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

• With the Software Networking portfolio leadership team, develop and refine our strategic vision and plan alignment with business objectives and market dynamics
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and Initiatives across the product teams and our cross-functional peer groups
• Facilitate the Annual fall and spring planning cycle

• Extensive experience in corporate development, management consulting, or investment banking related to technology businesses
• Proven track record working as part of a leadership team, capable of building open, candid and respectful stakeholder relationships through which to drive impactful change.
• Operated and influenced comfortably from C-suite to grassroots level of the organization, adapting style and approach to suit the situation.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented mindset, capable of driving change to proactively influence our ambitious business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and adapt to market trends within our industry, including competitive threats, to position the portfolio for long-term success