Program Management Intern

Dana Incorporated; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a Program Management Intern to support the Light Vehicle Driveline team within the GM/Stellantis Customer group. You will gain hands-on exposure across the full vehicle lifecycle, collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams to drive program success and customer satisfaction.

The internship emphasizes real-world experience in cross-functional communication, project scheduling, and stakeholder engagement, with mentorship and opportunities to present

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

MS Office

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrolled in degreed program in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Sales, Engineering or Business Program

Previous co‑op within automotive industry or Dana is a plus

Passion for program management

Job description

Job Purpose

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.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• The main responsibility of this position will be to 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

Education And Qualifications

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

Skills

Required Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

• 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

• 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.