Data Science Intern: Cost Optimization & AI

IBM; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 154,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a driven individual to join the Cost Optimization team in a co-op/internship role. The position involves collaborating across finance, supply chain, product management, development and engineering to identify opportunities that reduce costs and improve processes.

Your responsibilities include partnering with a multidisciplinary team to develop business cases using AI, data science and benchmarking, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in data-related fields and cost engineering.
• Exposure to supply chain, development, product management, manufacturing or finance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; passion for technology.
• Growth mindset, teamwork orientation, courage, resourcefulness and outcome focus.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders in a multidisciplinary team to explore opportunities that optimize cost.
• Leverage AI tools, financial analysis and data science to develop business cases including benchmarking.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-team collaboration

Growth mindset

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cost engineering tools

Job description

IBM is seeking a driven individual to join the Cost Optimization team in a co-op/internship role. The position involves collaborating across finance, supply chain, product management, development and engineering to identify opportunities that reduce costs and improve processes.

Your responsibilities include partnering with a multidisciplinary team to develop business cases using AI, data science and benchmarking, and communicating findings to stakeholders.