**Introduction**
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build.
To design.
To code.
To consult.
To think along with clients and sell.
To make markets.
To invent.
To collaborate.
Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible.
Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems?
If so, lets talk.
**Your Role and Responsibilities**
Primary Job responsibilities
- Work with Project Managers to provide a framework to Cloud and Cognitive Software (C&CS) Expert Labs project teams.
- Coordinate and manage the activities of project personnel.
- Create Project Management deliverables.
- Maintain project communications with the client.
- Create regular status reports.
- Conduct regular status meetings with clients and project stakeholders.
- Provide monthly financial forecasts to Project Managers.
- Keep management cadence with the Project Manager and Delivery Leaders to provide insight on project status.
- Develop knowledge of C&CS Expert Labs offerings with awareness on emerging technologies and solutions.
- Administer the contract change control procedure with the client.
- Review the SOW and the contractual responsibilities of both parties with your Project Manager.
- Ensure Project Health is updated and maintained in Clarizen.
- Provide Forecasting on projects you own.
- Ensure Project Burn Rate is maintained and accurate.
- Report utilization of project billing.
- Perform Invoice reconciliation.
- Perform monthly financial forecasting.
- Perform resource onboarding and tracking.
- Manage the Project Control Book and Project Repository.
- Assist with resolution of IBM owned issues that require IBM internal actions.
- Administer the Project Change Control Procedure of or SOW changes.
**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
Required skills
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Understanding of customer service, relationship management, and facilitation skills.
- Solid personal leadership and management skills with a collaborative style.
- Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment; ability to adapt as needed.
- Knowledge of methods and ability to grasp new concepts, acquire new ways of seeing things, and revise ways of thinking and behaving, with the understanding that this is an ongoing business necessity.
- Understanding of the value of innovation and ability to develop new ideas and initiatives that improve the performance of the organization.
- Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgements as to prioritizing and time allocation.
- Knowledge on the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
Familiarity and experience with software development processes.
- Familiarity and experience with project management processes and techniques.
- Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility.
- Have initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills.
- Had an internship or work experience in corporate setting with demonstrated track record.
Ability to travel up 75% when required.
**Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise**
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Experience in IT projects.
**About Business Unit**
Are you craving to learn more?
Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges?
And ready to shape the future for millions of people?
If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.
Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story.
Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.
It's time to define your career.
**About IBM**
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 go