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IBM TechXchange Conference Content Tools Lead in Toronto, Ontario

Introduction

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? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

IBM TechXchange team is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Conference Content & Experience team as a tooling lead and implementation specialist working closely with the Conference Leader and extended team of Content and Experience specialists. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and implementing all modules of the tooling platform that support the content framework and experiences across various types of content including core and non-core curriculum. The ideal candidate should have a strong command of the English language, be familiar with large scale event design and execution processes, and a passion for creating engaging user interactions by our target audience of technologists and business practitioners.

PS: Location for this position is Toronto

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Lead the design and implementation of required Rainfocus modules, including Call for Sessions, Voting, Attendee Portal, Session Catalog, Targeted Agendas, Scheduling and post event conference content strategy.

  • Support team members who lead other modules such as Speaker Portal, Registration, Exhibitor Portal, Meetings, etc.

  • Research industry-related topics and trends to generate ideas for TechXchange Conference implementation.

  • Work with the digital strategy and comms teams to ensure an optimum UI/UX experience with messaging copy that that adheres to brand guidelines and key messaging.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the TechXchange Conference extended content team including content specialsts, experiences team, global steering committee, and additional groups responsible for content curation, as well as other teams across IBM.

  • Collaborate in the requirements definition for implementing the Mobile App conference platform Eventbase, both pre-event and during event.

  • Contribute to the development of content calendars and schedules.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Bachelor's degree in IT Systems, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in large scale event delivery, processes and timelines; content leader; event manager, or similar role.

  • Strong command of the Rainfocus platform for event management.

  • Aptitude for requirements gathering and designing & implementing systems based on those requirements.

  • Excellent command of the English language and grammar.

  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

  • Strong research skills and ability to gather information from multiple sources.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strategic communication and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high visibility projects.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

About Business UnitIBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company's Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM's global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients' growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

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Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location StatementMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBMIBM 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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