DI Technical Product Management Intern

About Us:

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Position Description:

The Digital Innovation (DI) Technical Product Management Intern supports the lifecycle of a digital product & service portfolio that improves customer experience and equipment performance to build customer trust, engagement, loyalty, value, and partnerships.

As part of this internship, they may define product scope, improve product development processes, collect and analyze user acceptance and feedback, perform market research, and/or build business cases for new development. This position is ideally suited to an energetic and intellectually curious individual who will be part of a collaborative, purposeful, passionate, and customer-centric team in the manufacturing industry operating with agility and leveraging modern tools, systems & processes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Help BW stakeholders define, document, and prioritize product requirements, features & enhancements per customer needs, market trends, competitive analysis that unlock & capture compelling new business value.
• Conduct qualitative & quantitative research to develop a good understanding of the customer's needs, new technologies, market trends, and competitor capabilities to inform product design, messaging & positioning.
• Partner with new equipment/parts/service sales & marketing teams across BW Divisions to create and align on go-to-market strategies, positioning, branding, messaging, and marketing collateral that drive engagement, retention, and new revenue sources.
• Design, document, and adhere to industry best practice product & program management process mechanisms, and governance including information gathering, training, and metrics to ensure projects are actionable and deliver long-term product value and business success.

Job Specifications:

Market / Customer Understanding & Synthesis

• Develop deep understanding of BW’s diverse set of internal and external customers at operational and executive levels, their needs, the business landscape, product functionality and technologies.
• Conduct market research analysis, usability studies, & surveys with designers, developers, research teams & customers to validate latest customer needs, pain points, emerging industry trends, technologies, competitive offerings, opportunities, & potential threats. Refine product features, positioning, & market fit accordingly.

Business Case and Go-To-Market Planning

• Partner with Product Line Leaders to build commercially viable business investment case submissions and adeptly prioritize the right initiatives to achieve the greatest impact with the least amount of resources.
• Help prepare qualitative and quantitative business justifications with NPV, ROI, IRR, and payback periods.

Product and Project Management

• Continue improving our world class digital product lifecycle management process & practices. Remain well informed on the latest industry advancements in lean product development methodologies.

General

• Provide creative & critical thinking and exhibit initiative with keen attention to detail.
• Lead by example, foster teamwork and inspire team members to be customer and quality focused.
• Synthesize clear concise details from highly ambiguous concepts / tasks.
• Display technical & business acumen; Effectively investigate, analyze & disseminate information; Problem-solve with speed, diligence, and accuracy. Passion for building great products & solving business problems.
• Demonstrate strong written, oral communication and presentation skills with ability to proficiently articulate technical solutions & complex subjects to a broad audience with a coherent narrative in relatable terms.

Education and Experience:

• Currently achieving a bachelor's degree in business, STEM, or related field.
• Strong understanding of customer and market analysis, product lifecycle and development.
• Experience influencing, motivating & inspiring cross-functional teams without formal authority to achieve common goals whilst maintaining strong working relationships.
• Prior experience with the manufacturing industry is ideal.
• Experience in usability and customer-focused designs is ideal.
• Prior internship or relevant working experience preferred.

Supervisory/Responsibility:

• The team member is an individual contributor w/no direct reports.

Work Environment:

This is an office position at a major USA BW location.  The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when visiting a manufacturing facility.

Position Type: 

This is a temporary, full-time internship position with the understanding that a regular workweek may require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Travel: 

Occasional travel may be required for this position up to 10%. 

Physical Demands: 

The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods of time.  Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment.  The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Disclaimer: 

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.  This job description is subject to change at any time. 

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

BW Corporate US