Hardware Supply Chain Program Manager Intern (Summer 2026)

Lyft • San Francisco, CA

2d • $52 - $56 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Our mission to revolutionize urban transportation! We are dedicated to transforming the way people move within cities, and our micromobility hardware – encompassing electric bikes, scooters, and essential charging infrastructure – plays a pivotal role in achieving this vision. As a Hardware Supply Chain Program Manager Intern, you will assume end-to-end ownership of the lifecycle for sophisticated hardware products. From the spark of initial conceptualization and rigorous design phases to navigating the intricacies of mass production to sustaining workstreams, you will be instrumental in bringing these impactful solutions to life. This is a unique opportunity to shape the physical landscape of urban transportation and contribute directly to a more sustainable and efficient future. This role demands a technically astute intern who possesses a strong understanding of hardware development processes and demonstrated success in managing complex projects. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a central orchestrator, working in close partnership with a diverse array of talented teams. You will collaborate extensively with engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, firmware, etc.), our global supply chain organization to ensure cost-effective and timely component sourcing and manufacturing, operations teams responsible for internal market deployment, customer success team for sale market deployment, product managers defining user needs and market opportunities, sales teams driving adoption and expansion, and finance stakeholders managing budgets and forecasting. Your ability to effectively communicate, build consensus, and drive alignment across these diverse functions will be critical to your success. If you are passionate about innovation, driven by impact, and have the expertise to lead intricate hardware programs, we encourage you to apply and help revolutionize urban transportation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering (or a comparable field) with a graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2027 (required)
• Driving cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects iteratively, even with numerous dependencies and constraints, in dynamic settings
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively across multiple teams when faced with ambiguity and only high-level direction
• Understanding of dependency management demonstrated through experience building comprehensive project plans
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying intricate technical problems and solutions clearly to all levels, from technical experts to executive stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and inspire others within a matrixed environment, complemented by outstanding organizational, planning, and attention-to-detail skills

Responsibilities

• Drive technical hardware products and initiatives from initial concept through deployment, overseeing prototyping, mass production and sustaining efforts.
• Effectively articulate program strategy to leadership and engage in tactical discussions with the team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, Internal Operations, Customer success teams to define the scope, priority, and value of impactful hardware programs to maximize organizational benefit.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and clear communication within hardware programs.
• Participate in regular technical and program discussions with the core team, leadership, and global suppliers.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees