Product Management Undergraduate Summer Intern

Internship Overview: 

The Home Depot’s Summer Internship program offers college students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands on experience in a corporate environment. During an 11 – week period from May 15 – July 28, 2023, interns will be assigned to a functional team such as Supply Chain, Marketing, e-commerce, Technology, Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Outside Sales & Services, Human Resources, etc. Interns will learn more about our retail business and our corporate offices while having the opportunity to work on a pre-assigned project that impacts the function they are supporting. Additionally, interns participate in networking and development activities that set them up for success as they build their careers.  

Description of the major/subject area:

The Product Manager Intern works hand in hand, and is often paired with, the other members of a product team (PM, UX, Engineering) to find the fastest way to achieve value around business needs. The role focuses on assessing customer needs and performing qualitative and quantitative research to discover feature ideas and validate them for a designated product. The Product Management Intern should aim to deliver business value to drive sales, improve efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction through the creation of quality products. The Product Manager Intern will work closely with more experienced Product Managers to gain proficiency in value creation, prioritization, defining MVP, user story construction, and overall product management. The focus of our Product internship is on learning day-to-day operations and obtaining an overall comprehension of business for The Home Depot. 

Qualified applicants may be pursuing a Bachelorof Science/Business Administration with a concentration in Business, computer science, information systems, or other business/technology disciplines. 

Tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities include:  

Strategy & Planning: 

Listens to and knows the customers of the product; gains understanding of customer needs to help determine minimum viable product (MVP) as well as future needs 

Translates business goals and end user needs into product strategy; communicates direction and product priorities to the development team, other matrixed teams, and third-party partners 

Identifies goals, metrics, and analytics to determine product value; continually make recommendations and refinements to the product backlog based on learnings 

Manages and grooms the product backlog; makes future decisions based on the value that will be delivered 

Partners with Finance to understand financial needs and assists in the creation of business plans for new opportunities 

Monitors research as well as the competitive landscape to recommend the best solutions and ensure that products remain or become best in class 

Ensures that product directions balance both the user needs and business goals of driving sales, improving efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction 

Delivery and Execution: 

Standard Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Education Required:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Years of Relevant Work Experience:

1 years

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

– Action Oriented

– Collaborates

– Drives Engagement

– Communicates Effectively

– Customer Focus

– Drives Results

– Manages Conflict