Data & Analytics Package Specialist 2026- Strategy and Transformation- Finance/s
IBM, Buffalo, NY, United States
Overview
IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers (FNCs) are high-delivery, team-based environments where professionals work onsite to deliver real business solutions for clients. At FNC, associates collaborate closely with experienced practitioners to support enterprise systems that drive core business operations, including finance, supply chain, procurement, and human resources. Our delivery model emphasizes learning through real-world experience, structured training, mentorship, and teamwork. 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
This role is ideal for individuals interested in how businesses operate and how systems enable those operations, not just how technology is built. You will help connect business needs to system solutions, supporting operational areas such as finance, accounting, supply chain, procurement, and HR processes. As an Associate Package Specialist, you will:
Support ERP implementations across key phases: requirements, configuration, testing, and deployment
Assist in aligning system functionality with business processes (finance, accounting, supply chain, HR, etc.)
Participate in business requirement gathering and documentation
Support system configuration and data validation activities
Assist with testing (UAT) and issue resolution
Help maintain and support live production systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational workflows
Support production environments by helping analyze issues and contribute to resolution efforts
Support packaged application implementations across phases such as requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and production support
Build consulting, business process, and packaged application expertise through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on delivery experience
Required education: Bachelor's Degree. Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree. Required and preferred qualifications
Core Foundations — these qualifications are essential for success in the role:
Document and analyze business processes and requirements
Support configuration of ERP systems based on business needs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex tasks using structured, logical thinking
Assist with data validation, reporting, and system testing
Help troubleshoot system or process issues in production environments
Support training and onboarding of end users
Work closely with functional leads and project teams
Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment
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
Strong willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves):
Experience working on system implementations or configuration projects
Exposure to packaged applications (e.g., ERP, HCM, CRM, or similar systems) including SAP (S/4HANA, SD, MM, FI), Workday, Oracle, ServiceNow
Understanding of supply chain operations (procurement, inventory, logistics) and business administration
Internship or coursework related to business operations or systems
Experience with Excel, reporting, or data analysis
Familiarity with data migration concepts or integration workflows
Experience working in Agile or structured project delivery environments
Experience collaborating with others on team-based projects
About IBM
IBM is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. We offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the world's most innovative companies. Our people focus on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration and responsible technology use. Other relevant job details
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to healthcare benefits, financial programs, generous paid time off, training resources, and diverse employee resource groups. IBM is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, or other characteristics protected by law. IBM is committed to compliance with fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Other notes: This position was posted on the date cited in key job details and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or until filled. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Compensation and benefits are based on full-time, calendar-year scheduling and may be pro-rated for part-time roles. This description reflects a general overview of responsibilities and requirements and is not a guarantee of actual duties.
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IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers (FNCs) are high-delivery, team-based environments where professionals work onsite to deliver real business solutions for clients. At FNC, associates collaborate closely with experienced practitioners to support enterprise systems that drive core business operations, including finance, supply chain, procurement, and human resources. Our delivery model emphasizes learning through real-world experience, structured training, mentorship, and teamwork. 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
This role is ideal for individuals interested in how businesses operate and how systems enable those operations, not just how technology is built. You will help connect business needs to system solutions, supporting operational areas such as finance, accounting, supply chain, procurement, and HR processes. As an Associate Package Specialist, you will:
Support ERP implementations across key phases: requirements, configuration, testing, and deployment
Assist in aligning system functionality with business processes (finance, accounting, supply chain, HR, etc.)
Participate in business requirement gathering and documentation
Support system configuration and data validation activities
Assist with testing (UAT) and issue resolution
Help maintain and support live production systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational workflows
Support production environments by helping analyze issues and contribute to resolution efforts
Support packaged application implementations across phases such as requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and production support
Build consulting, business process, and packaged application expertise through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on delivery experience
Required education: Bachelor's Degree. Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree. Required and preferred qualifications
Core Foundations — these qualifications are essential for success in the role:
Document and analyze business processes and requirements
Support configuration of ERP systems based on business needs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex tasks using structured, logical thinking
Assist with data validation, reporting, and system testing
Help troubleshoot system or process issues in production environments
Support training and onboarding of end users
Work closely with functional leads and project teams
Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment
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
Strong willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves):
Experience working on system implementations or configuration projects
Exposure to packaged applications (e.g., ERP, HCM, CRM, or similar systems) including SAP (S/4HANA, SD, MM, FI), Workday, Oracle, ServiceNow
Understanding of supply chain operations (procurement, inventory, logistics) and business administration
Internship or coursework related to business operations or systems
Experience with Excel, reporting, or data analysis
Familiarity with data migration concepts or integration workflows
Experience working in Agile or structured project delivery environments
Experience collaborating with others on team-based projects
About IBM
IBM is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. We offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the world's most innovative companies. Our people focus on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration and responsible technology use. Other relevant job details
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to healthcare benefits, financial programs, generous paid time off, training resources, and diverse employee resource groups. IBM is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, or other characteristics protected by law. IBM is committed to compliance with fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Other notes: This position was posted on the date cited in key job details and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or until filled. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Compensation and benefits are based on full-time, calendar-year scheduling and may be pro-rated for part-time roles. This description reflects a general overview of responsibilities and requirements and is not a guarantee of actual duties.
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