Product Management Intern

About the Role

The Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience supporting professional development and business impact. Interns will work on challenging projects aligned with their academic background, receive ongoing mentorship, and gain exposure to product development processes across software, hardware, and connected fitness technologies. You will help drive initiatives supporting product innovation, customer experience, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to translate high-level business and customer requirements into detailed product features and user stories.
• Support the collection, analysis, and synthesis of market research, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions.
• Participate in Agile development ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, retrospectives, and backlog refinement meetings.
• Help facilitate the successful delivery of key console software enhancements and product initiatives.
• Work closely with Console Hardware, Biomechanics, Cardio, and Engineering teams to support cross-functional alignment across product roadmaps.
• Assist in defining product requirements, documenting priorities, and tracking project progress.
• Contribute to a high-impact, business-critical project supporting product innovation and customer value.
• Perform day-to-day responsibilities within the Product Management organization while gaining exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
• Analyze product, customer, and market data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a 12-week cross-functional case study project, culminating in a final presentation to senior leaders, stakeholders, and managers.
• Attend team meetings and cross-functional reviews to gain exposure to broader business operations and product strategy discussions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Interest in software products, technology, connected fitness, user experience, or product strategy.

Qualifications

• Must be local to the Chicagoland area and available to participate in the hybrid internship program.
• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program with an expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Product Management, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong academic standing preferred, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
• Demonstrated initiative, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interns may qualify for paid holidays and are eligible for paid sick leave.
• Base wage range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour.