IBM Jobs: GTS Services Leader (Nigeria)

International Business Machines (IBM) (NYSE: IBM) is a multinational computer, technology and IT consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, North Castle, United States. IBM recruits GTS Services Leader (Position Based Permanently in Nigeria)

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 integration

Driving 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.

Skills

Outstanding verbal, writing and presentation skills.
Must be comfortable standing in front of C- level executives
Financial Acumen
Strong Negotiation Skills

Required
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 West 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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