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Portfolio Planning Intern

CompanyGeneral Motors
LocationShanghai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the GM China team by conducting market and competitive analysis, monitoring industry trends, and preparing materials for portfolio planning meetings. Additionally, they will explore and prototype AI-based tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and daily operational efficiency.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
97389
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html
About the Role

Job Description

Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to HQ Building in Shanghai, China three to five times per week by needs.

The Role -

Support GM China in market and competitive analysis, NEV portfolio planning, and content preparation, while exploring AI-based tools and models to improve forecasting and daily work efficiency.

What You’ll Do -

  • Collect, organize, and analyze industry and market data for the China automotive and NEV market, with focus on local OEMs.
  • Monitor and summarize business environment and policy developments (regulation, technology, social and economic trends).
  • Track new product and technology launches, including key specs and implications for GM’s portfolio.
  • Maintain and update competitor product databases and new car launch tracking sheets.
  • Prepare materials for portfolio planning meetings and auto shows (presentations, reports, meeting notes).
  • Collect and translate industry news into concise updates for global stakeholders.
  • Explore and prototype AI applications (e.g., for news summarization, data processing, benchmarking, NEV long-term forecasting, and visualization) and document key learnings.

 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​ 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s student at a top university in Automotive, Engineering, Economics, Business, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields.
  • Available at least 3 days per week for 3+ months (6 months preferred).
  • Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and organizational skills; high drive for results and willingness to learn.
  • Excellent computer skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; basic data visualization a plus.
  • Clear English and Mandarin communication, written and verbal.
  • Preferred: basic experience with data analysis or AI tools (e.g., Python/R/SQL/BI or generative AI for text/data tasks) and interest in AI model and prompt exploration.
  • Preferred: video clipping / basic video editing skills and creativity in presenting insights.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

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Key Skills
Market analysisCompetitive analysisNEV portfolio planningData analysisForecastingExcelPowerPointWordData visualizationPythonRSQLBIGenerative AIVideo editingCritical thinking
Categories
Data & AnalyticsEngineeringManagement & LeadershipConsultingTechnology