IBM Portfolio Strategy Acquisitions Manager 

United Kingdom, England, Winchester 

986867982

– Facilitate the Annual fall and spring planning cycl– Provide thought leadership and guidance on new in-organic opportunities in the areas of software networking, cloud, automation and AI
– Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to inform strategic decision-making and innovation efforts
– Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by championing new ideas, processes, and approaches
– Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including industry experts, investors, and strategic partners, to stay abreast of market developments.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Extensive experience in corporate development, management consulting, or investment banking related to technology businesses
• Proven track record working as part of a leadership team, capable of building open, candid and respectful stakeholder relationships through which to drive impactful change.
• Operated and influenced comfortably from C-suite to grassroots level of the organization, adapting style and approach to suit the situation.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented mindset, capable of driving change to proactively influence our ambitious business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and adapt to market trends within our industry, including competitive threats, to position the portfolio for long-term success

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