Product Manager Intern
IBM
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Job Description
Product Manager Intern at IBM
A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customer’s challenges into solutions.
Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.
We are seeking a skilled back-end developer to join our IBM Software team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages.
IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your Role And Responsibilities
We’re looking for Product Manager Interns to help build AI-enabled and data-driven software products across our teams in Austin, San Jose, and Lowell. As an intern, you will work closely with engineering, design, and data science partners to support product strategy, define user needs, and deliver features that provide real value. This role offers hands-on exposure to the product lifecycle while developing skills in research, experimentation, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Support product strategy, roadmap planning, and prioritization.
- Translate technical concepts—such as APIs, ML models, and data flows—into clear user stories.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and refine features.
- Use analytics and user feedback to assess product performance.
- Apply responsible and ethical AI practices.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, research activities, and design reviews.
- Communicate updates and findings to stakeholders.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
To be eligible, candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or PhD program, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2029.
- Understanding of product management principles and user-centered thinking.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or data workflows through coursework or projects.
- Experience with Agile practices and collaborative work environments.
- Ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Exposure to product analytics or data visualization tools.
- Coursework or projects related to AI, data, or software engineering.
- Familiarity with responsible AI or ethics frameworks.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- User-Centered Design
- AI/Machine Learning
- Agile Methodologies
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap Planning
- User Stories
- Communication Skills
How to Get Hired at IBM
- Research IBM's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their AI and cloud initiatives.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight coursework, projects, and experiences in product management, AI/ML concepts, data workflows, and Agile methodologies relevant to the Product Manager Intern role.
- Showcase relevant projects: Detail academic or personal projects involving AI, data, software engineering, or user-centered design, emphasizing your role and impact.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Practice responses demonstrating your communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, using the STAR method.
- Understand IBM's product strategy: Familiarize yourself with IBM Software's AI-powered, cloud-native solutions and how they address customer challenges.
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