Associate (Non-technical) - INTERN CONVERSION

IBM

Sep 9

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Consulting
Design
Ottawa

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
Leverage IBM Enterprise Design Thinking to generate user and stakeholder insights to shape and define the total user experience across touch points, time, and channels
Work closely with clients, senior designers, and front-end developers to implement dynamic human-centered solutions
Converge and translate technological, operational, and functional constraints into human-centered opportunities
Design interaction patterns between functions/information and users/customers, and design pathways of navigation through an experience
Engage in visual design work, creating delightful concepts, mock-ups, and prototypes from sketches and wireframes
Create imagery and visual representations (including storyboards, layouts, graphics, and data visualizations) at various levels of fidelity in preparation for client meetings or product development
Communicate through the nuanced use of color, tone, layout, composition, imagery, typography, interactions, and motion

FAQs

What are the eligibility criteria for applying to the Associate Intern Conversion position?

To be eligible, candidates must have graduated (or will graduate) between 2023 and September 2025, hold an Associate’s Degree, College Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree (excluding MBA or PhD), have a maximum of 2 years of full-time professional work experience, be within commuting distance of Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, or Montreal, and be eligible to work in Canada without visa sponsorship.

What cities can I choose for relocation or commuting for this position?

Candidates can choose to remain in or relocate to Toronto or Ottawa.

What career tracks can I select for this position?

You can choose between the Consultant or Designer career tracks.

Is there any requirement for security clearance for candidates applying to the Ottawa position?

Yes, candidates applying for the position in Ottawa should have lived in Canada for 5-10 years to qualify for security clearance.

Are incoming Associates responsible for relocation costs?

Yes, incoming Associates are responsible for all costs associated with relocation.

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is September 20th, 2024.

What kind of work experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have a maximum of 2 years of full-time, professional work experience.

Will I be required to travel for this position?

Yes, candidates should be flexible to travel 80-100% of the time.

Can I apply if I have an MBA or PhD?

No, the Associates Program does not accept MBA or PhD candidates/graduates.

What is the nature of the roles for Associate Consultant and Associate Designer?

The Associate Consultant role focuses on advising clients on business transformation, while the Associate Designer focuses on improving user experiences and digital innovation.

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