Governmental Programs Professional at 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 below position:

Job Title: Governmental Programs Professional

Job ID: S_D-0679336
Location: Lagos

Job Description:
Contribution/Leadership - Goal is to be recognized as a leader and expert both internally within IBM and externally by industry associations and government officials. Provides advice, guidance and assistance to country general managers, HR and Legal executives, business units and all members of the IBM management team in areas related to public policy and government relations. Provides “thought leadership” on emerging issues and is perceived by government leaders as the “advisor of choice” on public policy issues based on demonstrated expertise and personal relationships. . Communication/Negotiation - Superior communications and interpersonal skills. Regular interaction with senior IBM management at regional and country levels. Extensive external contacts with senior government officials, industry associations and executives of other corporations. Persuasive communicator with the ability to understand and accommodate diverse views in negotiating changes in government policies and regulations to meet IBM’s needs. Ability to handle complex and sensitive negotiations with absolute integrity.

Problem Solving - Anticipates changes in public policies and governmental regulations that are required to meet IBM’s current and future business. Drives the development of innovative strategies and action plans to address these issues. “Sells” these strategies both internally and externally. Develops proactive action plans and solutions to improve IBM’s operating environment.
Responsible for extensive sensitive internal and external relationships. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Additional information:
Experienced professional with broad knowledge of government policies, specified regulations and processes and their implications for IBM's business operations. Drives the development of strategies and action plans to address issues at the national, local and regional level. Implements strategies and action plans through direct interaction with government officials and through leadership in industry associations. Significant potential for influencing and impacting IBM business results, working closely with the internal IBM clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 7 years experience in Business Partner Coordination
• At least 7 years experience in With broad knowledge of government policies, specified regulations and processes and their implications for IBM's business operations.
• At least 7 years experience in Having good communications, negotiotion skills,managerial and presentational skills
• At least 7 years experience in Problem solving skills
• English: Fluent

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 8 years experience in Business Partner Coordination
• At least 8 years experience in With broad knowledge of government policies, specified regulations and processes and their implications for IBM's business operations.
• At least 8 years experience in Having good communications, negotiation skills,managerial and presentational skills
• At least 8 years experience in Problem solving skills

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

Method of Application
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