Introduction

At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Project Manager Apprentice at IBM, you’ll use the latest tools and technologies available to deliver best in class projects for a diverse range of clients. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that critical projects for our clients are expertly organized, scheduled, budgeted, and managed to help organizations improve their business outcomes in the global marketplace.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll work closely with multiple experienced project managers and mentors in an interactive, collaborative environment. You’ll learn the fundamentals of project management, including: project budgeting, planning, scope management, risk management, conflict resolution, change management, and quality control. In addition, you will be introduced to concepts and skills such as: presentation skills, client relationship management skills, Microsoft Excel skills, lean six sigma concepts, Big Data knowledge, agile principles, IBM Design Thinking, and communication skills. Finally, you will apply these skills to prepare for and successfully obtain a Certified Associate in Project Manager (CAPM) certification. CAPM is a professional project manager credential and career milestone that is earned by passing a multiple choice exam. Our apprenticeship program will give you the opportunity to build your skills to grow your career as an Associate Project Manager.

WHO YOU ARE

An apprenticeship is about learning and we know you’re just getting your career started. IBM is committed to helping you learn and grow. If you’ve had some experience with project management or simply working in a team-oriented environment in the past, you’re exactly the type of candidate we’re looking for.

To be successful, you need:

• Drive and eagerness to learn
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, as well as work collaboratively and contribute to an agile team environment
• Some basic knowledge or experience in ONE or more of the following is preferred:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Business systems analysis
  • Cost management
  • Contracts and procurement
  • Risk management
  • Quality management
  • Resource management
  • Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green or Black Belts)
  • Basic knowledge of Information Technology Delivery methods
  • Previous experience working on Information Technology Projects
  • Event coordination and planning
  • Work-load management and scheduling

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Company sponsored relocation is not available for this position.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Willingness to complete requirements of the Apprenticeship Program
• Some basic knowledge or experience in ONE or more of the following:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Business systems analysis
  • Cost management
  • Contracts and procurement
  • Risk management
  • Quality management
  • Resource management
  • Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green or Black Belts)
  • Basic knowledge of Information Technology Delivery methods
  • Previous experience working on Information Technology Projects
  • Event coordination and planning
  • Work-load management and scheduling

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• none

About Business Unit

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date, where legally permissible. Proof of vaccination status will be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical, pregnancy or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

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.

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 competitive benefits program which may include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life insurance, IBM 401(k) Program and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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.

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.