2027 Summer Internship: Technology Business Operations
About Upbound Group, Inc
Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company's customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
Practice Area Overview
The Technology Business Operations team supports the Technology organization through capital financial management, Project Management, Agile/Scrum delivery, and Resource Management. You will join Technology during an exciting transformation as we improve how teams plan, fund, resource, and deliver work. Interns will select one primary focus area and work alongside experienced team members on practical projects that can make a meaningful impact.
Potential focus areas include:
- Technology Finance & Reporting - Use your finance knowledge to support capital financials and help simplify and automate reporting and insights.
- Jira Automation & Process Improvement - Apply your Jira knowledge to improve workflows, automation, processes, and the overall tool experience.
- Project Management & Agile Delivery - Learn how Project Managers and Scrum Masters help teams plan, organize, remove obstacles, and deliver work through hands-on exposure to real Technology initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in MIS, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management, Operations Management, or a related business or technology field.
- Strong academic performance, with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- For the Finance focus: foundational finance, accounting, or reporting knowledge. For Jira Automation: hands-on Jira usage and knowledge. For Project Management/Agile: curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
- Comfort working with data and technology, with an interest in process improvement and automation; Excel, reporting, data analysis, or automation experience is a plus.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions, learn quickly, and bring new ideas to the team.
Work Location
Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas throughout the entire ten-week summer intern program.
Compensation
Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.
$23.00 per hour
Employment Eligibility
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
