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2025 Summer Intern - Strategy & Planning

AT General Motors
General Motors

2025 Summer Intern - Strategy & Planning

Warren, MI

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.

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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 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. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful 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 encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202424741
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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