Business Planner Intern

General Motors; Xico; On-site; MXN 89,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

General Motors de México is offering a Business Planner Intern role to support the Managing Director and the Mexico Executive Committee. You will coordinate meetings, travel, events and cross-functional projects while leveraging AI and digital tools to improve efficiency.

You will interact with leaders across functions, plants, dealers and regional/global counterparts, gaining end-to-end exposure to GM's business while developing analytical and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in final stages of a bachelor’s degree; expected graduation Dec 2027 or Jul 2028.
• Fields: Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Economics, Marketing, or related.
• Advanced English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Practical knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and applying it to projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the General Director's agenda, meetings, guests and visits.
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel; itineraries and logistics.
• Support executive events and leadership forums; agendas, participants, catering and vendor coordination.
• Prepare and track expense reports, purchase requisitions and orders in GM systems.
• Draft and send professional communications in Spanish and English to executives and teams.
• Keep executive directories, organization charts, and trackers up to date.
• Support cross-functional projects; prepare presentations and summaries.
• Build and improve team tools, dashboards and automations using data and AI.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Advanced English

MS Office Proficiency

AI knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and ready to start a career at General Motors? Join our Business Planning team and work side by side with the Managing Director of GM de México (and the Mexico Executive Committee) in a role that gives you a front-row seat to how a global automaker is run.

As a Business Planner Intern, you will provide administrative, coordination and analytical support to the Managing Director, ensuring the seamless planning and execution of meetings, events, trips and special projects. You will interact daily with leaders across functions, plants, dealers and regional/global counterparts, and you will have the chance to learn the business end to end while leveraging Artificial Intelligence and digital tools to make our team more efficient.

What You Will Do

• Manage and coordinate the General Director's agenda, meetings, guests and visits, anticipating conflicts and keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel: flight and hotel options, itineraries, logistics and ground transportation.
• Support the planning and execution of executive events and leadership forums (Mexico Executive Committee sessions, plant visits, town halls, leadership meetings), including agendas, participants, catering and vendor coordination.
• Prepare and track expense reports, purchase requisitions and purchase orders in GM systems (e.g., Concur, Ariba), working with Finance and suppliers to close them on time.
• Draft and send professional communications in Spanish and English to executives, internal teams, and regional and global counterparts.
• Keep key information up to date and organized (executive/planner directories, organization charts, shared folders, trackers and templates).
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives, preparing presentations, summaries and follow-ups for the Managing Director's office.
• Build and improve team tools, dashboards and automations using data and AI to reduce manual work and improve decision-making.
• Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the final stages of a bachelor's degree (semester or quarter), with expected graduation in December 2027 or July 2028.
• Education: Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Economics, Marketing, or related disciplines.
• English: Advanced (written and spoken) – you will communicate with global teams and executives.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Practical knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and experience applying it to projects (e.g., generative AI assistants, process automation, content or data analysis).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, curious and resilient; comfortable adapting to changing priorities and working with autonomy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Genuine interest in the automotive industry and in building a long-term career at GM.

Desirable (not mandatory)

• Knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet)
• Experience or exposure to Databricks, Microsoft Azure or Google Apps Script.
• Data analytics: basic understanding of data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI or similar), or a strong interest in developing these skills.
• Prior internship or project experience in planning, project coordination, operations or executive support.

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to GM México's senior leadership and to how strategic decisions are made.
• End-to-end visibility of the business: sales, marketing, product planning, manufacturing, finance and more.
• Hands-on experience with AI, data and automation in a real corporate environment.
• Mentorship, networking and a clear path to explore opportunities and grow your career within GM.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.