**Introduction** A career in IBM Cloud means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customers' challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive. **Your role and responsibilities** We're looking for an Entry-level Product Manager who is passionate about helping build the best Cloud native products in the industry, hands down. Successful Product Managers navigate customer outcomes, business impacts, and functional tradeoffs to deliver products and services. They work with Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Technical Sales to identify market opportunities. Their communication style leaves team members feeling respected, heard, and understood. Channel your expertise to shape the technology of tomorrow—a force that powers the world around us and yields an impact to be proud of. Your Key Responsibilities: · Product Ownership and Growth: Own a specific product area, steering growth and continuous improvement while embodying expertise in your product space. · Agile Team Facilitation: Foster an Agile team environment, maximizing productivity throughout the entire product development lifecycle. · Innovative Development: Drive innovative development with a roadmap centered on maximizing customer outcomes and minimizing technical debt. · Strategic Leadership: Lead your product's strategy by aligning multiple stakeholders, delivering valuable outcomes, and realizing the intended impact. · Strategic Partnerships: Establish strategic partnerships to amplify the value and reach of your product. Expand functionality and attract an adjacent customer base to drive continued success. **Required technical and professional expertise** * 0 to 5 years experience in Product Management or equivalent practical experience building or deploying products in a Cloud based software organization * 0 to 5 years experience working in the Cloud or IT industry * Excellent communication and storytelling skills * Ability to work from the offices in RTP **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science/Engineering * Passion and desire to make the best products in the industry hands-down * Infectious curiosity — always looking for opportunities to learn new things * Self-motivation, an open mind and a sense of humor * Engaged Team player