Summer Operations & Projects Intern

IBM; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research’s Operations Project Manager Internship – 2027 is seeking a motivated student to support internal project coordination and operational activities within a cutting-edge research environment. You will help plan, track, and drive initiatives across researchers, leaders, and support teams, gaining hands-on experience in PM and business operations.

The role emphasizes initiative, clear communication, and turning ambiguous tasks into organized, actionable work while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Able to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.
• Curiosity about research, technology, and how organizations operate.
• Experience with data or business analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of internal projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, action-item trackers, and status reports.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, materials, decisions, and follow‑ups.
• Work with cross‑functional stakeholders to gather information and track dependencies.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives.
• Create presentations, dashboards, and reports for teams and leadership.
• Document business processes and standard operating procedures.
• Support communications and change-management activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business/Operations/PM/Engineering/Info Systems/Data Analytics

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

IBM Research’s Operations Project Manager Internship – 2027 is seeking a motivated student to support internal project coordination and operational activities within a cutting-edge research environment. You will help plan, track, and drive initiatives across researchers, leaders, and support teams, gaining hands-on experience in PM and business operations.

The role emphasizes initiative, clear communication, and turning ambiguous tasks into organized, actionable work while collaborating with