2025 IT-EA Business Relationship / Project Manager Summer Internship

The objective of the Student Programs at Nexteer Automotive is to select students with high potential and provide them with "real world" work experiences. Work assignments expose students to many of the company’s products, processes and procedures. Assignments are designed to assimilate acquired classroom education with actual hands-on work experience in a technical environment. In addition, Nexteer Automotive gains the opportunity to find new talent to enhance productivity while providing students exposure to full-time career opportunities.

Summer Internship Program:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Intern to join our IT team at Nexteer Automotive.  This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in IT Enterprise Architecture strategy, fostering relationships between the IT department and various business units and managing IT projects. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, exceptionally organized student who is eager to learn, able to communicate with end-users as well as Executive Management and contribute to our ongoing projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Architecture: Support the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture frameworks. Assist in the analysis and documentation of current and future state architectures. Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Business Relationship Management: Serve as a liaison between IT and business units to understand their needs and requirements. Participate in meetings with stakeholders to gather and document requirements. Provide regular updates to business units on project status and deliverables.
• Project Coordination: Assist in planning, executing, and closing IT projects. Coordinate tasks, resources, and timelines to ensure project milestones are met. Track project progress and update project management tools.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with IT team members and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • With focus on Enterprise Architecture, Business Relationship Management and IT Project Management.
• Must have cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week

Special Skills Preferred:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging with individuals at all levels, from end-users to Executive Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferred if have knowledge in Monday.com and Blue Dolphin tools but not required.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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