Associate, Strategy Intern

Pearson

18h • Remote

About The Position

Pearson is the world’s learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the
knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We
believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every
way, throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the
science of learning and the latest technology; we’re shaping the future of
teaching and learning.

We’re looking for the next generation of talented undergraduates to join our
team for an unforgettable 10-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an
opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with
your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, to help create
products that help fix the skills challenges faced by learners, employees and
employers.

As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our
business. You’ll be assigned to a team to support real-life projects that bring
our products and services to life and are ready to launch to our learners.
On-the-job training and professional development will be provided to enable you
to contribute to the business. You’ll also have direct access to a senior member
of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the
10-week program. During your internship, you will gain valuable hands-on
experience to build your resume to stand out with future employers, such as
Pearson. We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where
our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued so that our
products reflect the people we serve — our teachers and students, employers and
employees, and consumers and learners.

Pearson’s Strategy group is seeking an Intern to support its agentic operations
and enablement objectives during a 10-week summer internship. This role provides
an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in the Office of
the Chief Technology Officer while contributing to important projects that
impact Pearson’s future growth and bring measurable value to the internal
organization.

As an OCTO Strategy Intern, you will join the Office of the Chief Technology
Officer (OCTO) for a 10‑week summer internship focused on strategy, innovation,
and emerging technology. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on
experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, enterprise
transformation, and business strategy, while working alongside senior leaders
and cross‑functional teams across the organization.

Interns in OCTO support high‑impact initiatives that help shape how the
organization experiments, learns, and scales new ideas. You will contribute to
projects that range from strategic research and analysis, to operational
improvement, to exploring new technologies and ways of working. Throughout the
internship, you’ll gain exposure to how a large, global enterprise thinks about
technology strategy, innovation governance, and continuous learning.

This role is ideal for students who are curious, analytical, and excited about
the future of technology and its impact on businesses and people.

As an OCTO Strategy Intern, you will join the Office of the Chief Technology
Officer (OCTO) for a 10‑week summer internship focused on strategy, innovation,
and emerging technology. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on
experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, enterprise
transformation, and business strategy, while working alongside senior leaders
and cross‑functional teams across the organization.

Interns in OCTO support high‑impact initiatives that help shape how the
organization experiments, learns, and scales new ideas. You will contribute to
projects that range from strategic research and analysis, to operational
improvement, to exploring new technologies and ways of working. Throughout the
internship, you’ll gain exposure to how a large, global enterprise thinks about
technology strategy, innovation governance, and continuous learning.

This role is ideal for students who are curious, analytical, and excited about
the future of technology and its impact on businesses and people.

This position is fully remote, but you will have access to a local office if you
are located in one of our hubs [Hoboken, NJ; Durham, NC; Minneappolis, MN]. The
role is primarily designated as a Remote Employee.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, engineering, data and analytics, artifical intelligence, finance or a related field.
• Demonstrated curiosity about technology, innovation, and how organizations operate and evolve
• Familiarity with or interest in areas such as MS365 tools, AI and emerging technologies, design thinking, process design, agile ways of working, data concepts, or technology architecture
• Strong organization, analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a distributed or remote team.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern