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Introduction

IBM Apptio is the CIO’s business management system. We build advanced data and analytics applications that help all IT leaders understand and make informed decisions about their technology investments, capitalize on the cloud transformation and drive innovation within their organization. Our TBM and FinOPs solution experts believe deeply in IBM Apptio's potential to lead our market and disrupt the IT industry daily. We are passionate about what we do and are driven by a common mission to support and elevate the role of CIOs within their organization. We are team players with an entrepreneurial spirit and an eye on results. We work in a highly collaborative and agile environment where we strive to continuously improve.

Your role and responsibilities

At IBM, our Project Managers play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating project teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. As a Project Manager for our premier Software Development Location, you’ll be at the forefront of driving project direction, defining metrics, and managing performance to meet client expectations. Join our dynamic team shaping the future of AI-infused management features for hybrid cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities:
* Contract Financial Management: Oversee billing, forecasting, backlog certification, accounts receivable, and dispute resolution.
* Project Monitoring & Reporting: Establish control logs and report on financial status, schedule, risks, and issues to the Project Lead and IBM Management.
* Risk & Issue Management: Conduct risk analysis, report exposures, and resolve problems related to claims and work items.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Quote to Cash team on invoicing, AR, and disputes. Manage and reconcile customer and vendor purchase orders.
* Process Improvement & Audit: Audit procedures to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and continuous improvement.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

* Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage complex enterprise system initiatives, ensuring delivery within defined scope, budget, and timelines.
* Enterprise Systems Consulting: Expertise in packaged application implementations and data analysis projects, with skill in translating complex requirements into practical solutions.
* Client Engagement & Executive Communication: Strong capability to build trusted relationships, lead discussions with senior management, and act as a subject matter expert.
* IT & FinOps Knowledge: Solid understanding of IT financial management practices (budgeting, cost allocation, CAPEX/OPEX) and operational knowledge of infrastructure domains such as data centers, networks, virtualization, and storage.
* Analytical & Communication Skills: Critical thinking, problem‑solving, organizational strength, and effective communication for cross‑functional teams and executive presentations.

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Specific knowledge and application of IT services, FinOps, financial management including budgeting, cost allocations, capital & operating expense handling, program portfolio management, and application / infrastructure support.
* Operational knowledge of IT infrastructure domains including data centers, network / communications, server utilization, virtual environments, storage, and application development & maintenance.