Associate Consultant – SAP and Oracle

Introduction

In this role, you will join IBM Consulting via our world‑class Associates Program for university hires. As an Associate Package Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. Our clients’ technical and business needs are constantly evolving, and we are hiring inspired, talented individuals who believe no problem is too big to solve. We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, and the continuous personal growth that is grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement.

If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you.

As an Associate Package Consultant at IBM, you will assist clients in the selection, implementation, and production support of application‑packaged solutions such as SAP or Oracle to meet client needs.

• 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 client challenges.

• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• Phoenix, AZ
• Reston, VA
• San Francisco, CA

• Tenacious:
  Persists in pursuing goals despite obstacles or setbacks.
• Ambitious:
  Sets high personal and professional goals, driven to succeed.
• Driven:
  Motivated by a strong internal desire to achieve and continuously improve.
• Strong Communication:
  Effectively expresses thoughts and ideas, verbally and in writing.
• Leadership Potential:
  Demonstrates an ability to inspire, guide, and influence others without formal authority.
• Team Player:
  Collaborative and cooperative, fostering a positive team dynamic.
• Commitment:
  Takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities to a high standard.
• Execution:
  Translates plans into action, consistently delivering results.
• Initiative:
  Actively seeks opportunity and drives projects forward.
• Drive for Development:
  Constantly seeks learning and growth opportunities.
• Resilience:
  Bounces back from adversity, maintaining composure and focus under pressure.
• Collaborative Mindset:
  Values input from others, building consensus and driving collective success.

• Structured onboarding program, including SAP and Oracle enablement, covering foundational and advanced topics such as navigation, security, reporting, data migration, and consulting tools.
• Support for SAP and Oracle certifications, IBM Consulting badges, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Ongoing mentorship, career development, and a culture that values curiosity, initiative, and long‑term growth.

Bachelor’s Degree

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

• Experience supporting packaged software solutions (SAP or Oracle).
• Ability to leverage business knowledge to drive solutions for clients and their management.
• Drive to overcome challenging obstacles and improve results.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Relevant majors: MIS, Business/Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Human Resources.
• Certifications/Programs: SAP University Alliances exposure; SAP S/4
  
  HANA fundamentals or certification;
  Oracle Academy credentials;
  Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate; vendor‑related cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience:
  
  ERP class projects, capstone migrations, internships on ERP teams, exposure to FI/CO, MM, SD, or logistics processes.
• Skills/Tech: SQL, PLSQL, Python, Java, JavaScript, Excel modeling, process mapping, basic ABAP awareness.
• Other:
  Client‑facing internships, consulting clubs, strong process orientation, and documentation skills.