Introduction
In this role you will join IBM Consulting via our world class Associate Program for university hires. As an Associate at IBM Consulting you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. Our clients' technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We're hiring inspired, talented individuals, who believe no problem is too big to solve.
We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all 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 by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.
You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As an Associate SAP Package Consultant, you'll be hands-on from day one learning, building, and helping deliver value in client-facing roles across the SAP lifecycle. You will:
- Support the design, configuration, development and deployment of SAP FIN FI/ S/4HANA and Line of Business solutions across core business domains (e.g., finance, procurement, supply chain, warehousing)
- Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, run workshops, support testing, and help them prepare to use the new system
- Translate business needs into technical specifications and solution components
- Contribute to deliverables like process maps, user stories, data models, system developments, and training materials
- Work in agile teams using IBM's Design Thinking and SAP Activate methodologies
- Analyze data, surface insights, and support solution development using tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, Fiori, or embedded AI
- Stay current on SAP innovations (e.g., AI copilots, clean core, industry cloud) and bring fresh thinking to your team
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
We're seeking passionate, early-career professionals who are eager to grow and make an impact in tech-driven consulting. You should have:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree (STEM, Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related fields)
- Strong interest in enterprise systems and digital business transformation
- Foundational understanding of SAP S/4HANA and related business processes (e.g., finance, EWM, procurement, production planning)
- Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to communicate clearly
- Desire to collaborate, adapt quickly, and solve real-world problems
- Commitment to continuous learning and embracing new technology
- Some exposure to project delivery tools and methods (e.g., agile, Jira, SAP Activate)
- Ability to travel to client locations
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- SAP-related internship, training, certification, or capstone project
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or GCP)
- Interest in functional or technical SAP paths (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, EWM, ABAP, BTP, Analytics)