Introduction

At IBM, we know that transformation drives change, and it is in our DNA to continuously transform. Our Consultants help drive large scale change that spans IBM business units and geographies. As a part of this team, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of driving IBM’s ongoing transformation as a company that continuously innovates and leads the market.

Your Role and Responsibilities

START DATES AVAILABLE AS EARLY AS OCTOBER 2021

You’re right at the intersection of technology, people, and process, helping your clients transform how they adapt to shifts in the market and more closely align their business strategy and vision. As a Consultant, you will be a key contributor in IBM’s Enterprise Strategy practice where you’ll guide clients to define their future state and help them get there.

IBM Enterprise Strategy is a management consulting group focused on business strategy in the digital age. We advise clients on business transformation through an analytical approach that combines human-centered design with an understanding of emerging technologies and platforms. IBM Enterprise Strategy is the “tip of the spear” for IBM’s engagement with senior business leaders, bringing together IBM’s unique capabilities across strategy, innovation, design, data analytics, cognitive computing and technology platforms to develop and deliver high-impact transformation programs. Our team’s senior partners have decades of experience at top consulting firms and IBM Enterprise Strategy will provide you with the opportunity to work side by side with senior executives across industries.

WORK YOU COULD DO AS AN ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT IN ENTERPRISE STRATEGY:

• Project business value of a solution in client-relevant terms through financial modeling and drive adoption of key performance indicator (KPI) impact with key client stakeholders
• Support proposal development to drive a pipeline of opportunities to solve client's biggest challenges
• Be part of the team that leads engaging client workshops, interviews and meetings to unearth pain points and deliver key insights
• Document requirements from the product owner/business lead
• Develop process maps and user journeys to understand As-Is and To-Be scenarios
• Translate client requirements into analytical specifications for the implementation of IBM solutions
• Define current and future operational scenarios (processes, models, use cases, plans and solutions) and work with client to ensure proper translation of business requirements to solution requirements
• Develop communications tailored to specific audiences
• Work in an Agile, collaborative environments
• Use IBM’s Design Thinking to help solve client’s challenges
• Analyze data to support conclusions and strategies, and design organization

THE CIC:

• The IBM Client Innovation Center is an in-bound delivery model where we support our clients from our Buffalo center (aka: we work in a traditional IBM Agile office setting).
• Travel may be expected and all candidates must be willing and able to travel to meet our client needs across the US. Travel is typically related to knowledge transfer and training at the client site (Monday thru Friday).
• You must live in, or be willing to relocate to Buffalo, NY. Our office is located at 40 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Track record of academic success
• Highly motivated, with clear evidence of drive and significant achievements
• Strong business, technical, and analytical abilities with a knack for driving impact and growth
• Can understand clients’ needs and challenges and apply creative and logical approaches to identify solutions
• Strong quantitative analysis skills and ability to derive recommendations informed by data and insights
• Able to work on multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus in an environment with conflicting demands
• Able to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively in an intense, distributed team environment, able to build direct working relationships across all levels of the IBM and client teams

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Academic or professional experience in modern marketing optimization, sales optimization, service optimization, ventures and partnership development, product management, supply chain management, organizational design, operating model design, performance management
• Academic or professional experience working with large and complex data sets to develop actionable insights, leveraging modern tools such as SAS, Python, R, Stata, SQL, as well as advanced functions in Excel
• Academic or professional experience incorporating design thinking and creative approaches (e.g. prototyping) to problem solving and strategy formulation
• Have a passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
• Can translate business requirements into technical solutions as well as generating business cases
• Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility
• Have initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
• Had an internship or work experience in corporate setting with demonstrated track record of success

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

What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge? Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible. Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

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

IBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to: ·12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19. ·World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals. ·Well-being programs to support mental and physical health. ·Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.). ·Select educational reimbursement opportunities. ·Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe. ·Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities. ·Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences. 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. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. 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.

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.