Product Manager Intern

Location: USA, CA, Pleasanton

Your work days are brighter here.

We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Product Manager Interns at Workday collaborate with scrum teams and cross-functional partners to help design, document, and evolve AI-powered SaaS products across our oCHRO and Financials portfolio. These products are used by more than 75 million users globally and help our customers plan for, manage, and support their people and finances.

As part of the Product organization, you will help bridge the gap between market insights, feedback, and product development. You will translate needs into clear product requirements so teams can build features that are intuitive, compliant, and deliver measurable value to our customers and to Workday.

About the Role

As a Product Manager Intern, you will be an essential part of a product team, contributing to a real-world project that directly impacts our customers. You will gain hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle, from research and ideation to launch and ongoing improvement. You will also be mentored by experienced Product Managers who are committed to supporting your growth.

Responsibilities

Conduct discovery work such as research, internal interviews, usage analysis, and product requirement gathering to help your team deliver work aligned to the product vision

Use data and analytics to drive decision-making in product development

Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and other teams to share product context, gather input, and build alignment

Manage a dedicated project through updates, incorporating feedback, and refining the solution along the way

Track performance and share product insights or recommendations with product leaders and executive audiences

Workday Early Career Programs

In addition to collaborating with experienced Product Managers, you’ll engage in our Early Career Programs — specifically structured to support and empower you to succeed throughout your internship!

Workday Intern Program

Brighter work days start with real work and real support from a community that helps you shine from day one. During our in-person internship experience, you’ll jump into meaningful projects and see how your ideas can help shape the future of work.

Interns build enterprise skills through applied learning, personalized coaching, and connection events designed so our Early Talent can bring their best self to work. If you’re invested in your growth, team-oriented, and ready to bring fresh ideas to work that makes an impact, we’d love to meet you. The future is now — apply today to launch your career as a member of the Workday Intern Program.

P&T Atmosphere

As a member of the Product & Technology org, you’ll participate in our P&T Atmosphere program — a dedicated investment in your growth that offers tailored training and deep dives into the Workday ecosystem. This specialized program equips you with job-critical skills and connects you directly with P&T leaders and peers to fast-track your product career.

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About You

Basic Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program in Business, Product Management, Computer Science, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Information Science, or a related degree program

Less than 12 months of previous professional work experience

Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028

Available for a full-time, in-person, 12-week internship for the Summer of 2027 in the listed locations, and you will return to your university degree program after the conclusion of the internship

Experience working on school, internship, or personal projects that involve research, analysis, product thinking, business strategy, technology, or customer problem solving

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to share ideas clearly, listen to different perspectives, and collaborate cross-functionally

Other Qualifications

Prior Product Manager Intern experience is a plus

Experience creating clear written materials such as project briefs, research summaries, requirements, presentations, or user stories

Familiarity with AI tooling such as Gemini, Claude, Cursor, Codex, or similar tools

Curiosity and eagerness to learn, with an interest in how Product Managers define problems, prioritize work, and partner with teams to deliver solutions

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring proces