Gigafactory 1 - Project/Program Management Internship/Co-Op (Summer 2019)
The Role
As a Project/Program Management Intern at Gigafactory 1, you will drive and lead projects across multiple disciplines and spaces at the plant. Candidates for this role will track and manage project schedules and budgets, present cost analyses, and enhance Gigafactory 1 development, processes, and supporting tools/systems. Specific project assignments and required technical aptitude will vary based on the needs of the individual hiring team. Teams could include, but are not limited to: Battery Engineering and Production, Packaging, Facilities, Workplace, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with fast-paced, cross-functional teams to solve complex issues, set goals, track deliverables, and report out.
- Assist in root cause identification of failures/problems and assist in building all possible solutions.
- Provide updates in weekly program and executive reviews for project/program development and implementation status.
- Assist in troubleshooting of system operational issues.
- Track project milestones including task duration and resource usage.
- Create reports showing critical path activities and schedules.
- Perform detailed analysis of problems and all possible solutions.
- Perform project walks with system owners.
- Review FMEA and provide technical input in the review process.
- Ensure proper close-out of the entire project/program.
- Other duties as required to meet project/program goals.
Qualifications:
- Currently working towards a BS, MS, or other graduate degree
- Understands basic project principles such as milestones, resources, duration, critical paths, and project baselines
- Effectively communicates via verbal/written means
- Multitasks and adapts to constant change
- Able to use Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
- Able to use project management software such as Microsoft Project
- Basic presentation skills
- Ability to relocate to the Reno/Sparks, Nevada area for the duration of your internship.