· Shape IBM C-Suite's decisions and strategic direction through project engagements
· Engage with Business Unit leaders to determine root causes to be evaluated, hypotheses to be tested, and business outcomes to be achieved
· Establish trusted relationships with internal client teams. Work with stakeholders across IBM to gather information, gain diverse perspectives, and deepen subject matter expertise
· Develop fact-based client, market, and competitor insights based on research, e.g., through primary interviews, analyst reports, and internal databases
· Produce and leverage insights as well as apply technical and operational expertise to identify issues, challenge the status quo, and co-create creative recommendations
· Translate ambiguity and complexity into structured approaches to solve problems and identify opportunities amid rapid technological and market disruptions
· Synthesize insights and recommendations into client presentations and facilitate dialog to clearly communicate findings to Business Unit leaders and senior executives
· Collaborate with client teams to implement and, in select circumstances, to manage pragmatic, bold, and actionable solutions
What We Look For:
· Intellectual curiosity and readiness to question existing strategies, business models, and methodologies to devise innovative solutions
· Diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives
· Eagerness to cultivate positive working relationships within a tight-knit team and build trusted relationships across all levels of IBM
· Passion to understand how emerging technologies can be adopted and applied to solve business and societal challenges
· Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the capability to take ambiguous complexities and deliver creative, well-structured solutions
· Deep analytical skills and ability to formulate data-driven recommendations
· Powerful communication and storytelling skills, successfully using verbal and written communication to expose and defend points of view to business leaders and team members
· High degree of autonomy and the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments
About Business Unit
The IBM Finance & Operations organization (which Corporate Strategy & Ventures is part of) is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We provide essential capabilities for IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value?
