Introduction
About the Client Innovation Center (CIC)
IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (CICs) are high-delivery, team-based environments where technologists work onsite to build real solutions for real clients.
At 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.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, learning quickly, and working in an in-person, collaborative delivery environment.
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
Your role and responsibilities
The Associate Package Specialist is an entry-level role focused on supporting the implementation, configuration, and production support of packaged application solutions.
This 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.
Associates are expected to contribute to established delivery teams and progressively assume greater responsibility and ownership as their skills and experience develop.
As an Associate Package Specialist, you will:
Work Location & Onsite Expectations
This 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.
Travel may be required for up to 60% of the time or 3 days per week (home on weekends), based on project requirements.
Work Authorization
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
These qualifications are essential for success in the role.
Core Foundations
Applied Experience
Business & Delivery Skills
Technical & Platform Awareness
Candidates 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.
Web, Cloud, and Platform Exposure
Business & Delivery Skills
(Candidates with other degrees will be considered if they demonstrate equivalent technical skills.)
Preferred technical and professional experience
Emerging Technology Awareness
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IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Title
Package Specialist 2026- SAP HANA SCM MM
Date posted
10-Jun-2026
Job ID
89800
City / Township / Village
BATON ROUGE
State / Province
Louisiana
Country
United States
Work arrangement
Onsite
Area of work
Infrastructure & Technology
Employment type
Regular
Contract type
Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year
45,427.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year
83,283.00
Position type
Entry Level
Travel required
Up to 60% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift
General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
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