Management Consulting Intern - Summer 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in management consulting focus on helping clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. They work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. These individuals help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage. Management consultants help the world’s most significant organisations, public and private, quickly become more effective. They improve the way organisations operate; manage costs; better align people, process and technology initiatives; support business growth to maintain or improve competitive edge and complete market and regulatory risk assessment.As a management consulting generalist at PwC, you will play a vital role in helping clients optimise their operations, improve performance, and achieve strategic objectives. Your work may include analysing business data, developing strategies, supporting management teams, collaborating across teams, optimising tools and technology, improving organisational performance, monitoring compliance, and/or managing change.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The OpportunityAs a Management Consulting Intern, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of management consulting, gaining exposure to a variety of projects that focus on customer relationship management, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. You will support client-facing teams, contributing to the success of projects by performing essential tasks and conducting research. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and develop your skills in project management and business analysis, while observing professional work environments and methodologies.As an Intern, you will engage in a supportive and observational role, participating in projects that allow you to learn and grow within PwC's practices. You will apply a learning mindset, taking ownership of your development, and appreciating diverse perspectives. This position encourages you to actively listen, ask questions, and clearly express ideas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.In this role at PwC, you will be part of a team that drives business transformation and technology innovation, contributing to organizational development and change management initiatives. Your journey will be marked by opportunities to gather information, analyze facts, and discern patterns, building commercial awareness and understanding how the business operates.Responsibilities- Supporting management consulting teams in various projects to gain exposure to industry practices and methodologies- Participating in business analysis and process improvement initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency- Assisting in the development and implementation of business development strategies to drive growth opportunities- Engaging in project management activities to ensure timely delivery and successful project outcomes- Contributing to change management efforts by helping teams adapt to new processes and technologies- Conducting research on market trends and emerging technologies to provide insights for strategic decision-making- Collaborating with team members to enhance customer relationship management and organizational management practices- Applying a learning mindset to develop personal and professional skills in management consulting- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to build commercial awareness and technical knowledge- Supporting the identification and analysis of business needs to develop effective solutionsWhat You Must Have- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of schoolWhat Sets You Apart- Preference for one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources Management, Management Information Systems, Organizational Behavior Studies, Public Health, Supply Chain Management- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA- Demonstrating knowledge of emerging technologies and market trends- Participating in management consulting projects and initiatives- Engaging in client support and stakeholder interactions- Developing skills in project management and process improvement- Applying financial management principles in practical scenarios- Gaining exposure to organizational management practices-Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.