At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. In product management, you will be the general manager of commercial and internal products. You will sit at the intersection of the business, user experience, and the technologies that solve our customer and end-user problems; confirming they meet market demands and drive business growth. You will design, develop and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Your involvement will last throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, maintenance of the product or product line. For commercial products, it also includes commercialization, go-to-market planning, sales, and other key business support activities.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Tax Innovation Product Management intern, you will engage in the dynamic world of software and product innovation, focusing on product management within our Tax practice. You will have the chance to explore various aspects of product lifecycle management, from ideation to execution, while gaining exposure to market trends and customer relationship management. As an intern, you will support teams by participating in projects, conducting research, and learning about PwC's practices. This role emphasizes a learning mindset, where you will observe and contribute to the team's success through basic tasks and research.

In this role at PwC, you will be part of a supportive environment that encourages you to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients. You will have the opportunity to develop your personal brand and gain exposure to professional and technical standards. This experience will provide you with a foundation in strategic planning, competitive analysis, and agile methodology, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of product management.

Responsibilities

- Supporting teams in product management tasks and contributing to the development of innovative tax solutions
- Participating in market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy and ideation
- Assisting in the creation and maintenance of product roadmaps and specifications to align with business objectives
- Engaging in customer needs analysis and feedback collection to enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate agile methodology and digitization efforts
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to gain exposure to industry tax practices and methodologies
- Contributing to business process modeling and business case development to support profitable growth initiatives
- Assisting in the development of user guides and product marketing materials to support product lifecycle management

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
- Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school, Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Design, Engineering, Engineering and Business, Industrial Design, Management Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating skills in Agile Methodology and Product Lifecycle Management
- Excelling in Market Research and Competitive Analysis
- Supporting Product Development and Product Ideation initiatives
- Participating in Business Process Modeling and Strategic Planning
- Engaging in Customer Relationship Management and Customer Needs Analysis

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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