2025 Summer Intern - Strategy & Planning
Job Description
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Tech Center in Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.
The Team:
Strategy & Global Portfolio Planning is responsible for creating GM’s global Vehicle, Propulsion, and Technology plans as we work to achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. Our approach combines a deep understanding of customer needs and desires, with societal, market, and industry trends, as well as a vision for new possibilities for the transportation industry.
Intern opportunities include:
Global Advanced Portfolio Planning
Guide development of future strategic products including new vehicle concepts and technologies; guide portfolio concept exploration to align complex and often conflicting business objectives and strategies.
Regional Product Planning.
Work closely with the marketing and sales divisions in defined geographies (North America, China, South America, and Other International) to determine the optimal mix of future vehicles and technologies for profitable segment leadership.
Global Propulsion Systems Planning.
Guide the development of GM’s powertrain products for market leadership (engines, transmissions, batteries, and electric drive units).
What You’ll Do:
Conduct analysis to support portfolio decisions using various data sources, including the portfolio planning database, long-term volume forecasts, competitor intelligence, product program financials, etc.
Collaborate with other Planning areas (Global/Regional Planning, Forecasting, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Propulsion, Technology) and cross-functional partners (Marketing, Finance, Program Management, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, etc.).
Be comfortable with ambiguity, adjusts to changing conditions, anticipates issues, and moves toward resolution with urgency.
Actively seek out experts and information, possess intellectual curiosity, and drive for innovation.
Demonstrate an ability to make the complex simple, with clear and concise communication; comfortable presenting to varied levels of leadership.
Willing to make a recommendation, even if unpopular, and support with logic and facts.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Master’s degree in one of the following areas: MBA, Market Research, Economics, Statistics, Industrial/Organization Psychology, or related field
Must be graduating between Dec 2025 - Jun 2026
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Experience Developing / Executing Global / Corporate Strategies
Experience Developing Business Plans
Experience Managing Business Financial and Legal Risk
Portfolio Management Experience
Demonstrates Analytical Thinking, End-to-End Process Management and Commercial Acumen skills
We are seeking individuals who are curious, willing to ask questions, take initiative, and be resourceful as they work on projects involving high levels of complexity and ambiguity
Solid candidates will have strong analytical capability and exceptional skills in both written and oral communication
Be top performers who are willing to work diligently in an unstructured environment where initiative, creativity, maturity, and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued
Start dates for this internship role are projected for May 2025.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $4,800 - $6,700 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree.
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.
What you’ll get from us (Benefits):
Paid US GM Holidays
GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
Result-based potential for growth within GM
Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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