AI Transformation & Program Operations Co-op

About The Role & Team

Do you want a front-row seat to enterprise AI transformation — and a real role in making it happen? NEXUS is IDC's enterprise initiative to modernize how market intelligence is produced, governed, and delivered ’re building the operational backbone that makes it work.

As an AI Transformation & Program Operations Co‑op, you’ll work directly with the NEXUS program owner, embedded at the operational core of one of IDC’s highest‑priority transformation programs. This isn’t a background support role; you’ll help activate AI pilots, track execution across work streams, and keep a complex, fast‑moving initiative on course during one of the most consequential moments in IDC’s history.

Program Status & Visibility – Leadership needs a clear, accurate view of program health without chasing status across teams. You’ll consolidate workstream updates into coherent reporting artifacts, maintain NEXUS program tracking in Coda, and prepare bi‑weekly Spark portfolio updates and Steer Co materials as priorities evolve.

Governance Documentation – You’ll capture, organize, and maintain NEXUS governance documentation, including workstream charters, decision logs, process standards, and meeting records, and help develop the program frameworks and workflow standards that keep the initiative coherent as it scales.

Internal Program Communications – You’ll draft communications that keep NEXUS stakeholders oriented and moving: program updates, milestone announcements, workstream summaries, and materials that help teams understand where the program is headed and why it matters.

By the end of your term, you’ll have contributed to the activation of multiple AI pilots and helped stand up the operational infrastructure of an enterprise transformation program. That means direct exposure to executive stakeholders, hands‑on experience with AI‑first program operations, and practical skills in program management, stakeholder communication, and process documentation that translate across industries and functions.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Business Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational instincts and comfort managing multiple work streams in a fast‑moving environment.
• Genuine curiosity about AI and enterprise transformation: you want to understand how organizations actually change, not just what they say about it.
• Clear, confident written communication skills: you can synthesize complexity and turn it into something stakeholders can actually use.
• Experience using AI tools, ideally Claude, in coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with project or program management tools a plus.
• Self‑directed and proactive: you identify what needs to happen and move on it.

Working from our Boston office 2–3 days per week.

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high‑caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. IDC is the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, equipping business and technology leaders with evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long‑term career development with a globally respected brand.

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role‑specific requirements, internal equity, and verified U.S. market data from an independent third‑party partner.

The expected total annual compensation, depending on education and experience, is between $25.00 – $35.00 per hour.

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E‑Verify.