Program Manager Intern [Summer 2027]

In this Role, You Will…

• Optimize Parking Capacity: Develop and prototype approaches to expand fleet parking capacity, including identifying external locations with available space and working with internal teams on access and security requirements..
• Assess Site Readiness: Map infrastructure requirements for multiple vehicle types against current site capacity, and produce a site-by-site gap analysis..
• Plan for Contingencies: Design infrastructure plans for severe weather and other large-scale fleet recall scenarios, and prototype tools to track capacity in real time..
• Future-Proof Our Sites: Evaluate emerging technologies and standards for site infrastructure, and contribute to a long-term site build roadmap..

Internship Requirements

• Currently working towards an MBA, Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Engineering Management, or related field.

• Good academic standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.

• Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.

• Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship.

• Ability to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship.

• Interns at Zoox may not use proprietary information for thesis or publication outside of Zoox.

Technical Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing complex projects with diverse cross-functional stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency in data organization, manipulation, and modeling in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

• Strong structured problem-solving, operational planning, and analytical capabilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize findings for executive leadership.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and collaborative environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Prior professional experience in the transportation, mobility, logistics, or automotive sectors.

• Experience building complex financial, cost, or capacity models.

• Background in operational strategy, program management, or supply chain infrastructure.