As a Product Operations Intern, you will work within Acxiom's Product organization to support the planning, coordination, measurement, and continuous improvement of product and technology initiatives.
This role extends beyond traditional technical project management. You will gain hands on experience across product operations, program execution, data analysis, process improvement, workflow automation, product enablement, and strategic research. You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data, Commercial, Enablement, Compliance, and Program Management teams to help translate strategy into coordinated execution.
This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful product and platform initiatives while learning how enterprise technology, data, identity, and marketing solutions are developed, governed, and brought to market.
Internship Details
This internship opportunity will begin on January 11, 2027
The role requires 20 to 29 hours per week during the semester and up to 40 hours per week during summer and academic breaks
Candidates should have an anticipated graduation date between May 2027 and December 2027
What You Will Do
Support product and program planning by maintaining milestones, risks, decisions, dependencies, and action items
Assist with recurring operational reporting, portfolio dashboards, OKR updates, and leadership materials
Analyze product, program, and operational data to identify trends, capacity concerns, execution gaps, and improvement opportunities
Support project setup and maintenance across Workday, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Slack, Teams, and other collaboration platforms
Help maintain Workday project information, including resource allocations, hours, end dates, stages, and related attributes
Review team allocations and help identify potential resource conflicts or overallocation
Assist with product requirements, process maps, operating procedures, implementation plans, and project documentation
Document product, platform, data, partner, and integration workflows
Support workflow automation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve reporting, research, documentation, and team productivity
Conduct structured market, partner, ecosystem, and competitive research to support product and commercialization decisions
Develop playbooks, training resources, and enablement materials for internal teams and stakeholders
Support program governance activities, project reviews, and Product or Program Management audits
Coordinate project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on assigned actions
Review status reports and presentations for completeness, accuracy, and consistency
Provide limited project management coverage during planned absences and short term team needs
Support Product Operations initiatives, team events, and professional development programs
Complete and present a defined internship project with measurable recommendations or business outcomes
What You Will Need
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Product Management, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Marketing, Media, or another applicable field
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to organize complex information and translate it into clear documentation, insights, and next steps
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal partners and provide clear status updates
Experience leading or contributing to project teams in an educational, professional, or volunteer setting
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated persistence in completing assignments
Proactive learning, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to take initiative
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Interest in product operations, product management, data, identity, artificial intelligence, advertising technology, or enterprise platforms
What Will Set You Apart
Experience with collaboration and project management tools, including Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Trello, Slack, or Teams
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software or product development practices
Experience with data analysis, reporting, dashboards, or visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Experience using artificial intelligence or automation tools to improve research, analysis, documentation, or workflows
Exposure to advertising technology, marketing technology, data platforms, identity solutions, digital media, or enterprise software
Experience developing presentations, process documentation, research summaries, or recommendations for academic or professional audiences
A demonstrated interest in improving how teams plan, collaborate, make decisions, and deliver products
What You Will Gain
You will gain practical experience in how product strategy is translated into operational plans and measurable execution. You will learn how large Product, Engineering, Data, and business teams coordinate priorities, manage dependencies, evaluate performance, and bring capabilities to market.
Each intern will receive structured onboarding, a designated manager, access to subject matter mentors, regular progress reviews, and a clearly defined scope of work. You will also have opportunities to participate in product demonstrations, team meetings, leadership discussions, and professional development activities.
This experience can help prepare you for future roles such as Product Operations Analyst, Product Analyst, Data Analyst, Technical Program Coordinator, Integration Specialist, or Associate Product Manager.
We believe in building an exciting workplace where associates feel highly motivated and want to engage every single day. It is meaningful to Acxiom that we invest in our culture and promote a balanced work life experience. Acxiom has a fast paced, high performance culture where we empower our people to do innovative, powerful work. You will always be guided to do what is right.
Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, or other protected status.
Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.
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