Product Development & Business Analysis Intern

Job Description **Summary** Avanade is the leading Microsoft solutions provider, helping organizations realize business value through AI, cloud, data, and modern applications. We combine business consulting, user-centered design, and engineering excellence to create innovative digital products and solutions for enterprise and public sector clients. We are looking for a Product Development & Business Analysis Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience across product strategy, business analysis, agile delivery, and AI-enabled solution development. This role is ideal for students interested in product management, consulting, digital transformation, and technology innovation. **Key Responsibilities** Product Discovery & Business Analysis * Support discovery activities by conducting stakeholder interviews, workshops, market research, and process analysis. * Elicit, document, and refine business requirements, user stories, personas, and customer journeys. * Analyze business challenges and identify opportunities where technology, AI, or automation can improve outcomes. * Work with consultants and product teams to define problem statements, success metrics, and product hypotheses. Assist in backlog grooming and prioritization activities. Product Development & Delivery * Collaborate with developers, architects, designers, and SMEs during product development. * Help prepare functional specifications, process flows, wireframes, and acceptance criteria. * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and showcases. * Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and release validation activities. Document product features, release notes, and implementation guides. Data, AI & Innovation * Assist with proof-of-concepts and product development involving software development, AI and cloud technologies. * Analyze user feedback and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement. * Support software development and AI solutions experimentation and testing of AI-assisted workflows and business processes. * Help evaluate emerging technology trends relevant to clients and industry sectors. Process Improvement & Product Operations * Maintain project trackers, requirement repositories, and collaboration dashboards. * Identify manual processes and propose automation opportunities. * Support the creation of templates, playbooks, SOPs, and knowledge assets. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across product development and consulting engagements. * Assist with project reporting, meeting documentation, and stakeholder communications. Community & Knowledge Sharing * Support internal innovation programs, workshops, hackathons, and capability-building initiatives. * Help curate reusable assets, lessons learned, and best practices. * Prepare presentations and demonstration materials for internal and client-facing sessions. Participate in Avanade's technology and innovation communities. **Learning Opportunities** * During your internship, you will gain exposure to: * Product Management fundamentals and product lifecycle management * Business Analysis techniques and stakeholder management * Agile delivery and Scrum practices * User Experience and Design Thinking methodologies * Enterprise consulting and digital transformation projects * Real-world client engagement and solution development Qualification **Skills & Experiences** Currently pursuing a Degree in: * Computer Science * Information Technology * Software Engineering * Digital / Tech Product Management * AI and Data Analytics / Engineering * Digital Innovation * Or related disciplines Preferred Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Software coding skills * Interest in digital products, technology, AI, and innovation * Ability to gather and document requirements clearly * Strong presentation and communication skills * Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets * Curious, proactive, and willing to learn Personal Attributes * Highly organized and detail-oriented * Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills * Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments * Takes initiative and ownership of tasks * Passionate about improving customer and user experiences Continuous learner with a growth mindset Nice-to-Have Exposure * Agile / Scrum projects * UX research and journey mapping * Familiarity with Miro, Figma, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools is advantageous Data visualization and analytics Success Measures By the end of the internship, the successful candidate will have * Contributed to at least one product or digital solution initiative. * Produced business analysis artifacts such as requirements, user stories, process maps, or wireframes. * Participated in product development and testing activities. * Demonstrated the ability to identify and recommend process improvements. * Developed practical skills in product management, consulting, and modern software delivery.