IBM Services Business Transformation Senior Consultant - US Federal

IBM is a leader in this global transformation, and there is no better place to launch or further your career. World-class learning opportunities, mentoring and a flexible work environment

you will find a wealth of opportunities within IBM to create the career you’ve always imagined.

You will work at the intersection of technology, people, and process, helping your clients transform how they conduct business to cope with shifts in the market, and more closely align them with their business strategy and vision. Business Transformation Senior Consultants develop an understanding of client processes, goals and objectives to define their future state and the path to get them there. You will help your clients understand digital and cognitive technologies and the impact that those technologies can have on traditional business processes. Depending on your knowledge, exposure and expertise, we have opportunities available in the following areas:

Digital Business Strategy: As a Digital Business Strategy Senior Consultant, you’ll work at the intersection of progressive strategy and transformational technology. Key areas in which Digital Business Strategy consultants work are digital reinvention, emerging technologies and user experience strategy. Envision new areas and strategies for clients to reinvent their business according to a digital agenda - from idea to reality. Utilize your experience with business case development, road mapping and developing target operating models, feasibility assessments, and change management implementation. Conduct audience research to understand a client’s end users, evaluate existing client digital experiences against industry best practices, and develop plans to enable improved user experiences.

Watson Intelligent Connected Operations (Internet of Things and Supply Chain Management): Intelligent Connected Operations Senior Consultants develop IoT operating models and supply chain functions for optimized efficiency and effectiveness for clients, and support innovation across the value chain by leveraging process diagnostics and bench-marketing, scenario-based strategy and lean principles. They combine extensive industry experience from strategy to execution, increasing client value in IoT and SCM. Enhance clients’ ability to gather insight on constraints to market, produce and deliver goods & services, and gather insight of new data and generate new revenue streams by redefined business processes and operating models.

Talent & Transformation (T&T): Talent & Transformation consultants enable leadership of client organizations to guide their top talent through change, differentiate high and low performers, selection systems, stimulate social networking, manage globally dispersed workforces, promote the creation of institutional knowledge and embrace flexible work environments using tools like process design, systems implementation, change management and talent analytics.

What Do We Look For In A Successful Senior Consultant At IBM?

· Self-starter with a passion for client service and solving complex business issues

· Demonstrated leadership skills, progression in leadership roles & responsibilities with willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly challenging tasks and problems, even beyond initial scope of responsibility

· Powerful communication skills, successfully using multiple verbal and non-verbal behaviors to deliver a compelling and engaging response

· Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals, strengthening relationships to exceed clients’ expectations

· A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view

· Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus despite conflicting demands

· Ability to advise clients with a strategic mindset and complement that business strategy with the ability to guide a client through technology enabled transformation

· Many jobs within IBM Service’s Federal Sector require U.S. citizenship and/or security clearance because of government or contract requirements. If you are not a U.S. citizen or are unable to obtain security clearance, there may be limited work opportunities for you, which may affect your continued employment at IBM.

· Bachelor’s degree

· MA, MBA, MPA, MPP or MS at time of start

· Availability to start in 2021

· Relocation to the Washington, DC Metro Area

· Willingness and ability to travel up to 100%. While most projects are local to the DC Metro area, Pubic Service’s portfolio of projects spans the US. Candidates are not able to refuse assignments based on travel

· Experience in pursuing your master’s degree with concentrations in 1 of the following areas: Business Administration/Management or Public Policy majors with Business Technology Strategy, Business Process Management, Business Process Management, Organizational Design or Development, Communications, Change Management, Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Training & Development, Curriculum Design & Development, Supply Chain Management

· Prior consulting &/or relevant work experience in one of the following industries: Public Sector (Federal, State & Local Government, Defense and Education)

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences via Cognitive data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM Services empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

IBM’s Employment Policy: 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. However, applicant eligibility for employment-authorized immigration status, temporary or permanent, will be considered. Any subsequent sponsorship for permanent residence is at the sole discretion of IBM management, and is based on job performance, contribution, and business requirements.

Many jobs within IBM Service’s Federal Sector require U.S. citizenship and/or security clearance because of government or contract requirements. If you are not a U.S. citizen or are unable to obtain security clearance, there may be limited work opportunities for you, which may affect your continued employment at 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, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.