About the role#
As a Product Manager Intern, you will join a product team to contribute to a real-world project. You will gain experience across the full product development lifecycle, from initial research and ideation to launch and ongoing improvement. You will be mentored by experienced Product Managers who will support your growth throughout the internship.
What you'll do#
- Conduct discovery work including research, internal interviews, usage analysis, and gathering product requirements.
- Use data and analytics to inform decision-making during product development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to share context, gather input, and build alignment.
- Manage a dedicated project by providing updates, incorporating feedback, and refining the solution.
- Track performance and share product insights or recommendations with product leaders and executive audiences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Business, Product Management, Computer Science, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Information Science, or a related field.
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Less than 12 months of previous professional work experience.
- Experience with school, internship, or personal projects involving research, analysis, product thinking, business strategy, technology, or customer problem solving.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to share ideas clearly and collaborate cross-functionally.
- 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, or Codex.
- Ability to return to your university degree program after the internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Pleasanton, California.
- Term: 12-week full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, with at least 50% of time spent in the office per quarter.
- This position is paid.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Workday
Workday develops enterprise cloud applications for human resources and finance. The company provides tools for payroll, planning, procurement, and talent management. Founded in 2005, it is based in Pleasanton, California. It serves over 10,000 organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The firm employs more than 10,000 people.
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