Strategy Intern

Job Description

Strategy Intern | Vertiv

The Tone:
This is an internship at Vertiv, a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing mission-critical infrastructure technologies. Vertiv’s products are essential for vital applications in data centers, communication networks, and various commercial and industrial environments. This intern position is crucial for supporting the ER&D Strategy team by shaping growth initiatives, conducting market analyses, and contributing to business transformation projects across the enterprise. The role focuses on developing key insights that directly inform Vertiv’s long-term business priorities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: US-based

• Team: Vertiv’s ER&D Strategy team
• Mission: This person will contribute to shaping growth initiatives and business transformation by conducting market analyses and developing insights that inform long-term business priorities.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis tools, GenAI toolsets

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop Strategic Plans: Support the creation of strategic plans, growth roadmaps, and portfolio analyses through meticulous data collection, research, and synthesis.
• Assess Market Trends: Conduct comprehensive assessments of market, competitor, and technology landscapes to identify emerging trends and lucrative business opportunities.
• Evaluate Opportunities: Assist in evaluating M&A, partnership, and investment opportunities by performing market diligence, benchmarking, and financial modeling.
• Track Strategic Goals: Help define key performance indicators, track progress against strategic goals, and effectively summarize insights for leadership reviews.
• Communicate Findings: Prepare executive-level presentation materials using PowerPoint to clearly and concisely communicate strategic findings and recommendations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Prior experience in consulting or industrial companies is preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication and presentation skills; familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, and various data analysis tools.
• Bonus: Exposure to GenAI toolsets and emerging technologies; a keen interest in strategy, corporate development, or management consulting careers.