Product Management Intern - MBA (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Corporation; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Ohio is seeking an MBA Intern in Product Management to support PSD by assisting with product strategy, portfolio management, market analysis, and growth initiatives.

You'll work with the Product Management team on strategic projects, develop business cases, and present recommendations to leaders. This internship provides hands-on experience managing a global tech portfolio serving data centers and critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• MBA candidate with 12–24 months to graduate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, competitive, and customer research to identify growth opportunities.
• Analyze product portfolio performance and profitability drivers.
• Support evaluation of emerging technologies and new market opportunities.
• Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for new product investments.
• Assist Product Managers with roadmap development and portfolio planning.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify unmet needs.
• Create executive-level presentations for business leaders.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives for portfolio expansion and profitability.
• Support pricing and competitive differentiation analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Independent work

Education

MBA candidate (expected graduation 12-24 months)

Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, CS or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Product Management MBA Intern will support Vertiv's Power Solutions & Distribution (PSD) business by assisting with product strategy, portfolio management, market analysis, and growth initiatives. The intern will work closely with the Product Management team on strategic projects and recommendations that support business growth, profitability, and new product development efforts. The internship provides hands‑on experience in managing a global technology product portfolio serving the data center and critical infrastructure markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market, competitive, and customer research to identify growth opportunities and product strategy recommendations.
• Analyze product portfolio performance, revenue trends, and profitability drivers.
• Support evaluation of emerging technologies and new market opportunities.
• Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for new product or feature investments.
• Assist Product Managers with product roadmap development and portfolio planning activities.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify unmet needs and product improvement opportunities.
• Create executive‑level presentations and recommendations for business leaders.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives focused on portfolio expansion, market share growth, and profitability improvement.
• Support analysis and recommendations related to product positioning, pricing, and competitive differentiation.

Potential Project Areas

• Data center power distribution market analysis
• Competitive benchmarking and teardown assessments
• New technology evaluation, including next‑generation power architectures such as 800V DC data center power systems
• Pricing and profitability analysis
• Voice‑of‑customer research and customer segmentation
• Product roadmap development
• Commercial launch planning
• Portfolio rationalization and lifecycle management
• AI and digital tool opportunities to improve product management effectiveness
• Growth strategy development for existing and emerging product lines
• Research and analysis of industry trends impacting data center infrastructure

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with expected graduation within 12-24 months.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data into actionable business recommendations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Prior experience in product management, strategy, consulting, engineering, operations, or technology industries.
• Interest in data center infrastructure, power systems, electrical equipment, industrial technology, or AI‑related markets.
• Experience with market research, business case development, product strategy, or data analytics.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to global product management processes and best practices.
• Experience working on strategic growth initiatives within a market‑leading technology company.
• Opportunity to influence business decisions through research, analysis, and recommendations.
• Understanding of data center power infrastructure, critical digital infrastructure, and emerging industry trends.
• Exposure to portfolio management, market strategy, product roadmap planning, and product lifecycle management.
• Direct engagement with Product Management leaders and visibility into strategic planning activities.

Preferred Characteristics

• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for solving complex business problems.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Self‑motivated with a bias toward action and ownership.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

No special physical requirements.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

None required.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High‑Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]