
- Monitor milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Analyze project data and assist with budget tracking and performance analysis.
- Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, maintenance, and business teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university.
- Completion of at least two years of full-time study in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum 3.2 GPA.
- Basic understanding of project management fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Working-level knowledge of English.
- Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs is preferred.
- A desire to contribute to the future of energy storage and electric vehicles is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: De Soto, Kansas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks, May 17 to August 6).
- Modality: On-site at the Gigafactory.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship. You must be authorized to work in the United States.
About Panasonic North America
Panasonic North America produces technology for electric vehicle batteries and consumer lifestyle products. The company also develops systems for aviation, food retail, and supply chain management. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 1918, the business maintains its headquarters in Newark, New Jersey.
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