Lead Africa (SWG HQ) at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

IBM is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Lead Africa

Job ID: SWG-0710451
Location: Nigeria
Business group: IBM Software Group
Business unit: SWG HQ

Job Description

• For over 100 years, IBM has led the world in creating innovative solutions and products that have changed not only business, but history as well.
• And with our global scale and breadth of disciplines, we offer endless opportunities for leaders to grow and succeed in the company of the very best. And that's where you come in
• In today’s intensely competitive global marketplace, IBM is recruiting extraordinary leaders, people who not only succeed but enable others to as well.
• We have opportunities for talented, Masters degree level qualified individuals across every area of our business and in many countries across Africa and Middle East.
• The Program will offer a group of high-potential individuals an exceptional opportunity for accelerated career development in Business Development, sales and Pre-sales within multiple functions - leading towards a global career in IBM and focus on growth markets.
• In addition to building your business acumen, you will take advantage of IBM's world-class leadership development programs, and networking experiences, and be closely mentored and coached by senior IBMers.
• An innovative approach that blends together hands-on direct working experience and industry leading edge certification classes for IBM sales and services.
• This will allow you to be exposed to key drivers of success as a future IBM leader, including:
  • Inspire, motivate, and develop individuals, teams, and organizations.
  • Manage profit and loss and understand key drivers for the business.
  • Create strategies and bring about change in a globally integrated enterprise.
  • Excel and adapt to doing business in a volatile, complex and ambiguous global marketplace.
  • Ensure the priorities and resources of key functions are aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 2 years experience in Significant business experience in Middle East and African countries or other growth markets
• At least 2 years experience in general business management and profit and loss responsibility in a dynamic corporate environment
• At least 2 years experience in analytical and interpersonal skills
• At least 2 years experience in Global Orientation
• At least 2 years experience in leadership, written and verbal communication skills, client service and solving complex business issues
• At least 2 years experience in an intense team atmosphere while defining issues/hypotheses, performing complex analysis, and assisting with preparation and recommendations of innovative solutions
• English: Fluent

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• At least 3 years experience in Significant business experience in Middle East and African countries or other growth markets
• At least 3 years experience in general business management and profit and loss responsibility in a dynamic corporate environment
• At least 3 years experience in analytical and interpersonal skills
• At least 3 years experience in Global Orientation
• At least 3 years experience in leadership, written and verbal communication skills, client service and solving complex business issues
• At least 3 years experience in an intense team atmosphere while defining issues/hypotheses, performing complex analysis, and assisting with preparation and recommendations of innovative solutions

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online