
Product Management Intern - Summer 2026
Product Management Intern
WHO YOU ARE:
The Product Manager Intern manages research and development activities relating to the design and development of software or hardware products and qualification or re-qualification of new and existing products. The Product Manager I uses their proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product - from conception through release. This individual will confidently lead cross-functional teams in the successful creation of products that improve consumer experience and grow market share. The individual will work with Zinnia’s Product Organization to ensure alignment with organization’s strategy and vision.
The Zinnia internship program is a comprehensive 10-week program where students will gain hands on real work-life skills while completing projects that contribute to the department’s goals and objectives. Our internship program is 10 weeks long and runs between end of May to mid-August 2026.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Drive or contribute into the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch
- Analyze consumer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build vs. buy perspective
- Gain a deep understanding of existing systems, customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
- Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
- Works with a cross-functional team to ensure fulfillment of product requirements, evaluates product performance and transition products from development to commercialization
- Assists in determining product delivery and deployment dates for new product releases, feature and maintenance releases and regular corrective service or service pack releases.
- Acts as a technical consultant to the product organization and leads research, and prototyping of innovative technologies and products
- Acts as a customer liaison on technical issues related to product integration, custom development and requirements
- May lead major releases and ensure feature enhancements respond to customer requests.
- Support Sales team in pre-sales initiatives to help close the sales
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Experience as a Product Manager, including analyzing software/product design, development, and deployment
- Seeking a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree
- Experience in delivery methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and the use of relevant tools
Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies - Ability to interpret and define API requirements, ensuring seamless integration between internal and external systems.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX, and business stakeholders, to define API-related product requirements.
- Advanced level communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to influence, lead, and work as part of a cross-functional, global team
- Ability to foster teamwork, build collaborative relationships
- Excellent work ethic. Ability to work independently. Analytical thinking skills.
BONUS POINTS:
- Experience in Life & Annuity Industry or financial services is a plus
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. The expected hourly range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00, dependent on skills and location. The hourly range is a good faith estimate based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive hourly rates that align with the individual’s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location and may be above or below the stated amounts. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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