2027 Intern — Marketing Operations

IBM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Operations intern within Performance Marketing for Summer 2027 in Austin, TX. The role centers on implementing systems to streamline onboarding of acquisitions and partnering with Operations and GTM Acquisition leaders to develop a comprehensive playbook.

You'll gain leadership exposure, mentorship, and hands-on experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance analysis, with a hybrid work model and requirement to be in the office at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university studying business, finance, accounting, or related fields.
• Available for an internship in Summer 2027.
• Completing your degree program between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and a rising senior for the 2027-2028 school year.
• Ability to work in fast-moving, cross-functional environments.
• Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of financial concepts and budget planning.
• Knowledge of basic data analysis and ability to use data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations and GTM Acquisition leaders to build an end-to-end onboarding playbook.
• Identify and govern operational improvements in financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Create an end-to-end communication and enablement plan for future acquisitions.
• Coordinate management systems and tools to drive efficiency and innovation.

Skills

Fluent English

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Adaptability

Time management

Internship readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

This role is for an internship in Summer 2027. The Internship is expected to start on Monday, May 24th with an end date of Friday, August 13th. Candidates must be available to start and end on these days.

At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for innovation and creativity. We are at the forefront of groundbreaking change — improving businesses, society, and the human condition. As a leader in Hybrid Cloud and AI, we are leading the charge in a worldwide digital transformation.

Our Performance Marketing team drives scalable and predictable revenue growth. We exist to generate demand for IBM’s products and offerings — and to convert that demand into measurable pipeline and business impact. As part of our team, you'll be surrounded by bright minds and keen collaborators — always willing to help and be helped — as you apply passion to work that will compel our audience to choose IBM's products and services.

When you join IBM, you join a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust. You join a team of IBMers who are helping technology support a positive global transformation. So join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring innovation to life.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an Operations intern within Performance Marketing, you'll work collaboratively across the Operations team focusing on implementing systems to streamline the onboarding of our acquisitions into Performance Marketing. In this role you will partner with the Operations and GTM Acquisition leaders to build out an end-to-end playbook for onboarding acquisitions. This is a highly visible intern program with leadership exposure and mentorship throughout the summer. Some of your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Identify, proactively implement, and govern operational improvements in financial planning, budgeting. and performance analysisfor incoming acquisitions.
• Build anend-to-endcommunication and enablement plan that will become the standard for future acquisitions.
• Coordinate the organization’s management systems and tools and look for opportunities to drive innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness

This role is based in Austin, Texas. We work in a hybrid environment. This position will be required to come into the office at least three days per week.

This role will be posted until September 25. We will review all applications.

IBM will not be providing Visa sponsorship for these positions now or in the future. Therefore, to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future Visa sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Currently enrolled in an accredited University studying business, finance, accounting, or related fields
• Available for an internship in Summer 2027
• Completing your degree program between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
• Pursuing aBachelor’sdegree and a rising senior for the 2027-2028 school year
• Ability to work in fast-moving, cross-functional environments
• Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of financial concepts and budget planning
• Knowledge of basic data analysis and ability to use data to drive decisions

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience in project management
• Experience with business process improvement initiatives
• Ability to develop and analyze data and use storytelling techniques to deliver concise and compelling analysis and recommendations
• Ability to dive into details and understand root causes by asking probing questions thatidentifydeeper opportunities for change
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and communicate with influence