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.
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
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Your role and responsibilities
This role provides project support through ownership and management of project documentation and facilitation of project team communications. A Project Administrator sets up the project control book, enters data, tracks issues and changes, produces status reports and handles financial and procurement transactions. They support general contract management through asset management, audit readiness, financial process support, issues management, measurements reporting, project plan execution and, where applicable, request for service. They work under the direction of the Project Manager to assist in driving projects to successful completion.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Agile Project Management
Basic understanding of agile tools, documents, and reporting.
Familiarity with agile project management methods and team roles.
Collaboration
Ability to work collaboratively and understand its impact on organizational success.
Experience contrasting collaborative and competitive operating styles.
Contract Management and Administration
Knowledge of contract administration reports, protocols, and procedures.
Understanding of managing and maintaining existing contracts.
Effective Communication
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Awareness of non-verbal cues and their impact on messaging.
Establishing and Maintaining Trust
Ability to build trust and act as a trusted advisor.
Commitment to meeting business promises and pursuing continuous learning.
Flexibility and Adaptability
Comfort with change, uncertainty, and new ways of working.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving situations.
Growth Mindset
Proactive in accessing learning resources and seeking help when needed.
Commitment to continual learning and skill development.
Managing Change
Ability to adapt to change initiatives and apply continuous improvement principles.
Willingness to seek clarity during ambiguous situations.
Problem-Solving
Familiarity with problem-solving techniques and escalation practices.
Disciplined approach to analyzing and resolving issues.
Interpersonal Relationships
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts.
Understanding of social capital and maintaining positive working relationships.
Initiative
Demonstrated ability to take initiative in professional or personal contexts.
Understanding of environments that foster motivation and initiative.
Results Orientation
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results within financial measurement periods.
Proactive in seeking resources to achieve objectives.
Technical Skills
Basic understanding of domain-specific concepts and principles.
Willingness to engage in tasks and projects to grow technical capability.
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.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
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.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship. For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.