IBM Program Manager 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

41503193

We are seeking a dynamic Program Manager to coordinate and lead activities focused on hybrid cloud solutions within the Z Ecosystems. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong collaborator, and a proactive leader with a passion for driving the ZGSI mission through enablement and co-creating solutions through Proof of Concept (PoC) and Proof of Technology (PoT) engagements with the solution architects.
Premise of a hybrid cloud solution often revolves around the following topics
• Enterprise Agility
• Cloud native experience for developers and operators
• Platform story led by a single integrated fabric that is core to a hybrid cloud strategy that removes org silos
• Common skills, processes, practices, and tools
• Integrated applications and data
• AI for the enterprise
• Enterprise Automation
• Security and Quantum Safe
• AIOps (Cloud native observability and management automation)
Your Role and Responsibilities

The role leads enablement of System Integrator partners and involves supporting GTM initiatives like running Z conferences, System Integrators and client workshops and so on. Requires the person to have a strong experience in project management and background in IBM Z would be very helpful. The program manager plays a central and critical role in supporting the Z Ecosystem SI leader to create a strong partnership driving in-place modernization with solution offering , skill enablement and Innovation .This role is pivotal to supporting the ZGSI mission of enablement and fostering partnerships that deliver enterprise-grade hybrid cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive enablement initiatives that build skills and foster innovation within the Z Ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to co-create and deliver solutions through PoC/PoT engagements.
• Coordinate activities related to hybrid cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Lead efforts to integrate hybrid cloud capabilities across Z Ecosystem teams, emphasizing seamless collaboration and innovation.
• Advocate for enterprise agility and drive adoption of cloud-native experiences
• Develop and execute programs that leverage AI, automation, and security to enhance hybrid cloud solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and standardized processes, tools, and methodologies within hybrid cloud initiatives.
• Foster a unified hybrid cloud platform strategy to eliminate organizational silos and improve operational efficiency through AIOps.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8 to 10 + years of IT industry experience.
• Strong Project Management, Program Management skills with relevant experience.
• Exceptional Analytics skills
• Technical exposure to Hybrid Cloud Environment, Modernization and Mainframe system
• PMP Certification would be desirable.
• A strong past technical background especially with Mainframe Systems (zSystems) will be helpful
• Exposure with Global System Integrators (GSI’s) ,Managed service providers (MSP’s) and Captive Clients would be great.
• A strong knack in grasping technology will help you perform this role in a very effective way.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written is a must.
• Strong skills in MS Excel, pivots, charts and excellent presentation skills.
• Experience in managing project teams, overseeing team dynamics, and coordinating event management activities

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Masters or B. E/ B. Tech or equivalent degree is preferred
• Soft skills -, written and verbal communication, writing reports, presentation and coordinating with other teams
• Ability to work with a geographically diverse team.
• Various Industry /Sector exposure with clients