Product Management Innovations and Tech Partnership Intern (Sep 2024)

Your role

The intern will work with internal and external stakeholders and support the cross-functional teams to create new product and business opportunities for the BMW Group with external partners. They will support the team in maintaining close working relationships with Silicon Valley Technology Companies and other partners that help BMW and its US partners achieve their mutual business objectives. This involves devising innovative business models and new products, in close collaboration with marketing, engineering, sales, and UX/design on both BMW Headquarters and US entities.

If you love to work in an international environment, enjoy driving BMW premium cars, and want to work at the intersection of tech and automotive, they look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Define product strategies, including product vision, goals, and roadmaps, as well as market positioning, in alignment with the BMW Group strategy and the guidance provided by central Product Management and engineering units
• Collaborate with various experts, including software engineers, designers, finance professionals, and marketers, on different projects
• Support the team in projects with external partners, from technology companies to media-tech and startups
• Throughout each project, gather, research, and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendation
• Present project results in internal and external management meetings and implement recommendations as part of a cross-functional team
• Prepare corporate presentations and deliver information to team members and management at BMW NA and BMW Headquarters in Munich, Germany

About you

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have completed at least 30 college credit hours at the time of application
• Field of study: Business Administration, Economics, Business IT / Engineering, Marketing or Data and Business Analytics
• Must attach a copy of the college's unofficial transcript
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week) 
• Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project
• Strong analytical capabilities

Preferences:

• Languages: English (fluent, oral, and written); German is beneficial but not required
• Prior internship(s), group or personal project exposure, and or work experience in technology companies, media-tech, or product management

Compensation & benefits

The hourly rate for students will range from $32.50 to $40.00. 

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
  • All with options for $0 Employee contribution
• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
• Hybrid work environment 
• Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Training & development

During your internship, you'll receive comprehensive supervision and regular feedback to maximize your development potential. You'll gain insights into diverse projects and processes, fully integrating as a team member. This experience ensures hands-on learning and growth, preparing you for a successful career path with valuable skills and practical knowledge.

Career progression

As an intern at BMW, you can expect a structured and hands-on learning experience, gaining exposure to various departments and projects. Through performance evaluations and mentorship, outstanding interns may be able to secure full-time positions or participate in BMW's prestigious graduate programs, setting the path for a promising career within the organization.

Sources

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• bmwgroup.jobs
• bmwgroup.jobs/us/en.html  career development
• bmwgroup.jobs/de/en/students/internship.html  training
• bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/benefits.html#accordion-2a21726001-item-770e532b05
• youtube.com/@BMWGroupCareers