Implementation Consultant – APAC Services

General Summary

Implementation Consultant will focus on the delivery and implementation of SumTotal’s solutions at client locations. Travel time required will be approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical strategies and architectures for systems or enterprise-wide solutions.
• Develop and recommend solutions and strategies for technical solutions based on the analysis of customer business goals, objectives, needs, and existing systems infrastructure.
• Conduct business requirement analyses and gap analyses.
• Participate in sales and proposal presentations in addition to ongoing team account activities.
• Participate in a project team that will be defined and organized according to the skills and experience required for the implementation.
• Execute tasks related to client delivery; time will be focused on detailed project tasks. A small portion of client time will be spent on project management tasks.
• Identify and recommend product customizations, enhancement or work-arounds to meet client requirements.
• Perform knowledge transfer to client support staff.
• Develop data conversion and testing strategies.
• Manage individual budget and scope of work.
• Provide both engagement and technical leadership to the client as well as to a cross-functional team.
• Work with internal groups to define, deliver, and assist with post-implementation issues.

Essential Skills, Education & Experience

• Familiarity with software implementation and structured implementation methodologies.
• Previous technical (2+ years) and business (5+ years) experience in a consultant role for medium to large scale projects.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated client relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of some or all of the following areas: SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL), UML, Crystal Reports 9, XML, Web Services, VB, ASP, SQL Server, Oracle 8.x, 9.x, II s, firewalls, proxies, ERP, Identity Management, general Windows OS and network security.
• 4 year degree in engineering, computer science, MS or equivalent .

Inquire about this job at: indiajobs@sumtotalsystems.com with the job title as the subject.