Consulting Associate Consultant – Workday 2027 Chicago, US

IBM; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is launching its Associate Program for university hires in Chicago. As an Associate Consultant, you will collaborate with global clients on the selection, implementation, and production support of packaged solutions, such as Workday, to meet client needs.

You’ll grow your business impact through structured learning, coaching, and IBM’s AI-driven platform. You’ll engage in workshops, create process maps, and apply Design Thinking to solve client challenges, with opportunities to explore new

Qualifications

• Entry-level associate role for university graduates.
• Strong analytical and communication skills welcome.
• Willingness to learn across practices and industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in selection, implementation, and support of packaged solutions.
• Make strategic recommendations and leverage business knowledge to drive client solutions.
• Run workshops, meetings, and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop process maps to understand As-Is and To-Be scenarios.

Skills

Consulting

Process mapping

Workshop facilitation

Stakeholder interviews

Design Thinking

Job description

Ready to think boldly, work with some of the world\'s most recognized brands, andkick-start your career?Welcome to the IBM\'s Associate Program for universityhires.

From day one, you\'ll collaborate with global clients and contribute to projects that help organizations solve their toughest challenges across digital transformation, cloud strategy, AI adoption, and process redesign - working alongside a global cohort of diverse, ambitious peers. As an Associate, you\'ll have access to industry-recognized certifications, digital badges, and a minimum of 40 hours of structured learning per year on IBM\'s AI-driven learning platform - supported by coaches, mentors, and thriving professional communities across practices. IBM\'s culture of internal mobility means you\'ll have the freedom to explore new technologies, industries, and career paths as your interests evolve.

Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Build what\'s next -like an IBMer.

To give yourself the best opportunity for success, we advise applying only to roles that align with your skills and experience, rather than applying broadly across all entry-level positions. You\’ll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly — it\’s the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Associate Consultant at IBM, you will help to assist clients in the selection, implementation, and production support of application packaged solutions, such asWorkdayto 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:

• Assisting clients in selection, implementation, and support of packages.
• Make strategic recommendations and leverage business knowledge to drive solutions for clients and their management.
• Run or support workshops, meetings, and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop process maps to understand As-Is and To-Be scenarios.
• Use IBM\'s Design Thinking to help solve client\'s challenges.