Introduction

IBM is a global cognitive and cloud company that fosters a culture of creative, innovative thinkers that are curious about how technology can transform businesses and impact the world. Our consultants engage with clients across every industry to deliver technology-driven solutions. We cultivate a diverse, global team of people who pioneer, reimagine and disrupt the future. Within IBM Services, Salesforce @ IBM brings together analysts, consultants, developers, and project managers to deliver unique solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, all within the Salesforce.com platform.

We’re looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network and jumpstart their careers. If you never stop learning, believe no problem is too big to solve, and want to unleash your potential, IBM Services is for you. As a co-op in IBM Services you’ll be aligned to a Salesforce consulting project or initiative and see first-hand how we help businesses change the way they work.

You will develop a strong understanding of how to translate business requirements into unique, cloud-based solutions that improve business processes. At IBM, we prioritize ongoing learning, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth that is grounded in a culture of coaching and mentorship.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Build and demonstrate a basic level of knowledge of common enterprise systems and ability to perform Salesforce.com administration/configuration/data migration tasks as directed
• Works effectively individually as well as with customers and IBM team members toward client success and satisfaction
• Exercise independent judgment on small client engagements or components of a larger project and take direction from project team members/supervisor
• Achieve necessary technical certifications and seeks opportunity to develop professional and technical skills
• Project work, which may include: collecting customer business requirements, hands-on solution building in cloud-based applications such as Salesforce.com, creating solution mock ups, functionality tip sheets, writing test scripts, testing functionality, app/solution research

Location(s): Cambridge, MA Chicago, IL New York, NY

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Previous co-op experience preferred and available to start full time within one year of co-op completion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, great professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts, business models, and technologies
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, not afraid to ask questions
• Fast learner, self-starter, creative thinker, ability to work independently
• Passion for business efficiency & cloud technologies

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Knowledge of Salesforce.com platform and/or other enterprise systems
• Previous experience working with clients or in project teams

About Business Unit

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.

Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities. Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone. It's time to define your career. This co-op is a great opportunity to: • Become a certified Salesforce.com professional • Experience how companies across different industries operate (through consulting for clients) • Learn valuable skills in project management, client relations, technical skills, and cloud-based applications • Be a part of a talented team and great company culture • Take the first step in building a career as a consultant • Give you a head start to a career at IBM!

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for paid holidays, paid sick time and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM sales incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.