About the role#
The Program Management Intern supports the Light Vehicle Driveline team within the GM/Stellantis Customer group. You will gain exposure to the full vehicle lifecycle and work with teams that bring automotive solutions to market. This role involves customer engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and commercial processes. You will present your projects, learnings, and suggestions to Dana leadership at the end of the internship.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the completion of program management projects.
- Support cross-functional communication for project-timing charts and schedules.
- Participate in extended support of operations, quality, or engineering.
- Ensure adequate resources are assigned and elevate deficiencies.
- Act as a Dana stakeholder contact for customer program inquiries.
- Identify program risks and develop contingency plans.
- Manage project activities, publish minutes and tasks, and follow up on open issues.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Sales, Engineering, or Business.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Effective listening and cross-functional communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to travel if necessary.
- Previous co-op experience within the automotive industry or at Dana is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Novi, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana Incorporated is a public company based in Maumee, Ohio. Founded in 1904, the firm manufactures motor vehicle components including drive and motion systems, thermal technologies, and sealing systems. It supports manufacturers of traditional, hybrid, and electric vehicles. The company employs over 25,000 people across more than 20 countries and reported 2024 sales of 7.7 billion dollars.
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