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IBM Emerging Technology and Partnerships Lead in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
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
The Emerging Technology and Partnerships leader will articulate and drive our partnership strategy. This individual will create and drive a more holistic approach to the startup community and ecosystem, venture funds, customers, and partners (both existing and potential) tied to the Chief Sustainability Office's mission. They will ensure that the CSO is a growth enabler for business as well as driving intentional engagement in technology and sustainability. They are responsible for:
Creating a strategy for partnership and executing against that with the appropriate stakeholders - both internally and externally
Engaging proactively with relevant organizations and individuals globally to identify areas for partnership
Monitoring trends in the startup ecosystem and tying learnings to IBM and the CSO's broader strategies
Engaging with IBM technology and consulting teams to connect dots for engagement and potential partnership
Collaborating closely with IBM Ventures and IBM Sales / Ecosystem teams to align across functions, relationships, and desired outcomes
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Experience identifying and assessing business and partner opportunities; working with the relevant stakeholders to close deals or formalize opportunities
Familiarity with the startup ecosystem
Extremely collaborative in nature, able to identify and work across a diverse set of stakeholders
Experience articulating and executing on strategy, market assessment, and future thinking
Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate to a broad range of stakeholders
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Experience and technical skills using various databases, IT apps, automation and AI
Experience and network with startups, venture funds in the ClimateTech and AI space
About Business UnitThe Chief Sustainability Office sits under the Transformation and Operations (T&O) business unit, which is responsible for the transformation agenda for IBM, ensuring it is the most productive company in the world.
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Location StatementIBM 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.
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