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 is planned to take place onsite at Panasonic Energy’s Gigafactory from May 17 through August 6, 2027; the dates are subject to change, and interns must be available for the entire program. The internship offers practical exposure to project planning, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, risk management, reporting, and project execution, as well as experience with large-scale manufacturing operations. The position requires current enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university, at least two years of full-time enrollment, and a GPA of at least 3.2. Students must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship. Work may involve personal protective equipment, potentially including a Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a hazmat suit with a respirator. The position involves sitting, walking, standing, and lifting during the workday, as well as continuous use of a keyboard/computer, office equipment, and phone. Pre-employment drug testing is required. The internship is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance; certain state- or locally mandated benefits may apply depending on hours worked and applicable law.

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.
GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Completion of at least two years in a Project Management, Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management Science, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degree program.
Basic understanding of project management fundamentals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and working-level English reading, writing, and speaking ability.
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.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis when the internship begins, without requiring employment visa sponsorship for the internship or a full-time role after graduation.
Must attend the entire internship program during its indicated start and end dates.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs.
Desire to contribute to a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers with project planning, execution, monitoring, and closing activities.
Support development and maintenance of project schedules and track progress.
Participate in project meetings and daily standups; document key decisions and action items.
Assist with project documentation, status reports, and meeting preparation.
Help track project risks, issues, assumptions, and constraints.
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 to improve project execution and delivery.