Shape IBM C-Suite’s decisions and strategic direction through project engagementsEngage with Business Unit leaders to determine root causes to be evaluated, hypotheses to be tested, and business outcomes to be achievedEstablish trusted relationships with internal client teams.  Work with stakeholders across IBM to gather information, gain diverse perspectives, and deepen subject matter expertiseDevelop fact-based client, market, and competitor insights based on research, e.g., through primary interviews, analyst reports, and internal databasesProduce and leverage insights as well as apply technical and operational expertise to identify issues, challenge the status quo, and co-create creative recommendationsTranslate ambiguity and complexity into structured approaches to solve problems and identify opportunities amid rapid technological and market disruptionsSynthesize insights and recommendations into client presentations and facilitate dialog to clearly communicate findings to Business Unit leaders and senior executivesCollaborate with client teams to implement and, in select circumstances, to manage pragmatic, bold, and actionable solutionsWhat We Look For:Intellectual curiosity and readiness to question existing strategies, business models, and methodologies to devise innovative solutionsDiverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectivesEagerness to cultivate positive working relationships within a tight-knit team and build trusted relationships across all levels of IBMPassion to understand how emerging technologies can be adopted and applied to solve business and societal challengesStrong problem-solving capabilities, including the capability to take ambiguous complexities and deliver creative, well-structured solutionsDeep analytical skills and ability to formulate data-driven recommendationsPowerful communication and storytelling skills, successfully using verbal and written communication to expose and defend points of view to business leaders and team membersHigh degree of autonomy and the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments
Work location is New York, NY.