Consulting Advisory Intern

London, England

Function:
Consulting & Offerings

Requistion ID:
1023965

Job Type:
Our Company

Hitachi Vantara is part of the Global Hitachi family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what’s now to what’s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.

Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. Diversity of thought is welcomed and our employee base is represented by several active Employee Resource Group communities. We offer industry leading benefits packages (flexible working, generous pension and private healthcare) and promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview

Location: Central London (note: expectation to be in the office at least twice a week, travel for work purposes may be required)

Duration: 1 Year / 40 hours per week

As we continue our journey to become a global leader in the digital world, it’s imperative that we continue to build and invest in our teams and capabilities.

The successful intern will gain hands on experience by:
Contributing to Consulting focused projects by providing a range of support services to project delivery teams for internal (other Hitachi companies) and external clients.

This may include (and will be taught):
Conducting research into markets, clients and digital solutions.
Creating process flows.
Project Administration (supporting a Project Manager).
Creating presentations and other documentation (with direction from colleagues).
Writing functional requirements/user stories etc.
Conducting testing of digital solutions.
Learning about how Digital technologies can transform business and how Digital initiatives are designed, created and delivered.

The interns will also have the opportunity to secure a full-time position in Hitachi Vantara after completion of the internship.

How it will work

Interns will be assigned a buddy and a mentor to provide advice and support through the internship.
They will be given training on the core concepts of consulting, project delivery, project management etc in the first few weeks and will be given ad-hoc on the job training throughout.
They will have access to self-teach tools such as Percipio
They will shadow various people (Business Analysts, PMOs, Change Managers, etc) on various projects for the first few weeks and then (hopefully) be placed on a client project thereafter.
They will be expected to travel as and when needed.

The type of individual we are looking for

The intern will have a real interest in learning about the Consulting industry and how Digital Transformation can have a positive impact on commerce and society.
The intern must possess a positive mindset and will be willing to ‘get stuck in’ to arrange of different initiatives during their tenure with Hitachi.
They will have an innovative mindset and be able to confidently contribute to discussions and solution/ideation sessions, whilst at the same time be detailed in their thought-process in order to deliver accurate outputs.
The intern will also take great pride in their work and will produce good quality outputs (under the direction and support of colleagues).
They will thrive when working in teams, but also be comfortable with working by themselves on specific tasks.
They will have a thirst for knowledge and take every opportunity to learn more and acquire new skills either through on-the-job activities or through learning activities.
They will be good communicators and contribute to the good of the team as and when required.

Qualifications:
Preferably someone who has completed or is studying business studies/management/administration as a component part of their course.
Preferably someone who has studied and is interested in digital concepts and has familiarity with digital technology concepts and capabilities like IoT, AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Agile Solution Development concepts.

What are the next steps?

Create a 1-2 min video to be sent to us presenting yourself and saying why they would like to join Hitachi’s internship. Please upload the file with your name on it to https://hcpanywhere.hitachivantara.com/u/-RKknZoSpKrrEqSs/0f6da127-e25d-488f-b7d5-edbda011cab9?l
Send us your CV and Cover Letter
We will conduct an initial interview (about 1 hour) - We expect you to create a presentation which should last 15 minutes talking about you and your transferable skills, the reasons you believe consulting is for you and talking about what you believe you will be doing during the internship
Then we will conduct a 1 day assessment center with a final 1 hour’ interviews with the selected candidates
Internship is likely to commence around the 04th September (it will be confirmed on your offer letter)

Our Values

Research tells us that some applicants, especially those from underrepresented groups, can be put off from applying for roles if they need flexibility or feel they don’t meet all of the set criteria. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours and part-time arrangements. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.

With Japanese Roots Going Back Over 100 Years, Our Culture Is Founded On The Values Of Our Parent Company Expressed As The Hitachi Spirit

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge