Big Data Business Transformation Consultant - IBM Associate Program

Introduction
In this role you will join IBM Consulting via our world class Associate Program for university hires. As an Associate at IBM Consulting you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. Our clients’ technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We’re hiring inspired talented individuals who believe no problem is too big to solve.

We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning mentorship development of technical skills and continuous personal growth all grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you.

A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including IBM Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role you’ll be supported by mentors and coaches who will encourage you to challenge the norm investigate ideas outside of your role and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and learning opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Associate Business Transformation Consultant (BTC) at IBM you’ll work right at the intersection of technology people and process helping our clients transform how they adapt to shifts in the market and more closely align their business strategy and vision.
You’ll help clients understand leading technologies and the impact they can have on traditional business processes as well as an opportunity to build a powerful portfolio of interesting and rewarding experiences.
In your role you may be responsible for:
• Projecting business values of a solution in client-relevant terms and drive adoption of the KPI impact with key client stakeholders
• Developing communications tailored to specific audiences while working in an agile collaborative environment
• Using IBM’s Design Thinking to help solve client’s challenges and analyze data to support conclusions and strategies

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master degree in Computer Science Engineering MathematicsPhysics Statistics or an equivalent subject.
• Italian mother-tongue and fluent in English with strong communication skills both in writing and verbally
• Ability to understand clients’ needs and challenges and apply creative and logical approach to identify solutions
• Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Ability to apply logic to solve business problems through a detailed analytical approach
• Ability to translate requirements into a business case

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Highly motivated with clear evidence of drive and significant achievements
• A passion for innovative ideas coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
• Drive to overcome the most challenging or difficult obstacles and look for ways to improve results
• Strong quantitative analysis skills and the ability to derive recommendations informed by data and insights
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines while maintaining focus in an environment with conflicting demands