IBM has recruitment for Graduate Leadership Development: - LEAD Africa with International Business Machines (IBM) is a new initiative for high-potential graduates, pursuing leadership roles in Nigeria (Africa). This intensive 6 month programme blends hands-on direct work experience with industry leading certification classes for International Business Machines sales and services professionals. Candidate will have the opportunity to experience accelerated career development across multiple functions (Sales, Consulting and Finance) and, if you are successful, begin your global career in IBM in Africa.
Job Title: - Graduate Leadership Development
Job ID: - S_D-0541221
Location: - Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria – Extensions
Based in Ghana, Kenya or Nigeria and initially allocated to 1 particular area or job role, you will be rotated throughout IBM’s business giving you an amazing opportunity to enhance your experience, network and knowledge. The rotational element of this opportunity means you will gain a deep understanding of our products, technology and services and of the different areas of work associated.
Graduate Leadership Development main responsibilities will include:
- Working with project managers, translating our clients’ business needs into analytical requirements for project team members
- Interacting directly with IBM customers and client team members onsite and elsewhere
- Developing proficiency in one or more areas to become a subject matter expert (SME) to deliver superior business results to our clients
- Evaluating the results of data mining/ predictive models and deriving actionable insights that could be used for developing implementable initiatives across our clients’ business functions
- Coordinating analytics deliverables with project team members on behalf of project manager
- Conducting extensive research to support client deliverables
- Undergoing continuous training and development incorporating common soft skills education and specialised classes for IBM sales and consultancy professionals
Strengths and experience
- Structuring and conducting independent analysis
- Good understanding of business processes (sales and marketing), especially campaign management processes (campaign ideation to implementation to tracking results), and customer data to guide analytics team to conduct analysis as required
- Proficiency in MS Office – particularly Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills to translate modelling output to actionable business insights
- Highly driven, energetic, flexible and resourceful
- Ability to make timely and disciplined decisions
- Strong adherence to policies and processes
- Demonstrable interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Flexible and adaptable to change and ability to multi-task
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- English: Fluent
- MBA/Master of Science/Engineering/PhD
- Significant business experience in African countries or other growth markets
Expand your horizons at IBM
This is an opportunity to join a true market leader in a growth phase. Your career will be accelerated through ongoing training and personalised career development programs. Expect to work with world class tools and technology and collaborate with some of the best minds anywhere in the industry. On top of that, you’ll be joining a company that is genuinely making a difference to the way the world works.
How to apply?
Interested and qualified candidates should visit here to apply online
