College to Corporate IT Internship - Technical Product Manager

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard College to Corporate Internship Program offers a hands‑on path to technical product management. As a Technical Product Manager Intern, you’ll collaborate with PMs, engineers, designers, and business partners to understand client needs, frame opportunities, support delivery, and shape innovative technology solutions.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with APIs, cloud platforms, data flows, and AI applications while benefiting from mentorship and professional development throughout the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as CS, IT, IS, CE, business tech, analytics, data science, engineering, or product management.
• Demonstrated interest in technology and digital product management.
• Curiosity about APIs, cloud computing, data platforms, AI/ML, and automation.
• Experience via coursework, internships, projects, or activities related to software delivery or technology.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and evidence‑based decision making.
• Ability to collaborate in cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Managers in understanding user needs and identifying opportunities to improve digital products.
• Participate in product discovery activities and translate insights into user stories and artifacts.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, data analysts, and business partners to support delivery and continuous improvement.
• Gain hands‑on experience with Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning and backlog refinement.
• Develop technical fluency in APIs, cloud platforms, data flows, system integrations, and modern delivery methods.
• Explore how AI, machine learning, and automation can create value with responsible implementation.
• Use data, dashboards, and metrics to inform product decisions and recommendations.
• Build relationships with program managers, alumni, and mentors; receive coaching throughout the summer.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Curiosity about technology

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

APIs

Cloud platforms

Automation

Job description

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, exploring emerging technologies, and creating products that deliver meaningful outcomes for clients? Are you curious about how technology, data, AI, and business strategy come together to shape digital experiences? Vanguard's College to Corporate Internship Program is an immersive, hands-on opportunity to learn the fundamentals of technical product management at one of the world's leading investment firms.

As a Technical Product Manager Intern, you'll work alongside experienced Product Managers, engineers, designers, and business partners to understand client needs, frame opportunities, support product delivery, and help shape innovative technology solutions. Through real-world projects, mentorship, and professional development, you'll gain exposure to modern product management practices while building the skills needed to drive impactful products and platforms. Make it count!

In this internship you will:

• Support Product Managers in understanding user needs, researching problems, and identifying opportunities to improve digital products and platforms
• Participate in product discovery activities, including user research, feedback analysis, hypothesis development, and opportunity framing
• Help translate business and user needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, process documentation, and product artifacts
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, data analysts, and business partners to support product delivery and continuous improvement
• Gain hands‑on experience with Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, prioritization discussions, and team ceremonies
• Develop technical fluency in areas such as APIs, cloud platforms, data flows, system integrations, automation, and modern software delivery practices
• Explore how AI, machine learning, and automation can create value while learning about responsible and ethical implementation
• Use data, dashboards, research findings, and performance metrics to support recommendations and inform product decisions
• Build relationships with program managers, alumni, senior leaders, mentors, and peers across Vanguard
• Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from your manager, internship program manager, and product professionals throughout the summer

What it takes

• In pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Business Technology, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Product Management, or a related field
• Strong interest in technology, digital product management, and creating solutions that improve client and business outcomes
• Curiosity about modern technologies including APIs, cloud computing, data platforms, AI, machine learning, and automation
• Exposure through coursework, internships, projects, research, or extracurricular activities to software development, product management, business analysis, or technology delivery
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make evidence‑based recommendations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Comfort learning in complex, regulated environments and navigating ambiguity with a growth mindset
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred

Special Factors

• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position
• This program is a full‑time, paid summer internship
• The start date for this program will be May/June 2027
• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission. To work for the long‑term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in‑person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission‑driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long‑term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits