Working Student – Product Excellence & Renewal Lab (PERLab)

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kearney Italia, Inc. is opening a PERLab in Amsterdam and seeks a Working Student for Product Excellence & Renewal Lab. On-site work is strongly preferred, with remote arrangements possible upon agreement.

You will support consultants on live client projects, help improve products for cost, customer focus, and sustainability, and assist with data analysis and portfolio strategy. Starts January 2026, 15–20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• You’re curious about how things work and passionate about improving products with your team and clients.
• Currently enrolled at a university (from 4th bachelor’s semester onward) with one or two internships; Master’s students should be at least 12 months from graduation.
• Strong communication in Dutch and English (spoken and written); German is a bonus.
• Eligible for students in business administration or STEM fields who are currently enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Support PERLab consultants in day-to-day work and become an integral part of live client projects.
• Contribute to improving products in multiple ways – making them more cost-efficient, customer-centric, or sustainable.
• Take on a wide variety of tasks, such as conducting product analyses, developing portfolio strategies, researching consumer behavior and market trends, identifying new production processes, and assisting with data analysis and client presentations.
• Help organize and coordinate internal and external events (e.g., workshops) and maintain contact with external partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

German (bonus)

Curiosity

Education

Currently enrolled at university

Job description

Working Student - Product Excellence & Renewal Lab (PERLab)

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking to fill this position for our newly opened PERLab office in Amsterdam. On-site work is strongly preferred, remote work is possible upon agreement.

What You Can Expect

Kearney is one of the world’s leading global management consulting firms. For nearly a century, business leaders, government agencies, and non-profit organizations have trusted us to help turn great ideas into impactful results.

PERLab (Product Excellence & Renewal Lab) is Kearney’s dedicated product design and innovation team. We work with clients across industries—from automotive and industrial goods to consumer products and electronics - to continuously enhance and transform their products.

At the new PERLab office in Amsterdam, you’ll join a team of friendly, driven colleagues in a modern, fully equipped workspace—with healthy snacks and drinks provided.

Learn more about the PERLab team here: https://www.kearney.com/service/product-design-data-platforms/product-excellence-and-renewal-lab

Your Responsibilities

• Support our Product Excellence & Renewal Lab consultants in their day-to-day work and become an integral part of live client projects.
• Contribute to improving products in multiple ways - making them more cost-efficient, customer-centric, or sustainable.
• Take on a wide variety of tasks, such as conducting product analyses, developing comprehensive portfolio strategies, researching consumer behavior and market trends, identifying new production processes, and assisting with data analysis and client presentations.
• Help organize and coordinate internal and external events (e.g., workshops) and maintain contact with external partners.

Your Profile

• You’re curious about how things work, why they succeed, and passionate about improving products together with your team and clients.
• You are currently enrolled at a university (from the 4th bachelor’s semester onward) and have gained initial practical experience through one or two internships. Master’s students should be at least 12 months away from graduation.
• You have strong communication skills in both Dutch and English, spoken and written. German is a bonus.
• We welcome applications from students in business administration or STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) who are currently enrolled.

Additional Information

• The position is available from January 2026.
• You’ll work 15-20 hours per week during the semester, with the option to increase hours during semester breaks.
• Ideally, you are available for at least one year or longer