Product Manager Apprentice

Introduction
Ready to re-imagine the product management role? At IBM, as an Offering Manager, you are responsible for the full lifecycle of an offering: from validating need to determining the business model and defining the solution requirements. Going beyond the traditional focus of timetables and budgets, you use your keen insights into what customers want in their own business plan - and work across disciplines to build the best solutions to a problem. If being the CEO of your offering excites you, consider an offering management career at IBM.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Product Manager Apprentice you will work at the epicenter of multidisciplinary teams which include design, engineering, sales, marketing, finance and legal. These product teams serve our customers' needs under ever-shifting circumstances and have passion for solving user problems with technology.

What is an Apprenticeship?
IBM Apprenticeship Program is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program receives a nationally-recognized credential from the DOL.

During the apprenticeship duration, you will be required to complete specific learning hours and on the job training that has been outlined to ensure you are developing the skills and competencies essential to the role. You will be able to learn and grow at your own pace, but we expect most apprentices will complete their learning within 12 months. Once you graduate and receive your certificate from our apprentice program, you will be eligible to apply to available full-time roles at IBM.

Who you are:
An apprenticeship is about learning. We're seeking candidates who have the following requirements, but we know you're just getting your career started, and we're committed to helping you learn and grow. If you've had some experience with data analysis 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 need knowledge or experience in any one of the following:

• Entrepreneurship
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Market / User research
• Design thinking
• Technology commercialization
• Business and go-to-market practices

What's the experience?
As an apprentice, you'll join with other apprentices in a local cohort. You'll go through your first few weeks together, learning about IBM and the skills you'll be attaining throughout your apprenticeship. Then, you'll work with your managers and mentors to progress through your personal skills roadmap, learning and demonstrating new knowledge and competencies through hands-on application with your project teams.

The work location for this position is Research Triangle Park, NC or Austin, TX. Must be local or willing to relocate at own expense. No relocation is available for this position.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program
• Some knowledge or experience with any of the following:
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Market / User research
  • Design thinking
  • Technology commercialization
  • Business and go-to-market practices
  • Product Management

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
None