Operations Project Manager Intern (Research)

International Business Machines Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Research is seeking a motivated Project Management Summer Intern to support internal projects and operations within IBM's Research organization. You will coordinate projects, develop plans, dashboards, and communicate with cross-functional teams across researchers, leaders, and support staff.

This internship offers hands-on experience in project management, business operations, and exposure to an innovative research environment where collaboration drives outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Operations, Project Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Curiosity about research, technology, and how organizations operate.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of internal projects and operational initiatives.
• Develop & maintain project plans, timelines, action-item trackers, and status reports.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas & materials, document decisions, & track follow-up actions.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, identify dependencies, and help keep projects on track.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to make research operations more efficient.
• Collect, organize, & analyze information to support operational & project-related decisions.
• Create presentations, dashboards, reports, & other materials for project teams & leadership.
• Help document business processes, workflows, & standard operating procedures.
• Support communications & change-management activities associated with internal initiatives.
• Take on additional projects and operational assignments based on organizational priorities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a related field

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

IBM Research is seeking a motivated Project Management Summer Intern to support internal projects and operations within IBM's Research organization. You will coordinate projects, develop plans, dashboards, and communicate with cross-functional teams across researchers, leaders, and support staff.

This internship offers hands-on experience in project management, business operations, and exposure to an innovative research environment where collaboration drives outcomes.