Team Lead - IBM Canada Communications

IBM Corporation•Ontario, CA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems in AI, Hybrid Cloud and Quantum Computing? If so, let's talk. Come join us! We are seeking a strategic communications professional to join its Corporate Affairs team as Team Lead for Canada. Based in Toronto, this dynamic role focuses on strengthening IBM's reputation, employee engagement, and market awareness through the execution of impactful internal, executive, and external communications strategies. The successful candidate will: Develop and implement a holistic communications plan with colleagues to support business objectives. Guide a diverse team of communications professionals to deliver high-quality results. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including business leadership, sales and marketing to align communications efforts. Serve as a trusted advisor on brand stewardship and issues management to enhance IBM's reputation and business outcomes. Help ensure consistency of messaging across internal and external audiences. The chosen candidate will operate in a flexible and thriving in-office environment, working collaboratively with the Canadian marketing, communications, and Citizenship teams. Core Responsibilities include: As the successful candidate, you will serve as Team Lead for IBM Canada Communications. You will collaborate with a diverse team of communications professionals in Canada and across the Americas to develop and drive a focused and integrated communications plan that advances IBM's AI, Hybrid Cloud and Quantum leadership within the country and informs and engages IBMers. Develop deep knowledge of IBM Canada's business, tech and consulting portfolio to align communications with market strategy. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content. Handle multiple, competing priorities with agility and precision

Requirements

Fluent English and preferred French.
Strong written/verbal communication and ability to simplify complex concepts across channels .
Effective project management-fast, accurate, and deadline-driven.
Knowledge of the tech industry and Canadian media landscape (government and financial sectors).
Creativity, curiosity, and AI literacy, including prompting skills.
Deep expertise in external/executive communications or media relations.
Proven ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments and collaborate globally.
Creative problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude and resilience to innovate and adapt.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tools like Brandwatch, Cision, AirTable, Marketo, and communications measurement methods.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a holistic communications plan with colleagues to support business objectives.
Guide a diverse team of communications professionals to deliver high-quality results.
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including business leadership, sales and marketing to align communications efforts.
Serve as a trusted advisor on brand stewardship and issues management to enhance IBM's reputation and business outcomes.
Help ensure consistency of messaging across internal and external audiences.
Serve as Team Lead for IBM Canada Communications.
Collaborate with a diverse team of communications professionals in Canada and across the Americas to develop and drive a focused and integrated communications plan that advances IBM's AI, Hybrid Cloud and Quantum leadership within the country and informs and engages IBMers.
Develop deep knowledge of IBM Canada's business, tech and consulting portfolio to align communications with market strategy.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content.
Handle multiple, competing priorities with agility and precision