Introduction

IBM is seeking a communications professional with the right experience, expertise and enthusiasm to join the Corporate Affairs team and focus on the Asia–Pacific (APAC) region.

Your role and responsibilities

Lead executive communications for the APAC Consulting at IBM, while driving internal communications across multiple diverse countries.

Working closely with the wider APAC communications team the successful candidate will create experiences, in-person and virtual, that engage employees in IBM strategy and help them understand how to apply to IBM’s business and clients' success. The role will be responsible for providing employees with the knowledge, information, and clear calls to action needed to work effectively and deliver business results, while also building their belief in and advocacy for the IBM brand.

The role requires strong writing and communication skills, an understanding of the technology industry (preferred), and the ability to work effectively with senior executives.

The chosen candidate will operate in a flexible and thriving in-office environment, working collaboratively with the marketing, communications, and CSR teams.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

None

Required technical and professional expertise

• Experience in internal and executive communications planning and deployment - working with leaders on strategy, content development, project management and employee engagement.
• Strong writing and storytelling capability with a passion for breaking down complex topics into consumable, understandable and applicable content.
• Efficient and effective project professional that can work fast while maintaining high quality and accuracy to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams.
• Curious learner who quickly develops an understanding of a wide range of subjects, and understands and applies feedback.
• Creative thinker who can develop and execute new, effective ways of communicating.
• Growth minded and willing to adjust ways of working and communication approaches based on current business needs and results.
• Ability to measure and analyze data to drive decision making and internal channel optimization.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Direct experience with enterprise technology companies.

· Fast writer who is driven by a 24-hour turnaround mentality.

· Social media editorial and execution.

· Experience with various tools and approaches to communications – including digital publishing, design, video production, metrics and email tools.

· Agility and resilience communicating in a rapidly evolving environment.

· Strategic thinking and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high visibility projects.