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.

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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

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