**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you operate as a strategic partner to VP and executive leadership, driving talent acquisition strategies that directly support business growth and organizational effectiveness. You combine strong leadership capabilities with a consultative approach, influencing senior stakeholders through market expertise, data-driven insights, and a deep understanding of executive-level talent needs. * Act as a trusted advisor to VP and C-level stakeholders, building strong, long-term relationships aligned with business objectives. * Lead and execute enterprise talent acquisition strategies, including workforce planning and senior-level hiring initiatives. * Manage, mentor, and develop high-performing recruitment teams, fostering a culture of leadership, accountability, and excellence. * Own and influence critical and executive searches, ensuring a premium experience for both stakeholders and candidates. * Leverage talent intelligence, market insights, and performance metrics to guide executive decision-making and demonstrate impact. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Strong experience leading end-to-end talent acquisition strategies in complex, fast-paced, and matrixed organizations. * Proven ability to partner with VP and executive-level stakeholders, influencing decisions through credibility, data, and market expertise. * Hands-on leadership style with demonstrated success building, coaching, and scaling high-performing recruitment teams. * Deep understanding of executive and senior-level hiring, workforce planning, and talent market dynamics. * Strong business acumen, communication skills, and the ability to translate talent insights into strategic recommendations. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Experience representing the talent function in executive forums, leadership meetings, or board-level discussions. * Experience working in global or multi-regional environments with diverse stakeholder groups. 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.