Product Management Intern | Infrastructure Growth & Innovation - Poughkeepsie, NY / Austin, TX - 2027

IBM Computing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM is offering a Product Management Intern role in the United States, with exposure to strategy, market analysis, and roadmap planning. You will work with cross‑functional teams to help shape products that deliver value to clients and the business.

You'll gain hands‑on experience alongside Product Managers, contributing to planning, market research, and performance tracking while learning lifecycle processes and best practices in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Business, CS, IT, Data Sciences, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, global teams.
• Interest in product management, digital transformation, or enterprise IT services.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud, AI, or infrastructure technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support product strategy, market analysis, and roadmap planning.
• Contribute to go-to-market initiatives and stakeholder communications.
• Assist with market research, customer insights, and competitive analysis.
• Help track product performance metrics and identify improvements.
• Learn product lifecycle processes and apply them to projects.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to support initiatives and delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Curiosity about technology

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, CS, IT, Marketing, Data Sciences

Job description

Introduction

Product Management brings together technology, business, and design to create solutions that solve real-world problems. As a Product Management Intern at IBM, you'll gain firsthand experience working with cross‑functional teams to help shape products that deliver value for clients and businesses.

At IBM, work is more than a job, it's an opportunity to create, innovate, and solve complex problems alongside some of the brightest minds in technology. If you're curious about technology, passionate about problem‑solving, and excited to learn how products are built and launched, this internship offers an opportunity to develop valuable skills while contributing to meaningful work.

Your role and responsibilities

As an IBM Product Management Intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience helping shape innovative products that solve real‑world business and technology challenges. Working alongside experienced Product Managers, you'll contribute to product strategy, market analysis, roadmap planning, and go‑to‑market initiatives while developing a deeper understanding of the product lifecycle.

With open roles in both Austin, TX and Poughkeepsie, NY, this internship with IBM Infrastructure's Growth & Innovation team will offer exposure to the core disciplines of product management,and we're looking for curious, analytical, and adaptable students who enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies and working collaboratively. Successful candidates bring strong communication skills, a growth mindset, and a willingness to challenge assumptions in pursuit of better outcomes.

At IBM, product management sits at the intersection of business, technology, and customer experience. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable insight into how products are brought from idea to market in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment. Your responsibilities may include:

• 1) Partner with Product Managers to support the planning, development, and execution of product initiatives.
• 2) Assist with market research, customer insights, and competitive analysis to help inform product decisions.
• 3) Help track product performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• 4) Research industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to support product innovation.
• 5) Prepare presentations, recommendations, and insights for stakeholders and project teams.
• 6) Gain experience with product management tools, frameworks, and processes used to bring products to market.

Required technical and professional expertise

Minimally, the incumbent will be open to work in either Austin, TX or Poughkeepsie, NY and will possess:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Interest in product or offering management, digital transformation, or enterprise IT services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional, global teams
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud, AI, or infrastructure technologies is a plus
• Ability to drive relentlessly towards a business target
• Must be a self‑starter with an excellent ability to work independently

Preferred technical and professional experience

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in: Business, Computer Science, Marketing, Information Technology, Data Sciences or related majors.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in learning new technologies as well as have experience with or a working knowledge of:

• Product lifecycle management, project management discipline, agile development, or service design
• Financial modeling, business case development, or pricing strategy
• Engaging with enterprise clients or managed services environments
• Familiarity with AI, Security and Automation concepts and technologies
• Basic understanding of market dynamics, business models, and competitive analysis

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.