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Summary of SUMMER 2008 INTERNSHIP:
Information Technology is the key enabler for GE to compete and win in our broad range of global industries. The Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP) is a key entry point for information management professionals in GE. This program is designed to attract high potential information technology candidates and to further develop their technical skills, leadership abilities and business acumen as they transition from academia to the working world.
The purpose of IMLP is to provide a pipeline of information management leadership talent for GE's businesses. IMLP accelerates development of entry-level talent and produces leaders capable of meeting the challenges facing the IT function at GE. IMLP is a 2-year program that allows members to hone their leadership, business and technical skills through four challenging six-month assignments and world-class training. The job assignments and training are designed to provide hands-on IT experience on GE's strategic initiatives.
IMLPs will be placed at one of the following businesses based on availability of positions, the interviewers assessment and the applicant's preference (indicated in the online application):
*GE Corporate
*GE Infrastructure (Energy / Aviation / Transportation / Water
*GE Industrial (Consumer & Industrial / Equipment Services / Sensing / Security / Fanuc)
*GE Healthcare
*GE Money
*GE Commercial Finance
*NBC Universal
Position Description:
Intern assignments, generally 10 -12 weeks, typically focus on vital business processes such as:
*Digitization projects
*Electronic commerce
*New product introduction
*Order, ship, bill
*Sales force effectiveness
Possible assignments may include:
*Project management
*Application development
*Systems management
*Business process re-engineering
*Infrastructure management
*Security/controllership
*Business analysis
*Customer support
The assignments are also designed to expose program participants to using Six Sigma methodologies to solve complex business problems and to the following technologies:
*Networking design
*Client server applications
*Systems integration
*Web development
*Groupware, and enterprise system implementations (ORACLE or other)
Successful internships may lead to full-time program opportunities.
Basic Qualifications:
*Candidate must be enrolled and in good academic standing in a minimum of a four-year technical degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business.
*GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0
*Unrestricted authorization to work in the US (please see below for clarification)
*Geographic mobility (this is a rotational program and locations vary by business)
Desired Characteristics:
*Major in CIS, CS, Computer Eng, Computer Systems, Information Resource Mgmt, Information Systems, MBA, MIS, Systems Eng, Electrical engineering
*Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in information technology
*Knowledge of LEAN
*A strong commitment to a career in information technology
*Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving
*Well-developed written and oral communication skills
*Business acumen
*Integrity
*Self-motivation
*Ability to deal effectively with unfamiliar and/or challenging situations
Location:
Various locations across the U.S.
GE is an equal opportunity employer.
For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization prior to employment.
The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.