IT Strategy & Planning Analyst Co-op - Fall 2026

Category/Area of Expertise: Co-Ops
Job Requisition: 455385
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: CIO - Management Cost Center (5145405)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Co-op Program Overview:
Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Co-op experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.
**Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from July 13, 2026 through December 4, 2026. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**

• Approximate 6-month Co-op session with competitive pay

• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge

• Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full time positions within ADUSA

• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities

• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest

• Involvement in group community service events

• Networking and professional engagement opportunities

• Access to online career development tools and resources

• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Department/Position Description:
The Strategy & Transformation team creates and maintains the IT organization's strategy in alignment with the overall business strategy, while executing various portfolio planning and governance processes to ensure our investment portfolio aligns with the IT strategy. The Co-op will gain hands-on experience by contributing to the development of financial and resource estimation models, assisting with the 2027 IT strategic planning efforts, and automating various reports and manual tasks to improve operational efficiency. During their session, they will learn how to analyze large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and effectively communicate their findings through well-structured presentations.
Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology and Operations, Business, or a related field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to analyze large data sets and generate insights

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $31.00
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $34.20
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.