Team Lead - Research Triangle Park (Raleigh, NC)

Job description

Discover what you can do at IBM.

The MSC NA Design Team Lead supervises a large team of employees and contractors who are working with internal IBM clients. Demonstrated success and knowledge of the discipline being managed is important, and the ability to coach, motivate and inspire individuals is critical. The Team Lead will work with the Center Manager to facilitate the enablement, engagement, and development of skills on the team with the end goal being better business results.

Responsibilities:
·  Conduct regular one-on-one and group meetings with site team to identify opportunities and resolve issues
·  Coach and mentor teammates
·  Build a collaborative team and extend the network of the team into the broader MSC to identify opportunities for skill growth, scale and efficiency
·  Create opportunities for team collaboration, learning and camaraderie
·  Ensure all designers are engaged to their capacity and potential; no-one is left behind, everyone is developing and growing professionally, and acknowledged as a valuable contributor.
·  Act as a Design subject matter expert, providing best practice guidance to resources across MSC centers
·  Assist in the evaluation, recruitment and on-boarding of new team members
·  Work with the Center Manager to drive high quality output
·  Provide clear, open communication: help set expectations, priorities and requirements with the team members, Center Manager and MSC sponsors
·  Initial point of contact for stakeholder questions
·  Maintain sponsor relationships to ensure team members have the right skills and expertise to meet business goals
·  Liaise with Client Partners and Business Leads to balance workload across the team, alleviate personnel concerns and staffing questions; track outcomes This position will be located in IBM offices in Raleigh, North Carolina.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for these positions 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.

Do work that matters.
Discover your true potential.
Be yourself.
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Auto req ID

208600BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Portfolio Marketing Professional
State / Province

NORTH CAROLINA
Primary job category

Marketing & Communications
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK
EO Statement

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. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  6+ years of experience with an emphasis on process and systems design execution
·  2+ years experience managing people
·  Proven record of boosting team performance and employee retention rates
·  Experience Managing vendor relationships
·  Client first attitude
·  BFA or MFA in Design, Practitioner, Design Professional
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  Team player that is easy to communicate and work with
·  Creative mindset
Secondary Job Category

Portfolio Marketing
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire