Business Analytics & Optimization Consultants - Interview with IBM

IBM Global Business Services

Help Make the World Work Smarter

As the planet becomes smarter, we have a chance to create meaningful progress and change the way the world works – for the better. At IBM Global Business Services – the world’s leading and largest business consultancy – we understand that real business value is delivered when business consulting is enriched with advanced research, analytics and technology. At IBM we have the unique opportunity to bring these elements together, enhancing the value we bring our clients.

With operations in 160 countries across 17 industries, you will make a real impact by solving complex business issues for the world’s leading clients – helping them become part of a smarter planet.

IBM’s Business Analytics and Optimization practice is growing its world-class consulting team. We have immediate openings for experienced Business Analytics and Optimization (BAO) Consultants who will work closely with our client teams to deliver expertise in the following areas: Strategy, Business Intelligence and Performance Management, Advanced Analytics and Optimization, Enterprise Information Management, and Enterprise Content Management initiatives.

We have openings for experienced consultants with the following titles and proficiency with their corresponding tools: Project Managers, Solution Architects, Sales Professionals, Data Integration Architect (Ab Initio, Data Stage, or Informatica), Data Modelers (ERWIN), Business Intelligence (Cognos), Data Warehousing (Teradata, Master Data Management), and Advanced Analytics (predictive modeling, simulation).

For those in the Washington, D.C. area, you are invited to register for an exclusive networking event to explore the new world of Business Analytics and Optimization with IBM:

July 22, 2010

6:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.

Washington, D.C.

Hosted at one of Washington D.C.’s renowned landmark buildings conveniently located on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Please register at your earliest possible convenience, no later than July 19, 2010 at ibm.com/start/consult+.ing/BAOevent

or apply now:

https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=GBS-0327615

Join us for an evening of cocktails and conversation around smarter analytics with senior leaders from our market-leading Business Analytics and Optimization consulting practice. You’ll hear how you can transform your knowledge and experience into an exciting career where you'll be delivering game-changing solutions and results for the world's leading companies.

Learn why we are uniquely poised to bring together the sophisticated analytics from IBM Research group, coupled with bleeding-edge software platforms, industry insight, and our award-winning consulting expertise, to help clients make more intelligent and action-based decisions through the art and science of business analytics. See how your unique skills and experience can be optimized and rewarded with a challenging career in this exciting new practice.

For questions about our Business Analytic consulting roles contact Andy Neill at andyneil@us.ibm.com or Twitter: taneill from 10am --11am ET, M-F.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THESE ROLES

These are travel based roles (Monday through Friday as necessary) and it is expected that new hires live within a reasonable commuting distance (generally 50 miles or less) of the following core cities: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York City, NY and surrounding areas; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; and Washington, DC. To be an official applicant to IBM, you must submit a resume and online application. Resumes submitted remain active for six months.

Required

• High School Diploma/GED

• At least 6 months experience in Business Analytics or Optimization related technologies (e.g., BI, ETL, MDM)

• At least 1 year experience in Professional Services or Consulting firm environment.

At least 6 months experience in BAO tools such as: Teradata, Data Stage, Informatica, Ab Initio, Cognos, ILOG, or ERWIN.

• Readiness to travel up to 50%; traveling 3-4 days a week, home on weekends

• English: Fluent

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree

• At least 3 years experience in Business Analytics or Optimization related technologies (e.g., BI, ETL, MDM)

• At least 3 years experience in Professional Services or Consulting firm environment.

• At least 3 years experience in BAO tools such as: Teradata, Data Stage, Informatica, Ab Initio, Cognos, ILOG, or ERWIN.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT IBM GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES

As a consultant with IBM Global Business Services, you'll tap into resources that only a global leader like IBM can provide: access to a vast and diverse network of talented professionals; enjoy unparalleled career opportunities; be provided with ongoing training and education that you'll need to succeed; and work on some of the most interesting projects on the planet, helping everyone from private organizations to local governments, work smarter.

For more information about a consulting career at IBM, visit ibm.com/start/consulting.

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, disability, age, or veteran status.

Expand your Opportunities. Transform your Career.

Business Analytics and Optimization Consulting at IBM.