Program Management Intern

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

Job summary

Dana in Novi, Michigan is offering a paid 10-week internship in program management. You will assist in completing projects, support cross-functional communication for schedules, and engage with operations, quality, and engineering teams.

This internship is aimed at students in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Sales, Engineering, or Business. Prior automotive co-op is a plus, and mentorship and exposure to supplier OEM dynamics are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing program management projects.
• Support cross-functional communication for project-timing charts and schedules.
• Participate in extended support of operations, quality, or engineering.
• Act as Dana stakeholder contact for customer program inquiries.
• Identify program risks and develop contingency plans.
• Publish minutes and tasks, follow up on open issues.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Mentorship exposure

Product development exposure

Travel readiness

Education

Marketing/Communications/Engineering/Business program

Previous automotive co-op (preferred)

Job description

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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
• 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

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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
• 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.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head‑on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.