What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital & Technology Strategy Portfolio Intern (MBA Student) Summer 2026 position at Norfolk Southern?
Requisition 39707
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Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail. As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.
As a Digital & Technology Strategy Portfolio Intern, you will apply your highly strategic thinking with strong execution skills to help shape and drive key digital and technology initiatives. You will work closely with our Strategy Portfolio Leads in executing strategic programs within the Digital & Technology department.
As a Norfolk Southern Intern, you will expect to gain the following experience:
Technology Strategy & Innovation:
Location: Atlanta, GA
Environment: Hybrid (two days in office; three days remote)
Duration: 12 weeks
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8AM -4PM
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a completed job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.
Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail. As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.
As a Digital & Technology Strategy Portfolio Intern, you will apply your highly strategic thinking with strong execution skills to help shape and drive key digital and technology initiatives. You will work closely with our Strategy Portfolio Leads in executing strategic programs within the Digital & Technology department.
As a Norfolk Southern Intern, you will expect to gain the following experience:
- Hands-on Experience: engage in meaningful projects that align with your academic and career goals.
- Mentorship: benefit from guidance and mentorship from seasoned professionals in your department.
- Professionally Network: connect with professionals across various departments, building valuable relationships for your future career.
- Learning Opportunities: access training and development resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Inclusive Environment: join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and innovation.
Technology Strategy & Innovation:
- Support enterprise technology and digital strategy development through research, analysis, and competitive benchmarking
- Research emerging technological trends (e.g., AI, cloud, automation, data) and summarize business implications and use cases
- Assist with building technology roadmaps and prioritizing initiatives across AI, cloud, automation, data, and infrastructure
- Create Power BI reports and dashboards by working with stakeholders to define requirements and translate data into insights
- Contribute to change management efforts, including stakeholder analysis, adoption tracking, and impact measurement
- Develop executive‑ready presentations, business cases, and strategy materials for senior leadership
- Graduate student pursuing MBA or higher required.
- Active enrolled MBA student during the months of May 2026 through August 2026.
- Technology Majors Preferred: CIS, MIS, Engineering, or related business technology field.
- 2 years experience with Excel
- 2 years experience with PowerPoint
- 2 years experience with PowerBI
- Data visualization dashboard creation in PowerBI, Tableau or similar.
- Experience in the transportation, logistics, or B2B industrial sectors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Location: Atlanta, GA
Environment: Hybrid (two days in office; three days remote)
Duration: 12 weeks
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8AM -4PM
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.