Product Manager Intern

Xylem • Morrisville, NC

3d • $21 - $26

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. THE ROLE Sensus, a Xylem brand, is seeking a Product Manager Intern to join our Global Water Product Management team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence product development on a global scale, working at the intersection of customers, sales, marketing, and engineering to help build a sustainable, digital future for water and energy. Depending on aptitude and interest, the intern will be assigned a primary project that supports learning objectives while advancing company goals. Sensus, a Xylem brand, partners with utilities, cities, and industrial customers to help them do more with their infrastructure using data-driven insights, sensing technologies, communications networks, and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, resilience, and quality of life in communities. Xylem Summer Internships typically last 10–12 weeks and are designed to provide hands-on, professional experience while making a meaningful contribution to the business. Our internship program is intended to create pipeline of talented early career professionals interested in a career in the water innovation and technology industry. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore product management in a global technology organization and determine whether a career in water and energy technology is right for you. Internship duration: 10–12 weeks Average hourly rate: $21.00 – $26.00/hour

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with high motivation and integrity
• Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate impacts to stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

• Data analysis skills (Excel; Python, R, or GIS a plus)
• Technical familiarity with electronics, radio communications, software, or water systems
• Strong project management skills with the ability to influence without formal authority
• Multilingual capabilities

Responsibilities

• Learn the existing Sensus technology stack and articulate the differentiated value of our solutions
• Think like a customer and identify opportunities to improve the product portfolio
• Perform market and customer research through: Stakeholder interviews Data analysis Competitive landscape monitoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, Marketing) to support the product roadmap
• Communicate insights and recommendations through reports and presentations
• Support one or more project-based initiatives, which may include: Improving user experience by coordinating standards and software decisions across teams Documenting customer value and recommended actions related to edge analytics Building tools to translate bid responses into quantifiable product data Working with customers to test beta products and partnering with engineering to implement feedback
• Participate in product planning, roadmap, and stakeholder meetings
• Work closely with experienced product managers and technical teams
• Balance independent project work with collaborative problem-solving
• Engage with real customer use cases and feedback
• Build core product management skills in strategy, analytics, communication, and execution

Benefits

• Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use.
• Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities.
• Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
• At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark.
• We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
• Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
• Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions.
• We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees