**Introduction** Do you consider yourself an agent for change? Are you passionate about serving clients? If so, you may be the ideal candidate for the IBM Innovation Studio. This team is poised to deliver what clients have said 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 achieve these goals is what we’re all about, and we’re looking for enterprising team members with a keen mind and adventurous spirit to join us in this journey. The IBM Innovation Studio in Austin will be one of four premier Innovation Studios in North America. Our core mission is client and partner engagement and co-creation. We meet the client where they are and engage to bring the best of IBM to the client with a mission of both progressing and expanding IBM's relationship with the client. We also host a variety of events at the Innovation Studio that are vital to IBM’s brand and mission as a transformative Hybrid Cloud and AI company. **Your role and responsibilities** We are seeking an Experience Lead who has demonstrated success in event planning leadership to own this vital role for the high-touch and high-visibility engagements to be held at IBM Innovation Studio Austin. **Required technical and professional expertise** Experience of the following skills and areas: * Project management and organizational skills * Leadership and inclusive collaboration skills * Interfacing directly with C-Suite executives * Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills (e.g. with vendors) * Knowledge of external signature events * Familiarity with IBM events processes, systems, and tools (e.g. Briefing Source, CTEBA) * Experience in visual or graphic design * Can anticipate and fulfill client requests * Remains calm under pressure; is unflappable if things don't go as planned **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Strong Project management and organizational skills * Strong leadership and inclusive collaboration skills * Interfacing directly with C-Suite executives on a global scale * Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills (e.g. with vendors) * Knowledge of external signature events * Understands IBM events processes, systems, and tools (e.g. Briefing Source, CTEBA) * Has applied experience in visual or graphic design * Can anticipate and fulfill client requests * Remains calm under pressure; is unflappable if things don't go as planned and can easily pivot, collaboratively, to the right solution 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.