Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Serves as the lead for IBM's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities will drive and implement IBMs CSR strategy in the local environment, thereby maximizing social and business impact while aligning to the local national agenda.
Supports and works with IBM local country leaders to develop locally relevant initiatives to directly support the IBM business hyper-growth strategy, forwarding-looking and breakthrough CSR initiatives while ensuring the alignment to the IBM CSR priorities of (1) Education, (2) Volunteerism and (3) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
Be a key driver and advocate of CSR working with local universities, workforce and government departments to exponentially grow the number of people trained.
Represents IBM in local and regional communities while building strong, quality relationships with key stakeholders such as policy makers and key government representatives, business partners and providers, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions and existing and potential clients.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of IBM brand image and corporate character when defining strategies, creating solutions to address social challenges and national growth agenda and implements them efficiently.
Leverages IBM resources by aligning CSR strategies with IBM growth strategies of Hybrid Cloud and AI. Enhances IBM's brand image through thought leadership in Education, Volunteerism and ESG.
Actively participates in IBMs sustainability initiatives as aligned to IBM CSR and national agenda.
Attracts media attention and leverages social media to position IBM as a unique and innovative corporate citizen
Manages local budget, expenses and business controls properly, and achieves planned targets and results.
Excels as a team player and collaborates with IBM CSR global and regional teams to demonstrate IBM as an exemplary corporate citizen.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Experience advancing education and capacity development programs among academia
- Experience advocating and demonstrating STEM programs and initiatives
- Knowledge and experience of online education programs such as SkillsBuild
- A passion for innovation and CSR; societal impact leveraged by Cognitive and Cloud digital transformation around talent acquisition, jobs and careers; an opportunity for CSR to effectively reduce gaps and potentialize untapped talent
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically
- Solid delivery experience of Complex programs/projects and/or alliances is required
- Multi-national corporate experience managing multiple markets in this region
- Breakthrough Thinking - STEM Business Acumen applied to Social Responsibility; deep understand of Cloud and AI market, major players, portfolio and solutions and how this is impacting career paths, talent acquisition and untapped talent leveraged by programs focused on reskilling and upskilling, with high-school students, NPOs target audience
- Think global act local -proven capacity to drive local execution of global strategies and models
- Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact-based recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or geographic management
- Experience advancing education and capacity development programs among academia
- Experience advocating and demonstrating STEM programs and initiatives
- Knowledge and experience of online education programs such as SkillsBuild
- A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in similar roles, experience implementing similar programs in a corporate environment is strongly preferred
- Experience managing and advancing broad-based corporate education and workforce development programs
- Experience managing and advancing broad-based environmental sustainability STEM programs and initiatives
- Understanding of the South African ESG landscape, frameworks and standards, ratings agencies, evolving legislation and trends affecting technology companies
- Involvement in developing and managing social responsibility and sustainability strategies, including the materiality assessment process
- Understanding of the evolving expectations for social responsibility and sustainability among various stakeholders (e.g., shareholders, ESG ratings firms, governments, non-governmental organizations, etc.)
- Understanding of leading corporate social responsibility standards and frameworks and experience conducting gap analyses and action plans mainly in South Africa
- Exceptional ability to develop positive relationships and lead through influence with internal partners, build consensus and prioritize action and results
- Outstanding communicator with excellent presentation and strong written and oral communications skills
- Professional presence to be a trusted representative of the company with external stakeholders
- Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-based environment that is fast-paced and rapidly changing
IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.
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 youll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, youll 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.
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About IBM
IBMs 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, were also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 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 its time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
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. The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with different abilities to apply.
