CIO Advisory Intern: Strategy, AI & Transformation

West Monroe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

West Monroe is seeking CIO Advisory Consulting Interns in Chicago to help CIOs translate technology opportunities into business value. You will work across technology strategy, operating models, and analytics, collaborating with client teams to deliver actionable findings.

The role emphasizes quantitative and qualitative analysis, storyboarding, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate insights, while maintaining rigorous validation and client relevance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress with an expected graduation between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reside within 50 miles of the assigned office with a hybrid work model.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%; travel expenses covered by West Monroe.
• Experience integrating AI tools into day-to-day workflows to boost productivity and insight.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and West Monroe teams to understand business priorities and current operating models.
• Capture and synthesize discussions, identify key findings, decisions, and follow-ups.
• Gather, analyze, and document requirements for assessments and future-state designs.
• Assess capabilities, investments, and opportunities to identify gaps and improvements.
• Define KPIs and value measures, outlining data sources and validation methods.
• Develop analytical frameworks and perform quantitative analyses to support recommendations.
• Prepare storyboards and communicate complex concepts as decision-ready deliverables.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to accelerate research while validating outputs for accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

AI tools utilization

Client-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Tools

AI tools (ChatGPT) integration

Job description

West Monroe is seeking CIO Advisory Consulting Interns in Chicago to help CIOs translate technology opportunities into business value. You will work across technology strategy, operating models, and analytics, collaborating with client teams to deliver actionable findings.

The role emphasizes quantitative and qualitative analysis, storyboarding, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate insights, while maintaining rigorous validation and client relevance.