Duration: 2 -3 months

About PubNub

PubNub is a leading real time communication company known for its innovative approach to solving real-world problems. Our mission is to provide virtual experiences as good or better as the real world. We are looking for a highly motivated Product Management Intern to join our dynamic team and contribute to our culture of excellence.

Product Management Internship

This internship aims to provide a hands-on learning experience in the fundamentals of product management. The intern will learn to identify market opportunities, brainstorm and scope a feature that can address a market opportunity, and take the feature from concept to execution by working with a team of engineers. By the end of the internship, the candidate will have developed an understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch.

Responsibilities

• Market Research: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities. Interview stakeholders, analyze competitor strategies and review customer feedback to inform product decisions.
• Ideation: Collaborate with the product management team to brainstorm and validate new feature ideas. Utilize customer insights and market research to propose innovative solutions.
• Feature Development: Lead a project to develop and implement a new feature from concept to launch. Manage timelines, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure the project meets its objectives.
• Launch Strategy: Define how the feature should be presented to the market
• Performance Tracking: Identify metrics that should be measured to determine the success of the feature. (Results are unlikely to be available during the internship period, but good practice to define the metric.)

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program related to Business, Marketing, Computer Science Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in product management and a passion for technology and innovation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and tools is a plus.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain an understanding of product management principles and practices.
• Develop skills in market research, product ideation, and the product development lifecycle.
• Experience the challenge of bringing a product feature from concept to market.
• Enhance teamwork, communication, and project management skills.