GE's Information Management Leadership Program Hiring!

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:54:34 -0500

APPLY ON UMBCworks Intern Position- 9248836

Business/Program: Information Mgmt Leadership Program
Position Title: 97 - Information Management Leadership Program Intern
Job Type: Intern
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Function: Information Technology
Degrees: Bachelors
Graduation Dates: Sophomores/Juniors
Majors: Business, CIS,CS Engr, Computer Eng, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Electrical Eng, Engineering, Information Resource Mgmt, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, MIS, Systems Eng
Current School Level: Sophomore, Junior

Summary:
Information Technology is the key enabler for GE to compete and win in our broad range of global industries. IT is a strong area of focus and investment across the company, employing over 9,000 IT professionals in more than 50 countries. No other company in the world offers such a diverse set of businesses for an IT professional to work, and such a development-focused culture in which to grow.

An Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP) internship is a key entry point for candidates wishing to pursue an information technology career in GE. IMLP Interns are assigned challenging projects with real business impact and successful internships may lead to full-time program opportunities. IMLP is designed to attract high potential candidates with a passion and aptitude for technology and to further develop their technical, leadership and business skills as they transition from academia to the working world.

IMLP interns are hired into one of the following businesses based on availability of positions, the interviewer's assessment and the applicant's preference (NOTE: primary location is in parenthesis after each business, but additional locations exist for each business):

*GE Appliances & Lighting (Louisville, KY; Cleveland, OH)
*GE Aviation (Cincinnati, OH)
*GE Capital (Stamford, CT; Minneapolis, MN)
*GE Corporate (Fairfield, CT; Albany, NY; Cincinnati, OH; Princeton, NJ; Shelton, CT)
*GE Energy (Atlanta, GA; Schenectady, NY; Greenville, SC; Wilmington, NC; Houston, TX; Trevose, PA; Cincinnati, OH; Billerica, MA)
*GE Healthcare (Milwaukee, WI; Salt Lake, UT; Princeton, NJ)
*GE Intelligent Platforms (Charlottesville, VA)
*GE Transportation (Erie, PA)

Position Description:
IMLP intern assignments, generally 10 -12 weeks, vary widely in terms of the business functions/processes impacted and the type of work required. Possible assignments may include:
*Application development (Web, client server, standalone, mobile) utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies
*Systems management and optimization
*Business process re-engineering
*Infrastructure management and environmental design/build out
*Security/controllership
*Customer support
*NOTE that each role will have a hand-on and a project management component

The assignments are designed to expose program participants to a wide range of technologies used across GE and to Lean Six Sigma methodologies used to solve complex business problems. Interns have significant exposure opportunity to key IT and business leaders at GE as well as current full-time IMLPs. Interns also have extracurricular opportunities to engage in various activities both socially and from a professional development perspective.

On-program IMLPs maintain a number of social media channels to directly communicate with candidates about the "real" GE. Please visit the following to join the discussion:
*http://imlpblog.com
*http://facebook.com/geimlp
*http://twitter.com/geimlp

Basic Qualifications:
*Candidate must be enrolled and be in good academic standing in a minimum of a four-year technical degree in one of the above majors
*GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0
*Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
*Geographic mobility (see primary business locations above)

In order for GE to satisfy certain requirements under US Department of Labor regulations, you must apply for this position at www.gecareers.com/campusinterview, in addition to applying for this position through UMBCworks if you wish to be considered for an interview.

When applying at www.gecareers.com/campusinterview please select A Leadership Program Intern/Co-op radio button, then in the dropdown select Information Management Leadership Program Intern.

Desired Characteristics:
Preference will be given to persons with:

*Majors in CIS, Computer Eng, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Information Resource Mgmt, Information Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), Systems Eng, Technology related major, Electrical Eng (w/ concentration/minor in any of the above), Business (w/ concentration/minor in any of the above and proven experience working with technology)
*Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in technology
*A strong commitment to a career in technology and passion/aptitude for IT
*Strong analytical and technical skills
*Demonstrated problem solving abilities
*Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
*Relevant coursework in IT-related disciplines
*Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
*General business / finance understanding

Location:
Various locations across the U.S.

IF INTERESTED, please apply to this Internship via UMBCworks

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN APPROVED RESUME ON UMBCworks, be sure to add it and meet with a member of the Shriver Center team to get stated on your intern search. Call for an appointment at 410-455-2493.