Product Management Intern

American Express

Product management intern helping American Express evolve merchant and payment-network products. Researching markets, shaping strategy, analyzing data, and driving product adoption during a 10-week hybrid internship.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 - $63 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business opportunities. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing product strategies in an agile environment.

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Product ManagementSQLAgile MethodologyMarket ResearchProject Management

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Hard Skills

SQLHiveData AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentProduct StrategyMarket Trend EvaluationProduct Backlog ManagementMS ExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaborationResilience

Industry Keywords

Payments IndustryDigital ProductsCustomer JourneysProduct Value PropositionCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the product vision, strategy, and value proposition
Understand customer pain points, customer journeys, and personas; articulate the product value proposition
Conduct market and user research, identify market trends, and evaluate the competitive landscape
Develop business cases articulating the quantitative and strategic business impact of products or services
Collect and synthesize product data to drive actionable insights and steer product strategy
Partner with Delivery and Technology teams to groom, prioritize, and execute the product backlog in an agile environment
Drive product or feature adoption and engagement with cross-functional stakeholders
Develop marketing and servicing materials and measure post-launch impact
Collaborate with engineering, data, analytics, product management, and other internal and external stakeholders during the 10-week internship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program
Bachelor's degree candidate with expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be pursued
Experience in the payments industry is a plus
Experience with SQL and/or Hive is a plus
Strong interest in payments, digital products, and product management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about payments and emerging technologies
Ability to collaborate with leaders, colleagues in different time zones, and cross-functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
Strategic and innovative mindset; ability to translate data and insights into actionable business opportunities
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
Resilience, proactive problem-solving, and optimism in changing circumstances
Ability to manage competing priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
Comfort challenging the status quo and driving continuous process improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
Sign-on bonus