Product Manager Intern 2027

IBM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Software invites motivated Product Manager Interns to help build AI-enabled, data-driven software across teams. You will work with engineering, design, and data science partners to support product strategy, define user needs, and deliver features that provide real value throughout the product lifecycle.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to analytics, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration, with Agile practices and responsible AI considerations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of product management principles and user-centered thinking.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or data workflows through coursework or projects.
• Experience with Agile practices and collaborative work environments.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to product analytics or data visualization tools.
• Coursework or projects related to AI, data, or software engineering.
• Familiarity with responsible AI or ethics framework.

Responsibilities

• Support product strategy, roadmap planning, and prioritization.
• Translate APIs, ML models, and data flows into user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and refine features.
• Use analytics and user feedback to assess product performance.
• Apply responsible and ethical AI practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, research activities, and design reviews.
• Communicate updates and findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Product management basics

User-centered thinking

AI/ML concepts

Data workflows

Agile practices

Data analysis & visualization

Communication & organization

Ethics in AI

Product analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We're looking for Product Manager Interns to help build AI enabled and data-driven software products across our teams. As an intern, you will work closely with engineering, design, and data science partners to support product strategy, define user needs, and deliver features that provide real value. This role offers hands-on exposure to the product lifecycle while developing skills in research, experimentation, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Support product strategy, roadmap planning, and prioritization.
• Translate technical concepts - such as APIs, ML models, and data flows - into clear user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and refine features.
• Use analytics and user feedback to assess product performance.
• Apply responsible and ethical AI practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, research activities, and design reviews.
• Communicate updates and findings to stakeholders.

Program Dates

Internship start dates vary based on your academic calendar.

• Semester System: May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027
• Quarter System: June 14, 2027 - September 3, 2027

Candidates must be available to participate for the full duration of the internship corresponding to their academic schedule.

Location Flexibility

By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and agree to be considered for any of the listed locations associated with this position and are willing to work at the location where you are ultimately assigned.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Understanding of product management principles and user-centered thinking.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or data workflows through coursework or projects.
• Experience with Agile practices and collaborative work environments.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Exposure to product analytics or data visualization tools.
• Coursework or projects related to AI, data, or software engineering.
• Familiarity with responsible AI or ethics framework