Product Management Transformation Lead

Introduction
This role provides subject matter expertise for the product management profession across the IBM Software organization and serves as a facilitator and speaker to advocate for the PM transformation and new practices within Software.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Education and activation
– Serve as the organizational advocate for product management best practices and methodologies.
– Own enablement and activation plan for new and existing IBM Software product managers
– Oversee all curriculum planning and design for the portfolio of product manager education and enablement programs informing appropriate instruction models
PM community and PM voice
– Participate in and lead workshops seminars and public speaking engagements as a representative of our product organization.
– Act as a trusted partner and advisor to product teams providing coaching mentorship and support on product management principles.
PM career growth and development
– Develop career growth and development recommendations for product managers
– Curate performance expectations and skill demonstration by band level
Practice refinement
– Play an active role in influencing the new practices within IBM Software and ensure smooth refinement of existing practices.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
– 5+ years in Product Management profession (preferably with outside IBM experience)

– Three or more years of experience in contributing to the enablement coaching education the PM profession

– Proven track record of implementing and advocating for product management processes and frameworks.

– Strong written communication skills that can tell a story and helps bring clarity to complex topics and practices

– Strong leadership and influencing skills with a track record of driving change within an organization.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
– A proactive “get it done” attitude with a passion for helping others succeed.

– Experience with data-driven product decision-making is required

– Experience with existing product management tech stack such as Segment Amplitude WalkMe and others is preferred.