Job description
Join a leader. Consult with us. Help build a smarter planet along the way.
At IBM Global Business Services Public Sector, we serve government, healthcare, education, and state and local clients through our Enterprise Applications (SAP & Oracle), Business Analytics & Optimization, Financial Management, Strategy & Innovation, Supply Chain Management, Organization & People, and Application Innovation Services (Application Development/Design & Systems Integration) service lines. Through cutting edge service offerings, we deliver real business value by:
- Bringing together the world’s largest consulting practice with industry-leading research capability.
- Enriching business and government consulting with advanced research, analytics and technology.
- Establishing new, flexible and iterative approaches that only IBM can offer through our unique combination of skills, experience and capabilities.
- Leveraging proven roadmaps and frameworks we have developed across our 17 industries.
- Applying IBM's global expertise and local capabilities through our unique global delivery network combined with our teams in over 170 countries.
- Providing an integrated approach to business design and execution—turning strategies into actions.
These strengths, applied to government, healthcare, and education issues and opportunities, give our clients not only the ability to anticipate change, but also to take advantage of new possibilities.
What Will You Do As An IBM GBS Consultant?
As an entry-level SAP/Oracle consultant, you will have the opportunity to join Consulting by Degrees — our world-class leadership and development program designed to provide the full-spectrum of structured training, development, and practical experience necessary to successfully launch and accelerate your consulting career, and develop your expertise in the SAP or Oracle solution suite. You will contribute right away to top-tier clients in collaboration with smart people in a dynamic team environment. You will work on projects that help clients integrate strategy, process, technology and information to increase effectiveness, reduce costs, promote accountability, and optimize performance. You will have an opportunity to build a powerful portfolio of interesting and rewarding experiences. You can take advantage of opportunities to master new skills, work across different disciplines and move into new challenges. You can do all of this at IBM -- a company that is at the forefront of tackling the grand challenges that affect our society, such as climate change, energy production, traffic congestion and health care.
Come see why others have felt that no other entry-level opportunity gives such exposure in the world of business and government.
What Do We Look For In A Successful Consultant At IBM? - Strong leadership and adaptability, with willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly challenging tasks and problems, even beyond initial scope of responsibility
- Thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus despite conflicting demands
- Drive to overcome the most challenging or difficult obstacles and look for ways to improve results
- Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
- Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and team with others
- Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner
- A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
Are you an IBMer? Join us as we enter a new era in Public Sector consulting. Work with us as we build smarter government, education, and healthcare, and help make the world a smarter planet.
Required
- High School Diploma/GED
- Readiness to travel Up to 4 days a week (home on weekends-based on project requirements)
- U.S. citizenship required
- English: Fluent
Additional information
Consultants hired into Public Sector must be US Citizens, and must be local or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC Metro area. While most projects are local to the DC Metro area, you must be willing to travel if needed. Additional work locations may be available on a project-by-project basis.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.