Jr Product Owner - 2027 Summer Internship (Chicago Hybrid)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Our IT organization has a critical role in driving extraordinary business results. Through a strong partnership with other areas of our business, we bring innovative thinking to every conversation and deliver with integrity. We're looking for people who bring great ideas and who make our partners' ideas better. Intellectually curious advisors (not order takers) who focus on outcomes to creatively solve business problems. People who not only embrace change, but who accelerate it.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Product Owner Intern to join our Product Management team. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver next-generation products and solutions. You will learn how to manage the development lifecycle, support project execution, and apply agile methodologies to bring impactful ideas to life.

This internship is designed for students or early-career professionals interested in exploring the product management and ownership space while contributing to real-world projects that make a difference.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Product Owner Intern, you will:

• Assist in managing the development and implementation of Motorola Solutions' products and services.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new or upgraded products.

• Support projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality goals.

• Track and evaluate project performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Participate in project reviews, agile ceremonies, and status meetings to gain exposure to product development practices.

• Contribute to the development of business strategies and approaches to capture new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Strong interest in product management, project management, or agile methodologies.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and in team environments.

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working in an agile product management environment.

• Exposure to end-to-end product development and delivery processes.

• Mentorship from experienced product owners and product managers.

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact customers worldwide.

Note: Candidate must be in the Chicago/Schaumburg office 2 days a week.

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Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma is required
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a graduation date of December 2028 or later
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Intern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.