Project Manager Intern - sales Program 2027

IBM; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship program

Job summary

IBM is seeking a student for an AI Technical Co‑op in North Carolina. You will specialize in computer science, software development, and data science to help IBM partners deploy and adopt IBM software, with a focus on watsonx offerings.

You will work closely with partners, product managers, and development teams to understand business requirements and implement enterprise solutions. You will design architectures, build MVPs, and demonstrate IBM solutions as a product SME while developing

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled university student with ≤1 year of professional work experience.
• Proficiency in Python and open‑source frameworks.
• Familiar with IBM watsonx offerings and AI software portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Understand partner technical needs and establish credibility as a technical expert for migration and adoption of IBM AI and Hybrid Cloud offerings.
• Code/build MVPs using Python and IBM/Open‑source tools; create demos for partners.
• Lead technical conversations to persuade partners based on requirements and value.
• Install, develop, train, deploy, and run IBM AI technologies in partner environments.
• Contribute to use case exploration and client value realization models.

Skills

Python programming

AI/ML concepts

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Education

Pursuing Bachelor/Master in CS/DS/Engineering/IS

Tools

RedHat OpenShift

Kubernetes

Unix

Spark/Presto

Text2SQL/RAG

Job description

IBM’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 500 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. In 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 curio

About the Role

It is important to note that this program is designed for students who are currently enrolled in a university and have no more than one year of professional work experience.

As an AI Technical co-op, you will specialize in computer science/ software development and/or data science to help our IBM partners deploy and adopt IBM’s software portfolio. You will work closely with partners, product managers, and development teams to understand partner business requirements and implement solutions that address complex business challenges with IBM software products with primary focus on watsonx offerings. With a hands‑on approach to installing, coding, demonstrations and communicating, you will be able to showcase IBM solutions as a product SME. You will design and articulate architectures compatible with a partner’s technology stack via use‑case identification, solution architecture design, and MVP (minimal viable product) builds. With technical expertise and a consultative style, you'll quickly build credibility as a trusted advisor at all levels with partners and IBM colleagues. To drive expansion and renewal growth, you'll guide leading enterprise companies through AI approaches that realize the full value of their IBM investments.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Understanding an IBM Partner’s technical needs: Understand partner primary needs and establish yourself as a trusted technical expert for their migration, deployment, and adoption of IBM’s AI and Hybrid Cloud offerings.
• Developing AI Solutions: Using your engineering skills to code/ build MVPs using python, open‑source frameworks, RedHat and IBM product portfolio (will learn on the job). These solution demos can also be packaged as assets on a portal created specifically for engaging partners through a Digital channel.
• Leading Persuasive Technical Conversations: Lead technical discussions that persuade partners to act based on their requirements and the value provided by IBM's solutions.
• Deploying and Developing Enterprise Applications: Performing hands‑on engineering activities to install, develop, train, deploy, configure and run latest IBM AI technologies in a partner’s dev or production environment.
• Contribute to Use Case Exploration and Business Framing: Be a key contributor to use case exploration and business framing workshops, develop client value realization models.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Confidence to contact and engage with a partner’s product engineering team and deliver an elevated experience in technical discussions around IBM AI products and how it can enhance a partner’s product value.
• A desire to continually learn new technologies and how to apply their value in a client environment.
• Motivation to achieve technical objectives and high client satisfaction.
• Embrace curiosity and a growth mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Education: Future B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Data Science,
• Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent technical degree/experience.
• Client Focused: Asks open‑ended questions and understands needs to address business challenges.
• Tech Savvy: Conversant about technology, latest industry trends and how it is being applied to address business challenges. Hands‑on
• development skills using Python, LLMs and popular GenAI programming frameworks etc.
• Team Player: Demonstrates team collaboration and can navigate different communication styles.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Possess verbal, written, and interpersonal skills that are engaging, compelling and influential.
• Self‑Motivation and Problem‑Solving Aptitude: A natural inclination toward self‑motivation and initiative, in addition to the ability to navigate data and people to find answers and present solutions.

Preferred Technical Expertise

• Experience with RedHat OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Familiar with user experience design using software applications.
• Experience with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Large Language Models.
• Experience with Generative AI and applications that use Text2SQL and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Experience with AI Operations.
• Experience with Data Engineering techniques and Lakehouse technologies, e.g. Spark, Presto, Hive.
• Knowledge with Unix including software installs

Required Education:

High School Diploma/GED