Product Management Intern 4 months - Winter 2027

Job summary

The intern will contribute to platform security initiatives by translating technical concepts into actionable content and supporting product launches. They will also gather stakeholder feedback and track adoption signals to inform future product improvements.

Job details

Dayforce, a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) with headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, operates across North America, EMEA, and APJ regions. Our Cloud HCM platform, recognized for its unified database and continuous calculation engine, enhances efficiency, productivity, and compliance for global workforces. We are committed to "Making Work Life Better™" for employees, customers, and partners worldwide. As an Intern at Dayforce, you’ll gain real-world experience with meaningful responsibilities, access to development programs, and the chance to collaborate globally, bringing new ideas and optimizing processes across multiple business units. Job Title: Product Management Intern - Platform Security Location: Virtual Duration: Winter 2027 - 4 Months (January 2027 – April 2027) Availability: *Full-time availability of 37.5 - 40 hours weekly is required to be eligible for this opportunity.* Benefits for Students: Experience working for one of the fastest growing Human Capital Management technology companies in the world and access to Dayforce’s development programs and resources. Ability to work with and build relationships with team members across the globe. Autonomy to bring forth new ideas and optimize existing structures within the organization. Meaningful responsibilities, enabling you to obtain real-world experience. Dynamic hands-on exposure to multiple business units and stakeholders across Dayforce. About the opportunity: As a Product Management Intern on the Platform Security team, you will help bring the next generation of platform security capabilities to life. You will work with product, design, development, customers, and field teams to help make complex security capabilities easier to understand, adopt, and use. In this role, you will translate highly technical concepts into clear, actionable content such as developer documentation, update decks, and enablement materials. You will help coordinate communications for product launches, gather feedback from customers and internal teams, and track adoption signals to inform future improvements. Along the way, you will build hands-on product management skills in discovery, prioritization, and execution while learning how enterprise security and user experience come together at scale, including areas such as SSO/MFA, provisioning, permissions models, and auditability. What you’ll get to do: Contribute to Platform Security initiatives and help bring new product capabilities to life. Serve as the voice of the user in conversations with design and development teams. Help maintain and prioritize the product backlog and contribute to roadmap execution using a data-driven approach. Write user stories, break down technical features, and support product discovery and requirements definition. Gather and synthesize feedback from customers, field teams, and other stakeholders to inform product decisions and future improvements. Translate complex technical concepts into clear developer documentation, product updates, and enablement materials. Help coordinate internal and external communications for product launches and product updates. Track product adoption signals and use data and insights to help identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, development, and other partners to help ensure the team is building the right product for the right user at the right time. Build practical experience in product discovery, prioritization, execution, and enterprise security. Skills and experience we value: Interest in product management, technology, enterprise software, and cybersecurity. Experience or exposure to writing user stories, conducting user research, or breaking down technical features through coursework, projects, internships, or other hands-on experience. Ability to analyze information and data, gather user feedback, and translate insights into clear and actionable recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences. Strong problem-solving, organization, multitasking, and time management skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across teams and time zones. Curiosity, self-awareness, and a willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of your work. What would really make you stand out: Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), role-based access control (RBAC), the principle of least privilege, or web session management. Experience with data analysis, user interviews, product documentation, or product enablement materials. Previous product management experience through an internship, academic project, extracurricular activity, or other hands-on experience. Exposure to IAM, cybersecurity, platform security, or other security-focused products. Experience working with technical teams or translating technical concepts for customers, users, or internal stakeholders. We understand that no matter where you are, choosing a new employer is always one of life’s most stressful events. We encourage you to check us out at Dayforce.com or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how we are impacting the world of work for our customers, employees and you! 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What you’ll do

The intern will contribute to platform security initiatives by translating technical concepts into actionable content and supporting product launches. They will also gather stakeholder feedback and track adoption signals to inform future product improvements.

Requirements

Candidates should have an interest in product management, cybersecurity, and enterprise software, with strong communication and analytical skills. Previous experience with user research, technical writing, or product management through coursework or projects is highly valued.

Benefits

• Development programs • Global networking opportunities • Real-world experience • Professional mentorship

Listed skills

• Product management · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Product management
• Cybersecurity
• Identity and access management
• User stories
• Technical documentation
• Data analysis
• User research
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Stakeholder management
• Roadmap execution
• Product discovery
• Role-based access control
• Platform security
• Human Capital Management (HCM)
• Product Adoption Strategies
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Self-Awareness
• Curiosity
• Willingness To Learn
• User Research
• Data Analysis
• Calculations
• Cyber Security
• Enterprise Security
• Leadership
• Identity And Access Management
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• New Product Development
• Product Design
• Product Management
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Time Management
• User Story
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Writing
• Collaboration
• Enterprise Application Software
• Prioritization
• User Feedback

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Security & Safety
• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Product Management Intern
• Director of Product Management
• Research and Development Managers
• Marketing Managers