Job DescriptionOur AR team drives pervasive and deep relationships with analysts from leading research firms, such as Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Omdia, etc., as well as with independent analysts and influencers. Your coverage will extend to our industry-leading Storage solutions and products, delivered both as data center storage appliances as well as “as-a-Service” offerings. IBM is a recognized leader in several high-profile evaluations (such as Gartner Magic Quadrants™) that shape perceptions of IBMs offerings in the eyes of current or potential clients. Within this leadership role, you will be expected to: • Leverage and expand your knowledge and expertise to develop, own, and share responsibility for measurable outcomes in a key area of differentiation for IBM: data storage. • Understand and implement the processes that IBM employs to measure, report, and analyze key functions of your business. • Understand our internal audience and what drives action when developing and executing strategies, messages, assets, and programs. • Developing a deep understanding of IBM’s overall strategy and growth initiatives to ensure all content and programs help IBMers see themselves within our strategy and contribute to IBM’s growth. • Develop and co-create content that is relevant, accurate, and actionable for analysts creating research, public blogs, and providing customer advisory, applying analytical and creative thinking, and communications techniques to build strong storytelling for IBM products. Your work history will reflect recognition as a(n): • Strategic creative and critical thinker • Experienced writer and content creator • Organized project planner • Effective collaborator and conscious problem-solver • Teamwork advisor and coach • Innovator who thrives in fast paced/ambiguous environments We are looking for growth behaviors, such as: • Growth Minded – by staying curious and open to feedback, experimentation, learning from everyone, and focusing on solutions not the problems • Trusted – by being candid, open and transparent so that our teams feel empowered and accountable • Team Focused – by building inclusive relationships with respect and empathy and collaborating across the business to drive organizational outcomes • Courageous – by thinking independently, taking risks, and making critical decisions in tough situations • Resourceful – by being resilient, both personally and in business, and being creative with what we have • Outcome Focused – by testing the status quo and using a customer-centered and nimble approach in everything we do.
Being You @ IBMIBM 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.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise• 5 years+ experience in AR or similar creative communications role, with proven success in internal and executive communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling ability with a passion for bringing together various messages, often weaving together multiple areas of the company.
• Ability to analyze data to drive decision making and underpin continuous improvement efforts.
• Curious learner who quickly develops an understanding of a wide range of subjects, and understands and applies feedback.
• Growth-minded and willing to adjust ways of working and communication approaches to meet the objective at hand.
• Collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams inside and outside of Corporate Affairs.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience• Experience in various tools and approaches to communications – ARInsights ARchitect, Adobe Workfront, Monday.com, etc.
• Experience communicating in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Strategic communication and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high-visibility projects.
• Innovative and proactive problem solver who enjoys complex projects that do not always have a clear answer.
Other Relevant Job DetailsIBM 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.
IntroductionAt IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for 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. Our Analyst Relations (AR) program is one of the most prolific and respected in the industry. Here, we engage with leading industry analysts and analyst firms, to support their evaluations and their research, ensure accuracy in their analyses, and solicit advisory insights for our internal stakeholders. As part of our AR 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.
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Wonder if IBM is the one for you?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.
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