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Introduction

Do you consider yourself an agent for change? Are you passionate about serving clients? If so, you may be the ideal candidate to join IBM Innovation Studio Austin as Solution Architect. Through our in-person Client and Business Partner Engagements, this team delivers the three things this audience has told us they want most from IBM: (1) to be inspired by what is possible; (2) to solve problems leveraging deep expertise; and (3) to generate concrete outcomes that transform their business. Helping our clients and business partners achieve these goals is what Innovation Studio is all about, and we’re looking for enterprising team members with a keen mind and adventurous spirit to join us on this mission.

The Solution Architect role is an onsite Studio-based role that interfaces directly with existing and prospective clients. As part of the Studio team, you’ll play a critical role in developing and delivering Client and Business Partner Engagements that generate business for IBM. In this capacity, you’ll also work closely with the other Innovation Studios worldwide to share best practices and innovation and apply key learnings. The Innovation Studios are an integral part of the MCC Demand Funnel, and we’re looking for the best people with diverse skills and experiences to complement the studio team and serve as front line ambassadors for IBM.

Your role and responsibilities

* Serve as Solution Architect for the flagship IBM Innovation Studio Austin location and provide technical expertise

* Design, implement, scale, own/maintain and deliver solution storytelling showcases, technical demos, and other interactive experiences that leverage different technologies, vendors, platforms, and styles of computing

* Discover compelling pieces of work that IBM has done with clients through partnering with IBM business units - including sales, consulting and research - to create compelling solution storytelling showcases, technical demos, and other interactive experiences

* Enable Engagement Leaders to deliver solution storytelling showcases, technical demos, and other interactive experiences

* Collaborate with Engagement Leaders to execute technical aspects of Client and Business Partner Engagements, including, but not limited to building technical roadmaps, assisting in design of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and Proof of Technologies (PoTs), and preparing and coaching technical subject matter experts for workshops.

* Mentor Engagement Leaders on technical topics

* Manage architectural and technical setup for the IBM Innovation Studio Austin.

Required technical and professional expertise

* At least 3 years of consultative experience in a technical solution delivery role (or equivalent experience in marketing/sales) with IBM products and solutions focused on Hybrid Cloud, Multicloud, AI, and infrastructure

* Experience developing and delivering complex technology topics through engaging storytelling presentations to CxO and LOB-level attendees across both business and IT audiences

* Experience in developing technical showcases/demonstrations that highlight new technologies

* Is collaborative, flexible, handles multiple priorities and works well in teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred technical and professional experience

* IBM Certified Architect

* At least 5 years of consultative experience in a technical solution delivery role (or equivalent experience in marketing/sales) with IBM products and solutions focused on Hybrid Cloud, Multicloud, AI, and infrastructure

* Expert in developing and delivering complex technology topics through engaging storytelling presentations to CxO and LOB-level attendees across both business and IT audiences

* Expert in developing technical showcases/demonstrations that highlight new technologies

* Experience leading working groups across a matrixed organization

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, 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.