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IBM Associate Partner - SAP User Experience Architect Job at IBM Computing in Ho

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Introduction We are seeking a talented IBM Associate Partner - SAP User Experience Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across SAP's UX interfaces and applications, specifically Signavio, LeaniX, and WalkMe. As an Associate Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping our SAP UX strategy, driving innovation, and enhancing our differentiation in the market. Your role and responsibilities We are seeking a talented IBM Associate Partner - SAP User Experience Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across SAP's UX interfaces and applications, specifically Signavio, LeaniX, and WalkMe. As an Associate Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping our SAP UX strategy, driving innovation, and enhancing our differentiation in the market. Responsibilities: UX Expertise and Leadership: Demonstrate a strong understanding of user experience principles, design patterns, and SAP-specific UX guidelines, leading the design of seamless, engaging, and intuitive SAP interfaces for clients. Tool Proficiency: Expertise in using Signavio for business process modeling, LeaniX for low-code application development, and WalkMe for digital adoption and guidance. Leverage these tools to create customized, user-centric solutions that drive adoption and improve user satisfaction. Client Engagement: Serve as a UX subject matter expert for clients, guiding them through the design and implementation of SAP user experiences. Translate user needs and business requirements into compelling design concepts, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. Partnership Enhancement: Collaborate closely with IBM and SAP teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, participate in joint initiatives, and contribute to the co-creation of innovative UX solutions and services. UX Strategy and Differentiation: Identify and amplify our unique value proposition for SAP UX design, crafting compelling go-to-market messages that resonate with target clients and set us apart from competitors. Design System and Component Management: Contribute to the development and maintenance of a reusable design system and component library for SAP applications, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects. User Research and Usability Testing: Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to inform design decisions and validate design concepts. Ensure that solutions meet user needs and expectations. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Work: Work closely with internal teams, including UX designers, product managers, developers, and project managers, to ensure seamless execution of UX strategies, projects, and initiatives. Thought Leadership: Contribute to thought leadership activities, such as speaking at events, publishing articles, and engaging with the broader SAP and IBM communities, establishing our firm as a trusted advisor in the SAP UX space. Incentive Maximization: Stay updated on incentive programs and work diligently to qualify for and maximize financial rewards associated with successful SAP UX implementations and partnership milestones. Market Awareness: Maintain a thorough understanding of SAP and IBM market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and emerging trends to advise clients on best practices and anticipate future needs. Mentorship and Team Development: Mentor junior UX architects and team members, sharing knowledge, fostering growth, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Hybrid: Your work location of City, State was assigned based on business need and currently your role designated as a hybrid role. Hybrid roles are expected to perform their primary duties from a combination of IBM location, client sites or work at home. The required number of days to be in the office is to be determined by your management team. Any changes to this work arrangement must be preapproved by your manager before any changes are made. This Job can be performed from anywhere in the US. Required technical and professional expertise Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Management, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. Relevant certifications, such as SAP Certified Application Associate or SAP Certified Technology Associate, are preferred. Technical Expertise: Proven experience in UX design for enterprise software, with a strong focus on SAP interfaces and applications. Deep understanding of UX design principles, patterns, and methodologies, including user research, usability testing, and information architecture. Expertise in using UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD. Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms like LeaniX and digital adoption platforms like WalkMe. Knowledge of business process modeling using tools like Signavio. Professional Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex UX concepts to diverse audiences. Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to lead UX discussions, drive consensus, and resolve complex design issues. Industry Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in UX design, consulting, or implementation roles, preferably within the enterprise software or SAP ecosystem Leadership Potential: Demonstrated potential to grow into a senior leadership role, with the ability to mentor junior team members, inspire collaboration, and drive results. Cultural Fit: Align with our company values, embrace a customer-obsessed culture, and maintain a strong commitment to innovation and excellence.Note: This job description is intended to provide a high-level overview of the role, and specific duties may vary based on business needs and priorities. Preferred technical and professional experience Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage. Equal Opportunity Statement : 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: We are seeking a talented IBM Associate Partner - SAP User Experience Architect to join our dynamic team . The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across SAP's UX interfaces and applications . As an Associate Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping our SAP UX strategy, driving innovation, and enhancing our differentiation in the market . En Español: El candidato ideal poseerá una profunda experiencia en las interfaces y aplicaciones UX de SAP Tool, específicamente Signavio, LeaniX y WalkMe. Como socio asociado desempeñará un papel crítico en la configuración de nuestra estrategia SAP UX, impulsando la innovación y mejorando nuestro proceso de diferenciación en el mercado. Su rol y responsabilidades Estamos buscando a un socio colaborador IBM - SAP User Experience Architect para unirse a nuestro equipo dinámico. Comprometerse con los clientes: servir como un experto en temas de UX para los clientes, guiándoles a través del diseño e implementación de experiencias de usuario SAP. Traducir las necesidades y requisitos comerciales de los usuarios en conceptos de diseño convincentes, fomentando relaciones sólidas con partes interesadas clave. Mejorar la asociación: Colaborar estrechamente con equipos IBM y SAP para garantizar el alineamiento con objetivos estratégicos, participar en iniciativas conjuntas y contribuir a la co-creación de soluciones y servicios UX innovadores. Estrategia y diferenciación UX: Identificar y amplificar nuestra propuesta de valor única para el diseño UX, elaborar estrategias de entrada al mercado que resuenan mensajes con clientes objetivo y nos diferencien de nuestros competidores. Gestión de sistemas y componentes: Contributar al desarrollo y mantenimiento de un sistema reutilizable y una biblioteca de diseños para SAP, asegurando consistencia y eficiencia. Liderazgo de pensamiento: Contribuir a actividades de liderazgo mental, como hablar en eventos, publicar artículos y participar con las comunidades más amplias de SAP e IBM, estableciendo nuestra firma como un asesor confiable en el espacio SAP UX. Maximización de incentivos: Mantenerse al día sobre los programas de incentivo y trabajar diligentemente para calificar y maximizar las recompensas financieras asociadas con implementaciones exitosas deSAP UX y hitos de asociación. Consciencia del mercado: Mantiene una comprensión exhaustiva de la dinámica de SAP y IBM, paisajes competitivos y tendencias emergentes para aconsejar a los clientes sobre las mejores prácticas y anticipar las necesidades futuras. Experiencia técnica: experiencia comprobada en el diseño de UX para software empresarial, con un fuerte enfoque en interfaces y aplicaciones SAP. Comprensión profunda de los principios, patrones y metodologías del diseño UX, incluida la investigación del usuario, las pruebas de usabilidad y la arquitectura de información. Cultural Fit: Alinearse con los valores de nuestra empresa, abrazar una cultura obsesionada por el cliente y mantener un fuerte compromiso con la innovación y la excelencia.Nota: Esta descripción de trabajo tiene como objetivo proporcionar una visión general a alto nivel del papel, y las tareas específicas pueden variar según las necesidades y prioridades empresariales. 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