Introduction

At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for innovation and creativity. We are on the forefront of groundbreaking change - improving business, society, and the human condition. As a leader in Hybrid Cloud and AI, we are leading the charge in a world-wide digital transformation.

Our Marketing, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility (MCC) team tells this story and is responsible for positioning IBM in the market. We define and optimize IBM's brand, capture the market's attention, and articulate our point of view for clients, partners, the media, and even other IBMers. As part of our team, you'll be surrounded by bright minds and keen collaborators - always willing to help and be helped - as you apply passion to work that will compel our audience to choose IBM.

As an IBM product marketing manager in United States, your reach is global as you communicate with other IBM teams, clients, and business partners across the world. You will be able to grow your knowledge of cutting-edge software, such as generative AI or hybrid cloud, while driving outcomes that shape the future of IBM and your own career.

Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs.

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a product marketing champion to join our Software Marketing & Communications team. As Program Director of Product Marketing, Network Management, you will drive product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies for a significant portfolio of products within the Automation platform of software products, Network Management. The portfolio has PLG and strategic offerings (such as NS1 Connect, Hybrid Cloud Mesh, SevOne, Rapid Network Automation).

As the manager of Network Management Product Marketing, you will lead a team of approximately 6 Product Marketing professionals working closely with product management, sales, and other key stakeholders to develop the marketing strategy and execute against key goals to drive business growth and is measured by business revenue, pipeline, and marketing contribution KPIs. We are seeking leaders who can:

• Keep pace with market and portfolio changes and trends

• Navigate and thrive in a setting that has a complex set of senior stakeholders, where a strong POV and a sense of urgency are required

• Lead from the front with technical expertise

• Have a strong point of view on how to drive business outcomes occasionally amid ambiguity

• Collaborate across the marketing function to connect demand generation, product, content, ABM, and event marketing plans with sales teams to generate and progress pipeline, attract new clients, and increase client loyalty and retention

• Coach for confidence and build a team of strategic business leaders

Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs.

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise

General / Leadership:

• Proven strong leader, able to think strategically and have a hands-on management style.

• Excellent judgment based on data, business/marketing acumen, and expert resources.

• Team player who thrives on breakthrough thinking and creativity.

• Exceptional collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and matrix management skills.

• Track record of building, developing, motivating, and managing high-performance teams.

• Strong organizational and operational skills, very comfortable with performance metrics.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in b2b tech marketing.

Marketing and Communications Discipline;

• Experience in Product or B2B Marketing.

• Experience creating marketing business plans.

• Interest in, but not limited to, the following software products: automation or software networking.

• Experience working and communicating with groups of different backgrounds and skills to enable collaboration.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once, prioritizing tasks, and shifting in an environment of continuous change.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Deep understanding of go-to-market strategies.

• Experience developing audience strategies (e.g., understanding and prioritizing potential audiences based on key behaviors/characteristics).

• Client experiences design & measurement (e.g., using technology to measure and improve the customer experience and translate data into meaningful actions).

• Experience with SaaS or PLG offerings.

• Automation or Software networking market experience.

• Product Management, Technical and/or Technical Sales skills.

About Business UnitIBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

Your Life @ IBMIn 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.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBMIBM'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.

Location StatementIBM 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), 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.

• 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

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.

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.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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.

Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.