Product Manager Intern 2026

IBM Corporation • San Jose, CA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. Are you a seasoned Product Manager with a proven track record of successful product ownership and growth? Colleagues regard you as someone who navigates customer outcomes, business impacts, and functional tradeoffs with unparalleled skill. Your communication style leaves team members feeling respected, heard, and understood. Now, imagine channeling your expertise to shape the technology of tomorrow-a force that powers the world around us and yields an impact to be proud of.As a cross-portfolio Product Manager for IBM, you will play a vital role in assisting with projects spanning the entire cloud portfolio. Your focus will be on product management process agility and optimization. You will collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams. You will help curate insights from customers that flow into the Idea hub and engage the right product teams to progress them. You will innovate ways to help drive efficiency in our product management processes. This is an exciting opportunity to learn the ropes of product management in a fast-growing market, and to contribute to the success of our products.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors or master's in computer science or computer engineering or any related field in Product Management.
• Experience in Product Management or equivalent practical experience building or deploying products in a Cloud based software organization
• Experience in implementing agile practices and design thinking
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving and Business Analysis skills
• Ability to work 3 days a week from the office.

Nice To Haves

• Track record of high-quality, self-directed, timely execution,
• Attention to detail.
• Technical expertise and ability to communicate, work & build trust with stakeholders
• Experience with Cloud & technology

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the broader IBM product organization to help support the portfolio and business.
• Become an expert in IBM's product management methodologies, design thinking and new product introduction. Support product teams in defining product requirements, user stories, and specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, and sales) to ensure timely product delivery
• Analyze competitors, market trends and customer feedback to identify new product opportunities

Benefits

• employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays
• minimum of 56 hours paid sick time
• IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees