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Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? The IBM Cost Optimization team is seeking a talented individual that can help manage an opportunity to partner across teams in finance, supply chain, product management, development and engineering. Do you have a passion for collaborating across organizations and finding innovative ways to improve process? If so, then please read on.

You will join a passionate team of high skilled experts that are fun-spirited, collaborative and highly ingenious in finding win/win opportunities for the business. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse group of experts across various disciplines to drive process improvements among Systems.

Your role and responsibilities

Do you aspire to be a Product Manager with responsibiltities for product ownership and growth? Colleagues regard you as someone who navigates stakeholder 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 Management Intern for IBM, you will play a vital role in assisting with projects spanning the entire 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 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.

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 product introduction. Support product teams in defining product requirements, user stories, and specifications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, marketing, and sales) to ensure timely product delivery..

Analyze competitors, market trends and customer feedback to identify new product opportunities.

Required technical and professional expertise

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science/Engineering

Prior (project or internship) experience in Product Management or equivalent practical experience building or deploying products

Experience in implementing agile practices and design thinking

Strong written communication and presentation skills

Problem solving and Business Analysis skills

Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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, administration and logistics

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.