Academic Technical Enablement Lead

Introduction
At IBM we believe technology shapes the world and we are a catalyst for that innovation and creativity. We are on the forefront of groundbreaking change – improving businesses 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’s products and services.

When you join IBM you join a culture of openness collaboration and trust. You join a team of IBMers who are helping technology support a positive global transformation. So join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring innovation to life.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The Program Manager for University Programs is able to design and execute programs that builds awareness and learning outcomes around IBM technologies. The program manager is able to design compelling frameworks to mobilize leaders at IBM and university stakeholders (university leaders department heads faculty students) into highly engaged communities.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing programs and operations to effectively drive adoption of IBM technologies at universities
• Building experiences that meet individual geographic and global needs
• Designing programs that have operational rigor and are designed for scale
• Managing external stakeholders including non-profit partners vendors and influencers
• Collaborating with internal executives and stakeholders in technology platform content and other cross-functional teams
• Reporting program metrics and driving continuous improvements based on lessons learned

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Successful track record of setting up and running large-scale programs with universities around the world
• Ability to collaborate with current and potential partners ecosystem colleagues and fellow marketers to learn co-create and share feedback
• Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong experience in program management including launching and scaling programs managing stakeholders and operations
• Familiarity with generative AI Kubernetes and related cloud technologies
• Entrepreneurial mindset and appetite to stretch the role constantly reimagining what it can deliver
• Ability to work effectively across timezones