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Product Manager Internship (MBA) - Bilingual Japanese

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While 1-2 years of direct Product Management experience is a plus, your mindset matters most. We are looking for a strong growth minds

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Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of mobility for millions of people around the world.

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the automotive market.

About the Role

~2 min read

We are seeking a highly motivated, Japanese-speaking MBA student to join our Product Management team for the summer. Hiring bilingual PMs is central to our global strategy. As a PM Intern, you will own a specific product initiative from ideation to execution while closely partnering with our core PM team to bridge the gap between our US and Japan teams.

This will be a full-time internship that will last about 6 weeks minimum. You will need to be able to work out of our office in Mt. View, California, on Monday and Tuesday. 

  • Partner with non-Japanese speaking PMs to provide localized product insights, gather requirements, and define product features.

  • Conduct customer discovery, market research, and competitive analysis within the ecosystem.

  • Write clear, PRD (Product Requirements Documents) or 1-pagers to align engineering and design teams.

  • Present your final summer project and recommendations to the executive leadership team (including the CEO).

  • Experience & Mindset: While 1-2 years of direct Product Management experience is a plus, your mindset matters most. We are looking for a strong growth mindset, strategic business acumen, and a relentless eagerness to learn and adapt.

  • Passion for Mobility: A deep, genuine interest in the future of transportation, with a focus on software-defined vehicles.

  • Global Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to thrive in a multicultural, multi-region environment. You excel at bringing diverse, cross-functional stakeholders together to drive alignment and push products forward.

  • Agility & Scale: A unique blend of experience operating within both large, complex corporations and fast-paced startup environments is highly preferred.

  • Language Proficiency: Fluency in both spoken and written Japanese, along with business-level English, is required to effectively bridge our global teams.

    • Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program (Bay Area campuses preferred).

    • Native or full professional proficiency in Japanese and English.

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    Posted
    March 19, 2026
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    April 22, 2026

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