2026 Summer Associate Program, IT Strategy Consulting (Spring 2027 Graduates)

Gartner • Irving, TX

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gartner’s Consulting business is an extension of Gartner’s industry-leading Business and Technology Insights. From CIOs, to leaders in business and government, we help Gartner clients across enterprises translate insights into transformational actions and achieve their mission-critical priorities. Leveraging the breadth of Gartner’s resources, Consulting is growing rapidly, with unlimited potential to continue expanding our client base. What we do: Technology Strategy Consulting. We engage our clients on a deeper level through hands-on, project-based work grounded in the insights and advice of our Research and Advisory organization. Through these custom engagements, we help our clients optimize their IT performance by guiding them toward the right strategic decisions for their business. We deliver value to clients by helping them execute on their strategic priorities, across all sectors, including: Digital Acceleration and Transformation Enterprise Enablement Big Data and Analytics Applications Rationalization Cloud Strategy Sourcing and Ecosystem Optimization Security and Risk Management Benchmarking Contract and Cost Optimization About the Summer Associate Program: Our Summer Associates participate in a 10-week summer internship program. Summer Associates are technology and business thought leaders who combine the power of Gartner research, data and tools with subject matter experience and on-the-ground support to help clients move confidently from insight to action. That’s where you come in. We’re committed to attracting the most creative, talented, and motivated students for our Summer Associate Program. When you join this program, you’ll support the C-suite and their teams with their most strategic IT initiatives and enable lasting results — all within the context of a rapidly evolving digital economy. Plus, you’ll be part of a growing group of consultants who are ready to collaborate with you as you start your journey with Gartner. What you will do: You will be part of a project team working closely with clients to define their strategy and execute their most critical priorities. Your work will give you exposure to Gartner’s industry and practice experts, comprehensive technology research, data and tools, as well as our award-winning culture. You’ll experience what it’s like to work at Gartner and start building the skills and relationships that would enable your success going forward.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an MBA or other relevant advanced degree program with a December 2026 – June 2027 graduation date
• Examples of advanced degree programs: Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Computer Science, Masters in Information Systems, Masters of Public Administration
• Interest and/or experience in both technology and strategy
• Professional experience in breaking down and solving complex problems, and defining actionable recommendations to achieve objectives
• Excitement to work with clients
• Commitment to the success of your team, and willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback when needed
• Intellectual curiosity, with the ability to develop creative solutions and strategies to solve client problems
• Coachability, embracing best practices and feedback for continuous improvement
• Ability to build trust-based, value-added relationships quickly
• Consistent high achievement marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges
• U.S. work authorization required

Nice To Haves

• Technology implementation
• Technology consulting
• Data science, software engineering, information science
• Undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, data science

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a project team working closely with clients to define their strategy and execute their most critical priorities.

Benefits

• Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• We also offer benefit programs including paid sick time off, and a 401k match for employees working 20 hours a week or more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees