Project Manager Internship - Entertainment Systems

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe.  At Roush, you’re part of building the future.  Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges?  Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged?  If so, then keep reading.
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.  With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. 
The Project Manager Intern will assist the Sr. Program Manager in a variety of tasks focused on the “pre-execution” phase. These tasks can include assisting in developing business plans, managing functional groups, maintaining KPIs, assisting in drafting proposals and contract review, presentation creation, cost walks/financial analysis, and other miscellaneous tasks. The role will report directly to the Sr. Program Manager, but will be available to support the whole team.  This is a paid internship position located in Livonia, MI for the summer of 2026. 
As a Project Manager Intern, you will:

• Work with the functional groups to understand the requirements of a program, including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Engineering              
• Assist in drafting complex business plans (These business plans detail the operating plans the functional groups will follow to meet the deliverables for the program)
• Cost walk creation, monthly financial updates, and financial analysis  
• Assist in drafting legal documentation, including quotes, proposals and Master Service Agreements (MSA)                                                     
• Assist in managing the key performance indicators (KPI) data log and documentation associated with the KPIs   
• Create and revise complex spreadsheets in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
• Assist with management of the department asset crib, including asset tagging tools, updating the asset tracking spreadsheet, and coordinating with functional groups to ensure assets are tracked and repaired as needed
• Various administrative tasks, including managing office supplies and coordinating department parties

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree
• Available M-F onsite for 40 hours per week starting May through August 2026
• Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident allowing for ITAR compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including in-person presentation skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to think critically and to analyze data and processes to create business plans
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project)
• Advanced skills in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience
• Previous internship experience
• Knowledge of managerial skills including people skills and time management
• Knowledge of Program Management principles
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles

At Roush Entertainment Systems we create unforgettable attraction experiences and high-powered excitement at the world's most popular theme parks.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team. Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://roush.applytojob.com
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