Program Management Intern

Overview: Panasonic Energy is seeking ambitious interns to join the world’s largest lithium-ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic Energy invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society. Responsibilities:

 

Summary:

 

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

 

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

 

Job Summary:

 

The Program Management Intern at Panasonic Energy will gain hands-on experience supporting projects and programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role provides exposure to project planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration while building critical business and technical skills. Interns will learn to support project life cycle activities including schedule updates, budget tracking, and stakeholder communication. This highly regarded internship program will provide valuable industry knowledge and enhance future career opportunities.

 

Internship Details:

• 12-week Program: Monday, May 18th - Friday, August 7th (dates are subject to change)
• The program will be a full-time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America onsite in DeSoto, KS
• Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship  
• Local candidates preferred

 

Essential Duties:

Project & Program Support:

• Assist in managing projects and programs throughout their life cycle
• Support development of stakeholder requirements and project documentation
• Participate in daily standup meetings and provide project updates
• Assist with project scheduling, tracking milestones, and ensuring deliverables are met

 

Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze project documents, budgets, and data to identify risks and constraints
• Support implementation of risk mitigation strategies
• Prepare and present data-driven reports for project teams and leadership

 

Collaboration & Communication:

• Partner with contractors, internal teams, and cross-functional departments to drive project completion
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure alignment on tasks and goals
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service

 

Technical & Administrative Tasks:

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) for data analysis and reporting
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and quality
• Apply problem-solving, organization, and time management skills to support daily operations

 

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

 

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

 

Qualifications:  Required and/or Preferred

 

Education:

• Required: Completion of at least 2 years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor’s degree program for Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, Economics, Finance, Management Science and Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar field

 

Essential Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university
• Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience through project teams, internships, or previous work experience
• Familiarity with project risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• A demonstrated interest in energy storage, renewable energy, or electric vehicles

 

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

 

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

 

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Not Required
• Up to 35 lbs.: Not Required
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

 

 

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

 

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

 

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

 

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

 

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

 

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

 

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

 

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

 

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

 

 

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:  Required and/or Preferred

 

Education:

• Required: Completion of at least 2 years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor’s degree program for Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, Economics, Finance, Management Science and Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar field

 

Essential Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university
• Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience through project teams, internships, or previous work experience
• Familiarity with project risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• A demonstrated interest in energy storage, renewable energy, or electric vehicles

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is a large-scale, advanced battery manufacturer, operating inside Tesla’s Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada, known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic supplies cylindrical lithium-ion cells and is one of the world’s largest lithium ion battery cell producers. PENA works towards the vision of affordable electric vehicles and a clean energy society by producing the world’s safest, highest quality, and lowest cost batteries. PENA is one of the largest employers in Northern Nevada. For more information, please visit https://panasonicnv.com/. Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable electric vehicles a reality by production of the world’s safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort, we will create a clean energy society, and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power.