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Product Manager I - Intern

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GitHub

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    Product
  • United States
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a relevant degree, passionate about product management, have strong communication skills, proficiency in programming, and experience with software teams and developer tools.
  • You will lead product rotations, inform roadmaps, collaborate with teams, and measure success through defined metrics, ensuring actionable insights and alignment across stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in business administration, computer science or computer engineering or similar field with at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
  • Desire to develop a career in product management with a passion for building user-centric software development tools.
  • Ability to capture and distill complex technical issues and use persuasive, research and data-backed reasoning to solve customer problems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and analytical capabilities. You excel at and enjoy building models and decomposing complex structures and data into useful primitives and analyses.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within and across multidisciplinary teams and projects with an ability to keep managers informed of needs and status.
  • Proficiency in one or more major programming languages.
  • Experience working with a software delivery team or experience with developer tool workflows.
  • Ability to share observations, process and receive feedback, demonstrate learning and effectively manage self and time.
  • Communicates respectfully supporting a culture of psychological safety within the team.

Responsibilities

  • Build products developers love. Conduct two to four product rotations embedded within one of GitHub's core product teams. During your rotation, you will be given ownership of a specific product area or problem space and will work closely with the team's product manager to plan and implement a solution to one or more problems that affect millions of developers every day.
  • Help inform the product roadmap. Build trust with stakeholders by maintaining an understandable and accurate project timeline.
  • Collaborate across teams. We win or lose as a team. Product managers play a critical role in creating alignment between engineering and design teams and stakeholders. A collaborative attitude is critical to the job.
  • Measure success. Be responsible for the measures used to define success for your product. Success measures must be defined at the inception of a product and tracked throughout its lifecycle. Make measures visible to all stakeholders and interpret them into actionable conclusions and new hypotheses.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position can be done remotely from anywhere in the United States.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 12 consecutive weeks during the summer, with start dates between May and June 2025.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, computer engineering, or a similar field, with at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining after the internship.

Is prior experience in product management necessary?

While prior experience in product management is not necessary, a desire to develop a career in the field and a passion for building user-centric software development tools are essential.

What programming skills are preferred for this role?

Proficiency in one or more major programming languages is preferred but not mandatory.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be part of a team, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and engineers throughout the internship.

How does GitHub support diversity and inclusion?

GitHub values diversity and inclusion, inviting applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles, and embracing a culture of respect and psychological safety.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will conduct product rotations within GitHub's core product teams, owning a specific product area or problem space, and working on solutions that impact millions of developers.

Is there potential for a full-time offer after the internship?

The job description does not specifically mention the potential for a full-time offer post-internship; however, many internships can lead to future opportunities based on performance.

What are the anticipated salary and benefits for this role?

The base salary range for this internship is USD $32.16 - USD $85.38 per hour, and there may be additional rewards based on individual impact in the role, including potential annual bonuses and stock options.

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