Technical Project Manager Internship
Job Title: Technical Project Manager Intern
Location: On-site in San Jose, CA (Product Team)
Job Type: Internship (with potential for full-time conversion)
Stipend: $1,500/month
Visa Support: OPT extension and H1B sponsorship available upon full-time conversion
Special Application Requirement:
If you believe you have relevant or highly matching experience, please include a brief cover letter addressing the following:
- Describe a project management experience where you played a key role—what was the project, and what impact did you make?
- If applicable, describe how you’ve coordinated between teams across different regions or time zones, and how you ensured alignment.
- If you’ve worked on hardware or software development projects, explain your specific contributions and how you kept the team on track.
📌 Cover letters will be reviewed directly by the team lead and prioritized during initial review.
About Us:
Pando Electric is a fast-growing startup building the next generation of smart EV charging solutions for multi-unit dwellings and commercial properties. Our mission is to enable grid-resilient and user-friendly EV charging infrastructure through cutting-edge hardware and cloud software integration.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Technical Project Manager Intern to join our Product team in San Jose, CA. This role will support cross-functional product development, coordinate hardware/software schedules, and help manage daily execution from design through deployment. You’ll work closely with engineering, QA, and operations to keep projects on track and aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage schedules, tasks, and deliverables across hardware and software development
- Facilitate sprint planning, weekly check-ins, and stakeholder updates
- Coordinate communication between product, engineering, and third-party partners
- Support certification, testing, and go-to-market execution
- Track risk, dependencies, and blockers, and proactively escalate as needed
- Maintain clear documentation of milestones, status reports, and product requirements
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 1+ years of internship or work experience in product development (hardware/software preferred)
- Familiarity with project management workflows (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfortable using tools such as Jira, Trello, Notion, Confluence
- Interest in energy systems, IoT, or smart devices is a plus
Preferred Experience:
- Hands-on project coordination involving both hardware and software
- Experience working with cross-regional or international teams across time zones
- Exposure to validation and certification (e.g., UL, FCC)
- Startup experience or entrepreneurial mindset
What We Offer:
- $1,500/month stipend during internship
- Path to full-time employment with OPT extension and H1B sponsorship
- Real-world product experience in EV charging, clean energy, and IoT
- Close mentorship and ownership of impactful cross-functional work
- Fast-paced, mission-driven environment with strong growth potential