Consulting Associate Consultant – Workday 2027 Chicago, US

Ready to think boldly, work with some of the world s most recognized brands, andkick-start your career?

Welcome to the IBM s Associate Program for university hires.

From day one, you ll collaborate with global clients and contribute to projects that help organizations solve their toughest challenges across digital transformation, cloud strategy, AI adoption, and process redesign - working alongside a global cohort of diverse, ambitious peers. As an Associate, you ll have access to industry-recognized certifications, digital badges, and a minimum of 40 hours of structured learning per year on IBM s AI-driven learning platform - supported by coaches, mentors, and thriving professional communities across practices.

IBM s culture of internal mobility means you ll have the freedom to explore new technologies, industries, and career paths as your interests evolve.

Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Build what s next
-like an IBMer.

To give yourself the best opportunity for success, we advise applying only to roles that align with your skills and experience, rather than applying broadly across all entry-level positions. You ll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly — it s the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against.

As an Associate Consultant at IBM, you will help to assist clients in the selection, implementation, and production support of application packaged solutions, such as Workdayto meet client needs. Leveraging a growth mindset, you re ready and willing to deliver business value, wherever needed.

In your role, you may be responsible for:

• Assisting clients in selection, implementation, and support of packages.
• Make strategic recommendations and leverage business knowledge to drive solutions for clients and their management.
• Run 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 client s challenges.