Uptree

Placement details

Location: Glasgow
Start Date: 7 September 2026
Salary: £27,000 per year plus benefits
Application Criteria: Must be a resident in Scotland. Achieved or predicted minimum 4 Highers at grade BBBB, achieved Maths and English Nat 5 grade C or above (or eqivalent), eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and living within commutable distance to IBM Glasgow. Must not have already completed or started a similar apprenticeship or university course.
Key Skills: Technology, software project and delivery management, problem solving and business operations.
Application Deadline: 13 March (may close early)
How to Apply: Apply via Uptree by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. You must complete the full IBM application form within 48 hours.

About the Opportunity

Kick-start your career in consulting with a global technology leader. As an IT Management for Business Graduate Apprentice at IBM, you’ll work four days a week in IBM's Project Management Office team and spend one day studying towards your IT Management for Business graduate (degree) apprenticeship.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.
• Analysing 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.)
• Coordinating and managing project documentation (including project charters, scope statements, and status reports.)
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements.

This is an office-based, client-facing role (minimum three days per week on-site), with potential travel to client locations.

About the Company

IBM is a global technology and consulting leader, operating in more than 170 countries. With over a century of innovation, IBM helps organisations transform through hybrid cloud, AI and emerging technologies. The company is committed to developing emerging talent and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Learn more about IBM by visiting their Company Page.

Next Steps

Apply via Uptree by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. You will then need to complete IBM’s full application form within 48 hours. Applications are expected to close by 13 March but may close earlier due to high demand, so apply as soon as possible.

IBM is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds.