2027 MBA Summer Associate - Strategy & Operations
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Momentum
Dallas, TX, US
Summary
You will work directly with senior leadership to solve complex operational challenges and drive high-impact strategic initiatives from concept through execution. Your role involves analyzing data, improving business processes, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.
Job Description
Momentum is a respected collection of independent companies, including PMG, Koddi, Further. We serve as a premier global business transformation partner for over 125 of the Fortune 500 brands. With 1,400 global employees and $5B in media spend under management, we foster a fast-growing, values-driven, people-first environment where you can thrive.
Our portfolio of companies partners with some of the world’s most iconic and ambitious brands. We combine scalability with a solutions-oriented approach to deliver fast-paced, innovative results for our customers while creating meaningful growth opportunities for our teams.
If you are looking for opportunities to grow in your career and are passionate about being at the forefront of data and technology, and driving rapid innovation in the future of commerce, we would love to talk with you about joining Momentum.
We believe that a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity is key to empowering our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Living out our values is not just a goal; it's a daily practice! For more information, please visit www.momentum.com.
The Opportunity
Momentum is transforming how we operate, make decisions, and create value across our portfolio. As our MBA Summer Associate, Strategy & Operations, you'll work directly with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives that shape the future of the business. This is an MBA internship taking place in summer 2027.
This isn't a traditional internship or a support role. You'll help solve complex operational challenges, develop strategic recommendations backed by rigorous analysis, and drive initiatives from concept through execution. By improving core business processes, your work will have a measurable impact.
You'll leave the summer with meaningful ownership, exposure to executive leadership, and tangible accomplishments that extend well beyond a typical internship experience.
What You'll Do
Projects will be defined and scoped collaboratively, but will draw from areas like:
- Identifying opportunities to improve business processes and leading small-scale operational improvement initiatives.
- Supporting enterprise transformation initiatives by tracking milestones, managing risks, and coordinating across multiple functional teams.
- Analyzing complex data sets and translating insights into clear, executive-ready presentations and recommendations.
- Conducting market and competitive research to inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Developing dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance.
- Facilitating working sessions and stakeholder meetings to align teams around key initiatives.
- Working cross-functionally with leaders across Finance, Operations, Technology, HR, and Portfolio Companies to drive execution.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who:
- Is currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program and graduating between December 2027 to June 2028.
- Has experience (or a strong interest in) designing and prototyping AI-driven workflows that reduce friction and improve team efficiency
- Enjoys solving ambiguous business problems using data, structured thinking, and practical execution.
- Is comfortable balancing strategy development with hands-on implementation.
- Can communicate complex analyses clearly through presentations, storytelling, and executive-ready materials.
- Thrives in collaborative environments and can build relationships across multiple teams.
- Has a GPA of 3.5 or above.
Is based in or willing to relocate to Dallas for the summer (full-time, five days per week on-site).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business operations.
- Proficiency with Excel and experience working with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
- Experience working with AI and automation tools such as ChatGPT, ClaudeCode, PowerAutomate
- Experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and cross-functional program execution.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Momentum
At Momentum, our commitment to change for the better is reflected in our dedication to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize diversity and inclusion as key components of our company's success and growth. Recognizing the ongoing journey ahead, we are determined to make lasting impacts through the collective efforts of our Leadership team, People & Culture team, and every employee.
Momentum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. These include, but are not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, color, ancestry, and Veteran status. We actively seek qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, with no consideration of criminal histories, in alignment with applicable legal requirements.
Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary for the application process and beyond, we are eager to review and provide reasonable accommodations as needed, in compliance with applicable laws.
Total Rewards
At Momentum, we prioritize the well-being of the whole individual. We are committed to supporting our people in every moment that matters on their journey with us! We are pleased to offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to provide protection, peace of mind, and a focus on overall well-being while helping our people plan for the future.
The base salary range for this position may vary based on location. Actual compensation will be determined by role, level, and location, considering additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For roles eligible for remote work, the base salary is tailored to the designated work location. In addition to the base salary, candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus, determined based on both the company's business performance and individual contributions. The People & Culture team will provide specific details during the hiring process.
We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees, encompassing healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and various paid holidays, among other perks.
Our workplace offers opportunities for involvement in a wide range of challenging and impactful projects, across diverse industries and business models, fostering career advancement and development within our growing organization. The culture is highly collaborative and supportive, contributing to a fulfilling professional journey.
Note on Confidentiality
Any personal data collected during the application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and privacy.
People are no longer satisfied with simply "hearing" a brand's message. Now it's the actual experiences we have with a brand that define its relevance—emotionally, socially and when it's time to buy.
That's why Momentum Worldwide helps brands imagine, create, curate and manage their Total Brand Experience. Our job is to create meaning and connections for our clients and their brands.
And in today’s world, where people demand corporate transparency and increased sustainability, this approach-redefining all the ways people experience a brand in action-is more important than ever. We integrate sponsorship, shopper, design, technology, social, promotions, PR, digital, entertainment and more in a total brand experience for the modern consumer.
Quite simply, our job is to help brands flourish – and we do this as one global agency (within the IPG family of agencies) with 30 offices on five continents and more than 1,300 amazingly talented people—all of us working together, eager to invent, challenge the norm and set the world on fire.
To make that possible, we hire people who are ravenous for ingenuity and impatient with the status quo. The biggest asset we have is our talent, and we take that seriously. And it helps that our company works with some incredible brands such as American Express, Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Microsoft, Walmart and William Grant & Sons to name a few.
Join us! You could be a member of a growing team of people who love to imagine, concept, create, sculpt, sing, emote and dream in the interests of our clients and communities. We think it’s a special kind of calling. You should answer.
Founded
2018
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Technology, Information and Media
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
New York, New York
People are no longer satisfied with simply "hearing" a brand's message. Now it's the actual experiences we have with a brand that define its relevance—emotionally, socially and when it's time to buy.
That's why Momentum Worldwide helps brands imagine, create, curate and manage their Total Brand Experience. Our job is to create meaning and connections for our clients and their brands.
And in today’s world, where people demand corporate transparency and increased sustainability, this approach-redefining all the ways people experience a brand in action-is more important than ever. We integrate sponsorship, shopper, design, technology, social, promotions, PR, digital, entertainment and more in a total brand experience for the modern consumer.
Quite simply, our job is to help brands flourish – and we do this as one global agency (within the IPG family of agencies) with 30 offices on five continents and more than 1,300 amazingly talented people—all of us working together, eager to invent, challenge the norm and set the world on fire.
To make that possible, we hire people who are ravenous for ingenuity and impatient with the status quo. The biggest asset we have is our talent, and we take that seriously. And it helps that our company works with some incredible brands such as American Express, Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Microsoft, Walmart and William Grant & Sons to name a few.
Join us! You could be a member of a growing team of people who love to imagine, concept, create, sculpt, sing, emote and dream in the interests of our clients and communities. We think it’s a special kind of calling. You should answer.
Founded
2018
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Technology, Information and Media
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
New York, New York