{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a7a6e5dc3ccc2f8ea30bf2cb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7a6e5dc3ccc2f8ea30bf2cb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7a6e5dc3ccc2f8ea30bf2cb","title":"Consultant Associate","description":"Introduction\r\nAbout the Client Innovation Center (CIC)\r\nIBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (CICs) are high-delivery, team-based environments where technologists work onsite to build real solutions for real clients.\r\nAt CIC, associates collaborate closely with peers and experienced practitioners to design, build, test, and support enterprise applications at scale. Our delivery centers are built for learning through delivery, combining hands-on project work, structured training, mentorship, and teamwork to help early-career professionals develop strong technical foundations and grow with confidence.\r\nThis role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, learning quickly, and working in an in-person, collaborative delivery environment.\r\nYour role and responsibilities\r\nThe Associate Package Specialist is an entry-level role focused on supporting the implementation, configuration, and production support of packaged application solutions.\r\nThis role is not about being a packaged-solution expert on day one. It is about understanding how enterprise applications support business processes, learning how implementations are delivered, and contributing effectively within structured consulting teams.\r\nAssociates are expected to contribute to established delivery teams and progressively assume greater responsibility and ownership as their skills and experience develop.\r\nAs an Associate Package Specialist, you will:\r\nSupport packaged application implementations across phases such as requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and production support\r\nAssist with application configuration, data migration activities, integrations, and environment setup\r\nParticipate in testing, validation, and defect resolution activities\r\nSupport production environments by helping analyze issues and contribute to resolution efforts\r\nWork with functional and technical team members to help integrate packaged solutions into client business environments\r\nBuild consulting, business process, and packaged application expertise through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on delivery experience\r\nWork Location & Onsite Expectations\r\nThis role is based in an IBM Client Innovation Center (CIC) and requires regular onsite presence at the assigned delivery center. Working onsite enables hands-on learning, real-time collaboration, and mentorship that support faster growth and stronger delivery outcomes.\r\nTravel may be required for up to 60% of the time or 3 days per week (home on weekends), based on project requirements.\r\nWork Authorization\r\nIBM will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements.\r\nRequired technical and professional expertise\r\nThese qualifications are essential for success in the role.\r\nCore Foundations\r\nAbility to work effectively in a technology-driven consulting environment where tools, platforms, and client needs evolve over time\r\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex tasks using structured, logical thinking\r\nAbility to learn new systems and technologies quickly and apply them in a delivery setting\r\nComfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment\r\nApplied Experience\r\nExposure to enterprise or packaged applications through coursework, academic projects, internships, or work experience\r\nFamiliarity with basic concepts such as\r\nBusiness process flows\r\nSystem configuration versus customization\r\nTesting and validation\r\nBusiness & Delivery Skills\r\nAbility to translate business or functional requirements into system configurations and solutions, with guidance from senior team members\r\nClear written and verbal communication skills to support collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders\r\nTechnical & Platform Awareness\r\nFamiliarity with cloud computing concepts (e.g., hosting applications, environment setup, system integrations, basic cloud services) on at least one platform such as AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud, gained through coursework, labs, projects, or self-study\r\nCandidates are not expected to be proficient in all listed technologies. Evaluation focuses on depth in at least one primary language and the ability to transfer foundational programming skills to new tools and frameworks.\r\nWeb, Cloud, and Platform Exposure\r\nExposure through coursework or projects to web development concepts, APIs, or application frameworks (e.g., RESTful services, Spring Boot, .NET Core, Flask/Django, Node.js, or similar)\r\nBusiness & Delivery Skills\r\nAbility to translate business or functional requirements into technical solutions, with guidance from senior team members\r\nComfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment\r\nStrong willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve\r\nEducation\r\nBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field\r\n(Candidates with other degrees will be considered if they demonstrate equivalent technical skills.)\r\nPreferred technical and professional experience\r\nExperience working on system implementations or configuration projects\r\nExposure to packaged applications (e.g., ERP, HCM, CRM, or similar systems)\r\nFamiliarity with data migration concepts or integration workflows\r\nExperience working in Agile or structured project delivery environments\r\nExperience collaborating with others on team-based projects\r\nExposure to databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, or MongoDB\r\nExposure to analytics or data tools such as SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Hadoop, or Spark, depending on practice needs\r\nExperience collaborating with others on team-based software projects\r\nEmerging Technology Awareness\r\nFamiliarity with generative AI concepts, including basic modeling approaches, responsible use, and ethical considerations, gained through coursework, projects, or self-study\r\nIBM 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. 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Our delivery centers are built for learning through delivery, combining hands-on project work, structured training, mentorship, and teamwork to help early-career professionals develop strong technical foundations and grow with confidence.\r\nThis role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, learning quickly, and working in an in-person, collaborative delivery environment.\r\nYour role and responsibilities\r\nThe Associate Package Specialist is an entry-level role focused on supporting the implementation, configuration, and production support of packaged application solutions.\r\nThis role is not about being a packaged-solution expert on day one. It is about understanding how enterprise applications support business processes, learning how implementations are delivered, and contributing effectively within structured consulting teams.\r\nAssociates are expected to contribute to established delivery teams and progressively assume greater responsibility and ownership as their skills and experience develop.\r\nAs an Associate Package Specialist, you will:\r\nSupport packaged application implementations across phases such as requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and production support\r\nAssist with application configuration, data migration activities, integrations, and environment setup\r\nParticipate in testing, validation, and defect resolution activities\r\nSupport production environments by helping analyze issues and contribute to resolution efforts\r\nWork with functional and technical team members to help integrate packaged solutions into client business environments\r\nBuild consulting, business process, and packaged application expertise through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on delivery experience\r\nWork Location & Onsite Expectations\r\nThis role is based in an IBM Client Innovation Center (CIC) and requires regular onsite presence at the assigned delivery center. 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Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements.\r\nRequired technical and professional expertise\r\nThese qualifications are essential for success in the role.\r\nCore Foundations\r\nAbility to work effectively in a technology-driven consulting environment where tools, platforms, and client needs evolve over time\r\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex tasks using structured, logical thinking\r\nAbility to learn new systems and technologies quickly and apply them in a delivery setting\r\nComfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment\r\nApplied Experience\r\nExposure to enterprise or packaged applications through coursework, academic projects, internships, or work experience\r\nFamiliarity with basic concepts such as\r\nBusiness process flows\r\nSystem configuration versus customization\r\nTesting and validation\r\nBusiness & Delivery Skills\r\nAbility to translate business or functional requirements into system configurations and solutions, with guidance from senior team members\r\nClear written and verbal communication skills to support collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders\r\nTechnical & Platform Awareness\r\nFamiliarity with cloud computing concepts (e.g., hosting applications, environment setup, system integrations, basic cloud services) on at least one platform such as AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud, gained through coursework, labs, projects, or self-study\r\nCandidates are not expected to be proficient in all listed technologies. 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