Description

Introduction

This role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive communications strategy across ES&I, Software (TA), and TAC. This role ensures consistent messaging internally and externally, supports transformational initiatives, and amplifies IBM's brand presence through strategic storytelling and engagement.

Your role and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Manage communication channels for ES&I, Software TA, and TAC, including Slack, w3 pages, and structured knowledge repositories and internal email communications.
• Create and update internal branding materials in line with the latest TA Branding guidelines.
• Maintain and develop internal branding publisher pages for both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver 12 ES&I Insider newsletters
• All Hands calls across all 3 orgs (12 ES&I, 4 Software, 4 TAC).
• Coordinate ExecStart and ExecEmpowerment Series monthly communications.
• Develop and deliver enablement sessions on:
  • Process changes
  • Integration for acquisitions (Software TA)
  • New tools and workflows
  • Ad-hoc and supplemental education based on evolving team needs

External & Inclusion Initiatives

• Run and amplify inclusion programs such as:
  • "Inspiring Voices" podcast (4-6 episodes annually)
  • "Talent Radar" newsletters (12 issues annually) with ES&I Research Team
  • Fireside Chats (4 episode annually)
  • Assist with ES&I Integration team "Executive Stories" blog (12 posts annually) & New Executives Corner blog (12 posts annually)
  • Leadership Lens (12 posts annually, in coordination with Talent Marketing Team)
• Track amplification and reach of initiatives to influence ROI evaluations.

Transformation Projects

• Lead communications for transformation initiatives & projects across all 3 orgs to stakeholders.
• Plan and execute comms strategies for executive interlocks and business leaders.

Branding & Talent Acquisition Partnership

• Collaborate with Talent Attraction to ensure brand consistency and leverage latest trends/tools for message amplification.
• Align with B10 TA leadership for synergies and knowledge sharing.
• Support monthly new executive announcements on LinkedIn and maintain client-facing collateral with Talent Attraction team.

Special Projects

• Respond promptly to leadership requests and deliver strategic solutions for emerging needs.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written skills; ability to craft precise, impactful messages aligned with executive preferences.
• Organization & Execution: Outcome-focused, accountable, and detail-oriented.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Inspirational leadership and ability to influence across diverse stakeholders.
• Change Agility: Adaptable to evolving priorities and transformational initiatives.
• Strategic Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships to deliver best-in-class communication strategies.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

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 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

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.

Job Title

Marketing & Communications Specialist IBM ES&I, Software TA & TAC

Date posted

08-Apr-2026

Job ID

89474

City / Township / Village

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, Armonk

State / Province

New York, North Carolina

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Enterprise Operations

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

74,048.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

111,072.00

Position type

Entry Level

Travel required

Up to 20% or 1 day a week

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No



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