Associate (Non-technical) - INTERN CONVERSION

Introduction
At IBM we know that transformation drives change and it is in our DNA to continuously transform. Our Business Transformation 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
ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT OR ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

We’re looking for passionate original thinkers who want to drive progress grow their network and further their careers. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning who believes no problem is too big to solve and who wants to unleash their potential the entry level Associates Program is for you.

You:

• Graduated (or will be graduating) between 2023 and September 2025
• Have an Associate’s Degree College Diploma Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree ( Exception: The Associates Program does not accept MBA or PhD candidates/graduates)
• Have maximum 2 years of full-time professional work experience
• Are within commuting distance of Toronto/Calgary/Ottawa/Montreal with flexibility to travel 80-100% of the time
• Are eligible to work in Canada without current or future need for visa sponsorship

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

At the very top of your resume indicate which of the (1) cities you are willing to remain in and/or relocate to and (2) which of the career tracks you are interested in (choose only one).

Location

• Toronto
• Ottawa

For Ottawa only : Candidates should have lived in Canada for 5-10 years to qualify for security clearance.

Career Tracks

• Consultant
• Designer

*Kindly note that our incoming Associates are responsible for all costs associated with relocation
Application Deadline: September 20th 2024

ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

As an Associate Consultant you’ll be right at the intersection of technology people and process.
You’ll play a leading role in advising clients on business transformation through an analytical approach that combined human-centered design and an understanding of emerging technologies and platforms. You’ll be our clients’ guide to developing an understanding of their existing processes goals and objectives to define their future state – then help them get there.

• Identify and analyze opportunities and obstacles clients face in global and increasingly competitive markets
• Use IBM Enterprise Design Thinking to help solve client challenges
• Apply best practices as an Agile Practitioner on client projects
• Enable your project team by running/supporting workshops meetings and stakeholder interviews and developing communications tailored to specific audiences
• Define current and future operational scenarios through process maps models use cases and plans
• Translate client requirements into analytical specifications for the implementation of disruptive technology solutions
• Develop new business models to bring ideas to life increase efficiency and profitability for existing offerings or determine optimal routes to market for new or existing products and services
• Identify issues create hypotheses and execute analyses developing decision-ready recommendations to inform the strategic agenda for clients

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
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Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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