College to Corporate IT Internship Technical Product Manager

Do you enjoy solving complex problems exploring emerging technologies and creating products that deliver meaningful outcomes for clients Are you curious about how technology data AI and business strategy come together to shape digital experiences Vanguards College to Corporate Internship Program is an immersive hands-on opportunity to learn the fundamentals of technical product management at one of the worlds leading investment firms.

As a Technical Product Manager Intern youll work alongside experienced Product Managers engineers designers and business partners to understand client needs frame opportunities support product delivery and help shape innovative technology solutions. Through real-world projects mentorship and professional development youll gain exposure to modern product management practices while building the skills needed to drive impactful products and platforms. Make it count!

• Support Product Managers in understanding user needs researching problems and identifying opportunities to improve digital products and platforms
• Participate in product discovery activities including user research feedback analysis hypothesis development and opportunity framing
• Help translate business and user needs into user stories acceptance criteria process documentation and product artifacts
• Collaborate with engineers designers data analysts and business partners to support product delivery and continuous improvement
• Gain hands-on experience with Agile delivery practices including sprint planning backlog refinement prioritization discussions and team ceremonies
• Develop technical fluency in areas such as APIs cloud platforms data flows system integrations automation and modern software delivery practices
• Explore how AI machine learning and automation can create value while learning about responsible and ethical implementation
• Use data dashboards research findings and performance metrics to support recommendations and inform product decisions
• Build relationships with program managers alumni senior leaders mentors and peers across Vanguard
• Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from your manager internship program manager and product professionals throughout the summer

• In pursuit of a bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology Information Systems Computer Engineering Business Technology Analytics Data Science Engineering Product Management or a related field
• Strong interest in technology digital product management and creating solutions that improve client and business outcomes
• Curiosity about modern technologies including APIs cloud computing data platforms AI machine learning and automation
• Exposure through coursework internships projects research or extracurricular activities to software development product management business analysis or technology delivery
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information solve problems and make evidence-based recommendations
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Comfort learning in complex regulated environments and navigating ambiguity with a growth mindset
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred

• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position
• This program is a full-time paid summer internship
• The start date for this program will be May/June 2027

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.