Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to 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 resulting 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.

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Your role and responsibilities

During your co-op, you will support Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials implementation projects for IBM's Finance Transformation clients - gaining hands-on exposure to cloud ERP configuration, financial process design, and data migration in a collaborative consulting team. Penn State offers a specialized Oracle certification track that gives candidates a meaningful advantage in this role. At IBM, we prioritize continuous learning and mentorship, and as a co-op you could advance to our full- time Associates program after graduation, based on results and performance.

• Oracle Cloud Configuration: Gain exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials configuration - including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets - under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support client workshops and requirements-gathering sessions to document financial business processes and translate them into Oracle Cloud configurations and workflows.
• Data Migration & Reporting: Assist with data migration activities using Oracle tools (FBDI/HDL) and report development (OTBI, BI Publisher) to support client readiness and go- live activities.
• Project Exposure: Participate in full Oracle Cloud implementation lifecycle activities: system design, SIT, UAT, and cutover support.
• Co-op Schedule: Year-long co-op at Penn State University Park, starting May 2027. Work up to 20 hrs/week during classes and up to 40 hrs/week during academic breaks.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Currently pursuing a university degree with a track-record of academic success (preferred majors: Accounting, Finance, MIS, Computer Science, or related fields).
• Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment.
• Interest in and foundational knowledge of Oracle Cloud or ERP systems through coursework, the Penn State Oracle certification program, Oracle Academy, or self-directed learning.
• Readiness to adapt, take ownership of tasks, and communicate effectively through active listening in a client-facing consulting setting.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week when classes are in session (fall/spring semesters) and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks (e.g., summer).

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Foundational understanding of financial accounting principles and cloud ERP processes; Oracle Academy, OCI Foundations, or Oracle Cloud ERP/HCM/SCM certification is a strong differentiator.
• Exposure to SQL, REST/SOAP APIs, or cloud basics; familiarity with Oracle data migration tools (FBDI, HDL) or reporting tools (OTBI, BI Publisher) is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI) or demonstrated comfort with financial data analysis through coursework or personal projects is a plus

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Co-Op Package Consultant 2027 - Oracle Finance Cloud

Date posted

14-Aug-2026

Job ID

128570

City / Township / Village

University Park

State / Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Consulting

Employment type

Co-Op (Fixed Term)

Contract type

Internship

Projected Minimum Salary per year

48,540.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

88,990.00

Position type

Internship

Travel required

Up to 100% or 5 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No