Business Development Manager jobs at Philips

A leading technology company in San Francisco is seeking a strategic leader to drive revenue growth and manage licensing relationships in the consumer electronics sector. The role demands deep industry knowledge, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to lead high-impact teams. Competitive salary range is $190,300 - $261,500, plus bonuses and benefits, with opportunities for equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Introduction The State, Local Government and Education (SLED) industry is part of the Public Market Industry which includes Healthcare and Life Sciences. The Public Market Industry is one of 5 industries for IBM Consulting Americas. The SLED Industry has been in a significant growth trajectory growing from $420M in 2021 to $550M in 2024, with growth plans, to exceed $600M. To facilitate the growth plans, we have placed Lead Client Partners (LCPs) in key States - The LCP is responsible for leading the efforts in their specific state, creating an account plan, developing and enhancing existing and new client relationships, and leading the team to exceed account targets for Revenue, Signings and Gross Profit, The Business Development Leader (BDL) for a state, would be team with an LCP by developing client relationships, developing a pipeline of opportunities, both in the short term (over the next 3 quarters) and long term (over next 2 years). The BDL role will have a Scorecard Target focused on < $10M signings target and be on an incentive plan (100% Salary with OTE at 150%). This target will align with the Accounts overall target. Your role and responsibilities This role will sit within in the SLED Industry Team supporting the SLED Industry. This roles is specific to the State of California Business Development Leader. This role's primary duties include the building of a sales pipeline of IBM Consulting opportunities across the three growth platforms for IBM Consulting - Business Transformation Services, Hybrid Cloud Services, Client Security Services. This individual would be the primary focal point and owner for business development activities across their assigned state. In partnership with LCP, this individual would be responsible to build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels with the objective of becoming a trusted business advisor to many clients in State Government, City-County Government and Education institutions. This individual will proactively work with clients to understand identify their vision, business and information technology objectives, priorities, budget, critical success factors and applies this knowledge to establish and implement a business development strategy for the territory. They are able to easily understand and translate customer requirements into potential IBM solution opportunities, to enable the generation of prioritized sales opportunity pipeline. Pipeline generation activities should exceed $50M to $100M per year; As part of this role, the individual may need to construct partnerships between clients, team IBM, vendors, and subcontractor organizations and manages the implementation of these partnerships to address business opportunities for IBM Consulting. This individual will have equally balanced skills in key general management areas of client relationship management, consultative selling, portfolio and program management and team and people management. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Ability to position IBM at Executive and mid management perspective with SLED clients * Executive presence including listening, communication and relationship building with executive level customers * Must have knowledge through work experience, in business development and sales, of consulting solutions (non IBM or IBM) and an understanding of IBM Consulting solutions priority focus areas * Ability to build executive level and mid level client relationships * Driven to have a client first focus to create client intimacy and essentialism Ability to build collaborative relationship inside of IBM * Lead demand generation engine and delivery execution across IBM Consulting Growth Platforms and service lines in conjunction and alignment with their assigned Lead Client Partner Identify, Qualify and Develop Opportunities across IBM Consulting solution areas Brings delivery knowledge, sales and business development and industry experience such as * Multi-government agency focus and experience * Has sales and delivery experience in state, city and county projects The ideal candidate has: * Work experience in sales and business development, in consulting, in their assigned state or solution area * Existing executive presence and client relationship (C Suite, CIO and Line of Business) building skills; Can be the "Face" of IBM Consulting with the lead client partners / associate partners in their assigned state. * Very Strong Sales and Business Development Acumen * Proven track record in sales and business development * Ability to be understand multiple types of solutions including Health and Human Services, Transportation, Tax, Revenue, K-12, Higher Education etc.. * Ability to drive a partnering strategy with key ecosystem partners like MS, AWS, Oracle, Workday, IBM Technology and others * Preferred experience in working with, selling to or delivering to State, Local Government clients * Would live in their assigned state ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet. 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. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.

**Introduction** The State, Local Government and Education (SLED) industry is part of the Public Market Industry which includes Healthcare and Life Sciences. The Public Market Industry is one of 5 industries for IBM Consulting Americas. The SLED Industry has been in a significant growth trajectory growing from $420M in 2021 to $550M in 2024, with growth plans, to exceed $600M. To facilitate the growth plans, we have placed Lead Client Partners (LCPs) in key States - The LCP is responsible for leading the efforts in their specific state, creating an account plan, developing and enhancing existing and new client relationships, and leading the team to exceed account targets for Revenue, Signings and Gross Profit, The Business Development Leader (BDL) for a state, would be team with an LCP by developing client relationships, developing a pipeline of opportunities, both in the short term (over the next 3 quarters) and long term (over next 2 years). The BDL role will have a Scorecard Target focused on < $10M signings target and be on an incentive plan (100% Salary with OTE at 150%). This target will align with the Accounts overall target. **Your role and responsibilities** This role will sit within in the SLED Industry Team supporting the SLED Industry. This roles is specific to the State of California Business Development Leader. This role's primary duties include the building of a sales pipeline of IBM Consulting opportunities across the three growth platforms for IBM Consulting - Business Transformation Services, Hybrid Cloud Services, Client Security Services. This individual would be the primary focal point and owner for business development activities across their assigned state. In partnership with LCP, this individual would be responsible to build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels with the objective of becoming a trusted business advisor to many clients in State Government, City-County Government and Education institutions. This individual will proactively work with clients to understand identify their vision, business and information technology objectives, priorities, budget, critical success factors and applies this knowledge to establish and implement a business development strategy for the territory. They are able to easily understand and translate customer requirements into potential IBM solution opportunities, to enable the generation of prioritized sales opportunity pipeline. Pipeline generation activities should exceed $50M to $100M per year; As part of this role, the individual may need to construct partnerships between clients, team IBM, vendors, and subcontractor organizations and manages the implementation of these partnerships to address business opportunities for IBM Consulting. This individual will have equally balanced skills in key general management areas of client relationship management, consultative selling, portfolio and program management and team and people management. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US. **Required technical and professional expertise** Ability to position IBM at Executive and mid management perspective with SLED clients * Executive presence including listening, communication and relationship building with executive level customers * Must have knowledge through work experience, in business development and sales, of consulting solutions (non IBM or IBM) and an understanding of IBM Consulting solutions priority focus areas * Ability to build executive level and mid level client relationships * Driven to have a client first focus to create client intimacy and essentialism Ability to build collaborative relationship inside of IBM * Lead demand generation engine and delivery execution across IBM Consulting Growth Platforms and service lines in conjunction and alignment with their assigned Lead Client Partner Identify, Qualify and Develop Opportunities across IBM Consulting solution areas Brings delivery knowledge, sales and business development and industry experience such as * Multi-government agency focus and experience * Has sales and delivery experience in state, city and county projects The ideal candidate has: · Work experience in sales and business development, in consulting, in their assigned state or solution area · Existing executive presence and client relationship (C Suite, CIO and Line of Business) building skills; Can be the "Face" of IBM Consulting with the lead client partners / associate partners in their assigned state. · Very Strong Sales and Business Development Acumen · Proven track record in sales and business development · Ability to be understand multiple types of solutions including Health and Human Services, Transportation, Tax, Revenue, K-12, Higher Education etc.. · Ability to drive a partnering strategy with key ecosystem partners like MS, AWS, Oracle, Workday, IBM Technology and others · Preferred experience in working with, selling to or delivering to State, Local Government clients · Would live in their assigned state IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

**Introduction** Company Overview: IBM is a global technology and consulting company that provides innovative solutions to clients across various industries. Our mission is to drive progress through technology and empower businesses to achieve their goals. Role Summary: The Business Development Leader will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, working closely with our software vendor partner Oracle, building relationships with potential clients, and driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives. **Your role and responsibilities** Key Responsibilities: * Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets. * Develop and maintain relationships with Oracle as our software partner * Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. * Conduct market research to understand industry trends and client needs. * Collaborate with internal teams to create tailored solutions for clients. * Prepare and present proposals and business cases to potential clients. * Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure new business. * Track and report on business development activities and outcomes. * Working Conditions: This role will be based in a major US consulting hub and will require travel to meet with Oracle, clients, IBM teams and attend industry events. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. * Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role. * Strong understanding of technology and consulting services. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Domain knowledge of HR and/or finance and of Oracle or equivalent platforms * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Bachelors or advanced degree in a related field. * Experience in the technology consulting industry. * Knowledge of Oracle products and services. * Domain knowledge for HR, Finance and Financial Services IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

**Introduction** Company Overview: IBM is a global technology and consulting company that provides innovative solutions to clients across various industries. Our mission is to drive progress through technology and empower businesses to achieve their goals. Role Summary: The Business Development Leader will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, working closely with our software vendor partner Oracle, building relationships with potential clients, and driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives. **Your role and responsibilities** Key Responsibilities: * Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets. * Develop and maintain relationships with Oracle as our software partner * Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. * Conduct market research to understand industry trends and client needs. * Collaborate with internal teams to create tailored solutions for clients. * Prepare and present proposals and business cases to potential clients. * Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure new business. * Track and report on business development activities and outcomes. * Working Conditions: This role will be based in a major US consulting hub and will require travel to meet with Oracle, clients, IBM teams and attend industry events. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. * Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role. * Strong understanding of technology and consulting services. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Domain knowledge of HR and/or finance and of Oracle or equivalent platforms * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Bachelors or advanced degree in a related field. * Experience in the technology consulting industry. * Knowledge of Oracle products and services. * Domain knowledge for HR, Finance and Financial Services IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

Startups are driving disruptive AI-powered innovation across every major industry. NVIDIA supports these emerging technologies by partnering with leading startups to leverage AI, HPC, and edge computing. NVIDIA Inception, an acceleration platform for AI and GPU-accelerated startups, provides go-to-market support, expertise, and technology to more than 30,000 startup members. This new role offers the right candidate the opportunity to shape NVIDIA's work with the global startup ecosystem by helping us build the processes, AI-tools, and personal relationships with founders, VCs, and NVIDIA leaders. You will develop new scalable program motions that allow NVIDIA to reach the most important startups in the world. What you'll be doing: Engage with leading startups focusing on platform adoption, co-selling opportunities and go-to-market initiatives Scout, identify, and recruit top startups to join NVIDIA Inception program Expand the NVIDIA Inception program ecosystem by aligning with leading innovation labs, venture capital firms and industry software vendors (ISVs) Collaborate with program and regional leaders to develop strategies and resources that ensure full support for strategic startups Report on data driven key business metrics to show impact on startup ecosystems Identify key stakeholders for startup engagements within NVIDIA Inception as well as DevRel and Sales. What we need to see: BS/MS or equivalent experience 8+ years of relevant work experience such as startup accelerators and incubators, executive or management positions at startups or platform ecosystem development at automotive or manufacturing companies Strong knowledge of the startup and VC ecosystems, in the US and globally. Experience in relevant technologies, computing, and deep learning application development is a plus Can-do attitude and high energy with leadership and excellent interpersonal skills and possess ability to learn complex concepts in a fast-paced environment. Ways to stand out from the crowd: Background in a venture backed startup or exit with a deep network of connections into AI startups and VCs. Experience working on AI model training/inferencing and other GPU-related technologies Experience in successfully leading strategic partnerships and/or business development programs. Experience working with and solution selling to developers and advanced technology startups. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! #LI-Hybrid Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 247,250 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 6, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Introduction** Company Overview: IBM is a global technology and consulting company that provides innovative solutions to clients across various industries. Our mission is to drive progress through technology and empower businesses to achieve their goals. Role Summary: The Business Development Leader will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, working closely with our software vendor partner Oracle, building relationships with potential clients, and driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives. **Your role and responsibilities** Key Responsibilities: * Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets. * Develop and maintain relationships with Oracle as our software partner * Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. * Conduct market research to understand industry trends and client needs. * Collaborate with internal teams to create tailored solutions for clients. * Prepare and present proposals and business cases to potential clients. * Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure new business. * Track and report on business development activities and outcomes. * Working Conditions: This role will be based in a major US consulting hub and will require travel to meet with Oracle, clients, IBM teams and attend industry events. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. * Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role. * Strong understanding of technology and consulting services. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Domain knowledge of HR and/or finance and of Oracle or equivalent platforms * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Bachelors or advanced degree in a related field. * Experience in the technology consulting industry. * Knowledge of Oracle products and services. * Domain knowledge for HR, Finance and Financial Services IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

**Introduction** Company Overview: IBM is a global technology and consulting company that provides innovative solutions to clients across various industries. Our mission is to drive progress through technology and empower businesses to achieve their goals. Role Summary: The Business Development Leader will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, working closely with our software vendor partner Oracle, building relationships with potential clients, and driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives. **Your role and responsibilities** Key Responsibilities: * Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets. * Develop and maintain relationships with Oracle as our software partner * Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. * Conduct market research to understand industry trends and client needs. * Collaborate with internal teams to create tailored solutions for clients. * Prepare and present proposals and business cases to potential clients. * Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure new business. * Track and report on business development activities and outcomes. * Working Conditions: This role will be based in a major US consulting hub and will require travel to meet with Oracle, clients, IBM teams and attend industry events. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. * Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role. * Strong understanding of technology and consulting services. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Domain knowledge of HR and/or finance and of Oracle or equivalent platforms * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Bachelors or advanced degree in a related field. * Experience in the technology consulting industry. * Knowledge of Oracle products and services. * Domain knowledge for HR, Finance and Financial Services IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

**Introduction** A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. **Your role and responsibilities** The Ecosystem Strategy team is a new global team at HashiCorp focused on the Go-To-Market development for our network of Resellers, Distributors, Regional System Integrators and Global System Integrators. The team is the centralized hub that shapes our ecosystem execution through the HashiCorp Subject Matter Expert(SME) Activation team, the IBM Execution team and to our extended Partner Network. About the Role We're seeking an innovator to build the strategy for the defined routes to market, to translate market-leading solution sales plays for partners, and accelerate partner growth worldwide. Reporting into the HashiCorp WW Head of Ecosystem Go-to-Market Strategy, the core objective of the role is to establish a Go-To-Market growth strategy for Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators. This role will work closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Ecosystem Architects and the Technical Field Organization to translate core sales plays and technical use cases into repeatable playbooks for our partners. These asset packages will then be delivered to our HashiCorp Activation field team to regionalize and influence execution across the wider IBM sales teams. Excellence in this role looks like building an effective motion that is adopted by our Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators to not only understand the value Hashicorp brings to their portfolio of offerings, but to ensure they drive customer acquisition, adoption and consumption. If you thrive in an environment where strategic thinking and collaboration are critical to success, apply now to influence the future of HashiCorps Ecosystem Partnerships What you'll do (responsibilities) As the Ecosystem Business Strategist, you will: ● Be responsible for building the end-to-end golden standard for how Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators can build a HashiCorp practice to drive not only resell business but also services that drive adoption and consumption of sold products ● Build the high-level partner translation of sales plays, use cases, assets, enablement as well as the click-down best practice 'how-to' for field execution ● Direct the framework and vision for partner journey documentation and assets ensuring the foundation of best practice guidance ● Take established field practices, solution sales plays, technical use cases and work with Enablement to tailor the content and messaging for resellers and distributors ● Drive executive alignment and regular partner cadence ensure the voice of the partner is built into strategy ● Leverage HashiCorp/IBM Partner Sales Teams to accelerate growth globally that is inclive of feedback loops ● Align with the Ecosystem Architects to influence priority of co-branded reference architectures and validated designs ● Build bridges between organizations and individuals with sometimes different success criteria to focus people on their common goals. We all play for one IBM team! **Required technical and professional expertise** ● 7+ years working with Resellers, Distributors and/or System Integrators ● 5+ years of strategic Go-To-Market ecosystem planning and execution ● Deep understanding of partner sales and technical journeys, their lines of businesses and operational development, partner processes, tools and responsibilities - to provide clear direction of what the end state of our strategy should be ● Existing partner relationships/network that is aligned to Cloud, Consumption, SaaS and Automation ● Understand the Cloud Native approach to solutioning utilizing Hyperscaler Marketplaces as a Route-to- Market ● Ability to shape a vision and strategy around product development with the overall business strategy and objectives ● Passionate about positioning how technology can solve business problems ● Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to build strong relationships and drive revenue growth with partners ● Exceptional skills in conveying ideas, providing feedback, and building strng relationships ● Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Ability to communicate complex ideas to an international audience ● Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally ● Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills and should demonstrate basic leadership qualities - be ready to move fast and hit the ground running without compromising execution excellence **Preferred technical and professional experience** ● Deep understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and platform engineering patterns. Specifically HashiCorp's product suite● Familiarity with the IBM Software Automation portfolio, RedHat OpenShift/Ansible, or adjacent ecosystem technologies (e.g., FinOps, security tooling, networking platforms) ● Prior experience in a Partner Go-To-Market Strategy, Partner Solutions Engineering, Partner Sales or Services buildo ● Recognized technical thought leadership (public speaking, blogs, whitepapers, conference talks) ● Relevant certifications across HashiCorp, IBM and Cloud Service Provider platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. Your role and responsibilities The Ecosystem Strategy team is a new global team at HashiCorp focused on the Go-To-Market development for our network of Resellers, Distributors, Regional System Integrators and Global System Integrators. The team is the centralized hub that shapes our ecosystem execution through the HashiCorp Subject Matter Expert(SME) Activation team, the IBM Execution team and to our extended Partner Network. About the Role We're seeking an innovator to build the strategy for the defined routes to market, to translate market-leading solution sales plays for partners, and accelerate partner growth worldwide. Reporting into the HashiCorp WW Head of Ecosystem Go-to-Market Strategy, the core objective of the role is to establish a Go-To-Market growth strategy for Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators. This role will work closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Ecosystem Architects and the Technical Field Organization to translate core sales plays and technical use cases into repeatable playbooks for our partners. These asset packages will then be delivered to our HashiCorp Activation field team to regionalize and influence execution across the wider IBM sales teams. Excellence in this role looks like building an effective motion that is adopted by our Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators to not only understand the value Hashicorp brings to their portfolio of offerings, but to ensure they drive customer acquisition, adoption and consumption. If you thrive in an environment where strategic thinking and collaboration are critical to success, apply now to influence the future of HashiCorps Ecosystem Partnerships What you'll do (responsibilities) As the Ecosystem Business Strategist, you will: ● Be responsible for building the end-to-end golden standard for how Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators can build a HashiCorp practice to drive not only resell business but also services that drive adoption and consumption of sold products ● Build the high-level partner translation of sales plays, use cases, assets, enablement as well as the click-down best practice 'how-to' for field execution ● Direct the framework and vision for partner journey documentation and assets ensuring the foundation of best practice guidance ● Take established field practices, solution sales plays, technical use cases and work with Enablement to tailor the content and messaging for resellers and distributors ● Drive executive alignment and regular partner cadence ensure the voice of the partner is built into strategy ● Leverage HashiCorp/IBM Partner Sales Teams to accelerate growth globally that is inclive of feedback loops ● Align with the Ecosystem Architects to influence priority of co-branded reference architectures and validated designs ● Build bridges between organizations and individuals with sometimes different success criteria to focus people on their common goals. We all play for one IBM team! Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise ● 7+ years working with Resellers, Distributors and/or System Integrators ● 5+ years of strategic Go-To-Market ecosystem planning and execution ● Deep understanding of partner sales and technical journeys, their lines of businesses and operational development, partner processes, tools and responsibilities - to provide clear direction of what the end state of our strategy should be ● Existing partner relationships/network that is aligned to Cloud, Consumption, SaaS and Automation ● Understand the Cloud Native approach to solutioning utilizing Hyperscaler Marketplaces as a Route-to- Market ● Ability to shape a vision and strategy around product development with the overall business strategy and objectives ● Passionate about positioning how technology can solve business problems ● Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to build strong relationships and drive revenue growth with partners ● Exceptional skills in conveying ideas, providing feedback, and building strng relationships ● Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Ability to communicate complex ideas to an international audience ● Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally ● Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills and should demonstrate basic leadership qualities - be ready to move fast and hit the ground running without compromising execution excellence Preferred technical and professional experience ● Deep understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and platform engineering patterns. Specifically HashiCorp's product suite● Familiarity with the IBM Software Automation portfolio, RedHat OpenShift/Ansible, or adjacent ecosystem technologies (e.g., FinOps, security tooling, networking platforms) ● Prior experience in a Partner Go-To-Market Strategy, Partner Solutions Engineering, Partner Sales or Services buildo ● Recognized technical thought leadership (public speaking, blogs, whitepapers, conference talks) ● Relevant certifications across HashiCorp, IBM and Cloud Service Provider platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence-from machine learning to generative AI-to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business. 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 500 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.

**Introduction** A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. **Your role and responsibilities** The Ecosystem Strategy team is a new global team at HashiCorp focused on the Go-To-Market development for our network of Resellers, Distributors, Regional System Integrators and Global System Integrators. The team is the centralized hub that shapes our ecosystem execution through the HashiCorp Subject Matter Expert(SME) Activation team, the IBM Execution team and to our extended Partner Network. About the Role We're seeking an innovator to build the strategy for the defined routes to market, to translate market-leading solution sales plays for partners, and accelerate partner growth worldwide. Reporting into the HashiCorp WW Head of Ecosystem Go-to-Market Strategy, the core objective of the role is to establish a Go-To-Market growth strategy for Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators. This role will work closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Ecosystem Architects and the Technical Field Organization to translate core sales plays and technical use cases into repeatable playbooks for our partners. These asset packages will then be delivered to our HashiCorp Activation field team to regionalize and influence execution across the wider IBM sales teams. Excellence in this role looks like building an effective motion that is adopted by our Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators to not only understand the value Hashicorp brings to their portfolio of offerings, but to ensure they drive customer acquisition, adoption and consumption. If you thrive in an environment where strategic thinking and collaboration are critical to success, apply now to influence the future of HashiCorps Ecosystem Partnerships What you'll do (responsibilities) As the Ecosystem Business Strategist, you will: ● Be responsible for building the end-to-end golden standard for how Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators can build a HashiCorp practice to drive not only resell business but also services that drive adoption and consumption of sold products ● Build the high-level partner translation of sales plays, use cases, assets, enablement as well as the click-down best practice 'how-to' for field execution ● Direct the framework and vision for partner journey documentation and assets ensuring the foundation of best practice guidance ● Take established field practices, solution sales plays, technical use cases and work with Enablement to tailor the content and messaging for resellers and distributors ● Drive executive alignment and regular partner cadence ensure the voice of the partner is built into strategy ● Leverage HashiCorp/IBM Partner Sales Teams to accelerate growth globally that is inclive of feedback loops ● Align with the Ecosystem Architects to influence priority of co-branded reference architectures and validated designs ● Build bridges between organizations and individuals with sometimes different success criteria to focus people on their common goals. We all play for one IBM team! **Required technical and professional expertise** ● 7+ years working with Resellers, Distributors and/or System Integrators ● 5+ years of strategic Go-To-Market ecosystem planning and execution ● Deep understanding of partner sales and technical journeys, their lines of businesses and operational development, partner processes, tools and responsibilities - to provide clear direction of what the end state of our strategy should be ● Existing partner relationships/network that is aligned to Cloud, Consumption, SaaS and Automation ● Understand the Cloud Native approach to solutioning utilizing Hyperscaler Marketplaces as a Route-to- Market ● Ability to shape a vision and strategy around product development with the overall business strategy and objectives ● Passionate about positioning how technology can solve business problems ● Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to build strong relationships and drive revenue growth with partners ● Exceptional skills in conveying ideas, providing feedback, and building strng relationships ● Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Ability to communicate complex ideas to an international audience ● Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally ● Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills and should demonstrate basic leadership qualities - be ready to move fast and hit the ground running without compromising execution excellence **Preferred technical and professional experience** ● Deep understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and platform engineering patterns. Specifically HashiCorp's product suite● Familiarity with the IBM Software Automation portfolio, RedHat OpenShift/Ansible, or adjacent ecosystem technologies (e.g., FinOps, security tooling, networking platforms) ● Prior experience in a Partner Go-To-Market Strategy, Partner Solutions Engineering, Partner Sales or Services buildo ● Recognized technical thought leadership (public speaking, blogs, whitepapers, conference talks) ● Relevant certifications across HashiCorp, IBM and Cloud Service Provider platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. Your role and responsibilities The Ecosystem Strategy team is a new global team at HashiCorp focused on the Go-To-Market development for our network of Resellers, Distributors, Regional System Integrators and Global System Integrators. The team is the centralized hub that shapes our ecosystem execution through the HashiCorp Subject Matter Expert(SME) Activation team, the IBM Execution team and to our extended Partner Network. About the Role We're seeking an innovator to build the strategy for the defined routes to market, to translate market-leading solution sales plays for partners, and accelerate partner growth worldwide. Reporting into the HashiCorp WW Head of Ecosystem Go-to-Market Strategy, the core objective of the role is to establish a Go-To-Market growth strategy for Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators. This role will work closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Ecosystem Architects and the Technical Field Organization to translate core sales plays and technical use cases into repeatable playbooks for our partners. These asset packages will then be delivered to our HashiCorp Activation field team to regionalize and influence execution across the wider IBM sales teams. Excellence in this role looks like building an effective motion that is adopted by our Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators to not only understand the value Hashicorp brings to their portfolio of offerings, but to ensure they drive customer acquisition, adoption and consumption. If you thrive in an environment where strategic thinking and collaboration are critical to success, apply now to influence the future of HashiCorps Ecosystem Partnerships What you'll do (responsibilities) As the Ecosystem Business Strategist, you will: ● Be responsible for building the end-to-end golden standard for how Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators can build a HashiCorp practice to drive not only resell business but also services that drive adoption and consumption of sold products ● Build the high-level partner translation of sales plays, use cases, assets, enablement as well as the click-down best practice 'how-to' for field execution ● Direct the framework and vision for partner journey documentation and assets ensuring the foundation of best practice guidance ● Take established field practices, solution sales plays, technical use cases and work with Enablement to tailor the content and messaging for resellers and distributors ● Drive executive alignment and regular partner cadence ensure the voice of the partner is built into strategy ● Leverage HashiCorp/IBM Partner Sales Teams to accelerate growth globally that is inclive of feedback loops ● Align with the Ecosystem Architects to influence priority of co-branded reference architectures and validated designs ● Build bridges between organizations and individuals with sometimes different success criteria to focus people on their common goals. We all play for one IBM team! Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise ● 7+ years working with Resellers, Distributors and/or System Integrators ● 5+ years of strategic Go-To-Market ecosystem planning and execution ● Deep understanding of partner sales and technical journeys, their lines of businesses and operational development, partner processes, tools and responsibilities - to provide clear direction of what the end state of our strategy should be ● Existing partner relationships/network that is aligned to Cloud, Consumption, SaaS and Automation ● Understand the Cloud Native approach to solutioning utilizing Hyperscaler Marketplaces as a Route-to- Market ● Ability to shape a vision and strategy around product development with the overall business strategy and objectives ● Passionate about positioning how technology can solve business problems ● Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to build strong relationships and drive revenue growth with partners ● Exceptional skills in conveying ideas, providing feedback, and building strng relationships ● Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Ability to communicate complex ideas to an international audience ● Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally ● Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills and should demonstrate basic leadership qualities - be ready to move fast and hit the ground running without compromising execution excellence Preferred technical and professional experience ● Deep understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and platform engineering patterns. Specifically HashiCorp's product suite● Familiarity with the IBM Software Automation portfolio, RedHat OpenShift/Ansible, or adjacent ecosystem technologies (e.g., FinOps, security tooling, networking platforms) ● Prior experience in a Partner Go-To-Market Strategy, Partner Solutions Engineering, Partner Sales or Services buildo ● Recognized technical thought leadership (public speaking, blogs, whitepapers, conference talks) ● Relevant certifications across HashiCorp, IBM and Cloud Service Provider platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence-from machine learning to generative AI-to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business. 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 500 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. Your role and responsibilities The Ecosystem Strategy team is a new global team at HashiCorp focused on the Go-To-Market development for our network of Resellers, Distributors, Regional System Integrators and Global System Integrators. The team is the centralized hub that shapes our ecosystem execution through the HashiCorp Subject Matter Expert(SME) Activation team, the IBM Execution team and to our extended Partner Network. About the Role We're seeking an innovator to build the strategy for the defined routes to market, to translate market-leading solution sales plays for partners, and accelerate partner growth worldwide. Reporting into the HashiCorp WW Head of Ecosystem Go-to-Market Strategy, the core objective of the role is to establish a Go-To-Market growth strategy for Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators. This role will work closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Ecosystem Architects and the Technical Field Organization to translate core sales plays and technical use cases into repeatable playbooks for our partners. These asset packages will then be delivered to our HashiCorp Activation field team to regionalize and influence execution across the wider IBM sales teams. Excellence in this role looks like building an effective motion that is adopted by our Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators to not only understand the value Hashicorp brings to their portfolio of offerings, but to ensure they drive customer acquisition, adoption and consumption. If you thrive in an environment where strategic thinking and collaboration are critical to success, apply now to influence the future of HashiCorps Ecosystem Partnerships What you'll do (responsibilities) As the Ecosystem Business Strategist, you will: ● Be responsible for building the end-to-end golden standard for how Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators can build a HashiCorp practice to drive not only resell business but also services that drive adoption and consumption of sold products ● Build the high-level partner translation of sales plays, use cases, assets, enablement as well as the click-down best practice 'how-to' for field execution ● Direct the framework and vision for partner journey documentation and assets ensuring the foundation of best practice guidance ● Take established field practices, solution sales plays, technical use cases and work with Enablement to tailor the content and messaging for resellers and distributors ● Drive executive alignment and regular partner cadence ensure the voice of the partner is built into strategy ● Leverage HashiCorp/IBM Partner Sales Teams to accelerate growth globally that is inclive of feedback loops ● Align with the Ecosystem Architects to influence priority of co-branded reference architectures and validated designs ● Build bridges between organizations and individuals with sometimes different success criteria to focus people on their common goals. We all play for one IBM team! Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise ● 7+ years working with Resellers, Distributors and/or System Integrators ● 5+ years of strategic Go-To-Market ecosystem planning and execution ● Deep understanding of partner sales and technical journeys, their lines of businesses and operational development, partner processes, tools and responsibilities - to provide clear direction of what the end state of our strategy should be ● Existing partner relationships/network that is aligned to Cloud, Consumption, SaaS and Automation ● Understand the Cloud Native approach to solutioning utilizing Hyperscaler Marketplaces as a Route-to- Market ● Ability to shape a vision and strategy around product development with the overall business strategy and objectives ● Passionate about positioning how technology can solve business problems ● Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to build strong relationships and drive revenue growth with partners ● Exceptional skills in conveying ideas, providing feedback, and building strng relationships ● Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Ability to communicate complex ideas to an international audience ● Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally ● Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills and should demonstrate basic leadership qualities - be ready to move fast and hit the ground running without compromising execution excellence Preferred technical and professional experience ● Deep understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and platform engineering patterns. Specifically HashiCorp's product suite● Familiarity with the IBM Software Automation portfolio, RedHat OpenShift/Ansible, or adjacent ecosystem technologies (e.g., FinOps, security tooling, networking platforms) ● Prior experience in a Partner Go-To-Market Strategy, Partner Solutions Engineering, Partner Sales or Services buildo ● Recognized technical thought leadership (public speaking, blogs, whitepapers, conference talks) ● Relevant certifications across HashiCorp, IBM and Cloud Service Provider platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence-from machine learning to generative AI-to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business. 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 500 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.

**Introduction** A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. **Your role and responsibilities** The Ecosystem Strategy team is a new global team at HashiCorp focused on the Go-To-Market development for our network of Resellers, Distributors, Regional System Integrators and Global System Integrators. The team is the centralized hub that shapes our ecosystem execution through the HashiCorp Subject Matter Expert(SME) Activation team, the IBM Execution team and to our extended Partner Network. About the Role We're seeking an innovator to build the strategy for the defined routes to market, to translate market-leading solution sales plays for partners, and accelerate partner growth worldwide. Reporting into the HashiCorp WW Head of Ecosystem Go-to-Market Strategy, the core objective of the role is to establish a Go-To-Market growth strategy for Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators. This role will work closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Ecosystem Architects and the Technical Field Organization to translate core sales plays and technical use cases into repeatable playbooks for our partners. These asset packages will then be delivered to our HashiCorp Activation field team to regionalize and influence execution across the wider IBM sales teams. Excellence in this role looks like building an effective motion that is adopted by our Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators to not only understand the value Hashicorp brings to their portfolio of offerings, but to ensure they drive customer acquisition, adoption and consumption. If you thrive in an environment where strategic thinking and collaboration are critical to success, apply now to influence the future of HashiCorps Ecosystem Partnerships What you'll do (responsibilities) As the Ecosystem Business Strategist, you will: ● Be responsible for building the end-to-end golden standard for how Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators can build a HashiCorp practice to drive not only resell business but also services that drive adoption and consumption of sold products ● Build the high-level partner translation of sales plays, use cases, assets, enablement as well as the click-down best practice 'how-to' for field execution ● Direct the framework and vision for partner journey documentation and assets ensuring the foundation of best practice guidance ● Take established field practices, solution sales plays, technical use cases and work with Enablement to tailor the content and messaging for resellers and distributors ● Drive executive alignment and regular partner cadence ensure the voice of the partner is built into strategy ● Leverage HashiCorp/IBM Partner Sales Teams to accelerate growth globally that is inclive of feedback loops ● Align with the Ecosystem Architects to influence priority of co-branded reference architectures and validated designs ● Build bridges between organizations and individuals with sometimes different success criteria to focus people on their common goals. We all play for one IBM team! **Required technical and professional expertise** ● 7+ years working with Resellers, Distributors and/or System Integrators ● 5+ years of strategic Go-To-Market ecosystem planning and execution ● Deep understanding of partner sales and technical journeys, their lines of businesses and operational development, partner processes, tools and responsibilities - to provide clear direction of what the end state of our strategy should be ● Existing partner relationships/network that is aligned to Cloud, Consumption, SaaS and Automation ● Understand the Cloud Native approach to solutioning utilizing Hyperscaler Marketplaces as a Route-to- Market ● Ability to shape a vision and strategy around product development with the overall business strategy and objectives ● Passionate about positioning how technology can solve business problems ● Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to build strong relationships and drive revenue growth with partners ● Exceptional skills in conveying ideas, providing feedback, and building strng relationships ● Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Ability to communicate complex ideas to an international audience ● Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally ● Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills and should demonstrate basic leadership qualities - be ready to move fast and hit the ground running without compromising execution excellence **Preferred technical and professional experience** ● Deep understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and platform engineering patterns. Specifically HashiCorp's product suite● Familiarity with the IBM Software Automation portfolio, RedHat OpenShift/Ansible, or adjacent ecosystem technologies (e.g., FinOps, security tooling, networking platforms) ● Prior experience in a Partner Go-To-Market Strategy, Partner Solutions Engineering, Partner Sales or Services buildo ● Recognized technical thought leadership (public speaking, blogs, whitepapers, conference talks) ● Relevant certifications across HashiCorp, IBM and Cloud Service Provider platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

**Introduction** A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. **Your role and responsibilities** The Sr. Corporate Account Executive is responsible for finding, creating, managing and closing business within our Corporate market sales organization (Enterprise, Mid-Market, Commercial). The CAM is responsible for selling the complete HashiCorp, an IBM Company (HashiCorp) portfolio of software products to new and existing customers.This role will be 75% landing new business and 25% renewing and growing current customers. ● Engage new and existing HashiCorp Open Source Users to demonstrate how they can be more successful with our technology portfolio ● Engage in significant Outbound activity making use of the tools available ● Manage multiple sales cycles, sales campaigns, and install base customers in a high-paced dynamic environment ● Build and execute complex sales engagements targeting Development, IT Operations, and Security Operations personas ● Align HashiCorp technology solutions to customers' business needs, challenges, and technical requirements ● Execute solution and value selling to existing customer base and new prospects ● Articulate and evangelize the vision and positioning of both the company and products ● Qualify queries, requests, and inbound leads that come through our website and other channels. ● Accurately forecast business on a monthly and quarterly cadence **Required technical and professional expertise** ● 4+ years Sales specifically closing experience ● Success managing both inbound and outbound sales motions ● Familiarity with Cloud and Infrastructure software ● Experience with Open Source Software business models is preferred but not required ● A consistent record of meeting or exceeding annual/quarterly goals and targets ● Past experience creating and executing quarterly and annual business plans ● A strong executive presence, communication skills, and credibility ● Knowledge on how to work with channel partners **Preferred technical and professional experience** ● MEDDPICC Certified ● Value-Selling Sales Methodology ● Experience using the following tools: Salesforce, Clari, Linkedin Sales Navigator, Outreach, Tableau, ZoomInfo, etc IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. Your role and responsibilities The Sr. Corporate Account Executive is responsible for finding, creating, managing and closing business within our Corporate market sales organization (Enterprise, Mid-Market, Commercial). The CAM is responsible for selling the complete HashiCorp, an IBM Company (HashiCorp) portfolio of software products to new and existing customers.This role will be 75% landing new business and 25% renewing and growing current customers. ● Engage new and existing HashiCorp Open Source Users to demonstrate how they can be more successful with our technology portfolio ● Engage in significant Outbound activity making use of the tools available ● Manage multiple sales cycles, sales campaigns, and install base customers in a high-paced dynamic environment ● Build and execute complex sales engagements targeting Development, IT Operations, and Security Operations personas ● Align HashiCorp technology solutions to customers' business needs, challenges, and technical requirements ● Execute solution and value selling to existing customer base and new prospects ● Articulate and evangelize the vision and positioning of both the company and products ● Qualify queries, requests, and inbound leads that come through our website and other channels. ● Accurately forecast business on a monthly and quarterly cadence Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise ● 4+ years Sales specifically closing experience ● Success managing both inbound and outbound sales motions ● Familiarity with Cloud and Infrastructure software ● Experience with Open Source Software business models is preferred but not required ● A consistent record of meeting or exceeding annual/quarterly goals and targets ● Past experience creating and executing quarterly and annual business plans ● A strong executive presence, communication skills, and credibility ● Knowledge on how to work with channel partners Preferred technical and professional experience ● MEDDPICC Certified ● Value-Selling Sales Methodology ● Experience using the following tools: Salesforce, Clari, Linkedin Sales Navigator, Outreach, Tableau, ZoomInfo, etc ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence-from machine learning to generative AI-to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business. 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 500 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. 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), cash balance pension plan, 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 The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you. 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. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. Your role and responsibilities The Ecosystem Strategy team is a new global team at HashiCorp focused on the Go-To-Market development for our network of Resellers, Distributors, Regional System Integrators and Global System Integrators. The team is the centralized hub that shapes our ecosystem execution through the HashiCorp Subject Matter Expert(SME) Activation team, the IBM Execution team and to our extended Partner Network. About the Role We're seeking an innovator to build the strategy for the defined routes to market, to translate market-leading solution sales plays for partners, and accelerate partner growth worldwide. Reporting into the HashiCorp WW Head of Ecosystem Go-to-Market Strategy, the core objective of the role is to establish a Go-To-Market growth strategy for Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators. This role will work closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Ecosystem Architects and the Technical Field Organization to translate core sales plays and technical use cases into repeatable playbooks for our partners. These asset packages will then be delivered to our HashiCorp Activation field team to regionalize and influence execution across the wider IBM sales teams. Excellence in this role looks like building an effective motion that is adopted by our Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators to not only understand the value Hashicorp brings to their portfolio of offerings, but to ensure they drive customer acquisition, adoption and consumption. If you thrive in an environment where strategic thinking and collaboration are critical to success, apply now to influence the future of HashiCorps Ecosystem Partnerships What you'll do (responsibilities) As the Ecosystem Business Strategist, you will: ● Be responsible for building the end-to-end golden standard for how Resellers, Distributors and System Integrators can build a HashiCorp practice to drive not only resell business but also services that drive adoption and consumption of sold products ● Build the high-level partner translation of sales plays, use cases, assets, enablement as well as the click-down best practice 'how-to' for field execution ● Direct the framework and vision for partner journey documentation and assets ensuring the foundation of best practice guidance ● Take established field practices, solution sales plays, technical use cases and work with Enablement to tailor the content and messaging for resellers and distributors ● Drive executive alignment and regular partner cadence ensure the voice of the partner is built into strategy ● Leverage HashiCorp/IBM Partner Sales Teams to accelerate growth globally that is inclive of feedback loops ● Align with the Ecosystem Architects to influence priority of co-branded reference architectures and validated designs ● Build bridges between organizations and individuals with sometimes different success criteria to focus people on their common goals. We all play for one IBM team! Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise ● 7+ years working with Resellers, Distributors and/or System Integrators ● 5+ years of strategic Go-To-Market ecosystem planning and execution ● Deep understanding of partner sales and technical journeys, their lines of businesses and operational development, partner processes, tools and responsibilities - to provide clear direction of what the end state of our strategy should be ● Existing partner relationships/network that is aligned to Cloud, Consumption, SaaS and Automation ● Understand the Cloud Native approach to solutioning utilizing Hyperscaler Marketplaces as a Route-to- Market ● Ability to shape a vision and strategy around product development with the overall business strategy and objectives ● Passionate about positioning how technology can solve business problems ● Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to build strong relationships and drive revenue growth with partners ● Exceptional skills in conveying ideas, providing feedback, and building strng relationships ● Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Ability to communicate complex ideas to an international audience ● Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally ● Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills and should demonstrate basic leadership qualities - be ready to move fast and hit the ground running without compromising execution excellence Preferred technical and professional experience ● Deep understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and platform engineering patterns. Specifically HashiCorp's product suite● Familiarity with the IBM Software Automation portfolio, RedHat OpenShift/Ansible, or adjacent ecosystem technologies (e.g., FinOps, security tooling, networking platforms) ● Prior experience in a Partner Go-To-Market Strategy, Partner Solutions Engineering, Partner Sales or Services buildo ● Recognized technical thought leadership (public speaking, blogs, whitepapers, conference talks) ● Relevant certifications across HashiCorp, IBM and Cloud Service Provider platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence-from machine learning to generative AI-to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business. 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 500 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.

We are presently seeking an exceptionally skilled and top-tier Technical Professional to become a valuable addition to our OEM team. In this role, you will be essential in managing and leading the OEM technical field teams to drive execution of new products for OEM partners. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, hardware, software engineering, OEM program management, and sales. You will plan, prioritize, and advise OEM technical teams on NPI and end-to-end solutions. What you'll be doing: Coordinate Technical Engagements: Oversee and prioritize the workflow of OEM teams supporting NVIDIA product integration, ensuring alignment with sales strategy and design win objectives. Lead NPI activities: Plan and coordinate efforts, guide teams to integrate NVIDIA technologies into platforms with OEMs. Orchestrate End-to-End Solution Development: Lead the prioritization and sequencing of workstreams that deliver complete hardware and software solutions, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely execution. Address OEM Partner Concerns and Provide Support: Resolve intricate customer issues, handle partner concerns, and uphold strong technical relationships to ensure satisfaction and swift problem-solving. Coordinate Large-Scale Deployments: Lead technical execution for major customer deployments, coordinating internal and external resources to ensure successful implementation. Recruit and Build Talent: Participate in the recruitment process, lead interview panels, and prepare hiring justifications for new team members. Influence Strategy and Policy: Provide input to business units, recommend procedural improvements, and contribute to OEM account strategy and roadmap planning. What we need to see: Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or MBA with focus on IT management. 8+ years of experience with OEM, ODM, datacenter operations, deployments and management with 2+ years of leadership experience Proven Coordination Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize workflows across technical engagements, NPI efforts, and E2E solution development OEM Experience: Familiarity with OEM integration cycles including product qualification and launch processes Technical Breadth: High-level understanding of NVIDIA's solution suite, including GPU, networking (NICs, DPUs, switches), and software stacks relevant to data center and OEM deployments Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience guiding cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, product) through complex deployments and customer engagements Ability to represent NVIDIA in Tier-1 OEM account reviews, handle customer issues and concerns, and build trusted technical relationships with collaborators Project Management Expertise: Skilled in setting goals, tracking progress, reporting, and ensuring timely execution across multiple concurrent initiatives Strategic Influence: Capable of shaping OEM engagement strategy, contributing to roadmap planning, and syncing with sales to drive deeper adoption of NVIDIA solutions Recruiting Competence: Knowledgeable about NVIDIA's hiring process and capable of leading interview panels, evaluating technical talent, and crafting executive-level hiring justifications Ways to stand out from the crowd: Expertly aligns technical and business teams in NPI, solution development, and OEM engagement. Develops a future-focused view of NVIDIA tech within OEM platforms, translating it into actionable plans. Contributes to broader initiatives like OEM strategy, mentoring, and process improvement. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking individuals in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 17, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At NVIDIA, we are redefining how technology empowers the world. In the role of Distribution OEM Partner Business Manager, you will direct OEM sales through our distribution partners across North America. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside some of the most creative professionals in the industry while building relationships with top OEMs, including Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Cisco. Join us and be part of a team that values teamwork, excellence, and drive. What you'll be doing: Managing the relationship between NVIDIA OEM leadership, distribution PBMs, OEM partners, and distribution teams. Acting as a subject matter authority for OEM partners including Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Cisco. Understanding OEM distribution products, routes to market, and ecosystems. Guiding distribution OEM engagement in sales and technical marketing. Building consistency between North American and global sales operations. Monitoring sales results of OEM partners through North American distributors. Coordinating co-marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns alongside distribution, OEM, and ecosystem partners. Communicating and reinforcing NVIDIA's OEM value propositions to distributors and VARs. Coordinating OEM sales and technical training activities. Monitoring the competitive landscape and industry trends, adjusting enablement activities and product mix as needed. Driving territory and account mapping between distributors and OEM sales teams.. What we need to see: Over 8 years of experience in distribution technology sales, preferably working closely with OEMs such as Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Cisco. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Experience with IT distribution channels such as Arrow, Ingram Micro, and TD SYNNEX (or equivalent experience). Strong understanding of channel sales models, distribution programs, and partner enablement. Excellent relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external partners. Proficiency in sales analytics, forecasting, and business planning. Ability to work in a matrixed environment and influence without direct authority. Ways to stand out from the crowd: Understanding of data science workflows and the impact of generative AI on the enterprise channel. A strong curiosity for new technologies and the ability to convey their value to distributor sales, technical, and executive teams. Strong executive presence, polish, and political savvy. A track record of successfully growing revenue for innovative, technology-based solutions. Established relationships within key enterprise distributors and the ability to accelerate their revenue growth. Widely considered one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer you and your family at *********************** Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. The cash compensation range is 200,000 USD - 304,750 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 20, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.