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