Intern - Program Management

Overview Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.
Honoring Diverse Perspectives Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.
About the Role As a Program Management Intern you will contribute to the development and production of our electric RVs. As a vital member of our team, you'll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, supply chain managers, and manufacturing engineers to support the success of our innovative product. You will assist in driving the development process from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, supply chain, finance, product, manufacturing, and quality, to support seamless project execution.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating project risks, developing contingency plans, and providing regular status updates and recommendations to stakeholders across the company.
• Support the creation and maintenance of detailed project timelines and plans, considering workflow interdependencies.
• Assist in managing and executing programs end-to-end, escalating decisions when necessary, and balancing constraints across stakeholders.
• Support the development of templates, workflows, and processes tailored to the team's needs.
• Contribute to recommendations for program, product, engineering, strategy, and operational changes as needed.
• Assist in documenting outcomes and decisions consistently and effectively communicating them to affected teams.
• Support collaboration efforts, trust-building, the breakdown of silos, and gaining buy-in across the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelors or Masters in Engineering or equivalent professional exposure
• Rising Senior or greater, graduating pending 2025
• Demonstrate an interest in technical program management or related fields
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaboration skills, and the ability to contribute to discussions on complex technical topics

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applicable in both technical and non-technical areas
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with various levels of ambiguity
• Proficiency in understanding complex technical topics and abstracting key issues and risks into actionable forms Internship dates: Summer 2024
  Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only - Healthcare, Dental, Vision - 401k - Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use! - 12 weeks paid parental leave - $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip
  Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.