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IBM · 10 hours ago

Associate Package Specialist 2026- Business Applications

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (CICs) are high-delivery environments where technologists collaborate to build solutions for clients. The Associate Package Specialist role involves supporting the implementation and configuration of packaged application solutions, contributing to delivery teams, and progressively taking on more responsibility as skills develop.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support packaged application implementations across phases such as requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and production support

Assist with application configuration, data migration activities, integrations, and environment setup

Participate in testing, validation, and defect resolution activities

Support production environments by helping analyze issues and contribute to resolution efforts

Work with functional and technical team members to help integrate packaged solutions into client business environments

Build consulting, business process, and packaged application expertise through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on delivery experience

Qualification

Analytical skillsCloud computingProblem-solving skillsSystem configurationData migrationWeb developmentAgile methodologyWillingness to learnGenerative AI conceptsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to work effectively in a technology-driven consulting environment where tools, platforms, and client needs evolve over time

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex tasks using structured, logical thinking

Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly and apply them in a delivery setting

Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment

Exposure to enterprise or packaged applications through coursework, academic projects, internships, or work experience

Familiarity with basic concepts such as: Business process flows, System configuration versus customization, Testing and validation

Ability to translate business or functional requirements into system configurations and solutions, with guidance from senior team members

Clear written and verbal communication skills to support collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Familiarity 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

Exposure 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)

Ability to translate business or functional requirements into technical solutions, with guidance from senior team members

Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment

Strong willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Candidates with other degrees will be considered if they demonstrate equivalent technical skills.)

Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience working on system implementations or configuration projects

Exposure to packaged applications (e.g., ERP, HCM, CRM, or similar systems)

Familiarity with data migration concepts or integration workflows

Experience working in Agile or structured project delivery environments

Experience collaborating with others on team-based projects

Exposure to databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, or MongoDB

Exposure to analytics or data tools such as SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Hadoop, or Spark, depending on practice needs

Experience collaborating with others on team-based software projects

Familiarity with generative AI concepts, including basic modeling approaches, responsible use, and ethical considerations, gained through coursework, projects, or self-study