Vacature Internship | IT | Product Ownership

Internship | IT | Product Ownership in Maastricht

About us

We are the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centre Maastricht. Years of experience and our strong focus on customer centricity have given us the expertise to steer and develop global Customer Contact Centers (CCC) around the world. We belong to the Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts division and collaborate closely with other departments and divisions to create the best customer journey.

With an international team of over 1000 colleagues, we work to create the ultimate customer experience not only for the drivers of our vehicles but also in support of the retail and logistics organizations.

WE CARE for customers, they are part of our DNA.

About the team

At Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht, we are looking for a motivated Intern Product Owner to join our IT Product Ownership team.

You will be embedded in one of our Agile teams and work closely with experienced Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, and stakeholders across the organization. This is a hands-on role where you will gain real experience in how digital products are shaped, prioritized, and delivered in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment.

These will be your tasks and responsibilities:

As an Intern Product Owner, you will support our Product Owners in their day-to-day work and actively contribute to the team:

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, refinements, sprint reviews, planning)
• Support backlog management and documentation (e.g., user stories, Jira updates)
• Help refine features and translate business needs into clear requirements
• Work with stakeholders to understand needs and gather feedback
• Contribute to improving how we communicate product changes and new features internally
• Explore ways to simplify processes and enhance product documentation (e.g., Confluence setup)
• Support Product Owners during Agile Release Train (ART) events and cross-team collaboration
• Investigate improvements in user feedback loops and value tracking after feature delivery
• Participate in identifying and shaping AI use cases within the Agile Release Train (ART) to increase efficiency and create value across teams

What you will learn

During this internship, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in Product Ownership within Agile/SAFe environments
• Understand how to prioritize and manage a product backlog
• Learn how Product Owners balance business needs, technical constraints, and customer value
• Work in an international, cross-functional environment with real business impact
• Develop skills in stakeholder management, communication, and structured problem-solving
• Gain firsthand insight into international corporate landscape, develop the networking skills that will serve as the foundation of your career, and find inspiration in the people and work at Mercedes-Benz to shape the path ahead.

This is what we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Currently studying a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (IT, Business IT, Data, or similar)
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Interested in Agile ways of working (Scrum/SAFe is a plus)
• Comfortable communicating in English (our working language)
• Analytical and structured, but also creative in thinking
• A team player who enjoys working with different profiles (tech & business)

Become part of the Mercedes-Benz CAC and experience the following benefits:

We offer you an internship in a multicultural, dynamic, and informal international working environment:

• 5-6 months full-time internship, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (onsite at the office);
• Internship compensation, € 800,- gross per month based on 40 hours per week;
• Starting date: Februay / March 2027
• The internship needs to be a part of your study program (during the whole internship), graduates are not allowed to apply.

Becoming... One of Us

Is this the right position for you? Simply upload your application documents including CV and letter of motivation in English via the Apply button.

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