Intern - Technical Program Management

About the Role

Thea Energy is seeking a driven Technical Program Management (TPM) MBA Intern. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering execution and strategic business objectives. Working alongside senior program managers and engineering leaders, you will help structure, optimize, and drive key operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with TPM leads to establish program frameworks, roadmap schedules, and resource plans
• Identify operational bottlenecks across engineering, physics, and manufacturing workflows; implement lightweight process improvements using tools like Jira and Confluence
• Facilitate seamless collaboration among various engineering, physics, and manufacturing departments
• Provide regular, detailed program updates to leadership and stakeholders, highlighting progress, technical challenges, and proposed solutions

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, returning to school after the internship
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of prior full-time work experience in engineering, technical project management, or operations management (hardware or advanced manufacturing contexts preferred)
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Benefits

• Salary range $25/hour