IT Intern: Drive Automation & AI-Powered Workflows

LEK; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a motivated IT Intern to support project-based IT initiatives within our Global IT organization in Boston.

This internship provides hands-on experience through clearly defined, outcome-oriented projects that contribute to strategic IT priorities rather than purely operational work. Projects may include hardware provisioning improvements, workflow automation, enterprise systems such as Workday, IT finance, process documentation, or data and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
• Ability to work independently on defined projects while collaborating effectively with a broader team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, organized work and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a key project that furthers an IT objective. Example projects include: assess and document existing IT processes, opportunities for efficiency or automation.
• Support the redesign and improvement of hardware provisioning and endpoint setup workflows.
• Assist with the development or enhancement of automated IT workflows using scripting or low-code tools.
• Contribute to small-scale AI or data-driven proof-of-concept initiatives aligned to internal productivity or service improvements.
• Participate in IT operational initiatives, including IT finance, budget tracking, and administrative process improvements.
• Engage in enterprise application support efforts, including ticket triage, system testing, documentation updates, and process improvements for platforms such as Workday.
• Produce clear documentation, recommendations, and handover materials to enable long-term adoption of delivered solutions.
• Collaborate with IT team members and stakeholders to define requirements, track progress, and deliver agreed outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Information Systems

Computer Science

Data Science

Engineering

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Microsoft Power Automate

Job description

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a motivated IT Intern to support project-based IT initiatives within our Global IT organization in Boston.

This internship provides hands-on experience through clearly defined, outcome-oriented projects that contribute to strategic IT priorities rather than purely operational work. Projects may include hardware provisioning improvements, workflow automation, enterprise systems such as Workday, IT finance, process documentation, or data and AI initiatives.