Strategic GTM & Software Strategy Intern (Summer)

International Business Machines Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Software and Go-To-Market Strategy Intern to help develop global strategies for IBM's software platforms: Hybrid Cloud, Data, Automation, AI, and more.

The role emphasizes data analytics, AI and data science, benchmarking, and rapid execution to drive measurable outcomes. You will analyze markets, support leadership discussions, and help advance client adoption of IBM software offerings.

Qualifications

• Strong data and analytics skills with AI and data science familiarity.
• Knowledge of SQL and Excel for quantitative analysis.
• Structured thinking to develop frameworks addressing unstructured challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth-minded with ownership of outcomes and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analysis, quantitative modeling, market and competitive benchmarking, and root-cause identification.
• Formulate decision-ready recommendations for senior leaders.
• Support strategic discussions with senior software executives.
• Structure and support change initiatives to deliver targeted outcomes.
• Support teammates to deliver commitments to clients.
• Manage planning, control, and administration of assigned projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Quantitative modeling

Structured thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Tools

Excel

SQL

AI tools

Job description

IBM in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Software and Go-To-Market Strategy Intern to help develop global strategies for IBM's software platforms: Hybrid Cloud, Data, Automation, AI, and more.

The role emphasizes data analytics, AI and data science, benchmarking, and rapid execution to drive measurable outcomes. You will analyze markets, support leadership discussions, and help advance client adoption of IBM software offerings.