Project Management & Strategy Intern, Fall 2026

The Walt Disney Company•Santa Monica, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategy & Project Management Team is looking for an intern to help drive a portfolio of global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and partner operations initiatives during the transition into FY27. In this role, you will contribute to program execution, uphold reporting and operational rigor, and identify opportunities to improve processes and surface performance insights across key workstreams. This internship is a full-time (40 hours per week), five-month commitment based in the Santa Monica, CA area from September 2026 through December 2026.

Requirements

Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
Detail-oriented professional with a proactive mindset and ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and operational processes
Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Sheets, Slides, and Docs
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Fully available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during traditional business hours for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing and reliable transportation in the Santa Monica, CA area

Nice To Haves

Experience working with reporting or data visualization tools such as Airtable and Tableau

Responsibilities

Support execution across multiple initiatives by maintaining project plans, tracking milestones, and ensuring alignment on timelines, risks, and dependencies
Develop and maintain recurring reporting deliverables (weekly, monthly, quarterly), synthesizing data into clear updates and insights for stakeholder reviews
Evaluate existing workflows and reporting processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for simplification
Assist in the development of standardized templates, documentation, and scalable processes
Help identify and implement basic automation or tooling improvements where applicable
Coordinate across cross-functional teams and partner groups to ensure timely inputs and execution
Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, surface risks early, and highlight areas for improvement
Contribute to ongoing initiatives related to partner operations, reporting frameworks, and program execution