Project Manager Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
London
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Coordinate between internal teams and clients, work on forecasts for revenue and resources allocated to projects, track project progress, support teams with invoicing disputes, train new hires
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Programme allowed me to learn and apply a range of skills both technical and soft skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
A lot of diverse opportunities to develop and grow skills if you are pro-active
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The course is structured in four years and employer supports university days every week.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Strong support from managers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Additional clarity and structure could be provided by the university, especially for planning exam dates and presentations but overall good support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Training provides the foundation needed to gain an overview of different aspects of technology and associated roles
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Varied communities people can get involved in (book clubs, sports clubs, ski trip, etc.)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A lot of diverse roles and opportunities are available. Even when working in one team there are opportunities to shadow and work with different teams to explore different roles and technologies. Strong early professional community and great support and welcome from the teams in general
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Soft skills are as important if not more than technical skills, be proactive in communicating your needs (e.g.: KSBs for the apprenticeship) and asking questions and take initiatives to develop your skills and others' skills
