Product Manager Intern

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.

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

• 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

DAY IN THE LIFE

• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Physical demands include light lifting (20–25 lbs.) in an office environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

• Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

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. 

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. 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. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation