Product Management Intern
About The Position
Badger Meter is hiring a Product Management Intern for an onsite internship at its Milwaukee facility in summer 2027. The internship is 40 hours per week and provides hands-on, project-based experience in product management within municipal and industrial water technology markets. Interns participate in a program focused on company culture, professional development, community outreach, and a final capstone project. The intern will gain exposure to the sales process and the full product lifecycle, from market opportunity through commercialization and customer adoption. The role also provides experience with product portfolio management, product strategy, business planning, executive-level business acumen, data-driven storytelling, and strategic decision-making. Work includes defined deliverables, hands-on learning, and ongoing coaching and mentorship.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- MBA candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Experience with Voice of Customer (VOC) research, customer engagement, or market research is preferred.
- Industrial or utility industry sales cycle experience is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct competitive analysis of products, technologies, and market trends in municipal and industrial water industries.
- Support Voice of Customer (VOC) activities to identify, validate, and document customer needs and pain points.
- Analyze product line performance data to identify underperforming products and investigate root causes.
- Assist with market, customer, and product research for product management initiatives and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with Marketing Communications, Sales, Quality, and Engineering on product-related projects.
- Develop insights and recommendations based on customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and product analytics.
- Support product planning and portfolio management through data analysis and project coordination.
- Present findings and recommendations to product management and business stakeholders.
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Supportive, inclusive culture emphasizing collaboration and creativity.
- Hands-on learning opportunities and ongoing coaching and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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