Product Operations Intern: Turn Strategy into Execution

Acxiom; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Acxiom is seeking a Product Operations Intern to assist in planning, coordination, measurement, and continuous improvement of product and technology initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience across operations, data analysis, and program execution while collaborating with Product, Engineering, Data, Commercial, Enablement, Compliance, and Program Management teams.

The internship runs with variable hours (20–29 per week in the semester, up to 40 during breaks) and supports a path toward roles

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Product Management, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Marketing, Media, or a related field
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to organize complex information and translate it into clear documentation, insights, and next steps
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal partners and provide clear status updates
• Experience leading or contributing to project teams in an educational, professional, or volunteer setting
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated persistence in completing assignments
• Proactive learning, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to take initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Interest in product operations, product management, data, identity, AI, advertising technology, or enterprise platforms

Responsibilities

• Support product and program planning by maintaining milestones, risks, decisions, dependencies, and action items
• Assist with recurring operational reporting, portfolio dashboards, OKR updates, and leadership materials
• Analyze product, program, and operational data to identify trends, capacity concerns, execution gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Support project setup and maintenance across Workday, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Slack, Teams, and other collaboration platforms
• Help maintain Workday project information, including resource allocations, hours, end dates, stages, and related attributes
• Review team allocations and help identify potential resource conflicts or overallocation
• Assist with product requirements, process maps, operating procedures, implementation plans, and project documentation
• Document product, platform, data, partner, and integration workflows
• Support workflow automation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve reporting, research, documentation, and team productivity
• Conduct structured market, partner, ecosystem, and competitive research to support product and commercialization decisions
• Develop playbooks, training resources, and enablement materials for internal teams and stakeholders
• Support program governance activities, project reviews, and Product or Program Management audits
• Coordinate project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on assigned actions
• Review status reports and presentations for completeness, accuracy, and consistency
• Provide limited project management coverage during planned absences and short term team needs
• Support Product Operations initiatives, team events, and professional development programs
• Complete and present a defined internship project with measurable recommendations or business outcomes

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Product Management, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, CS, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Workday

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Slack

Teams

Job description

Acxiom is seeking a Product Operations Intern to assist in planning, coordination, measurement, and continuous improvement of product and technology initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience across operations, data analysis, and program execution while collaborating with Product, Engineering, Data, Commercial, Enablement, Compliance, and Program Management teams.

The internship runs with variable hours (20–29 per week in the semester, up to 40 during breaks) and supports a path toward roles