Intern Business Transformation Consultant - Adobe 2027

IBM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM offers an internship program in Chicago, IL, where students work on real client projects and develop technical and consulting skills from day one.

You will learn in a culture that emphasizes continuous learning, mentorship, and growth, with a pathway to the Associates program based on results and performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a university degree with a track record of academic success.
• Majors of interest include Computer Science, MIS/IT, Computer Engineering, Data Science, SW Engineering, or related fields.
• Current pursuit of internship opportunities with IBM.

Responsibilities

• Work on client projects to build a compelling portfolio.
• Develop technical and consulting skills through mentorship and coaching.
• Gain insights across diverse industries while experiencing IBM's culture of continuous learning.
• Possibly advance to Associate Program based on performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Leadership experience

Consulting interest

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree (pursuing)

Tools

Jira

Job description

Introduction

Launch your career like an IBMer

Every IBMer has a story. For many, it started with an internship. As an IBM intern, you won't just gain experience - you'll start thinking, working, and growing like an IBMer. From day one, you'll contribute to real client projects across diverse industries, working alongside experienced IBMers who are invested in your success. You'll be challenged, supported, and inspired, often all in the same day. You'll develop technical expertise and consulting skills in a culture built on continuous learning, mentorship, and coaching. High-performing interns have a clear pathway into IBM's Associate Program, launching careers at one of the world's most innovative technology and consulting companies.

To give yourself the best opportunity for success, we advise applying only to roles that align with your skills and experience, rather than applying broadly across all entry-level positions. You'll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly — it's the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against.

Your Role And Responsibilities

During your internship, you can enhance your knowledge and gain professional experience by working on client projects. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to build a compelling portfolio, acquire new skills, gain insights into diverse industries, and embrace novel challenges for your future career.

At IBM, we prioritize continuous learning, skill development, and personal growth within a culture of coaching and mentorship. As an intern, you'll experience this culture and could advance to our full-time Associates program based on results and performance.

Work Experiences You Could Be Exposed To

• 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.

We have positions open in these locations:

Chicago, Illinois

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

• Currently pursuing a university degree with a track-record of academic success (Preferred majors: Computer Science, MIS/IT, Computer Engineering, Data Science, SW Engineering, or related fields).


• 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, application, business transformation, or experience.


• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Demonstrate foundational quantitative analysis skills and ability to develop data driven recommendations.


• Exposure to one of the following programming technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL) is a plus.


• Exposure to project management methodologies or tools (e.g., Agile, Jira) is also a plus.