Product Management Intern (Summer 2024)

Position Overview This intern position will provide support to the Product Management team (within the Chief Business Officer organization) in Burlingame, CA. You will learn and gain practical experience in a hands-on environment while providing support to client groups at the site and will be in an environment where you can have a greater impact and earn a competitive salary during the... program. About The Role – You Will • Gain practical experience in a hands-on environment. • Complete product requirements and gap analysis for target market applications and make recommendations on possible product roadmap changes, investments, priorities • Drive establishment of a process to identify, track and report out on cost of goods sold (COGS) and production reports • Analyze current cost of goods sold metrics and make recommendations for areas on improvement • Product Cost Modeling and optimization initiatives • Coordinate with internal customers in areas of assigned responsibility to assist with battery product strategy. • Have opportunities to propose new ideas or improvement concepts. • Work with a mentor that will support and be a resource for you during your internship assignment. About Our Group • As strategic partners, the Proterra team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company. • We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day. • We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team. • We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day! • You will report to the Director of Product Management and may collaborate with other team members across our partner location in Greer, SC. About You • Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization. • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity. • Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent. • Strong time management and organizational skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Your Experience Includes • Enrollment in MBA program or graduate engineering or business degree. Undergraduate seniors can be considered • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Apply the theory from college/university course work to real world scenarios / situations. • Proficient in Microsoft Applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint • Physical Demands: • May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations. • Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds. • Able to walk, stand, crouch, bench, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces. • Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perceptions and close or distance visual items. • Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion. • Environmental Demands: • Ability to work in manufacturing environment with extreme heat and cold conditions. • Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment. • Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc You Might Also Have • Ability to be proactive in communication with all levels within the organization. • Understanding of problem-solving steps and processes to apply in a real-world situation. Location: Burlingame, CA (on-site preferred) Temporary Housing: Not available Length of internship: Full Time Summer Semester (30-40 hours per week), and/or Full Time Fall Semester (30-40 hours per week) Travel: 0 - 10% Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). Please copy and paste this link into your browser for e-verification: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d6f988e60a405110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d6f988e60a405110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD