Introduction
We are looking for a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager in US preferably in Austin/Texas. This role will be responsible for regional IBM CSR representation and execution of key programs and initiatives to continue advancing IBM's performance and global recognition as a socially responsible and sustainable company.
Your role and responsibilities
IBM CSR consists of four major areas:
- STEM Education and Workforce Development, a highly impactful group of initiatives at the core of IBM's commitment to skill 30 million people globally by 2030. It offers platform-based hybrid programs on Cloud and Artificial Intelligence(AI) for exploratory level, professional reskilling and upskilling to traditionally underrepresented areas of our society with a focus to potentialize access to IT entry-level jobs throughout a network of alliances and partnerships
- Volunteerism and Employee Engagement programs supporting these initiatives.
- CSR/ESG Communications both external and internal.
- ESG/Sustainability - specific STEM initiative for social impact 'Sustainability Accelerator'; Materiality assessments for all areas related to global ESG report.
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The CSR Manager drives local implementation of global polices and strategies for these four major areas to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations.
The role manages corporate social responsibility stakeholders evolving the social responsibility strategy and framework and operating internal governance and coordination bodies in the region. Target audiences for CSR programs - young adults from underrepresented areas of society, veterans, women in STEM, mid-career reskilling programs - that we reach out throughout NPO's, schools, community colleges multiple alliances with public and private initiatives, including large re-skilling programs driven by governments; Communications internal and external and specifics assignments around global ESG reporting and Sustainability Accelerator program.
The CSR Manager also will help represent the company in external corporate social responsibility and sustainability organizations, initiatives, collaborations and events. This position reports to the CSR Leader North America and will be staffed preferably in Austin/Texas.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Local implementation and execution of global IBM's STEM Education and Workforce Development strategy, related to Social Responsibility platform-based IBM SkillsBuild program for multiple audiences - high school students, teachers, adults, NGOs and strategic alliances.
- Understand, communicate and strategize for trends and developments about STEM applied to corporate social responsibility among key stakeholders (clients, shareholders, employees, governments, consumers, etc. in target markets.
- Evolve IBM's corporate social responsibility approach and framework, including periodic materiality assessment processes driven by CSR CHQ
- Support IBM's engagement with key stakeholders on social responsibility and sustainability topics
- Lead execution of Volunteerism and Employee Engagement programs
- Prioritize and engage strategically with external stakeholders, including organizations, alliances, coalitions, initiatives, partners and events
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal partners / functions that contribute to responsibility and sustainability to drive toward coalitions, consensus and action
- Manage agency resources (as available) to support programs and initiatives
- Expand and manage measurement activities focused on responsibility and sustainability
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Breakthrough Thinking - understand of Cloud and AI tech market, major players, portfolio and solutions and how this is impacting career paths, talent acquisition and untapped talent leveraged by programs focused on reskilling and upskilling adults and/or specific NPO's target audience
- A passion for innovation and CSR; societal impact leveraged by AI and Cloud digital transformation around talent acquisition, jobs and careers
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically
- Think global act local -proven capacity to drive local execution of global strategies and models
- Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact-based recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or geographic management
- A minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible experience in similar rol; experience implementing similar programs in a corporate environment is strongly preferred
- Experience managing and advancing broad-based corporate education and workforce development programs
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is required
- Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-based environment that is fast-paced and rapidly changing
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
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.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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ABOUT IBM
IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM 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
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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.
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.
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.