IBMer Communications Professional

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IBMer Communications Professional

Introduction
At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for that innovation and creativity. We are on the forefront of groundbreaking change – improving businesses, society, and the human condition. As a leader in Hybrid Cloud and AI, we are leading the charge in a world-wide digital transformation.
Our Marketing, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility (MCC) team tells this story and is responsible for positioning IBM in the market. We define and optimize IBM’s brand, capture the market’s attention, and articulate our point of view for clients, partners, the media, and even other IBMers. As part of our team, you’ll be surrounded by bright minds and keen collaborators – always willing to help and be helped – as you apply passion to work that will compel our audience to choose IBM’s products and services.
When you join IBM, you join a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust. You join a team of IBMers who are helping technology support a positive global transformation. So, join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring innovation to life.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Our Corporate Affairs team drives broad, cross-company reputation and positioning initiatives by bringing together complimentary functions that shape perceptions of the company among specific audiences: top tier reporters, industry analysts, current or potential clients, and IBMers.

Are you passionate that business performance depends entirely on a workforce that is smart, committed and inspired? Do you aspire to create an environment where innovative ideas flourish, trust is seamless, and each person is empowered to do their best work?

We’re seeking an outstanding communications professional with the right experience, expertise and enthusiasm to lead executive communications for the Senior Vice President and global leader of IBM Consulting. To be successful, you must come to work with a growth mindset, be comfortable working autonomously, and embrace collaborating with large cross-company, multi-disciplinary and global teams.

You will work closely with executive leadership to create experiences, in-person and virtual, that engage IBMers in our company strategy and help them understand how to apply to our business and clients‘ success. You will be responsible for providing employees with the knowledge, information, and clear calls to action needed to work effectively and deliver business results, while also building their belief in and advocacy for the IBM brand. Within this role, you will be expected to:

  • Foster strong, collaborative relationships in order to provide communications counsel to IBM’s most senior leaders
  • Understand our internal Consulting audience, the best channels to reach them, and the resources and guidance needed to help them do their jobs effectively
  • Design, create and deploy content that engages, informs and inspires IBMers to focus their efforts in support of the shared business goals
  • Develop a deep understanding the Consulting business, in addition to IBM’s overall strategy and growth initiatives, to ensure all content and programs help IBMers see themselves within our strategy and how they contribute to the success of our clients and IBM overall.

We offer a dynamic blend of personal flexibility and a thriving in-office environment. This role requires a minimum three days of in-office presence per week with the flexibility for remote work when aligned with the executive schedule and travel.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Experience in executive communications planning and deployment – working with leaders on strategy, content development, project management and employee engagement
  • Strong writing and storytelling capability with a passion for breaking down very complex topics into consumable, understandable and applicable content
  • Ability to measure and analyze data to drive decision making and internal channel optimization
  • Curious learner who quickly develops an understanding of a wide range of subjects, and understands and applies feedback
  • Creative thinker who can develop and execute new, effective ways of communicating
  • Growth minded and willing to adjust ways of working and communication approaches based on current business needs and results
  • Collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams
  • Efficient and effective project manager that can work fast while maintaining high quality and accuracy to meet deadlines


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Strong fluency with various tools and approaches to communications – including digital publishing, design, video production, metrics and email tools
  • Successful track record supporting a senior leader within a company that has a large, diverse employee population
  • Agility communicating in a rapidly evolving environment
  • Direct experience with enterprise technology and consulting services companies
  • Strategic communication and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high visibility projects

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About Business Unit

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world’s most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.


Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?


About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.


Location Statement

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

– Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
– Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
– Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
– Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
– Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.


Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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