IBM Power Product Management Intern - Austin, TX - 2027
Austin, TX
Internship
Hybrid
$74K/yr - $136K/yr
Intern
IBM is an enterprise technology company offering products and solutions across Security, Data & AI, Application Modernization, and Advanced Computing. The Product Management Intern will support product strategy, market and customer research, requirements definition, roadmap planning, and product analytics while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role also involves exploring AI-powered technologies and presenting product recommendations to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with product managers to support product strategy, planning, and execution
Conduct market, competitive, and customer research to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
Assist in defining product requirements, user stories, and feature priorities
Analyze customer feedback, business data, and product metrics to generate insights and recommendations
Participate in product discovery, roadmap planning, and Agile team activities
Explore how AI-powered technologies can enhance products, user experiences, and business outcomes
Use AI tools such as IBM Bob, Claude, Copilot, or similar technologies to support research, analysis, content creation, and productivity
Work closely with design, engineering, marketing, and other cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
Create and present findings, recommendations, and product-related materials to stakeholders
Learn and apply product management best practices, including customer-centric thinking, Agile methodologies, and data-driven decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey ideas and work effectively across teams
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate data, identify key insights, and make informed recommendations
• Customer Focus: Demonstrated interest in understanding customer needs and approaching challenges from a user and business value perspective
• Product Curiosity: Strong interest in technology, innovation, market trends, and the product development lifecycle
• Adaptability & Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• AI Fluency: Interest in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance research, analysis, problem-solving, and productivity
Preferred
• Pursuing coursework in Business, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Design, or related fields
• Experience working with customers, stakeholders, or client-facing projects
• Familiarity with AI, Security, Automation, Cloud, or Data & Analytics concepts
• Experience collaborating on team projects or demonstrating leadership through academic, extracurricular, or professional activities
• Basic understanding of product strategy, market dynamics, and competitive analysis
Benefits
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
