Job Summary:The Implementation Consultant will focus on a broad range of software implementation activities, working primarily with external customers but also with internal departments such as product development, quality assurance and customer care. The ideal candidate will have established experience in a similar professional services environment, specifically in the areas of business analysis, web application configuration and setup consulting, technical/functional specification creation, user acceptance testing and train-the-trainer and/or end-user-oriented training, all in both an onsite and remote capacity.
The Implementation Consultant will have experience working with at least one of the following industries in relationship to Asset Management, specifically with Fleet asset management: Municipal or commercial fleet Local government public works State infrastructure agencies (i.e., DOT) Campus infrastructure or facilities organizations Utilities
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conductdetailedbusiness process analysis consultingand documentthe resultingrequirements definitions.
- Consult with customers related to systemdesignand configurationto achieve desired workflows.
- Understand and be able to effectively communicate the fundamentals of change management.
- Translate customer requirements into functional/technical specifications for enhancements, interfaces,conversionsand/orreports.
- Manage testing cycle process with customer for end user acceptance test scriptsregardingsystem design and any enhancements, interfaces, conversions, and reports built within the project scope.
- Deliver high quality, focused training classes for both train-the-trainer and end-user-oriented classes on areas of the system per documented workflows.
- Support live operations transition for customer(s) onsite at their facilities and perform requisitetroubleshootingas necessary.
- Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
- Deliver training classes and presentations at the annual customer conference.
- Create, update, and provide insight on internal and external training andimplementationmaterials.
- Createand deliver ad hoc and routineindustry neededreportsfrom system for customers,asrequested.
- Build and support custom reports inBusiness ObjectsEnterprise, notrequiredbut preferred.
- Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming,IIS,database, and system design.
- Facilitateprojectteam andcustomermeetings effectively.
- Communicate relevant project information toassigned project manager, direct manager, andother departments (Development,Customer Care, QA, Sales) effectivelyandtimely.
- Resolve and/or escalate issues ina timelyfashion.
- Interface professionally with other internal departments.
- Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- Set and managecustomerexpectationson projects, especially where documented scope is related.
- Manage day-to-daycustomerinteractionon assigned projects.
- Communicate effectively withcustomers toidentifyneeds and evaluate alternative business solutions.
- Developlong-term, positiverelationships withcustomerpersonnelincreasing overall account satisfaction.
- Demonstrate strong financial and business acumen as pertains to corporate metrics and goals.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work remotely when not onsite with a customer.
- Submit timesheets and expensesin a timely manner.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate willpossessa BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Management and/or Computer Science, preferred. Coursework in GIS is a plus. The position requires:
- Mandatory amount of 3-5 years of professional work experience
- A minimum of 2 years with direct software implementation experience as the principal implementer
- Experience working for a company that provides proprietary software solutions.
- Excellent active listening, communication (verbal and written)and problem-solving skills.
- Exhibits strong attention to detail anda commitmentto quality work.
- Thrive in a deadline-driven environment that may require work outside the normaltimeframes.
- Demonstrated organizational efficiency, time management skills anda willingnessand ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- High degree of professionalism anddemonstratedability to workproductively with a wide range of customer personas.
- Familiarity with Oracle and MSSQLrelationaldatabase platforms
- Knowledge of various software development methodologies (waterfall, agile,etc.)
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite 365, particularly Excel,PowerPointand Visio
- Working knowledge ofBusiness Objects Crystal Reports, SQL and scripting, a plus
- Comfort with extensive travel (US and Canada), up to 75%, higher by exception.
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance benefits with various choices and generous employer contribution
- 401k with employer match which immediately vests
- Annual Company Bonus
- Career growth and mentoring opportunities as a smaller business unit within the Volaris Group
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee rewards and recognition programs
- Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee Discount Platform discounted entertainment tickets to movies, sporting events, hotels, live performances, etc.
- Referral bonuses
- Employee engagement events
- Flexible remote work arrangements
Worker Type:Regular
Number of Openings Available:1
