Project Manager Internship - Entertainment Systems

ROUSH•Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Roush works alongside the best and brightest to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges, encouraging creativity and new ideas. The company fuses technology and engineering to offer product development solutions to customers across diverse industries, including transportation, aerospace, defense, and theme parks. With over 2,400 employees globally, Roush activates big ideas on a global stage. The Project Manager Intern will assist the Sr. Program Manager in the “pre-execution” phase, performing tasks such as developing business plans, managing functional groups, maintaining KPIs, drafting proposals and contract review, creating presentations, conducting cost walks/financial analysis, and other miscellaneous tasks. This paid internship position is located in Livonia, MI for the summer of 2026 and reports directly to the Sr. Program Manager, while also supporting the entire team.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree
Available M-F onsite for 40 hours per week starting May through August 2026
Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident allowing for ITAR compliance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including in-person presentation skills
Strong financial acumen
Ability to think critically and to analyze data and processes to create business plans
Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project)
Advanced skills in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Leadership experience
Previous internship experience
Knowledge of managerial skills including people skills and time management
Knowledge of Program Management principles
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles

Responsibilities

Work with the functional groups to understand the requirements of a program, including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Engineering
Assist in drafting complex business plans (These business plans detail the operating plans the functional groups will follow to meet the deliverables for the program)
Cost walk creation, monthly financial updates, and financial analysis
Assist in drafting legal documentation, including quotes, proposals and Master Service Agreements (MSA)
Assist in managing the key performance indicators (KPI) data log and documentation associated with the KPIs
Create and revise complex spreadsheets in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
Assist with management of the department asset crib, including asset tagging tools, updating the asset tracking spreadsheet, and coordinating with functional groups to ensure assets are tracked and repaired as needed
Various administrative tasks, including managing office supplies and coordinating department parties