El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

University Internship - Proxy Product Owner

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We know that young talent has the power to transform the future. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and leave your mark, this is your moment.
Through our internship and recent graduate programs, you will find a team ready to support you and an environment where your ideas matter and your development is our priority.

Want to start your journey with us? Discover everything we can achieve together.

Join our team and take the step toward the beginning of your professional career!

The project awaiting you.

Act as an intermediary between the Product Owner, who makes decisions regarding the product needs required for the business, and the team responsible for developing the technological tools required for the product, preparing all necessary specifications so that the Product Owner's needs can be implemented.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

- Coordinate the joint work of the Product Owner with the Delivery Manager, participating in the definition of the product roadmap and User Stories.

- Operate within a specific scope explicitly delegated by the PO.

- Work on functional refinement at a business level, breaking down business definitions into detail with the team.

- Prioritize the short term, in collaboration with the PO.

Requirements:

- Final year students of a University Degree or Master's in Telecommunications Engineering or similar.

- Ability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

- 6 months of educational internships, starting in September 2026.

- Responsibility, teamwork, and dynamism.

This will be your day-to-day:

- Practical training in a real work environment.
- Support and tutoring throughout the entire stay.
- Get to know the inner workings of a large company from the inside.
- Great atmosphere and professional experience of value for your future career.

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Continuous learning: Access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and competencies from day one.

- Personalized follow-up.

- You will participate in real projects with a business impact.

- Growth and development opportunities.

- Diverse and multidisciplinary environment.

- You will be part of a community of young talent with whom you will share learning, challenges, and successes.

The future starts today and we want you to be a part of it.
Take the first step and let's build a path full of experiences together.
If you meet the requirements or believe you could be part of this project, we look forward to meeting you.

View original advert (Spanish)

Sabemos que el talento joven tiene el poder de transformar el futuro. Si estás buscando una oportunidad para aprender, crecer y dejar tu huella, este es tu momento.
A través de nuestros programas de prácticas y recién graduados, encontrarás un equipo dispuesto a acompañarte, y un entorno donde tus ideas cuentan y tu desarrollo es nuestra prioridad.

¿Quieres comenzar tu camino con nosotros? Descubre todo lo que podemos lograr juntos.

¡Únete a nuestro equipo y da el paso hacia el comienzo de tu carrera profesional!

El proyecto que te espera.

Actuar como intermediario entre el Product Owner, que toma las decisiones sobre las necesidades del producto necesario para negocio, y el equipo responsable de desarrollar las herramientas tecnológicas requeridas para el producto, preparando todas las especificaciones necesarias para que las necesidades del Product Owner puedan implementarse.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

- Coordinar el trabajo conjunto del Product Owner con el Delivery Manager, participando en la definición del roadmap de producto y de las User Stories.

- Opera dentro de un scope específico explícitamente delegado por el PO.

- Trabajar en el refinamiento funcional a nivel negocio, bajando la definición del negocio a detalle con el equipo.

- Priorizar el corto plazo, en colaboración con el PO.

Requisitos:

- Estudiantes de último año de Grado Universitario o Máster en Ingeniería de Telecomunicaciones o similares.

- Posibilidad de realizar mínimo 30 horas semanales.

- 6 meses de prácticas formativas, comenzando en septiembre de 2026.

- Responsabilidad, trabajo en equipo y dinamismo.

Así será tu día a día:

- Formación práctica en un entorno real de trabajo.
- Acompañamiento y tutorización durante toda la estancia.
- Conocerás el funcionamiento de una gran empresa desde dentro.
- Buen ambiente y experiencia profesional de valor para tu futuro laboral.

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Aprendizaje continuo: Acceso a programas de formación y desarrollo para potenciar tus habilidades y competencias desde el primer día.

- Seguimiento personalizado.

- Participarás en proyectos reales y con impacto en negocio.

- Oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo.

- Entorno diverso y multidisciplinar.

- Formarás parte de una comunidad de talento joven con las que compartirás aprendizajes, retos y éxitos.

El futuro empieza hoy y queremos que formes parte de él.
Da el primer paso y construyamos juntos un camino lleno de experiencias.
Si cumples con los requisitos o crees que podrías ser parte de este proyecto, estamos deseando conocerte.