Technology Business Operations Intern

About the role

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data‑driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that serve underserved consumers through brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent‑A‑Center® across store‑based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the Technology Business Operations team supports the Technology organization through capital financial management, project management, Agile/Scrum delivery, and resource management.

Responsibilities

Interns will select one primary focus area and work alongside experienced team members on practical projects that can make a meaningful impact. Potential focus areas include:

• Technology Finance & Reporting – support capital financials, help simplify and automate reporting and insights.
• Jira Automation & Process Improvement – apply Jira knowledge to improve workflows, automation, processes, and overall tool experience.
• Project Management & Agile Delivery – learn how Project Managers and Scrum Masters help teams plan, organize, remove obstacles, and deliver work through hands‑on exposure to real Technology initiatives.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in MIS, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management, Operations Management, or a related business or technology field. Strong academic performance, with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Depending on the chosen focus area:

• Finance focus: foundational finance, accounting, or reporting knowledge.
• Jira Automation focus: hands‑on Jira usage and knowledge.
• Project Management/Agile focus: curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Comfort working with data and technology, with an interest in process improvement and automation; Excel, reporting, data analysis, or automation experience is a plus.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions, learn quickly, and bring new ideas to the team.

Work Location

Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas throughout the entire ten‑week summer intern program.

Employment Eligibility

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.