About the role#
This internship offers a chance to build a professional portfolio while working on real client projects. You will work alongside experienced team members to gain insights into various industries and tackle business challenges. This position is a full-time, paid summer internship running from May to July 2027.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to client projects and help teams navigate market trends and competitive strategies.
- Support operational improvements by designing models to increase efficiency.
- Assist with workshops, meetings, and interviews to document client requirements.
- Shadow product teams during enterprise-wide data integrations.
- Participate in data analytics assessments, cloud migrations, and system implementations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university degree program with a record of academic success.
- Preferred majors include Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Human Resources.
- Foundational quantitative analysis skills and the ability to develop data-driven recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage workloads in an agile environment.
- Leadership experience and effective communication skills, specifically active listening.
- Initiative, a growth mindset, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- Exposure to programming technologies like JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL, Python, or Java is a plus.
- Exposure to packaged applications such as SAP or Oracle is helpful, with SAP University Alliances exposure preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel modeling and process mapping.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks)
- Travel: Willingness to travel as needed
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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