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IBM User Experience Intern (September 12 months) in Markham, Ontario

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 and Ottawa, ON and is a 12 month work term commencing in September 2024. 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.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Perform data capture & analysis to draw conclusions on user behavior & identify patterns,

  • Design & distribute surveys to capture user feedback,

  • Apply critical thinking to spot & address anomalies,

  • Propose innovative solutions that enhance the overall user experience of IBM Technology Zone,

  • Perform duties as assigned by the User Experience Lead

Who You Are:

  • A team player who is self-directed and can also work independently with minimal supervision,

  • Have a passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand technical concepts and assimilate different points of view,

  • Possess strong active listening & communication skills to effectively articulate and represent users' requirements,

  • Extremely organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines,

  • Have adept problem-solving skills with ability to overcome obstacles & address problems in need of solutions,

  • Have a basic understanding of UI Design principles and processes.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Strong ability to perform independent research,

  • Knowledge or experience building user journey maps to visualize users experience,

  • Experience generating insights from data,

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite,

  • Knowledge of design thinking methodologies.

  • Must be eligible to work 12 months starting in September

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

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  • Experience with workflow automation tools - Visio, Lucidchart, ...

  • Experience with project management software - Monday.com, Trello, ...

  • Experience with survey tools - SurveyMonkey, SurveyGizmo, Google Forms, ...

  • Registered in a formal co-op/internship program

About Business UnitIBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company's Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM's global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients' growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.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 good in the world.

Location StatementMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

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, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

Being You @ IBMIBM 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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