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Introduction

Introduction

IBM Quantum is an industry first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business, engineering, and science. This effort includes advancing the entire quantum computing technology stack and exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible. With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, we are committed to driving innovation for our clients in the IBM Quantum Network and the broader quantum community.

Your role and responsibilities

Within IBM Quantum, the Ecosystem Team is an elite team serving our partners as they research & develop quantum computing solutions for their most pressing business challenges. We keep our partners up to date with the latest technical advances, and make sure they are empowered to use our technology.

In the role of Engagement Manager, you will be a part of this fast-paced team, responsible for the success of a portfolio of clients achieved through delivery excellence. You will develop strong, lasting relationships with your clients and identify, report, and execute on growth opportunities. You will be given significant autonomy and flexibility in the performance of your role and are expected to make meaningful contributions to our business and partners’ success.

 

Successful attributes

  • Cultural broker with demonstrable experience influencing without authority
  • Ability to effectively navigate a variety of cultures and organizational complexities to build trust and connection for stakeholder and client relationship management, working with senior executives, researchers, and legal within the client organization
  • Proactive and agile in navigating complexities and business changes
  • Possess exceptional project management skills with the ability to ruthlessly prioritize based on business needs/impact
  • Possess business acumen of marketing strategy, business strategy, and operations.
  • A self-led learner with an independent growth mindset, able to absorb new technical and business concepts quickly and thoroughly.
  • Skilled at fostering teamwork with both external and internal individuals.
  • Data-driven strategic thinker and decision maker.
  • Strong communicator, presenter, and persuader.
  • Excitement for the emerging field of quantum computing
Required education
Master's Degree
Preferred education
Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Masters Degree, and or advanced degree in STEM or adjacent field
  • 3+ years of experience in business or technology strategy consulting or similar client facing role
  • Client relationship development and management with demonstrable skillful management of a range of client interactions
  • Project management skills with a commitment to be highly organized, determination to meet deadlines, and delivery excellence
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders irrespective of culture, location, and professional background
Preferred technical and professional experience
  • PhD in STEM or an adjacent technology field or equivalent experience
  • Experience executing change management
  • Familiarity with quantum computing
  • Experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
  • Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects across geos
  • Experience delivering business strategy proposal(s) and/or execution

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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.

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 IBM

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.

 

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.

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, 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.


OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM 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), 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


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


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.