Intern, Product Manager

As an Intern, Product Manager at Autodesk, you'll play a pivotal role in collaborating with Product Managers and Engineers to analyze data and contribute to the development of features. You'll gather requirements, drive decision-making processes, and present your findings to a diverse audience, all while ensuring that user experiences are enhanced based on data-driven insights.

To apply for the Intern, Product Manager position at Autodesk, candidates should have experience with SQL and a background in data product management, analytics, or data engineering. Additionally, being able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is crucial, alongside strong analytical skills.

Collaboration is essential for the Intern, Product Manager role at Autodesk. You'll work closely with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders throughout the development process, gathering input and feedback to ensure the features you're involved with resonate with user needs and business goals.

The Autodesk Internship Program offers meaningful projects that contribute to your professional growth. You'll receive mentorship from experienced leaders, have opportunities for personal development through tech talks, and participate in a flexible work environment that supports various work preferences.

Autodesk embraces a Flexible Workplace approach, meaning that as an intern, you can enjoy a work environment that aligns with your preferences, whether it's remote, hybrid, or in-office. This flexibility is designed to enhance both productivity and work-life balance.

When prioritizing tasks in a project, I evaluate the impact and urgency of each task while considering input from stakeholders. I use data-driven metrics to guide my decisions, ensuring that we focus on high-impact tasks that enhance user experience.

In a previous role, I analyzed user engagement data and identified areas where users faced difficulties. By presenting these findings to the team, we could prioritize features that addressed user pain points, ultimately improving user satisfaction.

To gather stakeholder requirements effectively, I would initiate interviews and surveys, facilitating discussions to understand their needs fully. Using collaborative tools can help visualize these requirements for better clarity and alignment.

Ensuring effective communication with engineering teams involves being clear and precise in my requests and feedback while fostering an open dialogue. Regular check-ins and updates help keep everyone aligned and on track throughout the project.

I am well-versed in SQL for data querying, alongside methodologies like A/B testing and metrics tracking. These tools enable me to analyze data and derive insights that contribute to informed product decisions.

Handling conflicting priorities involves open communication to understand each stakeholder's perspective. By presenting data and insights on potential impacts, I can facilitate discussions that help in deciding on a unified approach appreciating everyone’s input.

My approach to analyzing product performance post-launch includes defining key metrics beforehand, monitoring these closely, and gathering user feedback. This allows me to evaluate whether the product met its goals and to identify areas for improvement.

An intern in product management should serve as a support role, contributing research, data analysis, and insights. Engaging actively with both stakeholders and the product team fosters a learning environment while aiding project development.

Data-driven decisions are crucial in product management because they provide objective insights backed by evidence. This helps in minimizing biases, ensuring that features developed truly align with user needs and deliver the intended impact.

From this internship at Autodesk, I hope to develop my analytical and communication skills further while gaining practical experience in working within a product team. I look forward to enhancing my understanding of how data influences product development and user experience.