IBM is a technology company whose Software business develops AI-powered, cloud-native products for digital transformation. The Product Manager Spring Co-op will learn and support product strategy, market analysis, product lifecycle management, partnership strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to help bring products to market.
Responsibilities
**Learn Market Analysis:** Observe and learn from market and business analysis to understand product definition, product roadmap, pricing, ecosystem, and channel strategy. You will explore how to analyze competitive landscapes and identify opportunities for innovation
**Assist in Product Lifecycle Management:** Participate in managing the product lifecycle from inception through growth, maturity, and end of life stages. You will engage with cross-functional teams to deliver a successful product with defined routes to market
**Support Partnership Strategy:** Contribute to defining partnership and ecosystem strategy for product execution. You will assist in maximizing internal and external relationships with design, product marketing, ecosystem partners, analysts, engineering, sales, and services teams
**Engage in Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Engage with various teams to deliver a successful product. You will participate in discussions with design, product marketing, ecosystem partners, analysts, engineering, sales, and services teams to ensure effective collaboration
**Explore Industry Expertise:** Learn from experts in the field and explore how to become a credible voice in the market. You will observe and learn from industry trends and best practices to develop your skills
Qualification
Required
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
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Exposure to Market Analysis: Basic understanding of market and business analysis concepts, including product definition, product roadmap, pricing, ecosystem, and channel strategy
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle: Interest in managing the product lifecycle from inception through growth, maturity, and end of life stages
Basic Understanding of Partnership Strategy: Exposure to defining partnership and ecosystem strategy for product execution
Introduction to Cross-Functional Teams: Curiosity about collaborating with various teams, including design, product marketing, ecosystem partners, analysts, engineering, sales, and services teams
Awareness of Industry Trends: Basic understanding of industry trends and best practices in product management
Market Analysis Knowledge: Exposure to analyzing competitive landscapes and identifying opportunities for innovation. Basic understanding of market and business analysis concepts, including product definition and product roadmap
Product Lifecycle Familiarity: Interest in managing the product lifecycle from inception through growth, maturity, and end of life stages. Exposure to defining partnership and ecosystem strategy for product execution
Industry Trends Awareness: Basic understanding of industry trends and best practices in product management. Curiosity about collaborating with various teams, including design, product marketing, and ecosystem partners
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays
Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for a minimum of 56 hours paid sick time
The IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan
IBM offers paid family medical leave to eligible employees where required by applicable law
IBM offers disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
You’ll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career
You’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment every day, with continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
