IBM

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

This position resides in Markham, Ontario or Ottawa, Ontario and is a 4-month work term commencing May 2021. It is mandatory that all applicants are enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies upon completion of the work term.

The Extreme Blue internship experience combines great talent and cutting-edge technology to drive innovation. Throughout the program’s history, interns have filed over 600 patent disclosures, helping to create solutions for clients and bring to market the next generation of IBM products.

Extreme Blue teams are like start-ups that must work together to solve a problem or create a solution for IBM clients. The interns work in small project teams that include business and technical students, supported by IBM mentors. Each Extreme Blue team is part of a larger lab environment that fosters collaboration, encourages mentorship, and drives success.

Unlike other internship programs where a student works under specific direction, interns in Extreme Blue are free to use their skills and creativity to generate powerful solutions that have the potential to shake up the technological marketplace. Interns in this high- performance environment get to roll up their sleeves and work with hot technologies like AI, cloud, mobile & analytics.

The summer is capped with a final presentation to senior IBM leadership, culminating in an extremely exciting and fast- paced summer. Think you have what it takes? Apply today!

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Interest and aptitude for business challenges in a high-paced, dynamic, and technology-driven environment
• Desire and demonstrated capability to effectively work in a team-oriented setting, both as a leader and a team player
• History of personal initiatives for exploring technology, illustrated by a clear understanding of Information Technology business trends
• Passion, ambition, creativity, resourcefulness, and relentless dedication
• Past work experience or internships in product management, project management, or start-up environments considered an asset

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong communication and leadership skills with an aptitude for collaborative team work
• Business concept innovation
• Effective application of market and competitive analysis research and business plan development
• Demonstrates ability to work business issues in a highly dynamic, technology-based environment
• Participation in a new product development initiative
• Significant contribution in a team-based environment, both as a team player and a leader
• Demonstrates creativity
• Pursuing a Master's degree in Business is an asset

About Business Unit
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio  designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement
This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.