Product Management & Innovation (PM&I) Intern - (Summer 2027)

General Information Job Title Product Management & Innovation (PM&I) Intern - (Summer 2027) Job ID 109572 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Intern (Full-Time) Location(s) New York, San Francisco Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.ABOUT BAIN AI, INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS (AIS) Bain’s AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team works with clients to design and deliver AI-powered and human-centric solutions that create measurable business impact. You’ll operate in multidisciplinary teams alongside Bain consultants, other experts in product, design, architecture and engineering, and client stakeholders, translating strategic ambitions into robust actionable, technology-enabled solutions. WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a PM&I Summer Associate, you’ll work with cross-functional hybrid teams and leverage the best of Bain to continue to redefine Product Management in the age of AI. You’ll design, prototype, and launch new digital products, services, customer experiences, and businesses; sit at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology; and be a hands-on builder of modern digital solutions.You’ll have the opportunity to:Identify and validate opportunities for innovation using human-centered design methodsTranslate user and business needs into product concepts, prototypes, and MVPsContribute to product vision, strategy, and roadmap development for digital initiativesPartner with engineers, designers, and clients to test and iterate solutions rapidlyLeverage emerging technologies — including AI, data platforms, and automation — to accelerate business outcomesSupport agile ceremonies, define user stories, and help manage backlogs across cross-functional teamsSupport backlog & planning (story writing, acceptance criteria), contributing to lightweight PRDs and simple roadmap artifactsDocument and share internship learnings to senior Bain leadersThis experience puts your product thinking and creativity to work on real business challenges, shaping solutions that are feasible, viable, and desirable.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNDuring the internship, you’ll build a practical understanding of:How Bain combines consulting rigor with product management discipline to drive innovation at the intersection of business objectives, user needs, and technical & operational feasibilityThe full product lifecycle, from user research, to ideation and prototyping, to launching and scaling solutionsHuman-centered design, design thinking, agile, and lean startup methods in a consulting contextStakeholder management, like sharing product tradeoffs with business leaders and translating technical elements into business and user implicationsBusiness case definition, including sizing, measuring, and tracking the business value of digital solutionsHow to collaborate effectively across disciplines — strategy, technology, and designHow emerging tools and AI are reshaping how Bain builds and scales digital productsYou’ll gain exposure to real client work while developing the product leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills that will accelerate your career.Successful interns will be considered for full-time offers to begin in Summer 2028. ABOUT YOUThis role requires in-person collaboration. You’ll need to co-locate with your team at least three days a week, whether that’s in a Bain office or at a client site, which may require travel.We’re looking for MBA students who:Are passionate about technology, innovation, and product developmentHave a strong mix of business acumen and technical curiosityAre excited by the challenge of translating ideas into scalable digital experiencesBring exposure to agile, product management, or design thinking (professional or academic)Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguityDemonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skillsCan rapidly absorb and interpret business context, technical information, and customer needs Are based in (or open to working from) New York or San Francisco Pluses include:Prior experience in product management, startups, consulting, or technologyCoursework from a related dual-degree program (e.g., engineering, computer science, design, or product management)Ability to use Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (e.g., Cursor, Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.) ABOUT USBain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 62 cities in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year, $1B+ commitment to pro bono work powers organizations addressing education, equity, economic development, and the environment. Since 1973, we’ve measured our success by the success of our clients. Go backGeneral Information Job Title Product Management & Innovation (PM&I) Intern - (Summer 2027) Job ID 109572 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Intern (Full-Time) Location(s) New York, San Francisco Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.ABOUT BAIN AI, INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS (AIS) Bain’s AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team works with clients to design and deliver AI-powered and human-centric solutions that create measurable business impact. You’ll operate in multidisciplinary teams alongside Bain consultants, other experts in product, design, architecture and engineering, and client stakeholders, translating strategic ambitions into robust actionable, technology-enabled solutions. WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a PM&I Summer Associate, you’ll work with cross-functional hybrid teams and leverage the best of Bain to continue to redefine Product Management in the age of AI. You’ll design, prototype, and launch new digital products, services, customer experiences, and businesses; sit at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology; and be a hands-on builder of modern digital solutions.You’ll have the opportunity to:Identify and validate opportunities for innovation using human-centered design methodsTranslate user and business needs into product concepts, prototypes, and MVPsContribute to product vision, strategy, and roadmap development for digital initiativesPartner with engineers, designers, and clients to test and iterate solutions rapidlyLeverage emerging technologies — including AI, data platforms, and automation — to accelerate business outcomesSupport agile ceremonies, define user stories, and help manage backlogs across cross-functional teamsSupport backlog & planning (story writing, acceptance criteria), contributing to lightweight PRDs and simple roadmap artifactsDocument and share internship learnings to senior Bain leadersThis experience puts your product thinking and creativity to work on real business challenges, shaping solutions that are feasible, viable, and desirable.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNDuring the internship, you’ll build a practical understanding of:How Bain combines consulting rigor with product management discipline to drive innovation at the intersection of business objectives, user needs, and technical & operational feasibilityThe full product lifecycle, from user research, to ideation and prototyping, to launching and scaling solutionsHuman-centered design, design thinking, agile, and lean startup methods in a consulting contextStakeholder management, like sharing product tradeoffs with business leaders and translating technical elements into business and user implicationsBusiness case definition, including sizing, measuring, and tracking the business value of digital solutionsHow to collaborate effectively across disciplines — strategy, technology, and designHow emerging tools and AI are reshaping how Bain builds and scales digital productsYou’ll gain exposure to real client work while developing the product leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills that will accelerate your career.Successful interns will be considered for full-time offers to begin in Summer 2028. ABOUT YOUThis role requires in-person collaboration. You’ll need to co-locate with your team at least three days a week, whether that’s in a Bain office or at a client site, which may require travel.We’re looking for MBA students who:Are passionate about technology, innovation, and product developmentHave a strong mix of business acumen and technical curiosityAre excited by the challenge of translating ideas into scalable digital experiencesBring exposure to agile, product management, or design thinking (professional or academic)Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguityDemonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skillsCan rapidly absorb and interpret business context, technical information, and customer needs Are based in (or open to working from) New York or San Francisco Pluses include:Prior experience in product management, startups, consulting, or technologyCoursework from a related dual-degree program (e.g., engineering, computer science, design, or product management)Ability to use Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (e.g., Cursor, Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.) ABOUT USBain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 62 cities in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year, $1B+ commitment to pro bono work powers organizations addressing education, equity, economic development, and the environment. Since 1973, we’ve measured our success by the success of our clients.General InformationGeneral Information

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Job Title Product Management & Innovation (PM&I) Intern - (Summer 2027) Job ID 109572 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Intern (Full-Time) Location(s) New York, San FranciscoJob Title Product Management & Innovation (PM&I) Intern - (Summer 2027) Job ID 109572 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Intern (Full-Time) Location(s) New York, San FranciscoJob Title Product Management & Innovation (PM&I) Intern - (Summer 2027)Job TitleProduct Management & Innovation (PM&I) Intern - (Summer 2027)Job ID 109572Job ID109572Work Areas Product Management & InnovationWork AreasProduct Management & InnovationEmployment Type Intern (Full-Time)Employment TypeIntern (Full-Time)Location(s) New York, San FranciscoLocation(s)New York, San FranciscoDescription & RequirementsDescription & Requirements

Description & Requirements

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.ABOUT BAIN AI, INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS (AIS) Bain’s AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team works with clients to design and deliver AI-powered and human-centric solutions that create measurable business impact. You’ll operate in multidisciplinary teams alongside Bain consultants, other experts in product, design, architecture and engineering, and client stakeholders, translating strategic ambitions into robust actionable, technology-enabled solutions. WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a PM&I Summer Associate, you’ll work with cross-functional hybrid teams and leverage the best of Bain to continue to redefine Product Management in the age of AI. You’ll design, prototype, and launch new digital products, services, customer experiences, and businesses; sit at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology; and be a hands-on builder of modern digital solutions.You’ll have the opportunity to:Identify and validate opportunities for innovation using human-centered design methodsTranslate user and business needs into product concepts, prototypes, and MVPsContribute to product vision, strategy, and roadmap development for digital initiativesPartner with engineers, designers, and clients to test and iterate solutions rapidlyLeverage emerging technologies — including AI, data platforms, and automation — to accelerate business outcomesSupport agile ceremonies, define user stories, and help manage backlogs across cross-functional teamsSupport backlog & planning (story writing, acceptance criteria), contributing to lightweight PRDs and simple roadmap artifactsDocument and share internship learnings to senior Bain leadersThis experience puts your product thinking and creativity to work on real business challenges, shaping solutions that are feasible, viable, and desirable.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNDuring the internship, you’ll build a practical understanding of:How Bain combines consulting rigor with product management discipline to drive innovation at the intersection of business objectives, user needs, and technical & operational feasibilityThe full product lifecycle, from user research, to ideation and prototyping, to launching and scaling solutionsHuman-centered design, design thinking, agile, and lean startup methods in a consulting contextStakeholder management, like sharing product tradeoffs with business leaders and translating technical elements into business and user implicationsBusiness case definition, including sizing, measuring, and tracking the business value of digital solutionsHow to collaborate effectively across disciplines — strategy, technology, and designHow emerging tools and AI are reshaping how Bain builds and scales digital productsYou’ll gain exposure to real client work while developing the product leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills that will accelerate your career.Successful interns will be considered for full-time offers to begin in Summer 2028. ABOUT YOUThis role requires in-person collaboration. You’ll need to co-locate with your team at least three days a week, whether that’s in a Bain office or at a client site, which may require travel.We’re looking for MBA students who:Are passionate about technology, innovation, and product developmentHave a strong mix of business acumen and technical curiosityAre excited by the challenge of translating ideas into scalable digital experiencesBring exposure to agile, product management, or design thinking (professional or academic)Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguityDemonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skillsCan rapidly absorb and interpret business context, technical information, and customer needs Are based in (or open to working from) New York or San Francisco Pluses include:Prior experience in product management, startups, consulting, or technologyCoursework from a related dual-degree program (e.g., engineering, computer science, design, or product management)Ability to use Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (e.g., Cursor, Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.) ABOUT USBain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 62 cities in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year, $1B+ commitment to pro bono work powers organizations addressing education, equity, economic development, and the environment. Since 1973, we’ve measured our success by the success of our clients.WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.ABOUT BAIN AI, INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS (AIS) Bain’s AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team works with clients to design and deliver AI-powered and human-centric solutions that create measurable business impact. You’ll operate in multidisciplinary teams alongside Bain consultants, other experts in product, design, architecture and engineering, and client stakeholders, translating strategic ambitions into robust actionable, technology-enabled solutions. WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a PM&I Summer Associate, you’ll work with cross-functional hybrid teams and leverage the best of Bain to continue to redefine Product Management in the age of AI. You’ll design, prototype, and launch new digital products, services, customer experiences, and businesses; sit at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology; and be a hands-on builder of modern digital solutions.You’ll have the opportunity to:Identify and validate opportunities for innovation using human-centered design methodsTranslate user and business needs into product concepts, prototypes, and MVPsContribute to product vision, strategy, and roadmap development for digital initiativesPartner with engineers, designers, and clients to test and iterate solutions rapidlyLeverage emerging technologies — including AI, data platforms, and automation — to accelerate business outcomesSupport agile ceremonies, define user stories, and help manage backlogs across cross-functional teamsSupport backlog & planning (story writing, acceptance criteria), contributing to lightweight PRDs and simple roadmap artifactsDocument and share internship learnings to senior Bain leadersThis experience puts your product thinking and creativity to work on real business challenges, shaping solutions that are feasible, viable, and desirable.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNDuring the internship, you’ll build a practical understanding of:How Bain combines consulting rigor with product management discipline to drive innovation at the intersection of business objectives, user needs, and technical & operational feasibilityThe full product lifecycle, from user research, to ideation and prototyping, to launching and scaling solutionsHuman-centered design, design thinking, agile, and lean startup methods in a consulting contextStakeholder management, like sharing product tradeoffs with business leaders and translating technical elements into business and user implicationsBusiness case definition, including sizing, measuring, and tracking the business value of digital solutionsHow to collaborate effectively across disciplines — strategy, technology, and designHow emerging tools and AI are reshaping how Bain builds and scales digital productsYou’ll gain exposure to real client work while developing the product leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills that will accelerate your career.Successful interns will be considered for full-time offers to begin in Summer 2028. ABOUT YOUThis role requires in-person collaboration. You’ll need to co-locate with your team at least three days a week, whether that’s in a Bain office or at a client site, which may require travel.We’re looking for MBA students who:Are passionate about technology, innovation, and product developmentHave a strong mix of business acumen and technical curiosityAre excited by the challenge of translating ideas into scalable digital experiencesBring exposure to agile, product management, or design thinking (professional or academic)Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguityDemonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skillsCan rapidly absorb and interpret business context, technical information, and customer needs Are based in (or open to working from) New York or San Francisco Pluses include:Prior experience in product management, startups, consulting, or technologyCoursework from a related dual-degree program (e.g., engineering, computer science, design, or product management)Ability to use Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (e.g., Cursor, Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.) ABOUT USBain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 62 cities in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year, $1B+ commitment to pro bono work powers organizations addressing education, equity, economic development, and the environment. Since 1973, we’ve measured our success by the success of our clients.WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.ABOUT BAIN AI, INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS (AIS) Bain’s AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team works with clients to design and deliver AI-powered and human-centric solutions that create measurable business impact. You’ll operate in multidisciplinary teams alongside Bain consultants, other experts in product, design, architecture and engineering, and client stakeholders, translating strategic ambitions into robust actionable, technology-enabled solutions. WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a PM&I Summer Associate, you’ll work with cross-functional hybrid teams and leverage the best of Bain to continue to redefine Product Management in the age of AI. You’ll design, prototype, and launch new digital products, services, customer experiences, and businesses; sit at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology; and be a hands-on builder of modern digital solutions.You’ll have the opportunity to:Identify and validate opportunities for innovation using human-centered design methodsTranslate user and business needs into product concepts, prototypes, and MVPsContribute to product vision, strategy, and roadmap development for digital initiativesPartner with engineers, designers, and clients to test and iterate solutions rapidlyLeverage emerging technologies — including AI, data platforms, and automation — to accelerate business outcomesSupport agile ceremonies, define user stories, and help manage backlogs across cross-functional teamsSupport backlog & planning (story writing, acceptance criteria), contributing to lightweight PRDs and simple roadmap artifactsDocument and share internship learnings to senior Bain leadersThis experience puts your product thinking and creativity to work on real business challenges, shaping solutions that are feasible, viable, and desirable.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNDuring the internship, you’ll build a practical understanding of:How Bain combines consulting rigor with product management discipline to drive innovation at the intersection of business objectives, user needs, and technical & operational feasibilityThe full product lifecycle, from user research, to ideation and prototyping, to launching and scaling solutionsHuman-centered design, design thinking, agile, and lean startup methods in a consulting contextStakeholder management, like sharing product tradeoffs with business leaders and translating technical elements into business and user implicationsBusiness case definition, including sizing, measuring, and tracking the business value of digital solutionsHow to collaborate effectively across disciplines — strategy, technology, and designHow emerging tools and AI are reshaping how Bain builds and scales digital productsYou’ll gain exposure to real client work while developing the product leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills that will accelerate your career.Successful interns will be considered for full-time offers to begin in Summer 2028. ABOUT YOUThis role requires in-person collaboration. You’ll need to co-locate with your team at least three days a week, whether that’s in a Bain office or at a client site, which may require travel.We’re looking for MBA students who:Are passionate about technology, innovation, and product developmentHave a strong mix of business acumen and technical curiosityAre excited by the challenge of translating ideas into scalable digital experiencesBring exposure to agile, product management, or design thinking (professional or academic)Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguityDemonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skillsCan rapidly absorb and interpret business context, technical information, and customer needs Are based in (or open to working from) New York or San Francisco Pluses include:Prior experience in product management, startups, consulting, or technologyCoursework from a related dual-degree program (e.g., engineering, computer science, design, or product management)Ability to use Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (e.g., Cursor, Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.) ABOUT USBain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 62 cities in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year, $1B+ commitment to pro bono work powers organizations addressing education, equity, economic development, and the environment. Since 1973, we’ve measured our success by the success of our clients.WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.ABOUT BAIN AI, INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS (AIS) Bain’s AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team works with clients to design and deliver AI-powered and human-centric solutions that create measurable business impact. You’ll operate in multidisciplinary teams alongside Bain consultants, other experts in product, design, architecture and engineering, and client stakeholders, translating strategic ambitions into robust actionable, technology-enabled solutions. WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a PM&I Summer Associate, you’ll work with cross-functional hybrid teams and leverage the best of Bain to continue to redefine Product Management in the age of AI. You’ll design, prototype, and launch new digital products, services, customer experiences, and businesses; sit at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology; and be a hands-on builder of modern digital solutions.You’ll have the opportunity to:Identify and validate opportunities for innovation using human-centered design methodsTranslate user and business needs into product concepts, prototypes, and MVPsContribute to product vision, strategy, and roadmap development for digital initiativesPartner with engineers, designers, and clients to test and iterate solutions rapidlyLeverage emerging technologies — including AI, data platforms, and automation — to accelerate business outcomesSupport agile ceremonies, define user stories, and help manage backlogs across cross-functional teamsSupport backlog & planning (story writing, acceptance criteria), contributing to lightweight PRDs and simple roadmap artifactsDocument and share internship learnings to senior Bain leadersThis experience puts your product thinking and creativity to work on real business challenges, shaping solutions that are feasible, viable, and desirable.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNDuring the internship, you’ll build a practical understanding of:How Bain combines consulting rigor with product management discipline to drive innovation at the intersection of business objectives, user needs, and technical & operational feasibilityThe full product lifecycle, from user research, to ideation and prototyping, to launching and scaling solutionsHuman-centered design, design thinking, agile, and lean startup methods in a consulting contextStakeholder management, like sharing product tradeoffs with business leaders and translating technical elements into business and user implicationsBusiness case definition, including sizing, measuring, and tracking the business value of digital solutionsHow to collaborate effectively across disciplines — strategy, technology, and designHow emerging tools and AI are reshaping how Bain builds and scales digital productsYou’ll gain exposure to real client work while developing the product leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills that will accelerate your career.Successful interns will be considered for full-time offers to begin in Summer 2028. ABOUT YOUThis role requires in-person collaboration. You’ll need to co-locate with your team at least three days a week, whether that’s in a Bain office or at a client site, which may require travel.We’re looking for MBA students who:Are passionate about technology, innovation, and product developmentHave a strong mix of business acumen and technical curiosityAre excited by the challenge of translating ideas into scalable digital experiencesBring exposure to agile, product management, or design thinking (professional or academic)Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguityDemonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skillsCan rapidly absorb and interpret business context, technical information, and customer needs Are based in (or open to working from) New York or San Francisco Pluses include:Prior experience in product management, startups, consulting, or technologyCoursework from a related dual-degree program (e.g., engineering, computer science, design, or product management)Ability to use Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (e.g., Cursor, Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.) ABOUT USBain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 62 cities in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year, $1B+ commitment to pro bono work powers organizations addressing education, equity, economic development, and the environment. Since 1973, we’ve measured our success by the success of our clients.

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list

ABOUT BAIN AI, INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS (AIS)

ABOUT BAIN AI, INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS (AIS)

Bain’s AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team works with clients to design and deliver AI-powered and human-centric solutions that create measurable business impact. You’ll operate in multidisciplinary teams alongside Bain consultants, other experts in product, design, architecture and engineering, and client stakeholders, translating strategic ambitions into robust actionable, technology-enabled solutions.

AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team

WHAT YOU'LL DO

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a PM&I Summer Associate, you’ll work with cross-functional hybrid teams and leverage the best of Bain to continue to redefine Product Management in the age of AI. You’ll design, prototype, and launch new digital products, services, customer experiences, and businesses; sit at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology; and be a hands-on builder of modern digital solutions.

PM&I Summer Associatestrategy, product, and technologyhands-on builder

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Identify and validate opportunities for innovation using human-centered design methods
• Translate user and business needs into product concepts, prototypes, and MVPs
• Contribute to product vision, strategy, and roadmap development for digital initiatives
• Partner with engineers, designers, and clients to test and iterate solutions rapidly
• Leverage emerging technologies — including AI, data platforms, and automation — to accelerate business outcomes
• Support agile ceremonies, define user stories, and help manage backlogs across cross-functional teams
• Support backlog & planning (story writing, acceptance criteria), contributing to lightweight PRDs and simple roadmap artifacts
• Document and share internship learnings to senior Bain leaders

This experience puts your product thinking and creativity to work on real business challenges, shaping solutions that are feasible, viable, and desirable.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

During the internship, you’ll build a practical understanding of:

• How Bain combines consulting rigor with product management discipline to drive innovation at the intersection of business objectives, user needs, and technical & operational feasibility

consulting rigor with product management discipline

• The full product lifecycle, from user research, to ideation and prototyping, to launching and scaling solutions

full product lifecycle

• Human-centered design, design thinking, agile, and lean startup methods in a consulting context

Human-centered design, design thinkingagilelean startup

• Stakeholder management, like sharing product tradeoffs with business leaders and translating technical elements into business and user implications

Stakeholder management,

• Business case definition, including sizing, measuring, and tracking the business value of digital solutions

business value of digital solutions

• How to collaborate effectively across disciplines — strategy, technology, and design

collaborate effectively across disciplines

• How emerging tools and AI are reshaping how Bain builds and scales digital products

emerging tools and AI

You’ll gain exposure to real client work while developing the product leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills that will accelerate your career.

Successful interns will be considered for full-time offers to begin in Summer 2028.

Successful interns will be considered for full-time offers to begin in Summer 2028.

ABOUT YOU

ABOUT YOU

This role requires in-person collaboration. You’ll need to co-locate with your team at least three days a week, whether that’s in a Bain office or at a client site, which may require travel.

co-locate with your team at least three days a week

We’re looking for MBA students who:

• Are passionate about technology, innovation, and product development

technology, innovation, and product development

• Have a strong mix of business acumen and technical curiosity

business acumen and technical curiosity

• Are excited by the challenge of translating ideas into scalable digital experiences

challenge of translating ideas into scalable digital experiences

• Bring exposure to agile, product management, or design thinking (professional or academic)

agile, product management, or design thinking

• Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguity

collaborative, fast-paced environmentscomfortable with ambiguity

• Demonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

communication, problem-solving, and leadership

• Can rapidly absorb and interpret business context, technical information, and customer needs

Can rapidly absorb and interpret business context, technical information, and customer needsrapidly absorb and interpret business context

• Are based in (or open to working from) New York or San Francisco

New York or San Francisco

Pluses include:

• Prior experience in product management, startups, consulting, or technology

product management

• Coursework from a related dual-degree program (e.g., engineering, computer science, design, or product management)

dual-degree program

• Ability to use Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (e.g., Cursor, Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)

Ability to use Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (e.g., Cursor, Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)Gen-AI powered product development tools

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 62 cities in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year, $1B+ commitment to pro bono work powers organizations addressing education, equity, economic development, and the environment. Since 1973, we’ve measured our success by the success of our clients.