“LEAD Growth Markets”- IBM Growth Markets Unit Leadership Development Program
Job description
IBM is expanding rapidly in the Growth Markets (emerging markets) - building critical infrastructure, developing strategic industries, implementing innovative business models and responding to massive demographic shifts, such as rapid urbanization. In 2011, the Growth Markets accounted for almost two-thirds of IBM's revenue growth (measured in constant currency) and for more than one-fifth of the company’s geographic revenue. IBM Growth Markets Unit (GMU) includes nearly 150 countries with headquarters in Shanghai and with 8 Growth Markets team: Central & Eastern Europe, Greater China Group, South Korea, ASEAN, India South Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Latin America.
To support these fast growing economies, IBM Growth Markets Unit (GMU) is looking for outstanding leaders who can take critical leadership positions, create high-performance work climates and foster employee engagement; people who not only succeed but enable others to as well. If you are ready to lead, IBM Growth Markets leadership program is the place for you. IBM’s LEAD Growth Markets program offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and excel while working with the best and brightest in business today. Join an extraordinary team dedicated to making a smarter planet.
IBM’s LEAD Growth Markets program offers high-potential MBA graduates a unique opportunity to accelerate career development in different career paths - leading towards a position in critical business or technical leadership job roles within the Growth Markets.
You will be placed in one of the four career paths – Sales, Consulting, Delivery or Technical - that best aligns with your experience, capabilities and professional goals. Over three years, you will have the opportunity to rotate through different assignments within the aligned career path to build breadth and depth of required capabilities. You can be aligned to roles within any of the Growth Market geographies:Central & Eastern Europe, Greater China Group, South Korea, ASEAN, India South Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Latin America.
In this program you will take advantage of IBM's world-class leadership development programs, networking experiences, and be closely mentored and coached by senior IBM executives.
We’re looking for candidates who are ready to be leaders throughout their career at IBM. If you have an interest in leading in a growth market, strong interpersonal skills, and the experience to influence and motivate others effectively, we invite you to explore and apply to the LEAD Growth Markets program.
Required
- MBA 2013 candidate or 2012 graduate
- Minimum 3 years relevant work experience
- Proficiency in English and fluency in local language, as applicable
- Interested/willingness in working/living long-term in growth market country(ies)
Preferred
· 3 or more years of work experience, preferably in growth market with mix of local and international experience
· Proficiency in multiple languages in addition English
· Work authorization in growth markets country as required
· Willingness to relocate over course of program to other growth markets countries, as required
· Experience with direct competitors is ideal
· Prior experience in one or more following areas: Sales Leader, Consulting Account Partner, Technical Leader, Services Leader, Brand Leader
· Prior undergraduate concentration in Business, Finance, IT or Engineering
· Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
· General management and leadership attributes
· Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication skills
· Prior experience working in large, matrixed organizations
· Prior people management experience
· Self-starter with a passion for client service and solving complex business issues
· Aptitude to thrive in an intense team atmosphere, while defining issues/hypotheses, performing complex analysis, and assisting with preparation and recommendations of innovative solutions
· Desire to learn in a dynamic environment
· Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% Monday-Friday
Application Procedure:
You need to submit your resume and online profile through our employment web site at www.ibm.com/careersto Job Requisition ------------. This formal application process is a requirement to be considered an official candidate for a position at IBM. All resumes submitted to www.ibm.com/careersare active for a period of six months.
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| Consulting | GBS-0566768 | https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=GBS-0566768 | |
| SWG | S_D-0564769 | https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=S_D-0564769 | |
| Solution Design ITA | GTS-0564836 | https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=GTS-0564836 | |
| Sales | S_D-0564786 | https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=S_D-0564786 | |
