2027 Business Technology Advisory Consulting Intern

Plante Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Meal reimbursement

Job summary

Plante Moran’s Business Technology Advisory team helps clients evaluate, select, implement, and improve enterprise software to align technology with business goals.

The role focuses on analysis, requirements gathering, and supporting software selection and implementation initiatives across various industries, with emphasis on manufacturing, distribution, and professional services.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in MIS, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, IT Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Academic performance: minimum GPA 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Perform business analysis, support client interviews, document processes, translate requirements into enterprise software recommendations.
• Assess enterprise software and roadmaps; identify gaps and future-state options.
• Support vendor evaluation, RFPs, demonstrations, and client decision documentation.
• Assist with implementation advisory tasks: track activities, manage risks, prepare materials, support change management and training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS or related field

Job description

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Our management consulting team focuses on our clients’ critical business needs. Within the Business Technology Advisory team, we help commercial industry clients evaluate, select, implement, and improve enterprise software and related business technology solutions. Our work connects business process improvement, technology strategy, and practical implementation support to help clients make confident, value-driven technology decisions.

Your role.

• Performing business analysis activities, including supporting client interviews, documenting business processes, identifying technology needs, and helping translate business requirements into practical enterprise software recommendations.
• Supporting enterprise software assessment and roadmap projects by helping evaluate current-state applications, process gaps, improvement opportunities, and future-state technology options.
• Assisting with enterprise software selection efforts, including research on vendor solutions, request for proposal support, proposal analysis, vendor demonstration preparation, and client decision-making deliverables.
• Supporting implementation advisory projects by helping track project activities, document risks and issues, organize project materials, and assist with change management, training, testing, or process documentation needs.
• Participating in strategic research projects related to enterprise technology, operational improvement, and emerging business technology trends.
• Developing industry knowledge across manufacturing and distribution, industrial and business services, medical devices, construction & related industries, private equity, and other commercial industry sectors.
• Building professional relationships with clients and team members while participating in networking, practice development, and business development activities.

The Qualifications.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Technology Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Passion for learning how businesses operate and how enterprise technology can improve processes, decision-making, and performance.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and reliable, with a demonstrated commitment to quality and follow-through.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, project coordination, facilitation, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with team members, business users, technical professionals, and client leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple client and internal priorities while staying organized, responsive, and accountable.
• Academic success, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing, team-based, technology, operations, or business analysis role preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of information technology, enterprise cloud-based applications, business process design, supply chain, accounting, finance, or operations preferred.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for?

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $33.00 - $36.00