About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to join the IBM Software team for the Summer 2027 term. You will work within the product management department to help deliver AI-powered and cloud-native solutions. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Poughkeepsie, New York.
What you'll do#
- Write and refine product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for platform integrations and orchestration layers.
- Monitor delivery milestones and track status updates across engineering teams to identify and resolve blockers.
- Support customer discovery and stakeholder interviews by managing logistics and synthesizing feedback.
- Create launch materials, field enablement content, and executive briefing decks.
- Track and report KPIs related to product adoption and customer value.
- Summarize project progress for senior leadership.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
- Up to 2 years of experience in product management or operations, including internships and co-ops.
- Exposure to agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, cloud infrastructure, or developer platforms.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Aha!, or Confluence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to synthesize complex information.
- Analytical skills and comfort using data to inform decisions.
- A genuine interest in LLMs, AI, and cloud platforms.
- Knowledge of OpenShift, hybrid cloud architectures, or open-source ecosystems is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Poughkeepsie, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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