Project Management Intern

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Management Intern will work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, operations leaders, and cross-functional teams to support projects throughout their lifecycle. The 12-week, paid summer internship provides practical exposure to project planning, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, risk management, reporting, and project execution, as well as experience with large-scale manufacturing operations. The internship is planned to run from May 17 to August 6, 2027, though these dates are subject to change. Interns must be able to attend the entire program. The role is onsite at Panasonic Energy’s Gigafactory.

The internship supports foundational skill development for a career in project management. The position requires current enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university, at least two years of full-time enrollment, and a minimum 3.2 GPA. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without requiring employment-visa sponsorship for the internship or a full-time role after graduation. The position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

The work environment may require personal protective equipment, potentially including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a hazmat suit with a respirator. The stated workday activities include sitting (40%), walking (30%), standing (20%), and lifting (10%). The role uses a keyboard/computer, office equipment, and a phone continuously. Occasional lifting of items up to 35 pounds may be required; team lifting over 35 pounds is not required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Completed at least two years of full-time enrollment, with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2.
• Completion of at least two years of study in Project Management, Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management Science, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent degree program.
• Basic understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Must attend the entire internship for the indicated start and end dates.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis when the internship begins and must not require employment-visa sponsorship for the program or a full-time role after graduation.
• Must complete pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs.
• Interest in creating a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with project planning, execution, monitoring, and closing activities.
• Support project schedule development, maintenance, and progress tracking.
• Participate in project meetings and daily standups, documenting key decisions and action items.
• Assist with project documentation, status reports, and meeting preparation.
• Support tracking of project risks, issues, assumptions, and constraints.
• Help monitor project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Analyze project data and prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards for project stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, maintenance, production, and business teams.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and project performance analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve project execution and delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed