WHAT'S THE ROLE?
The Data & AI Product Owner team is part of the Analytics Center of Excellence at Hilti and plays a key role in unlocking the value of our data for Hilti and our customers. Working closely together with business functions, we help shape the vision and roadmap for data and AI solutions across different business areas and actively develop the solution portfolio at Hilti. As a Data & AI Visiting Product Owner Intern you will get the opportunity to work on the most relevant data & AI driven use cases found in a large organization that is leading the digital transformation in the construction sector.
The start date for the internship is flexible based on your availability; however, a March start is preferred. The expected duration is six months
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will focus on one business domain (such as product, marketing & sales, logistics, or others) and, together with experienced business partners, help to develop the product vision for a data and AI solution, aligning on targets, requirements, and priorities.
As the Product Owner, your responsibility is to translate business needs into actionable requirements and ensure the solution delivers measurable value. You will own and manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and guide development in an agile environment.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role: you will work closely with data scientists, data engineers, front-end developers, as well as domain experts and other IT verticals to design and deliver tailored solutions. Beyond developing the right products, you will actively drive change management and ensure adoption, optimizing well-defined KPIs through continuous improvement and success measurement.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Data Science, Information Systems, or related fields for the internship period
- Strong ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions
- Comprehensive understanding of the full lifecycle of data and AI solutions—from ideation and ML modeling to operational deployment, change management, and success measurement (e.g., A/B testing)
- Solid knowledge of cloud data platforms, data engineering, as well as Generative AI and Machine Learning
- Proven leadership without formal authority; demonstrates ownership, ambition, and influence
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:
- Connection with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect.
- Employee groups actively supporting causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis.
- Opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally.
- Shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, free parking, fuel discounts, meditation/ relaxation rooms, and Hilti tool rental service.
WHY HILTI
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.
