Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week, at minimum [depending on stakeholder needs].
About GM:
At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential.
Collaborating on innovation challenges, interacting with Industry leaders, attending cross-functional networking events and volunteering for community service activities.
The Role:
As a co-op student on the Product and Portfolio Planning Team, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the execution and coordination of program strategy and vehicle planning initiatives at General Motors Canada. This role is ideal for a student who is technically oriented, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Work cross functionally across finance, product and business planning, engineering, brand quality, distribution & vehicle sales and marketing to achieve enterprise results
Assess market opportunities to optimize vehicle positioning
In conjunction with the long- and short-term forecast team and the brand teams support volume and market share forecasts for future vehicle programs
Support the product planning team with program gate milestone reviews in parallel with the finance and brand teams
Perform analysis reviews during program lifecycle for model mix and option penetration planning
Support the product planning team with order workbench and vehicle order guide readiness and compliance
Support the product and finance teams for all customer facing literature and program content accuracy including website, media releases, media
Support the product team with new program milestones (New, Major)
Attend and support in functional meetings with Canada and Global product boards
Help maintain and update data dashboards and reports using tools like Excel or Power BI
Key Skills & Competencies:
Planning and execution skills combined with a technical aptitude
Understanding of the automotive industry and integrating consumer insights into product strategies
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks with guidance
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and simultaneous projects
Build strong relationships at all levels of the company and external partners
Product management and marketing experience valued
Ability to work with large data sets and provide concise recommendations based on analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Power BI, AI tools, Tableau is a plus
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program or in 3rd or 4th year of study in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
Automotive industry knowledge is considered an asset
Available for a 8 or 12-months term
Sponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP
NOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM’S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.
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