Digital Product Management Intern (176330)

Colgate Palmolive; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Digital Product Management Intern to support the global Digital Unification initiative. You will bridge business strategy, user experience, and technical execution, working with Senior PMs, Business Analysts, and UX/Engineering partners to define features and assist with launch readiness.

The internship runs June 7, 2027 to August 12, 2027, offering exposure to product management, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration within a hybrid

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS degree program, in 3rd or 4th year.
• Strong written and verbal communication; translates ideas into clear requirements and documentation.
• Interest in digital product development, UX, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced project.
• Familiarity with digital tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Miro is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define user stories and groom product backlogs with Product Managers.
• Conduct UX, market, and feature benchmarking research for the relaunch.
• Document business requirements and map current vs future-state workflows.
• Support UAT, feature validation, and issue triage for quality deliverables.
• Monitor KPIs and translate data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Organize workshops and coordinate across regional teams and partners.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Product & tech curiosity

Organization & detail orientation

Pet passion

Education

BA/BS degree programs in Business Administration/Information Systems/Technology/CS/HCI/Marketing or related

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Jira

Confluence

Figma

Miro

Job description

Requisition ID176330-Posted09/23/2026-Marketing-United States-Kansas-Overland Park-Hill's Pet Nutrition-No Travel-Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176330 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Job Summary

Are you a curious, driven undergraduate passionate about digital experiences, technology, and problem-solving? As a Digital Product Management Intern you will play a hands on role in our global Digital Unification initiative-a transformative program focused on unifying our digital ecosystem and relaunching modern, consumer centric digital experiences. In this role you will bridge the gap between business strategy, user experience, and technical execution. Working alongside Senior Product Managers, Business Analysts, UX Designers, and Engineering partners you will contribute directly to feature research, user story definition, business process mapping, and launch readiness. This internship is an ideal launchpad for anyone aspiring to build a career in digital management, business analysis, or agile technology delivery.

Duration

June 7, 2027 - August 12, 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Product Management & Backlog Support: Partner with Product Managers and Product Owners to define user stories, groom product backlogs, clarify acceptance criteria, and track delivery progress across sprint cycles.
• Research & Competitive Benchmarking: Conduct user experience, market, and feature benchmarking research to identify digital best practices and inform product decisions for the relaunch.
• Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Assist in documenting business requirements, mapping current vs future-states user workflows, and identifying operational dependencies across global business units.
• Launch Readiness & Quality Assurance: Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), feature validation, and issue triage to ensure digital deliverables meet quality standards ahead of major rollout milestones.
• KPI & Performance Tracking: Collaborate with digital analytics teams to monitor performance metrics, track unification KPIs, and turn data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Help organize workshops, maintain project documentation, and facilitate communication across regional teams, agencies, and cross-functional project leads.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS degree program, in your 3rd or 4th year majoring in Business Administration, Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Marketing/Digital Marketing, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear requirements, presentations, and documentation.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset: Eager to dive into details, analyze business processes, and break down complex problems into clear, manageable steps.
• Product & Tech Curiosity: Basic understanding of or strong interest in digital product development, user experience (UX) principles, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Organization & Detail Orientation: Highly organized, proactive, and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced project environment.
• Tools Proficiency: Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or Microsoft Office; familiarity with digital tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Miro is a plus. AI familiarity and curiosity to learn more.
• Pet Passion: A passion for pets and supporting pet parents is a huge plus!

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $24.00 - $25.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.

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