Associate SAP Consulting

Introduction

In this role, you will join IBM Consulting via our world-class Associates Program for university and college hires. 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 in long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation for 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 that result 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 Consulting at IBM, you will assist clients in the selection, implementation, and production support of application packaged solutions, such as SAP, to meet client needs. Leveraging a growth mindset, you're ready and willing to deliver business value, wherever needed. In your role, you may be responsible for:

• Assist clients in selection, implementation, and support of packaged software solutions
• Support strategic recommendations and leverage business knowledge to drive solutions for clients and their management
• Facilitate or support workshops, meetings, project management and stakeholder interviews
• Develop process maps to understand As-Is and To-Be scenarios

Preferred Education

None

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

The successful candidate will possess a proactive mindset and a keen ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment. While technical skills and project management abilities are very important, the candidate's leadership potential, client interaction experience, and ability to work effectively within a team will be significant assets to their success in this role.

• Initiative & Resourcefulness: Ability to take the lead and find innovative solutions independently.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex issues and devise effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in conveying ideas clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Project Management & Planning: Basic understanding of organizing tasks, resources, and timelines to complete projects efficiently.
• Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate and organized records, reports, and other documentation.
• Analytical Skills: Strong aptitude for evaluating data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.
• Adaptability: Capacity to adjust to change.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Openness to assist clients in the design, business architect, process development, functional implementation, and support of applications.
• Ability to thrive in an ever changing, technology-based Consulting environment.
• A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view.
• Quantitative analysis skills and ability to derive recommendations informed by data and insights.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Assist clients in selection, implementation, and support of packaged software solutions.
• Leverages business knowledge to drive solutions for clients and their management
• Drive to overcome the most challenging or difficult obstacles and look for ways to improve results.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus in an environment with conflicting demands.
• Leadership in Extracurricular Activities: Participation in activities that show leadership and a positive impact on the group or project.
• Customer Service or Client Interaction Experience: Familiarity with engaging and managing customer or client relationships.
• Presentation or Sales Pitch Experience: Experience delivering presentations or pitches to peers or clients, showcasing communication and persuasion skills.
• Effective Client Management: Experience in understanding and addressing client needs and expectations.
• Ability to translate business solutions into technical requirements.

Key skills/competency

• SAP
• Consulting
• Implementation
• Project Management
• Client Interaction
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Teamwork