About the role#
As a Project Manager Intern, you will join our team in an agile environment to support product development and management. You will work on the z/OS product umbrella, managing the release lifecycle and coordinating schedules and resources across various teams. This role involves supporting our existing release management infrastructure and helping drive adoption of AI-first development practices to improve productivity.
What you'll do#
- Manage the release lifecycle for assigned products under the z/OS umbrella.
- Coordinate release schedules, resources, and infrastructure updates.
- Execute product-related tasks including plans, timelines, and requirements.
- Support the release management team with Offering Management deliverables.
- Use AI-powered tooling to optimize processes and drive development efficiency.
- Automate tasks in Jira and connect it with other platforms for data integration.
- Write and maintain Python scripts to expand Jira capabilities via Script Runner.
- Implement Spec-Driven Agentic Development frameworks for z/OS teams.
What you'll need#
- Prior experience in project or release management.
- Proficiency with tools like Jira, EWM, Git, IBM Bob, and AI tools.
- Experience as a Jira Cloud Administrator or Developer, including workflow and configuration customization.
- Knowledge of z/OS release processes and Security Privacy by Design requirements.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English and the ability to work with global teams across time zones.
- A Project Management certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Poughkeepsie, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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