**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. **Your role and responsibilities** * Develop and manage the overall project plan, budget, structure, schedule, and staffing requirements for the delivery organization. * Manage efforts of IBM and client employees, as well as third-party vendors, to ensure an integrated solution is provided to meet client needs. * Hold overall responsibility for cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables. * Apply Portfolio Management, IBM Global Services Method, Contract Bid & Negotiation Management, and Quality Assurance Principles for SW. * Analyze process measurements and maintain Service Level Agreements. **Required technical and professional expertise** * A highly skilled program manager with multiple years in the automotive industry, specializing in Finance, Purchasing, and Customs. Proven ability to build strong teams, manage complex programs, and foster excellent client relationships, where prior experience enhances market understanding * Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices. * Ability to influence client actions and vision. * Proficiency in cost, schedule, and contractual management. * Strong leadership and team management skills. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills. 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.