IBM Software develops AI-powered, cloud-native products that help transform business and society. The Product Manager Co-op will support product strategy, roadmap planning, user needs definition, feature delivery, analytics, responsible AI practices, and stakeholder collaboration while gaining hands-on product lifecycle experience.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
This is a 16‑week Co‑Op position designed for actively enrolled undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands‑on, practical experience in their field while contributing to real IBM projects
To be eligible, candidates must be currently enrolled at an accredited university and able to pause their coursework for the duration of the Co‑Op, as students may not be enrolled in classes while participating
This role requires full‑time availability (40 hours per week) during the Spring 2027 semester between **Jan 19 - May 7**
Eligible candidates should also be available to join IBM in a full‑time role between December 2027 and August 2028 upon successful completion of their degree
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
High School Diploma/GED
• Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at the time of application and returning to complete the degree after the co-op
• Available to start full-time between December 2027 and August 2028
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) at an IBM location for 16 weeks between **Jan 19 - May 7**
• Co-op requires a full-time commitment; students should not be enrolled in concurrent coursework during the co-op term
• 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
Bachelor's Degree
• 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
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Up to 8 paid holidays for eligible Supplemental 1 employees
Minimum of 56 hours of paid sick time for eligible Supplemental 1 employees
IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan for eligible Supplemental 1 employees
Paid family medical leave for eligible employees where required by applicable law
Disability benefits for eligible employees where required by applicable law
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
