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ABB Global Trainee Program for Information Systems |
| Industry: |
Industrial |
| Region: |
GLOBAL |
| Open to: |
Recent university grads, ideally MSc in Computing/IT/Information Systems or related |
| Salary: |
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| Duration: |
18-24 months |
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| Trainee profile: |
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the following qualities:
+ Recent university graduates with above-average degrees in Computing, IT/Information Systems or related majors (MSc level or equivalent)
+ Mature, professional personality with realistic goals and good communication skills
+ Fluency in English (additional languages a plus)
+ Flexible team player
+ Global mindset, social and intercultural competency |
| Description: |
The GTP for Information Systems lasts between 18-24 months and comprises three different assignments.
1. Assignment: Home Country (6 months)
You will start your first assignment in your country of origin or current residence, where you will gain experience in one or several areas outlined under Learning Scope, such as Infrastructure Operations, Security or Technology Planning.
2. Assignment: Regional Headquarters or ABB Headquarters Zurich (6 months)
The second assignment will take you to one of ABB’s holding offices in the region or the global headquarters office in Zurich, Switzerland. You will be able to choose your assignment from a variety of options such as supporting IS Architecture or IS Sourcing. This second assignment will give you additional insight into the area of Strategic IS.
3. Assignment: Global Exposure (6-12 months)
Your third and final assignment of the program will be an international assignment. You are expected to be actively involved in the organization of this assignment with a good choice in particular responsibilities and/or destinations. The final assignment may last up to 12 months and will be a more challenging project assignment.
You will receive a Mentor for the entire duration of the program as well as a Tutor/Supervisor for each individual assignment. In addition to on-the-job learning you will have the opportunity to attend a series of personal devleopment training events, factory excursions, social and cross-functional activities.
Learning scope
The learning scope of the program is largely driven by the interests and personal preferences of the trainee. The main focus of all our trainee programs is on on-the-job experience, customized to suit each trainees' individual development needs.
As a minimum you should be able to gain insight into the following areas:
IS Service Delivery
* Infrastructure Operation
* Application Operation
* Security
* Risk Management
* Technology Planning
IS Architecture
* Corporate Roadmap
* Integrating Systems
* Standard Setting
IS Sourcing
* Vendor Management
* Contract Negotiations
* License Management
Personal development
Corporate missions and values, international and virtual teamwork, leadership and management skills, presentation, communication and motivational skills, innovation and creativity, social competency |
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