Job Description

About Virtual Internships Were on an ambitious and challenging mission to provide guaranteed internships to anyone, anytime, anywhere no one else is doing this at our scale! Regardless of background, major, location, or career field, every student can gain invaluable experience at innovative companies worldwide, significantly enhancing their employability and career readiness. Trusted by universities, governments, foundations, and online education institutions, we re transforming learners lives globally. $14.3million Series A fundraise announced in September 2022, with investors including Hambro Perks, Sequoia India Surge, Arsenal Growth, Kaplan, and Ascend Vietnam Ventures Ranked 20th out of 13,000 organizations to Escape To in 2023 Featured as a Top 100 EdTech Startup by HolonIQ in 2021, 2022, and 2023 Rated as a Top 50 Rising Startup by Tech in Asia in 2022 Remote-first with 100+ employees across 20+ countries globally B2B EdTech product, trusted by 100+ universities, 10,000+ interns, and 14,000+ companies One of the core values at VI is transparency. Therefore feel free to try before you apply by visiting our VI-P Guide , which includes our values, how we operate, how we build our packages, and a few other snippets of who we are! Your Role As an Associate Product Manager at Virtual Internships, you will play a key role in shaping global internship experiences through data-driven product decisions. You will help design and refine products that create meaningful opportunities for students worldwide. This isnt just another product role - it s a chance to drive impact, ensuring that international experiences become more accessible and transformative for the next generation of professionals. What You ll Be Doing Youll lead product initiatives that directly impact thousands of students. Heres everything you will be doing: Youll own specific product features from initial concept through launch and iteration Youll analyze user feedback and usage data to identify key insights and improvement opportunities Youll conduct user interviews and research to deeply understand pain points and user needs Youll create detailed product specifications and requirements for our engineering team Youll collaborate with designers to create intuitive user experiences that solve real problems Youll define success metrics for product features and track performance post-launch Youll work cross-functionally with stakeholders to align on requirements and priorities Youll participate in sprint planning and daily standups to ensure smooth project execution Youll prioritize feature requests and bug fixes based on user impact and business value Youll create and maintain product documentation thats clear and accessible Why Youll Love This Role Youll drive product features across our four distinctive platforms: An intern-facing platform used by thousands of students worldwide A company portal for employers seeking talent A university partner platform for educational institutions Our internal admin portal Youll make a direct impact on educational access and career opportunities globally Youll collaborate with a talented product, design, and engineering team Youll gain experience working on multiple user journeys and business models Youll develop a diverse product portfolio spanning different user types Youll join a company that values product excellence and user-centered design Youll have opportunities to grow your product management skills and take on increasing responsibility Youll see the tangible impact of your work as students secure life-changing internships Youll receive competitive compensation and benefits appropriate for your experience level Who Were Looking For Technical Skills Youll Need You have 1+ years of product management experience (internship or full-time) You can translate business requirements into technical specifications Youre skilled at documenting decisions and communicating them to diverse audiences You understand basic web technologies and can communicate effectively with engineers Youre experienced with product management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Figma, etc.) You can create clear user stories, product specs, and flowcharts You understand the principles of user experience design and usability testing Youre proficient with SQL and comfortable analyzing data to make product decisions Youre comfortable with analytics tools to track product performance The Right Mindset Youre a strategic thinker who can balance user needs with business objectives Youre data-driven but understand the importance of qualitative user feedback Youre comfortable with ambiguity and can navigate shifting priorities effectively You take ownership of your work and drive projects forward independently Youre detail-oriented while maintaining sight of the bigger picture Youre a strong communicator who can build consensus among different stakeholders You have a growth mindset and continuously seek to improve your skills Youre passionate about educational equity and global opportunities Youre curious about user behavior and motivated to solve real problems Youre comfortable receiving feedback and iterating on your work Youre proactive in identifying problems and proposing solutions You balance perfectionism with pragmatism to ship valuable features Virtual Internships Perks and Benefits Remote-First: All roles at VI are currently and will remain remote - flexibility to work from anywhere Flexible Working Hours: Start earlier, leave earlier, take a shorter lunch, or leave later, its totally up to you. Annual Leave : Wherever you are in the world, you ll get 25 days of paid annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and 5 sick days. Life Event Leave: There are moments in life where your life responsibility is a higher priority than work (e.g. moving house, your best friend getting married, your sister having a baby) therefore, you ll get 5 days of paid life-event leave to support these occasions. You also get a day off on your birthday. This is in addition to your Annual Leave. Flexible VIer Budget: You ll receive a flexible budget of $1,000 per year that you can use on but not limited to your work setup, personal wellness, or professional development. Tech: New joiners receive either a Windows, a Macbook or a $750 budget for your company laptop depending on the role and location. Equality Diversity Virtual Internships is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equality and diversity amongst both our employees and prospective applicants. We ensure all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process.