IBM Computing

Our focus is on the practice of ensuring outstanding project delivery, starting with the project proposal in pre-sales, continuing with project staffing through the delivery phase of the project lifecycle.. Proficiency in learning new and using existing technical tools to manage the business (includes but is not limited to Clarizen, EPM, YourLearning, Video/Audio production tools, MS Office.). A strong understanding of the Project Management lifecycle is essential, from pre-sales through to Project closure.. Video production & editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere or Apple FCPX).. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain.

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IBM Technology Expert Labs Business Design Consultant in Brookhaven , Georgia Introduction
Joining the IBM Technology Expert Labs (TEL) team means you'll have a career delivering world-class services for our clients. As the ultimate expert in IBM products, you'll bring together all the necessary technology and services to help customers solve their most challenging problems. Working in IBM TEL means accelerating the time to value confidently and ensuring speed and insight while our clients focus on what they do best-running and growing their business.
Excellent onboarding and industry-leading learning culture will set you up for a positive impact, while advancing your career. Our culture is collaborative and experiential. As part of a team, you will be surrounded by bright minds and keen co-creators-always willing to help and be helped-as you apply passion to work that will positively impact the world around us.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a successful Business Design Consultant in the WW Delivery Excellence team, you will work alongside local and global leaders to standardize and create repeatable, scalable processes that exceed our client expectations and ensure profitability.
The Worldwide Delivery Excellence team is a global practice in TEL that collaborates with Geo & Market leadership to define, maintain, and scale repeatable standards, methods, and tools for services delivery. Our focus is on the practice of ensuring outstanding project delivery, starting with the project proposal in pre-sales, continuing with project staffing through the delivery phase of the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate for this role will have skills and experience in the following:
Cross-organizational interaction with stakeholders to develop requirements for organizational transformation that focus on driving quality improvements, effectively managing delivery risk, and improving customer satisfaction.
Project Management, Communication Management, Change Management, and stakeholder enablement, to ensure adoption and scale of best practices that are implemented.
Proficiency in learning new and using existing technical tools to manage the business (includes but is not limited to Clarizen, EPM, YourLearning, Video/Audio production tools, MS Office.)
Leading multiple transformational initiatives simultaneously / multi-tasking.
The role is a WW role which requires personal flexibility in work schedule to interact with stakeholders in four geographies across multiple time zones.
If you are passionate about success, with both your career and solving clients' business challenges, this role is for you. To help achieve this win-win outcome, a 'day-in-the life' of this opportunity may include, but not be limited to...
Success in Communication and Relationships: Demonstrating success in communication and personal relationship development at all levels - from engineers to executives - with experience of navigating challenging debate to reach healthy resolutions.
Identifying Insights for Project Improvements: Collaboration with local project teams and market leaders to inspect and identify repeatable patterns and insights for improvements starting pre-contract thru project closure.
Developing a high-performing team: Cultivating teamwork and problem-solving while working under delivery expectations and deadlines.
Project Metrics Management: Reporting and strategizing solutions for managing project metrics including project health, financials-costs, revenue, and gross profit, team productivity, and client satisfaction.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Project Management Skills: Applied knowledge and skill on project management and program management. A strong understanding of the Project Management lifecycle is essential, from pre-sales through to Project closure.
Global Service Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of portfolio and program management techniques and frameworks for service type businesses globally. IBM client delivery organization experience preferred.
Experienced Problem Solver and Influencer: Adept at navigating matrixed and cross-functional organizations to resolve issues, propose risk mitigation strategies and provide project direction that quickly builds credibility and influences as a trusted advisor.
Tools knowledge: Knowledge or background experience in project management systems especially Clarizen.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Professional Skills:
Understanding of IBM /TEL business process and PM Processes.
Translating business requirements into system requirements.
Use of Clarizen for Reporting and Insights.
Process documentation / training & enablement.
Video production & editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere or Apple FCPX).
Consulting skills - collaboration with stakeholders.
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Technical Skills:
About Business UnitIBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company's Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM's global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients' growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.
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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.
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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), 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.
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