Product Owner Intern

The Product Owner Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting a program manager in an agile delivery environment. Work centers on learning how to structure requirements, build PBIs, document bug requirements, and participate in the full sprint cycle. The intern develops practical capability in backlog management, user acceptance testing, sprint review practices, and foundational product-owner skills.

Projects and Tasks

* Draft PBIs, bug requirements, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation
* Maintain and update backlog items during refinement cycles
* Participate in standups, sprint planning, backlog review, and sprint reviews
* Conduct user acceptance testing to validate functionality and confirm requirements
* Track action items, dependencies, and status changes across the team
* Capture meeting notes, summarize decisions, and update program artifacts
* Support the program manager in organizing workload and aligning priorities
* Shadow product-owner activities to build capability in requirement translation, prioritization, and value definition

Qualifications

Preferred majors: Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related technical/operations fields.

Preferred experience/knowledge:
* General technical literacy (computers, applications, workflows)
* Ability to process information quickly and translate direction into structured tasks
* Interest in agile methodology, backlog management, and product development

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer
  Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc.
  Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines
  Transport items and equipment up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25%

This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.

EEO Statement

API is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law.

API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@api.org.

Candidates are typically hired at a point in the salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role; candidates are also compared internally to their peers.

API offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. More information about our benefits may be found at api.org/about/careers/benefits.