Responsibilities
- Supporting the planning and execution of internal strategic initiatives, programs, and projects aligned with IPM priorities
- Learning and applying IPM’s project management and consulting frameworks, standards, and best practices
- Developing foundational project management skills, including scope definition, schedule development, risk and issue management, and stakeholder communication
- Partnering with experienced IPM consultants to observe and support client-style delivery approaches, problem solving, and decision-making
- Contributing to the development of project artifacts, work plans, analyses, and executive-level communications
- Presenting status updates to build presentation skills and executive presence
- Leveraging project management, collaboration, and digital workflow tools (such as Smartsheet, MS Project, and emerging AI-enabled platforms) to support planning, execution, and insight generation
- Applying data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making across internal initiatives and projects
- Exploring and piloting new tools, technologies, and AI use cases to enhance IPM’s internal ways of working and client delivery approaches
- Building consulting skills including structured problem solving, hypothesis-driven thinking, and professional communication
- Preparing for future client engagements by gaining exposure to IPM’s service offerings, industry focus areas, and Centers of Excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or a related field
- 0-3 years of professional experience or demonstrated exposure to project-based work, consulting, operations, analytics, or technology-enabled roles
- Strong interest in developing a career in consulting, project management, strategy realization, or technology-enabled execution
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to new situations, and apply feedback in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish credibility, collaborate effectively, and build trust with teammates, leaders, and stakeholders at varying organizational levels
- Curiosity and aptitude for leveraging technology, including emerging AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, analysis, communication, and project execution
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with project management, collaboration, data, or AI-enabled productivity tools
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health for employees and 85% paid health for dependents
- 401(k) matching
- Performance bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick time
Additional Information
- Engaging culture: IPM has a caring, nurturing culture with a transparent communication approach and culture-building and team-building events, both regional and company-wide.
- Inclusion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have always been a part of our culture; we are a company that treats everyone with respect and dignity. Everyone has a voice and is heard.
- Professional development: This role is intentionally designed as a development opportunity. IPM invests heavily in training, mentorship, and experiential learning to help employees build long-term careers. You are IPM’s future – we only promote from within.
- Diverse projects: We lead a wide variety of projects and provide significant exposure to many clients and project types. Through internal initiatives and future client engagements, you will gain exposure to a wide range of industries, challenges, and project types.
- Collaborative work environment: You will work alongside experienced consultants, managers, and IPM’s Centers of Excellence, gaining access to proven tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Philanthropy: We are devoted to the communities we serve and actively promote employee involvement in community improvement projects. We’ve created “Project Mercy” to channel our philanthropic efforts every quarter.