Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Data & AI organization is looking for highly skilled and experienced product managers to drive the growth of our portfolio. An ideal candidate would be an entrepreneurial, adaptable, analytical, persuasive, empathetic, tenacious, and creative problem solver, who is well versed in both business and technology concepts. We are specifically looking for candidates with substantial exposure to various data and AI products and services and successful track records of leading workstreams and smaller teams. Technical expertise is critical to be successful in this role.

Responsibilities:
Product Managers (PM) operate in a demanding role at the epicenter of multi-disciplinary teams which include design, engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and legal. In this role, you’ll play a central role leading and orchestrating the definition of product requirements and go-to-market strategy to solve data challenges of enterprise and mid-market clients. This role requires collaboration and coordination across internal and external teams and will be visible at the highest levels of our organization. You’ll work with Data and AI experts, partners, and other cross functional stakeholders to prioritize roadmap features and spearhead the definition and delivery of new and differentiated capabilities.
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Required Technical and Professional Expertise
The successful candidate must have exceptional technical capabilities, communication skills, strong business judgment, and demonstrated relevant experience with Data and AI products and/or services. We are looking for a proven ability to execute both strategically and tactically, and someone who is excited to take on new, ambitious projects that will be industry defining and trend setting. This position requires a strong business and technical background, and the candidate should be client-focused with a passion for delivering compelling user experiences. When considering applicants for this role, we look for education and background in areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, engineering, computer science, market/user research, design thinking, technology commercialization, business, and go-to-market practices. We look for candidates who exhibit the aptitude and experience relevant to product management.

• Minimum 5 years of either Product Management or Project Development experience, with responsibility for researching, developing, and managing the lifecycle of offerings
• Deep technical expertise and knowledge of Agile Software Development Processes
• Demonstrated business leadership and technical acumen to drive a diverse offering portfolio in a cross-functional environment
• Self-starter with proven record to deliver client and business outcomes
• Conduct primary and secondary research regarding your service areas with prospects and clients, keeping a regular pulse on the market needs
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve aggressive business objectives
• Proven ability to synthesize complex issues and opinions into simple stories
• Attention to details, ability to analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, and scope business requirements
• Ability to deliver initiatives from conception through completion in an iterative way
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence others internally and externally

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• 10 years of either Product Management or Project Development experience, with responsibility for researching, developing, and managing the lifecycle of offerings
• Substantial exposure to Cloud technologies, Enterprise Platforms, Open source, Data science, and Database management technologies
• Experience using tools such as Aha!, Jira, Github, and Mural
• Experience with ‘Design thinking’ and building highly engaging and intuitive software
• Proven ability to develop and execute new ideas and creative solutions