Product Management Intern

About Us

Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge.

At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact.

Learn more at diligent.com.

Position Overview:

We're looking for a technically-skilled, entrepreneurial Product Management Intern to join our team for the summer. In this role, you'll work directly with our product teams to help shape the future of our products through a hands-on approach to product development. You'll drive innovation, analyze user requirements, and collaborate with engineering and design to build impactful features. We're looking for curious, ambitious problem-solvers who can combine technical knowledge with product thinking to create exceptional user experiences. If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape how users interact with products, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and design teams to define, build, and launch new product features
• Analyze market data and user feedback to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
• Create product specifications and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Develop metrics and tracking to measure product success and inform future iterations
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify market gaps and opportunities
• Present product ideas, findings, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership. 

Required Experience/Skills:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong programming skills with experience in at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in product development through coursework, side projects, or previous internships
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Experience with user-centered design principles (preferred)
• Prior experience with agile development methodologies (preferred)

Preferred Experience/Skills 

• Previous experience developing your own software, apps, or technical projects
• Demonstrated leadership in technical organizations, hackathons, or campus groups
• Published technical work or research in your field
• Strong portfolio of side projects that showcase your technical and product thinking

What Diligent Offers You 

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. 

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., Baltimore, London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney. 

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