ABOUT US

At InnerPlant (www.innerplant.com) we are on a mission to transform farming by enabling crops to communicate directly with farmers. By tapping into plants’ immune systems, InnerPlant engineers crops that emit optical signals detectable as far away as space when under attack by disease, pests, or other stressors
We’re backed by leading industry and venture partners, including John Deere and an alliance of North American farmers. InnerPlant is a place for people that believe they can make a difference and want to improve how decisions are made on the farm.
We are currently seeking an MBA Summer Product Manager to join our team to evaluate new product opportunities. The ideal candidate will be deeply customer-centric, have a proven track record of structuring ambiguous problems into successful outcomes, and have a passion for agriculture.

REQUIREMENTS

You may be a great fit for this role if you:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Currently pursuing an MBA (May/June 2026 graduate)
• Understanding and experience with modern product discovery techniques
• Learn quickly and are resourceful, particularly in ambiguous environments
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and good judgment when making decisions
• Proven excellence in successful execution of important cross-functional projects and strong attention to detail
• Conduct accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis to extract meaningful insights
• Communicate clearly, whether written, verbal, or in presentation
• Work effectively in a cross-functional team setting and maintain respectful relationships with teammates
• Work independently and ask for guidance when needed

Additional skills that are preferred:

• Previous experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Operations, Customer Research, or Product Operations is a plus
• Passionate about agriculture, particularly production agriculture in commodity row cropping systems. Previous experience working in agriculture is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, analyze, and evaluate the viability and value of a couple new business opportunities to inform a recommendation to InnerPlant leadership
• Conduct product discovery for emerging product areas and develop plans for product development and commercialization

You may be a great fit for this role if you:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Currently pursuing an MBA (May/June 2026 graduate)
• Understanding and experience with modern product discovery techniques
• Learn quickly and are resourceful, particularly in ambiguous environments
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and good judgment when making decisions
• Proven excellence in successful execution of important cross-functional projects and strong attention to detail
• Conduct accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis to extract meaningful insights
• Communicate clearly, whether written, verbal, or in presentation
• Work effectively in a cross-functional team setting and maintain respectful relationships with teammates
• Work independently and ask for guidance when neede