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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 AreAn 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 NeedDrive and eagerness to learnStrong problem solving, critical thinking, organization, and communication skillsAbility to work independently and take initiative, as well as work collaboratively and contribute to an agile team environmentSome basic knowledge or experience in ONE or more of the following is preferred:Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Business systems analysisCost managementContracts and procurementRisk managementQuality managementResource managementLean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green or Black Belts)Basic knowledge of Information Technology Delivery methodsPrevious experience working on Information Technology ProjectsEvent coordination and planningWork-load management and schedulingNo Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 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