Consulting Associate Consultant – SAP and Oracle

Overview

In this role, you will join IBM Consulting via our world-class Associates Program for university hires. As an Associate Package Consultant at IBM Consulting, you will work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement.

If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you. A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You will work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world, enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge are foundational for success in IBM Consulting. You will be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions that deliver meaningful impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

As an Associate Package Consultant at IBM, you will help clients in the selection, implementation, and production support of application packaged solutions (such as SAP or Oracle) to meet client needs. You will deliver business value with a growth mindset wherever needed.

In your role, you may be responsible for:

• Assist clients in selection, implementation, and support of packaged software solutions.
• Make strategic recommendations and leverage business knowledge to drive solutions for clients and their management.
• Facilitate or support workshops, meetings, and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop process maps to understand As-Is and To-Be scenarios.
• Use IBM s Design Thinking to help solve clients  challenges.

These positions are anticipated to start in 2026. We have positions open in these locations:

• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Chicago, IL
• Houston, TX
• Phoenix, AZ
• Reston, VA

• Tenacious:
  Persists in pursuing goals despite obstacles or setbacks, demonstrating unyielding determination.
• Ambitious:
  Sets high personal and professional goals, driven to succeed and advance in their role.
• Driven:
  Motivated by a strong internal desire to achieve, continuously striving for excellence and improvement.
• Strong Communication:
  Effectively expresses thoughts, ideas, and information, both verbally and in writing.
• Leadership Potential:
  Demonstrates an innate ability to inspire, guide, and influence others without formal authority.
• Team Player:
  Collaborative and cooperative, fostering a positive and productive team dynamic.
• Commitment:
  Takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities, ensuring they are completed to a high standard.
• Execution:
  Translates plans into action, consistently delivering results and meeting expectations.
• Initiative:
  Actively seeks opportunities, driving projects forward through proactive measures.
• Drive for Development:
  Constantly seeks learning and growth opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Resilience:
  Bounces back from adversity, maintaining composure and focus under pressure.
• Collaborative Mindset:
  Values input from others, building consensus and driving collective success.

• Participate in a structured onboarding program, including SAP and Oracle enablement, covering foundational and advanced topics (navigation, security, reporting, data migration, consulting toolkit).
• Receive support for SAP and Oracle certifications, IBM Consulting badges, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Benefit from ongoing mentorship, career development, and a culture that values curiosity, initiative, and long-term growth.

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor s Degree

• Ability to translate business solutions into technical requirements.
• Openness to assist clients in design, business architecture, process development, functional implementation, and support of applications.
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, technology-based Consulting environment.
• A passion for innovative ideas and the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view.
• Exceptional quantitative analysis skills and ability to derive recommendations informed by data and insights.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

• Assist clients in selection, implementation, and support of packaged software solutions.
• Leverages business knowledge to drive solutions for clients and their management.
• Drive to overcome challenges and look for ways to improve results.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet…