Power BI Intern

Power BI Intern

Job Description

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 you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential.

As a Power BI Intern at our automotive company, you will play a vital role in supporting our data analysis and reporting initiatives. You will develop and maintain interactive dashboards, visualizations, and reports using Microsoft Power BI. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in utilizing data to drive business insights for the GM Training Center.

Additional Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Visualization: Create visually appealing and interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Data Analysis: Collaborate with the Training Department Managers to analyze complex data sets and identify trends, patterns, and insights to support decision-making processes.
• Report Development: Assist in designing and developing standardized reports and templates for various departments, such as Non- Technical, Technical, Finance, and Operations.
• Data Integration: Work with the team to integrate and transform data from various sources into Power BI for meaningful visualization and analysis.
• Data Modeling: Help in building and maintaining data models to ensure efficient data retrieval and enable self-service analytics for end-users.
• Quality Assurance: Perform regular data quality checks and ensure the accuracy and reliability of data used in Power BI solutions.
• Documentation: Document best practices, processes, and data governance standards related to Power BI development and maintenance.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including key stakeholders, to understand reporting requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Learning and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in data visualization and business intelligence to contribute innovative ideas and improve data analysis capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.  Student must have strong expertise in Power BI.

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Power BI: Strong expertise in Microsoft Power BI is essential. Familiarity with SQL, Excel, and best practices in data visualization is highly desirable.
  • Analytical Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey data-driven insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving: Proven ability to approach challenges creatively, propose innovative solutions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team Collaboration: Strong teamwork abilities with a proven track record of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and deliver high-quality visualizations and reports.
  • Automotive Knowledge (Bonus): Basic understanding of the automotive industry, key performance indicators (KPIs), and relevant data sources is a plus.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities (in GM facilities that provide disability access). If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.