Entry Level AI-First Transformation - Strategy Consultant

IBM

IBM

Software Engineering, Data Science

California, USA · Texas City, TX, USA

Posted on Mar 26, 2026
Introduction

About the Team

IBM’s AI-First Transformation organization is redefining how a global enterprise operates in the agentic AI era—designing workflows, operating models, and technology foundations that power the next generation of IBM.

We are the group responsible for architecting IBM’s enterprise-wide transformation agenda, scaling AI solutions, and reimagining how work gets done across thousands of processes. Our mandate is to help IBM become the world’s benchmark AI-first enterprise.

To date, the organization has delivered $4.5B in productivity gains, making IBM a standout performer in the MIT GenAI Divide study, where 95% of enterprises fail to move beyond pilots. IBM is the rare organization successfully scaling AI at material enterprise levels—and this team is at the center of that shift.

This position sits inside one of IBM’s most strategic transformation engines.

The position will be based either at our flagship IBM New York City office at One Madison Avenue or at IBM’s headquarters campus in Armonk, NY, roughly 30 miles north of New York City, depending on candidate's preference.
Your role and responsibilities

As an AI-First Transformation Strategy Consultant, you will work with transformation leaders, technical product owners, data and AI experts, workflow specialists, and senior stakeholders across IBM accelerate IBM’s transformation.

This role blends:

· AI-informed product thinking

· Enterprise workflow redesign

· Strategic transformation & operating model architecture

· Value creation analysis and benchmarking

· Technology roadmap & experimentation strategy

What You’ll Gain

· The opportunity to help transform one of the world’s most iconic technology companies

· Mastery of AI-native workflow design and enterprise operating model transformation

· Experience with critical decision-making forums across IBM

· Hands-on experience evaluating and experimenting with cutting-edge AI tools

· A portfolio tied directly to measurable enterprise value

· The ability to work at the forefront of AI-first transformation

If you want to help define the blueprint for the AI-first enterprise, this is the place to do it.

Your role and responsibilities

What You’ll Do

1. Reimagine Enterprise Workflows with AI

  • Conduct deep workflow assessments across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Sales, and other business domains
  • Apply zero-based design to create AI-native workflows, not incremental fixes
  • Identify opportunities for automation, GenAI, agentic systems, and intelligent orchestration
  • Define future-state operating models and transformation playbooks

2. Advance AI Product Strategy & Experimentation

  • Evaluate prototypes, tools, and platforms being developed or tested across IBM
  • Lead or support experiments that test feasibility, scalability, and workflow integration
  • Support design of MVPs and contribute to readiness assessments for scale
  • Shape recommendations for build, integrate, or enhance decisions

3. Build Technology & Transformation Roadmaps

  • Integrate business needs with data, infrastructure, and platform capabilities
  • Translate cross-functional input into clear technology and AI enablement plans
  • Develop multi-quarter transformation roadmaps across domains
  • Engage with AI governance, risk, and prioritization mechanisms

4. Quantify Value Creation (Transformation & ROI)

  • Develop value hypotheses and financial models for high-impact AI deployments
  • Track KPIs and build tooling for visibility into impact and adoption
  • Support prioritization decisions tied to enterprise value
  • Prepare executive-caliber materials for leadership forums

5. Collaborate with Senior Stakeholders Across IBM

  • Work closely with leaders across business units, technology groups, and transformation teams
  • Create clear, insight-driven deliverables for executive reviews
  • Participate in cross-functional sprints and enterprise transformation workstreams
  • Help communicate transformation strategy and operating model shifts across IBM
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

Who You Are

You are a high-performing candidate drawn to the intersection of AI, strategy, product, and enterprise transformation.

You may have experience in:

  • Strategy, transformation, or operations
  • Technology, product development, or analytics
  • Finance, value creation, or operating model design
  • AI, automation, or workflow modernization

How You Think

  • You thrive in ambiguity and design from first principles
  • You communicate with structure, clarity, and executive-level precision
  • You understand how systems, people, and technology interact
  • You operate with high ownership, intellectual curiosity, and a bias for impact

This position is ideal for candidates aspiring to leadership careers in AI, transformation, product, operations, or enterprise strategy.

Candidates must have or be pursuing an MBA or similar graduate degree -- such as a master’s degree in Finance or Economics -- along with prior full time work experience.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

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

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

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.

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