IBM · 18 hours ago
Business Transformation Consultant Intern 2026
Chicago, IL
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026IBM Consulting is focused on building long-term relationships and collaborating with clients globally. As a Business Transformation Consultant Intern, you'll work on client projects, gaining professional experience and skills while contributing to operational improvements and data analytics assessments.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Responsibilities
Market Dynamics: Immersing yourself in primary research and collaborate with dynamic teams assisting clients in navigating market trends and refining competitive strategies
Operational Excellence: Support operational improvement by designing models for a seamless client experience, contributing to heightened efficiency and effectiveness in operational processes
Stakeholder Engagement: Support workshops, meetings, and interviews to understand and document requirements collaborating with diverse teams to capture and synthesizing essential information
Project Exposure: Gain hands on experience shadowing product teams and enterprise-wide data integrations. Contribute to data analytics assessments and actively participate in cloud migration and system implementations across major platforms
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a university degree with a track-record of academic success
Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while also managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment
Have initiative and passion to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills while embracing a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints
Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to communicate effectively through active listening; while also be willing to adapt and have a readiness to take ownership of tasks and challenges
Interest in one or more of the following types of consulting: strategy, business transformation, or experience
Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred majors: Computer Science, Data Science, MIS, Business Analytics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Finance (for ERP roles)
Can understand clients' needs and challenges, applying a creative and logical approach to identify solutions
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Clear written and verbal communication
Demonstrate foundational quantitative analysis skills and ability to develop data driven recommendations
A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus in an environment with conflicting demands
Demonstrated foundation in quantitative analysis, ability to develop data driven recommendations
Exposure to programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, SQL, Python), a basic understanding of Hybrid Cloud (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.) and AI concepts
Basic understanding of financial statements and simple financial models
Awareness of supply chain concepts
Familiarity with project management methodologies or tools (e.g., Agile, Jira) is also a plus
Basic ETL/ELT projects, data warehouse design, data engineering capstones, data governance is a plus
Entry level certifications relevant to area of expertise (Cloud Practitioner, Admin, Vendor Student Certs, SnowPro Core, Databricks Associate, etc.)
Leadership programs/student organizations, clubs, veterans, P-TECH
Basic understanding of financial statements and financial modeling
Interest in developing a consulting career in strategy, data or business transformation
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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