About the role#
IBM is looking for Product Manager Interns to join our team for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside engineering, design, and data science partners to build AI-enabled and data-driven software products. This role provides hands-on experience across the product lifecycle, including research, experimentation, and prioritization.
What you'll do#
- Support product strategy, roadmap planning, and prioritization.
- Translate technical concepts like 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.
What you'll need#
- 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 frameworks.
- Current pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Business Administration.
Location & details#
- Location: Lowell, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Sponsorship: IBM does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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