Program Management Intern

About the role

The Program Management Intern will play an active role in supporting the Light Vehicle Driveline team within the GM/Stellantis Customer group. In this dynamic position, you will gain hands-on exposure across the full vehicle lifecycle, working closely with teams that bring innovative automotive solutions to market. You’ll build real-world experience in customer engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and key commercial processes that drive success in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• 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; elevate deficiencies
• Act as Dana stakeholder contact for customer program inquiries
• Identify program risks and develop contingency plans
• Work with project activities, publish minutes/tasks, follow up on open issues

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degreed program in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Sales, Engineering, or Business
• Previous co-op within the automotive industry or Dana is a plus
• Passion for program management

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Effective listening and cross-functional communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of performing duties with limited supervision
• Willingness to travel if necessary
• Self-directed, motivated, excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with all levels

Benefits

• Paid internship experience
• Exposure to product development, product launch life-cycle, and executive-level interaction
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional long-term development
• Insight into supplier OEM dynamics and the automotive value chain
• At the end of the 10-week internship, each intern will present to Dana leadership, summarizing their projects, learnings, and suggestions for improvement