Jobs at IBM

IBM has laid off several thousand people during this recession. However, according to a internal IBM document obtained by CNNMoney, some of the North American employees can still save their jobs — if they choose to move to another country and work at the local pay rate.

In other words, according to the document, these American or Canadian IBM workers can move to any of these countries: India, Nigeria, Russia, Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates, as long as they are “satisfactory performers” who are “willing to work on local terms and conditions.”

“IBM has established Project Match to help you locate potential job opportunities in growth markets where your skills are in demand. Should you accept a position in one of these countries, IBM offers financial assistance to offset moving costs, provides immigration support, such as visa assistance, and other support to help ease the transition of an international move.”

HOT JOB WEST AFRICA MANAGER
West Africa Leader

Job ID		GTS-0192485		Job type		Full-time Regular
Work country		South Africa		Posted		02-Feb-2009
Work city		Johannesburg		Job area		Consulting & Services
Travel		up to 75%; travelling 5 days a week, home on weekends		Job category		General Executive Management
Business unit		ITS HQ/Top		Job role		Executive
				Job role skillset		Strategic Initiatives

Job description
The West Africa Executive works most heavily at the early stage of engagements with our clients, business partners or internal leaders, helping them identify new opportunities for growth for example product or solution offerings, venturing into Africa. It is the role of the Leader to bring shape to problems through looking at it from a number of different angles:
• Business viability – finance
• Resourcing requirements
• Sustainability
• Technology integrationDriving growth & productivity while always adhering to the highest compliance standards.
Provide overall leadership ensuring a common vision and unified operating rhythm.
Drive greater penetration to grow beyond entitlement in this market, while also implementing strategies to drive organic growth.
Create a footprint in Nigeria fir GTS Business, focusing on Maintenance and Security.SkillsOutstanding verbal, writing and presentation skills.
Must be comfortable standing in front of C- level executives
Financial Acumen
Strong Negotiation Skills

Requirements
* Associate’s Degree/College Diploma
* At least 4 years experience in Performing Executive Role For Strategic Initiatives
* At least 4 years experience in Building Customer Intimacy and Driving Speed and Quality through an Empowered Regional Operation
* At least 4 years experience in Driving Growth and Productivity while always Adhering to the Highest Compliance Standards
* At least 4 years experience in Strong Technical Background a must and also must have Run Managed Services (Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, IT Services)
* At least 5 years experience in Understanding Budgets and also Financials to run a Business Unit
* At least 4 years experience in People Management
* At least 4 years experience in Providing Overall Leadership ensuring a Common Vision and Unified Operating Rhythm
* English: Fluent


Preferred
* Bachelor’s Degree
* At least 5 years experience in Performing Executive Role For Strategic Initiatives
* At least 5 years experience in Building Customer Intimacy and Driving Speed and Quality through an Empowered Regional Operation
* At least 5 years experience in Driving Growth and Productivity while always Adhering to the Highest Compliance Standards
* At least 5 years experience in Strong Technical Background a must and also must have Run Managed Services (Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, IT Services)
* At least 5 years experience in People Management
* At least 5 years experience in Providing Overall Leadership ensuring a Common Vision and Unified Operating Rhythm


Additional information
Please note:
This individual will be based permanently in Africa (Nigeria).Proven track record of helping clients identify and deliver on growth opportunities and bringing products or services to market.
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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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