Entry Level Product Manager 2027
IBM
Poughkeepsie, AR0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Product managementStakeholder managementOperationsLLMs
- Nice to have
- Machine learningAgileJiraProject management
- Work
- On-site in Poughkeepsie
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Product management88%Stakeholder management64%Operations45%LLMs5%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions, building world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in writing and refining product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for agent run-times, orchestration layers, and platform integrations.
- Track delivery milestones, flag blockers, and maintain status updates across engineering work-streams.
- Support customer discovery and stakeholder interviews by coordinating logistics, taking notes, and synthesizing findings.
- Assist in preparing launch materials, field enablement content, and executive briefing decks.
- Assist in tracking and reporting KPIs related to product adoption and customer value across portfolios.
- Prepare clear status updates and progress summaries for senior leadership.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 0–2 years of product management, product operations, or related experience (internships and co-ops count).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
- Genuine curiosity about AI/ML, large language models (LLMs), and cloud platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data to support decision-making.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Exposure to agile product development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, cloud infrastructure, or developer platforms through coursework, projects, or internships.
- Basic understanding of OpenShift, hybrid cloud architectures, or open-source ecosystems is a plus.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Aha!, Confluence, or similar product and project management platforms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology.