2027 Intern – Global Affairs Skills, Strategy, Operations, and Transformation

About the job

Introduction

At IBM, we believe technology can help solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. As a leader in Hybrid Cloud and AI, we are leading the charge in a worldwide digital transformation, building trusted technology that drives progress.

Our story is bold, global, and constantly evolving—and how we communicate it matters.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM’s Global Affairs organization shapes how the world understands IBM. We define and protect IBM’s brand, advance the company’s reputation, and bring IBM’s strategy, innovation, values, and market leadership to life. Our work helps IBM earn trust, strengthen brand consideration, influence priority audiences, and create clarity around the company’s point of view in the market.

As a Skills, Strategy, Operations, and Transformation Intern, you will be part of a dynamic group that drives strategic initiatives, performance optimization, acceleration of key projects, readiness for future challenges, and knowledge sharing across the organization. This role is designed to provide you with broad exposure to various functions within the Skills, Strategy, Operations, and Transformation space, allowing you to develop versatile skills and contribute to meaningful projects.

Key Responsibilities Could Include:

• Strategy Development: Assist in the formulation and execution of strategic plans that align with IBM's business objectives. Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the development of innovative strategies.
• Performance Analysis: Support the analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of various initiatives. Prepare reports and presentations that highlight performance insights and recommendations.
• Transformation & Enablement: Participate in initiatives to simplify and automate processes and workflows. Assist in creating education materials to enable the organization to develop new ways of working.
• Talent Development: Collaborate on the design and delivery of programs that help foster career development across all levels of the organization.
• Operations: Support planning and tracking of resources across the organization to ensure optimal alignment with strategic priorities.

This role is for a Summer 2027 internship, expected to begin on Monday, May 24, 2027, and end on Friday, August 13, 2027.  Roles are based in New York, NY. We work in a hybrid environment, and interns are expected to come into the office at least three days per week.

IBM will not be providing Visa sponsorship for these positions now or in the future. To be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future Visa sponsorship.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Currently enrolled in an accredited University
• Available for an internship in Summer 2027
• Rising senior for the 2027-2028 school year
• Fluent in English
• Analytical Skills: Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to turn data and research into insights.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to create clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Project Management: Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Comfortable working with groups of different backgrounds and skills to enable collaboration.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Basic knowledge of analytical tools
• A strategic, consultative, data-driven mindset

Job Title

2027 Intern – Global Affairs Skills, Strategy, Operations, and Transformation

Date posted

02-Sep-2026

Job ID

131560

City / Township / Village

New York

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Enterprise Operations

Employment type

Co-Op (Fixed Term)

Contract type

Internship

Projected Minimum Salary per year

53,400.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

97,900.00

Position type

Internship

Travel required

Up to 20% or 1 day a week

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No