Program Management Consultant Internships

Program management consultant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working program management consultants, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Alton Aviation Consultancy, Marsh Agency, and World Wide Technology among the employers posting roles now.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top stateNew York
Top employerAlton Aviation Consultancy
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Environmental Consulting and Risk Management Intern
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Environmental Consulting and Risk Management Intern
Marsh Agency
Charlotte, North Carolina
Business Operations
Human Resources
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Summer 2027 Intern, Management Consulting
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Summer 2027 Intern, Management Consulting
Athena Global Advisors
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Human Resources
Project Management

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Solutions Consulting & Engineering- MBA Management Consulting Services Intern - 2027
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Solutions Consulting & Engineering- MBA Management Consulting Services Intern - 2027
World Wide Technology
St. Louis, Missouri
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$18 - $25/hr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Associate (Intern - Winter / Spring 2027), Management Consulting
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Associate (Intern - Winter / Spring 2027), Management Consulting
Alton Aviation Consultancy
New York, New York
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$88k - $98k/yr
11-50

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Associate (Intern - Summer 2027), Management Consulting
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Associate (Intern - Summer 2027), Management Consulting
Alton Aviation Consultancy
New York, New York
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$88k - $98k/yr
11-50

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Marsh Agency1 open role
World Wide Technology1 open role

Tips for Your Program Management Consultant Internship Search

Apply earlier than you think necessary

Large employers open summer program management consultant internship recruiting the previous fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly from early fall onward and submit as soon as roles you want go live.

Build a project portfolio before you apply

Hiring teams for program management consultant internships expect limited work history and look for documented projects instead. Create a case study, a project plan with stakeholder mapping, or a process improvement write-up that shows your analytical approach and the tools you used. Having something tangible to reference in an interview makes a measurable difference.

Work your campus network alongside direct applications

Career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts that do not recruit on campus. Using both channels together reaches a significantly wider pool of program management consultant internship openings.

Practice your case interview out loud

Program management consultant intern screens typically involve a structured case or consulting-style conversation where interviewers weigh how you think as much as your final answer. Practice full responses aloud, explaining your reasoning step by step, with a peer or on your own. Candidates who can articulate their logic clearly under time pressure consistently perform better than those who only practice silently.

Target structured rotational and cohort programs early

Many larger employers run formal rotational or cohort-based program management consultant internship pipelines designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill their first cohort quickly, and are more competitive than general postings. Identify the ones aligned with your background and apply in the opening weeks of their recruiting cycle.

Set your work-type filter before you start

On-site roles are 0% of the program management consultant internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type from the start. Sorting through roles you cannot take wastes application time during a recruiting cycle where early submissions have a real advantage.

Program Management Consultant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a program management consultant internship?

Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For program management consultant candidates, a documented case study, project roadmap, or change management plan gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.

Can a program management consultant internship turn into a full-time job?

Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for program management consultant interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early the employer sets its return-offer timeline. The right approach is to do the work well and ask about the process without counting on a specific outcome.

When should I apply for program management consultant internships?

Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so recruiting cycles open months before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates. Because timelines vary significantly by employer size, openings appear throughout the year and monitoring listings consistently is the most reliable approach.

Are program management consultant internships paid?

Most professional program management consultant internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it directly. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at professional services and corporate employers but can appear at nonprofits or very small organizations, so check each listing carefully.

What should a program management consultant internship resume include?

Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show your process, a project plan, a stakeholder communication map, a risk register, or a process improvement case study, with the tools used and a link to the work where it exists publicly. Add relevant coursework, keep it to one page, and put the most substantive project first.

Are there remote program management consultant internships?

Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the program management consultant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Filter by work type first so you're only reviewing positions you can actually commit to.

What is a rotational program management internship?

Some large employers run structured rotational internship programs that place consultants-in-training across two or three business units over a single summer, exposing them to different client types, project scopes, and internal teams. These programs target people new to the field, recruit early in the fall recruiting cycle, and are competitive, identifying them by name and applying in the first wave significantly improves your odds.

Can international students get program management consultant internships?

Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.

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