About the role#
The Technology Business Operations team supports the Technology organization through capital financial management, Project Management, Agile and Scrum delivery, and Resource Management. You will join the team to work on practical projects alongside experienced team members. You will select one primary focus area to gain hands-on experience in how the company plans, funds, resources, and delivers work.
What you'll do#
- Support Technology capital financials and help simplify or automate reporting and insights.
- Improve workflows, automation, processes, and the overall tool experience within Jira.
- Help teams plan, organize, remove obstacles, and deliver work through exposure to real Technology initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in MIS, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
- A preferred cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
- Comfort working with data and technology, with an interest in process improvement and automation.
- Foundational finance, accounting, or reporting knowledge for the Finance focus.
- Hands-on Jira usage and knowledge for the Jira Automation focus.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions, learn quickly, and bring new ideas to the team.
- Experience with Excel, reporting, data analysis, or automation is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- You must be able to work on-site at the corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, for the duration of the program.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This role does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
About Upbound Group
Upbound Group operates as a public financial services company based in Plano, Texas. The firm provides lease-to-own solutions for durable goods through brands including Acima Leasing and Rent-A-Center. It maintains a network of 1,930 corporate locations and 400 franchise sites across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The business serves millions of customers and retail partners.
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