<p>Introduction</p> <p>Our Corporate Affairs team drives broad, cross-company reputation and positioning initiatives by bringing together complimentary functions that shape perceptions of the company among specific audiences: top tier reporters, industry analysts, current or potential clients, and IBMers. As part of Corporate Affairs, the Financial Communications team works directly with IBM's senior leadership on communicating financial moments in time, as well as M&A transactions and other Corporate Development initiatives to internal and external audiences.</p> <p>Your role and responsibilities</p> <p>Our Corporate Affairs team drives broad, cross-company reputation and positioning initiatives by bringing together complimentary functions that shape perceptions of the company among specific audiences: top tier reporters, industry analysts, current or potential clients, and IBMers. As part of Corporate Affairs, the Financial Communications team works directly with IBM's senior leadership on communicating financial moments in time, as well as M&A transactions and other Corporate Development initiatives to internal and external audiences.</p> <p>We're seeking an outstanding communications professional with the right experience, expertise and enthusiasm to manage communications, internally and externally, for some of IBM's most important and mission critical moments - financial and corporate development initiatives. To be successful, you must come to work with a growth mindset, be comfortable working autonomously, embrace collaborating with large cross-company, multi-disciplinary and global teams, and have the ability to translate complex concepts.</p> <p>You will work closely with executive leadership, Marketing and Communications colleagues, and the broader IBM Finance and Operations team - including the controller's office, accounting, tax, treasury, financial reporting, corporate secretary's office, corporate development (including transaction and integration leadership) to clearly plan, develop and communicate M&A deals across the IBM portfolio. You'll also gain experience and exposure to IBM's financial communications processes and practices, as well as quickly and efficiently manage reactive communications associated with IBM's business strategy and financial performance.</p> <p>Within this role, you will be expected to:</p> <ul> <li>Foster strong, collaborative relationships in order to be subject matter expert on various strategy, financial and business issues to provide communications assets and counsel to IBM's most senior leaders. </li><li>Understand the strategy and business goals of the company and its various portfolio/segment pieces. </li><li>Work across business teams, as well as Marketing and Communications to develop internal and external collateral to clearly communicate IBM's strategy and key announcements like M&A deals, from announcement planning through employee integration, throughout the year. </li><li>Understand and manage how to communicate to key stakeholders, including senior executives, business and top-tier media, employees, acquired employees, third-party influencers, colleagues in Marketing and Communications and other business leadership. </li><li>Understand how to influence existing external stakeholders as well as identify new avenues, channels and influencers (media and 3rd party) for communicating IBM's strategy through relevant and powerful performance and results metrics. </li></ul> <p>We offer a dynamic blend of personal flexibility and a thriving in-office environment. This role requires a minimum three days of in-office presence per week.</p> <p>Required education</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree</p> <p>Required technical and professional expertise</p> <ul> <li>7-8 years of corporate communications experience, including corporate development or financial communications exposure. </li><li>Experience in broad communications planning and deployment-working with senior leaders on strategy, internal and external content development, project management, and media engagement. </li><li>Strong writing and storytelling capability with a passion for breaking down very complex topics into consumable, understandable, and applicable content. </li><li>Efficient and effective project manager that can work fast while maintaining high quality and accuracy to meet deadlines. </li></ul> <p>Preferred technical and professional experience</p> <ul> <li>Direct experience with financial or corporate development content </li><li>Proven executive and internal communications experience </li><li>Experience working with external audiences and stakeholders, including media and third-party influencers </li><li>Strong writer who is driven by tight deadlines </li><li>Strong fluency with various tools and approaches to communications-including digital publishing, design, video production, metrics, and email tools </li><li>Demonstrated agility and resilience communicating in a rapidly evolving environment </li><li>Strategic communication and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high visibility projects </li><li>Collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams </li><li>Curious learner who quickly develops an understanding of a wide range of subjects, and understands and applies feedback </li><li>Creative thinker who can develop and execute new, effective ways of communicating </li><li>Growth minded and willing to adjust ways of working and communication approaches based on current business needs and results </li><li>Ability to measure and analyze data to drive decision making and internal channel optimization </li></ul> <p>YOUR LIFE @ IBM</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Are you ready to be an IBMer?</p> <p>ABOUT IBM</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.</p> <p>OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS</p> <p>IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:</p> <ul> <li>Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being </li><li>Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs </li><li>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 </li><li>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 </li><li>Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences </li></ul> <p>We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>