Executive Communications

Responsibilities

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.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 Software audience, the best channels to reach them, and the resources and guidance needed to help them do their jobs effectively.Understand the external audiences Software leaders influence and the executive messages to deliver by persona to drive growth for IBM.Design, create and deploy content that engages, informs and inspires IBMers and stakeholders to focus their efforts in support of the shared business goals.Develop a deep understanding of the Software business, in addition to how we partner with sales and marketing to drive IBM’s overall strategy and growth initiatives.Translate complex technical concepts into engaging content for all audiences.We offer a dynamic blend of personal flexibility and a thriving in-office environment. This role requires a minimum of three days of in-office presence per week with the flexibility for remote work when aligned with the executive schedule and travel.Your role and responsibilitiesOur 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. As part of Corporate Affairs, the IBMer Comms team works directly with IBM's senior leadership on internal and external narratives and ensures all content aligns to business strategy and goals.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 Software at IBM. To be successful, you must come to work with a growth mindset, be comfortable working autonomously, embrace collaborating with large cross-company, multi-disciplinary and global teams and have the ability to translate complex technical concepts.Required educationBachelor's DegreeRequired technical and professional expertiseExperience 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.Technical understanding of Software concepts and innate curiosity to become an expert on IBM’s product portfolio.Efficient and effective project manager that can work fast while maintaining high quality and accuracy to meet deadlines.Collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams.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.Ability to measure and analyze data to drive decision making and internal channel optimization.Preferred Technical And Professional ExperienceDirect experience with enterprise technology Software companies.Fast writer who is driven by a 24-hour turnaround mentality.Social media editorial and execution.Successful track record supporting a senior leader within a company that has a large, diverse employee population including keynote speech development / writing.Strong fluency with various tools and approaches to communications – including digital publishing, design, video production, metrics and email tools.Agility and resilience communicating in a rapidly evolving environment.Strategic communication and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high visibility projects.YOUR LIFE @ IBMIn 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.Are you ready to be an IBMer?About IBMIBM’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.

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