Sales Ecosystem Technical SME - Data Professional Multiple Cities

Job Title Ecosystem Technical SME - Data Location LOWELL, Raleigh, San Francisco, Cambridge, Chicago, New York, United States Responsibilities Serve as the deep technical authority and trusted advisor to IBM Business Partners, providing technical expertise, solution guidance, and strategic advisory support. Influence technical strategy, shape solution approaches, and support partner enablement aligned to IBM Technology priorities. Bring technical depth, architecture guidance, and solution credibility into partner engagements and joint planning. Establish credibility and trusted advisor status with Partner technical leaders, architects, and practitioners. Support partner technical teams in understanding, positioning, and applying IBM Technology within their solutions. Contribute technical insight to executive‑level discussions to reinforce the value and feasibility of the solution. Provide technical input and validation for joint business and growth plans with partners. Advise on technical feasibility, differentiation, and scalability of partner offerings built on IBM Technology. Help identify technical opportunities, gaps, and areas for innovation to accelerate partner growth. Support technical enablement planning and execution to ensure partners are prepared to sell and deliver IBM Technology solutions. Contribute to enablement activities, including workshops, architecture reviews, technical sessions, and solution briefings. Collaborate with IBM technical teams to align enablement assets, tooling, and expertise to Partner needs. Work closely with Technology Partner Specialists, Sellers, and IBM Product Managers to support coordinated partner engagements. Share best practices, reusable architectures, and technical insights across the ecosystem. Serve as a technical escalation point for complex partner scenarios when required. Education Associate's Degree/College Diploma (required) Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Required Technical and Professional Expertise Act as a recognized SME for specific IBM Technology offerings, architectures, or solution domains. Provide expert guidance on solution design, use cases, integration patterns, and best practices for IBM technologies. Maintain strong technical currency and thought leadership across assigned technology areas. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Technology Industry Acumen: Experience with the technology industry, including trends, challenges, and key players, to inform joint strategic planning and business growth initiatives. Business Growth Strategies: Experience in developing and executing business plans, with a focus on driving revenue growth and expanding market share. IBM Ecosystem Knowledge: Experience working with IBM capabilities and resources, including knowledge of how to bring them together to support Partners' go‑to‑market success. Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. #J-18808-Ljbffr IBM