Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Navitas is ready to invest in you!  We are seeking a Project Management Intern in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will assist with project planning, execution, financial performance, and production plans. The intern will be assigned a project and mentored by a PMO Team member this winter from approximately January through May. 

• Update process documentation aligned with the Product Phase Gate process
• Assist with standardization of program management templates and workflows
• Update Smartsheet-based reporting dashboards for program status
• Support PMO-led training workshops with assisting in presentation & material development
• Intern Learning Outcomes:
• Gain exposure to real-world project management practices and tools
• Learn how to translate strategic business objectives into process improvement initiatives
• Understand the fundamentals of governance, reporting, and business tools within a manufacturing/technology environment
• Enhance communication, collaboration, and presentation skills

• Working knowledge of Project Management Principles (Bonus)
• Strong attention to detail and document management discipline
• Ability to follow governance standards
• Basic understanding of business processes and work instructions
• Self-motivated, coachable, and comfortable working in a structured environment

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.