Strategic Planner Intern
MBA Leadership Program, Class of 2027
Posted on 11/6/2025

Emerson Electric
No salary listed
St. Louis, MO, USA
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About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
MBA Leadership Program – Strategic Planner Internship
Based at Emerson’s global headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, our 10-week Strategic Planner internship is an opportunity to work closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams to drive enterprise-wide initiatives that influence the direction of Emerson’s global operations. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about solving complex business problems, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a measurable impact.
In addition to project work, interns will participate in leadership development sessions featuring Emerson’s executive team. The program also includes organized social events to help interns connect with peers and explore the St. Louis area.
Our internship program serves as a pipeline to Emerson’s full-time MBA Leadership Program, a four-year, two-rotation experience designed to develop the next generation of senior leaders.
In the program, you will receive:
- Challenging work opportunities to grow and develop as a future Emerson leader
- Strategic role opportunities in a wide range of functions and locations
- Experience working with global teams with opportunity for international assignments
- Ongoing executive mentorship and networking opportunities with top Emerson leaders
- Development focused on professional and personal skills through thoughtfully designed workshops
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Analyze strategic positions of Emerson peers and competitors
- Identify strategic partners and evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Prepare strategy presentations for Emerson executives and the Emerson Board of Directors
- Support leadership in annual strategic planning exercises and conferences
- Perform internal consulting engagements to improve the performance of Emerson’s business units and world area organizations
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Are working towards the completion of an MBA
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, science, business, or a related field
- You have 1-3 years’ relevant experience
Who You Are
You have demonstrated leadership potential. You are ambitious to take on complex and challenging problems. You possess a curiosity to learn and build your network. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. You anticipate future trends and implications accurately. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. Ready to shape the future of Emerson? Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a global leader.
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