Industry Operations Project Intern (GBS) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Ellis Technologies, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 16,740 - 27,900; Part time

Job summary

Ellis Technologies, Inc. is looking for an Industry Operations Project Intern in Dubai. The role involves conducting market research, supporting digital marketing strategies, and analyzing data for business insights.

The ideal candidate should be a student or recent graduate with strong quantitative skills, proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools, and a passion for digital marketing. This internship lasts at least three months and could lead to full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for digital marketing and proactive learning mindset.
• Strong analytical background with complex problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and industry analysis.
• Support execution of regional initiatives and product campaigns.
• Prepare strategic presentations and business reviews.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data visualization

Problem structuring

Education

Penultimate or final year students or recent graduates

Coursework in statistics, economics, business analytics, data science

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Industry Operations Project Intern (GBS) – 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A31232

Responsibilities

• The high-performing Global Business Solutions Monetization Strategy & Operations (MSO) organization is essential to enabling TikTok's advertising business growth. We partner with business leaders in strategy setting, data analytics, sales & client incentive policy-making, driving operational effectiveness in tooling and sales processes, and ensuring productive and fruitful partnerships cross-functionally.
• Strategic Analysis & Market Intelligence – Conduct market research and industry landscape analysis to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and vertical‑specific insights across the METAP region; support the development of GTM strategies, regional playbooks, and go‑to‑market frameworks for priority verticals and product initiatives.
• Analyze client portfolio composition, revenue mix, and account health metrics to inform strategic prioritization and resource allocation.
• Build business cases and ROI models to evaluate new programs, product launches, or market expansion opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity and platform developments to provide forward‑looking recommendations to leadership.
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence – Design and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks to track regional performance, program health, and key business metrics.
• Perform deep‑diving quantitative analysis on campaign performance, client behavior, and sales funnel metrics to uncover actionable insights.
• Clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, Excel, or BI tools to answer complex business questions.
• Translate data findings into clear narratives and visualizations for leadership reviews and business planning sessions.
• Program Management & Operations Support – Support the execution of regional initiatives, vertical acceleration programs, and product adoption campaigns.
• Track program KPIs, milestone progress, and cross‑functional dependencies, identifying risks and recommending course corrections.
• Build project trackers, workflow templates, and standardized reporting frameworks to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct post‑mortem analysis on completed programs to document learnings and scale best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Marketing teams to align on regional priorities and execution plans.
• Stakeholder Enablement & Communication – Prepare strategic presentations, business reviews, and executive summaries for leadership and cross‑functional audiences.
• Support the creation of enablement materials, training content, and knowledge‑sharing resources for regional teams.
• Assist in synthesizing feedback from field teams into actionable insights for product, policy, or process improvements.

Qualifications

• Penultimate or final year students or recent graduates.
• Passion for digital marketing with proactive learning mindset, excellent learning ability, logical thinking, innovative capabilities, and sharp market insight.
• English as working language with strong communication skills, teamwork abilities, and capability to influence and motivate others.
• Self‑driven, resilient, curious, and able to make judgments on complex matters.
• Strong quantitative and analytical background, coursework or experience in statistics, economics, business analytics, data science, or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, or other data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, conduct hypothesis‑driven analysis, and derive actionable recommendations from data.
• Experience with strategy consulting, investment banking, business analytics, or tech company internships.
• Strong business acumen with ability to connect quantitative insights to commercial outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, translating complex analysis into clear, compelling narratives.
• Familiarity with digital advertising metrics (CPM, CPA, ROAS, LTV) or willingness to learn quickly.
• Experience building dashboards, reports, or BI solutions in professional or academic settings.
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and prioritizing based on impact and urgency.

Additional Information

This internship will last at least three months and will be considered for full‑time return offers based on performance. Applicants must be able to attend an onsite recruitment day in Dubai on 30 January 2025.