Infrastructure & Technology Package Specialist 2026- Workday HCM & Compensation Multiple Cities

Overview About the Client Innovation Center (CIC): IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers 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. We combine 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. 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. It is about understanding how enterprise applications support business processes, learning how implementations are delivered, and contributing effectively within structured consulting teams. 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 contributing 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. Work Location & Onsite Expectations This role is based in an IBM Client Innovation Center and requires regular onsite presence at the assigned delivery center. Work onsite enables hands‑on learning, real‑time collaboration, and mentorship. 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 IBM will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements. Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's Degree. Preferred Education Master's Degree. Required Technical and Professional Expertise Ability to work effectively in a technology‑driven consulting environment. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly and apply them in a delivery setting. Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team‑based environment. Applied Experience 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, and testing and validation. Business & Delivery Skills 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. Technical & Platform Awareness Familiarity with cloud computing concepts on at least one platform such as AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud. Exposure to web development concepts, APIs, or application frameworks such as RESTful services, Spring Boot, .NET Core, Flask/Django, or Node.js. Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, or MongoDB. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Experience working on system implementations or configuration projects. Exposure to packaged applications (e.g., ERP, HCM, CRM). Knowledge of data migration concepts or integration workflows. Experience in Agile or structured project delivery environments. Exposure to analytics or data tools such as SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Hadoop, or Spark. Experience collaborating with others on team‑based software projects. Familiarity with generative AI concepts, including basic modeling approaches, responsible use, and ethical considerations. Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. #J-18808-Ljbffr