Strategy Manager Internships
Strategy manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working strategy managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, with TikTok and Cummins among the employers posting roles now.
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In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Cummins has been an industry leader in the power space for decades, but our industry is changing. Many of the things that have driven success in the past will not be the same things that drive success in the future as the world moves to a more diversified and decarbonized energy landscape. This reality comes with considerable risk as well as unprecedented opportunity.
If you join Cummins’ Corporate Strategy team, you will be at the forefront of Cummins’ transition to a clean energy future. As a Corporate Strategy Manager, you will work directly with senior leaders to develop recommendations for Cummins’ most pressing strategic priorities. You will have ownership initially over an individual workstream and eventually over entire projects with multiple opportunities to directly present your recommendations to Cummins leaders. Previous interns have evaluated growth opportunities in the clean energy space, assessed M&A options, developed supply chain risk mitigation strategies, and so much more.
You will be joining a highly diverse team of similarly driven problem-solvers in the context of an amazing corporate culture that provides a supportive environment and values your work-life balance. Our team heavily focuses on your personal and professional development to propel you to an exciting and fulfilling career at Cummins. Corporate Strategy Managers have gone on to varied and fulfilling careers in Cummins as product managers, commercial leaders, general managers, and strategists.
This is an exciting opportunity in Columbus, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana for a Corporate Strategy Manager. The role is hybrid, by which we mean that managers are expected to be present in both locations periodically for stakeholder and team engagement, and work from home is also possible. Interns are expected to be in an office location 3 days/week.
Key attributes of successful MBA candidates include:
Strategic thinking and vision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate in a highly multicultural team
Personal drive and initiative
Personal and professional integrity
Degree Programs Considered: MBA or similar degree
Major Programs Typically Considered: Corporate Strategy
2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:
- MBA - $9,700.00
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:
Summer Intern: Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.
International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.
Commitment: Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.
Cummins and E-verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Ready to think beyond your desk? Apply for this opportunity to start your career with Cummins today. careers.cummins.com
Not ready to apply but want to learn more? Join our Talent Community to get the inside track on great jobs and confidentially connect to our recruiting team: http://connect.find.ly/cummins .
Job Strategy
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Student - Internship
ReqID 2439679
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Cummins has been an industry leader in the power space for decades, but our industry is changing. Many of the things that have driven success in the past will not be the same things that drive success in the future as the world moves to a more diversified and decarbonized energy landscape. This reality comes with considerable risk as well as unprecedented opportunity.
If you join Cummins’ Corporate Strategy team, you will be at the forefront of Cummins’ transition to a clean energy future. As a Corporate Strategy Manager, you will work directly with senior leaders to develop recommendations for Cummins’ most pressing strategic priorities. You will have ownership initially over an individual workstream and eventually over entire projects with multiple opportunities to directly present your recommendations to Cummins leaders. Previous interns have evaluated growth opportunities in the clean energy space, assessed M&A options, developed supply chain risk mitigation strategies, and so much more.
You will be joining a highly diverse team of similarly driven problem-solvers in the context of an amazing corporate culture that provides a supportive environment and values your work-life balance. Our team heavily focuses on your personal and professional development to propel you to an exciting and fulfilling career at Cummins. Corporate Strategy Managers have gone on to varied and fulfilling careers in Cummins as product managers, commercial leaders, general managers, and strategists.
This is an exciting opportunity in Columbus, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana for a Corporate Strategy Manager. The role is hybrid, by which we mean that managers are expected to be present in both locations periodically for stakeholder and team engagement, and work from home is also possible. Interns are expected to be in an office location 3 days/week.
Key attributes of successful MBA candidates include:
Strategic thinking and vision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate in a highly multicultural team
Personal drive and initiative
Personal and professional integrity
Degree Programs Considered: MBA or similar degree
Major Programs Typically Considered: Corporate Strategy
2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:
- MBA - $9,700.00
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:
Summer Intern: Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.
International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.
Commitment: Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.
Cummins and E-verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Ready to think beyond your desk? Apply for this opportunity to start your career with Cummins today. careers.cummins.com
Not ready to apply but want to learn more? Join our Talent Community to get the inside track on great jobs and confidentially connect to our recruiting team: http://connect.find.ly/cummins .
Job Strategy
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Student - Internship
ReqID 2439679
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
Strategy Manager Internship Market
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Tips for Your Strategy Manager Internship Search
Apply months before the role starts
Large employers close their summer strategy manager internship cohorts in the fall, often before the new year. If you wait until spring to search, many structured programs are already full. Set a reminder to start your search the semester before your target start date.
Build documented project work before you apply
Strategy manager intern screens focus on evidence of structured thinking, not work history. A written case study, a competitive analysis, or a documented strategic recommendation with your methodology visible gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Finish at least one artifact before your first application goes out.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus 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. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many strategy internships never appear at campus events at all.
Practice the case interview format out loud
Strategy manager intern screens almost always include a case or structured problem-solving conversation. Interviewers weigh how you reason through ambiguity as much as your final answer, so practice talking through your logic out loud rather than just writing notes. Record yourself once to hear where your reasoning goes quiet.
Target structured rotational programs in your first wave
Larger employers run rotational or cohort-based strategy internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill faster than open internship roles, and often have the clearest return-offer paths. Identify the ones that fit your target industries and submit before their first-round deadlines.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 83% of the strategy manager internships listed here, so the split between remote, hybrid, and in-person is real. Decide what you can commit to before searching, then filter by location and work type so you are not spending time on roles you cannot take.
Strategy Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategy manager internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For strategy manager candidates, a documented case study or strategic analysis gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a strategy manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for strategy manager interns is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing set by the recruiting cycle. Position for one by treating every project as a permanent role audition, while keeping other options open in parallel.
When should I apply for strategy manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so a September or October application is not early, it is on time. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round and checking regularly is worth the habit.
Are strategy manager internships paid?
Most professional strategy manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it differs meaningfully across roles. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it, giving you what you need to compare opportunities before applying.
What should a strategy manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects, naming the frameworks and tools used and linking to the output where possible, such as a published analysis, a case study write-up, or a slide deck. Add relevant coursework beneath that. Keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote strategy manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 17% of the strategy manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from every market, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational strategy internship program?
Some large employers run structured rotational internships that place strategy interns across two or three business units over a single summer, exposing them to different functions before a return-offer decision. These programs are built specifically for people new to the field, recruit early in the fall recruiting cycle, and are competitive, so identifying them and applying in the first wave improves your odds.
Can international students get strategy manager 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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