YouYouYou will be responsible for driving analysis of complex business issues facing the IBM Infrastructure Business Unit. This business comprises of leading-edge offerings such as Cloud, Z (Mainframe), Power, Storage and Technical support services. This business is the foundation for IBM’s push to be a leader in AI and Hybrid Cloud. You will need to understand the broad trends in technology and apply appropriate methodologies to recommend strategies and tactics to enhance the performance of IBM Infrastructure business. You will be a member of the Global Infrastructure Strategy and Business Development team that sets priorities for the business and communicates it external analysts, VCs, etc.

Tasks and Responsibilities include:Inform IBM Infrastructure senior executive decisions with project engagements to architect unit-wide strategic directionEngage with Business Unit leaders to determine root causes to be evaluated, hypotheses to be tested, and business outcomes to be achievedEstablish relationships with internal client teams and interface with stakeholders across Business Units to gather information, gain diverse perspectives, and deepen subject matter expertiseDevelop fact-based client, market, and competitor insights based on research conducted across a variety of sources, e.g., primary interviews, analyst reports, and internal databasesSynthesize insights and recommendations into client presentations to clearly communicate findings to Business Unit leadersWhat We Look For:Strong interest in infrastructure technology including servers, storage and cloudIntellectual curiosity and open-mindedness; readiness to question existing systems, business models, and processes and devise innovative solutionsDiverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives eager to cultivate positive working relationships within a tight-knit team and build trusted relationships across all levels of IBMStrong problem-solving capabilities, including the capability to take ambiguous complexities and deliver creative and well-structured solutionsDeep analytical skills and ability to formulate data-driven recommendationsStrong communication and storytelling skills, successfully utilizing verbal and written communications to expose and defend points of view to business leaders and team membersDriven, self-starter with a passion for excellenceAbility to establish and manage trusted relationships with senior business leaders