Job Posting Title Project Management Intern

Navitas Systems, LLC; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Navitas Systems, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Project Coordinator intern to support Engineering with project planning, execution, and production plans. The role involves coordinating sub-tasks, reading instructions, and ensuring milestones are met.

You will work closely with customers and stakeholders, maintain documentation, and help drive process improvements. A bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of related experience are preferred; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–5 years project coordinator experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
• Work closely with customers and stakeholders to define project deliverable requirements that satisfy both external and internal goals.
• Maintain project documentation, along with administrative duties for organization of key information and details.
• Support problem solving, conflict resolution, and solution development to meet project milestones, with the goal of exceeding expectations for performance, quality, and timing.
• Drive open issues to closure through a robust plan, do, check loop.
• Effectively manage and communicate project tasks and commitments with team members.
• Proactively manage scope, identify potential risks, develop, and promote contingency plans.
• Support project manager on proposal development for new projects.
• Be actively involved in optimizing and improving company work process and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Overview

The Project Coordinator intern is responsible for supporting Engineering with project planning, execution, financial performance, and production plans. The Project Coordinator intern can take the larger project plan and efficiently coordinate the sub-tasks of the larger project plan. The Project Coordinator intern should be highly analytical and focused and have a keen insight into human behavior and motivational forces. This position will help execute improvements in operational efficiency with the support of the Project Manager. This position requires the ability to read instructions represented in manuals and follow these instructions. This position exists in a temperature-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
• Work closely with customers and stakeholders to define project deliverable requirements that satisfy both external and internal goals.
• Maintain project documentation, along with administrative duties for organization of key information and details
• Support problem solving, conflict resolution, and solution development to meet project milestones, with the goal of exceeding expectations for performance, quality, and timing.
• Drive open issues to closure through a robust plan, do, check loop.
• Effectively manage and communicate project tasks and commitments with team members.
• Proactively manage scope, identify potential risks, develop, and promote contingency plans.
• Support project manager on proposal development for new projects.
• Be actively involved in optimizing and improving company work process and methodologies.
• Performs in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.
• Provides advisory support and assistance to the project manager as needed.
• Responsible for supporting team targets and key performance indicators.
• Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner.
• Comply with Navitas policies and procedures.
• Physical presence on the job is essential including weekends and holidays if deemed necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-5 years project coordinator experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and motivational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to effectively persuade through data and analysis.
• Team-based problem-solving experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Lithium-Ion battery experience preferred
• Battery Management System and/or Software experience preferred
• Energy storage device product development and launch experience is a plus.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice