Ecosystem Account Technical Leader

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Account Technical Leader you will lead IBM’s technical strategy and associated tactical engagements with the client as a trusted IT architecture advisor. You will work closely with the client Technology MD/Seller and brand sales to define document and execute an IBM Client Technical Strategy that is based on the client’s business and technical challenges strategies and priorities.

• Demonstrates how IBM Technology addresses Client Market and Industry trends and challenges.
• Drives the adoption of innovative strategies with IBM Technology through the use of Technology Decision Points (TDPs) and IBM Sales Plays (ISPs) and knowledge of clients’ industry and business environment.
• Is a recognized advocate for leading edge technologies and digital transformation with a special emphasis on select technologies.
• Leads the technical team through the end-to-end sales process to progress and close opportunities with effective competitive positioning and experiential engagement of the client.
• Partners with IBM sales and Partner Ecosystem colleagues as needed.
• Identifies assesses and closes new business opportunities across portfolio for assigned accounts.
• Uses appropriate architectural methods thinking processes models and assets to guide solution design decisions
• Has broad and deep technology to engage decision makers and key influencers with highly contextual insights into the benefits of emerging technology adoption and competitive perspective.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8 to 12 years of strong Architecture Advocate for leading edge technologies and digital transformation with emphasis on Hybrid Cloud and AI
• Strong inter-personal networking and relationship building skills for deep client relationships with key business and IT influencers.
• Understand how to lead coordinate and leverage technical resources from technical pre-sales to demand and deal progression.
• Domain expertise in Financial Services Sector bringing 5+ years of hands-on experience in Banking insurance and Financial Markets.
• AND /OR
• Domain expertise in Manufacturing industry (automotive energy pharma & allied process/discreet manufacturing) bringing 5+ years of hands-on experience in areas such as production operations or supply chain management.
• AND/OR
• Domain expertise in Government Sector bringing 5+ years of expertise in Government Sales.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Deep understanding of IBM technology strategy and offerings in the industry.
• Knowledge of Industry trends and industry architectures