Scottish IT Management Business Graduate Apprenticeship; Bachelors, Level 10

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success.

You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Please follow the steps you can find at the following link:  No online assessment is required for this position. You have only 48 hours to complete your application form.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Project Manager. You will be working 4 days a week at IBM and studying 1 day a week at university for an IT Management for Business graduate apprenticeship.

• Project planning and coordination (developing & maintaining project plans, schedules & resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.)
• Developing and managing project budgets, including tracking expenses and forecasting costs.
• Analyzing and reporting on project financial performance, including tracking revenue, expenses, and gross profit.
• Data analysis and reporting (developing and maintaining project dashboards and reports to track progress, identify trends, and inform decision‑making.)
• Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and external partners.
• Coordinating and managing project documentation (including project charters, scope statements, and status reports.)
• Risk and issue management (identifying and mitigating project risks, issues, and dependencies to minimise impact on project timelines and budgets.)
• Administrative, meeting and event support (including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes & facilitating project meetings, workshops and retrospectives).
• Coordination with procurement teams to ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement of project resources and materials.
• Assistance in developing and maintaining commercial relationships with external partners and suppliers.
• Knowledge management (assisting in maintaining project knowledge and lessons learned to ensure continuous improvement and best practice sharing).
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements.

As an IT Management for Business graduate (degree) apprentice, you will develop experience and knowledge in project management, problem‑solving and business operations. You will build skills in technology, business, software project & delivery management; personal & interpersonal skills.

• Competitive starting salary: £27k or higher
• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days per year
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and other perks
• IBM Rewards: discounts and benefits at high‑street shops and cinemas

• Apprenticeships are office based (minimum 3 days a week) and not remote.
• Must be mobile and able to travel and stay away from home during the week.
• Must reside in Scotland for funding purposes.
• Must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Maths & English Scottish National 5 grade C or above or equivalent.
• Achieved or predicted a minimum of four SQA Highers at Grade BBBB.
• Provide evidence of grades on results day if predicted.
• Cannot have already started or completed an apprenticeship or university course in a similar area.

You don’t need to be studying technology, computer science or STEM subjects but you must have a keen interest and passion in technology. We’re seeking talented individuals who are curious about tech.

Apprentices will start on 7th September 2026. Induction will follow at IBM and university. This start date cannot be changed. The Final date to receive applications is 13th March.

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No preferred qualifications specified.