Operations Transformation Intern - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton’s Advisory professionals help companies stay ahead with bold thinking, big ideas, and progressive strategies. Our Transformation practice accelerates growth by challenging the status quo and delivering practical operations improvements.

As an Operations Transformation Intern in Chicago, you’ll support cross-functional teams, develop data-driven insights, and help manage client engagements from day one, gaining hands-on experience in process mapping, analytics, and change

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA.
• Interest in operational strategy, performance improvement, and business transformation.
• Experience with process mapping, data analysis, or operational assessments.
• Ability to work in teams and meet tight deadlines in dynamic environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clarity.
• Curiosity and motivation to develop professionally, including certifications.

Responsibilities

• Aid cross-functional teams in delivering major transformation initiatives.
• Create, interpret, and transform data into actionable performance insights.
• Maintain client and internal relationships to manage expectations.
• Help minimize engagement risk by identifying issues and remediation paths.
• Communicate findings clearly to internal teams and client stakeholders.

Skills

Operational strategy

Digital fluency

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum

Job description

Grant Thornton’s Advisory professionals help companies stay ahead of the game with bold thinking, big ideas, and progressive strategies. Our Transformation practice applies our deep experience to challenge the status quo and accelerate our client’s growth trajectory.

As an Operations Transformation Intern, you’ll assist clients with developing and implementing operations modernization and improvement initiatives for the Operations Transformation Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Operations team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Aid cross-functional teams in the delivery of major transformation initiatives within the realms of operational efficiency programs, digital operations management solutions, product and operations modernization programs incorporating business opportunity assessment, solution strategy, design, program management, implementation of enabling technologies, and organizational change
• Create, interpret, and transform data and analytics into actionable performance insights
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients and internal team members at all levels to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partner
• Manage and minimize engagement delivery risk by proactively identifying issues and recommended courses of remediation to engagement teams
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives while portraying knowledge and confidence
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to internal teams and client stakeholders

You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or related fields
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Demonstrated interest in operational strategy, performance improvement, and business transformation
• Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making
• Experience (through coursework, internships, or projects) with process mapping, data analysis, or operational assessments
• Proven ability to work in teams and deliver against tight deadlines in dynamic environments; this may be demonstrated via university projects, internships, self-study, community building, or work experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights in a structured and compelling way
• Intellectual curiosity, and motivation to develop professionally, including industry recognized professional certifications

The pay rate for this position in the firm’s Chicago, Illinois office is $37 per hour.