Operations Project Manager Internship - 2027

About the role

Seeking a motivated and organized Project Management Summer Intern to support the operations and execution of internal projects within IBM’s Research organization. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, business operations, and working with cross-functional teams in a research environment. The intern will help coordinate projects and operational activities that enable researchers, leaders, and support teams to work effectively. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who is comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and bringing structure to complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of internal projects and operational initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, action-item trackers, and status reports.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, document decisions, and 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, and analyze information to support operational and project-related decisions.
• Create presentations, dashboards, reports, and other materials for project teams and leadership.
• Help document business processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Support communications and change-management activities associated with internal initiatives.
• Take on additional projects and operational assignments based on organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing 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.

Preferred experience

• Previous internship, project, leadership, or extracurricular experience involving project coordination or operations.
• Experience creating project plans, presentations, dashboards, or process documentation.
• Experience with project management or collaboration tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or other project management methodologies.
• Experience working with data or business analysis.
• Interest in research, science, engineering, or technology organizations.