Product Manager Intern

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

2d•$154,500•Onsite

About The Position

Product Manager Interns at Workday collaborate with scrum teams and cross-functional partners to help design, document, and evolve AI-powered SaaS products across our oCHRO and Financials portfolio. These products are used by more than 75 million users globally and help our customers plan for, manage, and support their people and finances. As part of the Product organization, you will help bridge the gap between market insights, feedback, and product development. You will translate needs into clear product requirements so teams can build features that are intuitive, compliant, and deliver measurable value to our customers and to Workday. As a Product Manager Intern, you will be an essential part of a product team, contributing to a real-world project that directly impacts our customers. You will gain hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle, from research and ideation to launch and ongoing improvement. You will also be mentored by experienced Product Managers who are committed to supporting your growth. In addition to collaborating with experienced Product Managers, you’ll engage in our Early Career Programs — specifically structured to support and empower you to succeed throughout your internship! Workday Intern Program: Brighter work days start with real work and real support from a community that helps you shine from day one. During our in-person internship experience, you’ll jump into meaningful projects and see how your ideas can help shape the future of work. Interns build enterprise skills through applied learning, personalized coaching, and connection events designed so our Early Talent can bring their best self to work. If you’re invested in your growth, team-oriented, and ready to bring fresh ideas to work that makes an impact, we’d love to meet you. The future is now — apply today to launch your career as a member of the Workday Intern Program. P&T Atmosphere: As a member of the Product & Technology org, you’ll participate in our P&T Atmosphere program — a dedicated investment in your growth that offers tailored training and deep dives into the Workday ecosystem. This specialized program equips you with job-critical skills and connects you directly with P&T leaders and peers to fast-track your product career.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program in Business, Product Management, Computer Science, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Information Science, or a related degree program
Less than 12 months of previous professional work experience
Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Available for a full-time, in-person, 12-week internship for the Summer of 2027 in the listed locations, and you will return to your university degree program after the conclusion of the internship
Experience working on school, internship, or personal projects that involve research, analysis, product thinking, business strategy, technology, or customer problem solving
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to share ideas clearly, listen to different perspectives, and collaborate cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Prior Product Manager Intern experience is a plus
Experience creating clear written materials such as project briefs, research summaries, requirements, presentations, or user stories
Familiarity with AI tooling such as Gemini, Claude, Cursor, Codex, or similar tools
Curiosity and eagerness to learn, with an interest in how Product Managers define problems, prioritize work, and partner with teams to deliver solutions

Responsibilities

Conduct discovery work such as research, internal interviews, usage analysis, and product requirement gathering to help your team deliver work aligned to the product vision
Use data and analytics to drive decision-making in product development
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and other teams to share product context, gather input, and build alignment
Manage a dedicated project through updates, incorporating feedback, and refining the solution along the way
Track performance and share product insights or recommendations with product leaders and executive audiences