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Product Management Leadership Development Internship Program - Summer 2026

Pentair

Madison, WI
Internship
Intern
25/hr+
1 day ago

Job Description

About the Role

Pentair's Leadership Development Internship Program offers ambitious students a 12-week immersive experience in product management, engineering, and marketing. Interns work on real-world projects that contribute to a more sustainable future, supported by mentorship, leadership interactions, and professional development activities. The program aims to develop industry skills and potentially lead to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support product management projects including new product introductions, competitive teardowns and research, portfolio analytics, and lifecycle management.
  • Assist in market research and consumer segmentation to support insights for new product development and strategic planning.
  • Support category-level initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and operations on activities such as price quotations, product certification, VOC, and forecasting.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives not led by product management, including certification and regulatory compliance, value engineering initiatives, and sustaining projects for operations.
  • Participate in presenting project objectives, processes, and results to leadership at the end of the internship.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business (Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Management), Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Enrolled as a junior undergraduate with a preferred graduation date of Spring 2027.
  • Strong interest in pursuing Pentair's full-time Product Management Leadership Development Program after graduation.
  • Willingness to relocate and work in various locations across the United States during the program.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to Have

  • Interest in a career in product management and leadership development.
  • Experience with market research, consumer segmentation, or product lifecycle management.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions such as engineering, marketing, and operations.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.
  • Enrolled as a junior undergraduate (preferably graduating Spring 2027).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid internship at $25.50/hour, approximately 40 hours per week.
  • Support for relocation expenses for interns moving for the program.
  • Exposure to different facets of product management, engineering, and marketing.
  • On-the-job training and mentoring in best practices.
  • Professional development, social, and volunteer events.
  • Opportunity to present key learnings to leadership with potential for full-time employment after graduation.

Working at Pentair

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water. We design, manufacture, and deliver smart, sustainable water solutions for homes, businesses, and industries worldwide. We value diversity, cross-cultural insight, and competence, believing that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable continuous improvement.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 12, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
Salary25/hr+
Job TypeInternship
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceIntern

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About Pentair

Website

pentair.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Madison, WI

Industry

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing

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