IT Project & Product Manager (2027 Grads)

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati is seeking an entry-level Project & Product Manager for IT. You will define roadmaps, manage backlogs, and drive agile sprints within cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions.

The role targets Spring/Summer 2027 graduates with a IT-related degree and strong analytical/problem-solving skills, familiar with Agile/Scrum/Waterfall and tools like JIRA, Trello, and Asana. Full-time on-site opportunity in the Cincinnati area.

Qualifications

• Graduating in Spring or Summer 2027 with a relevant IT degree.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) in IT projects.
• Familiarity with project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Asana).
• Experience in data analysis or reporting to track project performance.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital product strategy, vision, and roadmap development with IT/business stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze user feedback, market insights, and performance data.
• Translate business needs into user stories, journeys, and workflows for product delivery.
• Define priorities and manage the product backlog with cross-functional teams.
• Use data-driven insights to validate concepts and optimize performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Trello

Asana

Job description

Job Location

CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICES

Job Description

Are you passionate about managing technology-driven projects and products that create significant business impact? Procter & Gamble is seeking 2027 graduates interested in project and product management within the IT domain. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development and implementation of innovative digital solutions. As a Project & Product Manager new hire, you will engage in various activities, from defining technical product roadmaps and managing project timelines to managing product backlogs and agile sprints. Regardless of the specific role, you will leverage project and/or product management principles to drive successful outcomes in a technology-focused environment.

Example Responsibilities by Role Type

Digital Product Manager/Owner

• Lead digital product strategy, vision, and roadmap development in partnership with IT and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, customer needs, and technical requirements.


• Gather and analyze user feedback, market insights, and performance data to enhance digital products and user experiences.


• Translate business and customer needs into user stories, personas, user journeys, and workflows that support effective product delivery.


• Define product priorities, guide cross-functional teams, and manage the product backlog to balance business objectives with engineering capacity.


• Use data-driven insights and experimentation to validate concepts, optimize performance, and inform product decisions.

Project/Program Manager

• Plan, execute, and oversee IT projects from initiation to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules, and ensuring successful delivery using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.


• Define project scope, budgets, and resource requirements while monitoring costs and providing regular status updates to stakeholders and project leadership.


• Coordinate vendor and supplier activities, manage deliverables, and apply industry best practices to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Job Qualifications

• You are graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2027 with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, or like degree.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) as applied in IT projects.


• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Asana).


• Experience in data analysis or reporting to track project performance.


• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical team members.

Compensation

Starting Pay / Salary Range $85,000.00 - $122,200.00 / year

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157914

Job Segmentation

Entry Level

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Other Details

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About Us

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.