IBM: Early Associate Strategy & Business Transformation Intern (12-Week Summer 2027 Internship) In person placement

Placement details

Overview.

Location: London

Application deadline: Applications are open now, so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible.

Start date: Summer 2027

Application criteria: To apply, you must:

• be studying for a bachelor's degree and be due to graduate in 2027 or 2028
• already have the right to work in the UK, as IBM cannot offer visa sponsorship for this internship

IBM would also love to hear from students who:

• are interested in business transformation, strategy or project delivery
• communicate well and bring a collaborative and organised approach to their work
• feel comfortable working with ambiguity and enjoy learning new concepts
• are curious, adaptable and motivated to grow in a team environment

How to apply: Apply directly through the IBM website by clicking 'apply now' at the top of the page.

About the Consulting Summer Internship.

This summer internship gives you the chance to join IBM Consulting and help organisations improve the way they work, with a focus on strategy, transformation and delivery. You'll join a cohort of interns working in small cross functional teams within one of IBM's consulting sectors, where your team will take ownership of a standalone project tackling a real client challenge, with support, coaching and mentoring from consultants across IBM's UK business throughout the programme.

Because IBM's consulting projects are collaborative and fast moving, there is no single fixed role from day one, so you'll contribute in different ways depending on the challenge, the client, your interests and where you can add the most value. Whether you're drawn to business strategy, transformation, operations, agile delivery or project management, you'll gain hands on experience as part of a consulting team alongside exposure to different teams, disciplines and ways of working across IBM.

During the internship, you might:

• support teams exploring business challenges and transformation opportunities
• help structure research, analysis or project materials
• assist with process mapping, planning or delivery activities
• take part in client workshops, agile ceremonies and collaborative team sessions
• support project coordination, stakeholder communication or sprint activities
• share ideas to improve ways of working, processes or customer experiences
• present findings, insights or recommendations in clear and engaging ways

What you'll gain:

• hands on experience of a real consulting project from start to finish
• exposure to strategy, business change and agile ways of working
• the chance to learn from consultants across different teams and disciplines
• mentoring, coaching and support from consultants, buddies and IBM's early careers team
• a collaborative environment where your ideas, curiosity and initiative are valued
• a clearer sense of whether a career in consulting and transformation is right for you

About IBM.

IBM has been reinventing itself since 1911 and is one of the largest corporate organisations in the world, as well as one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. IBM brings the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to clients and partners around the world, and prides itself on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain.

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, offering strategy, experience, technology and operations services to many of the world's most innovative companies. Its people focus on accelerating clients' businesses through collaboration, using technology responsibly to help people, partners and the planet.

Next steps.

Apply directly through IBM's website by clicking 'apply' at the top of this page!