Technical Consultant

General Summary

Technical Consultants will be focused on the delivery and implementation of SumTotal’s solutions. Deep technical skills are a must. Consultants may also play a project management role for smaller clients and projects. Work will be performed offshore and at client locations. Travel approximately 50%.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop technical strategies and architectures for systems or enterprise-wide solutions
• Develop and recommend solutions and strategies for technical/functional solutions based on the analysis of customer business goals, objectives, needs, and existing systems infrastructure.
• Conduct business requirement analysis and gap analysis
• Execute tasks related to client delivery; time will be focused on detailed project tasks. A small portion of client time will be spend 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with software implementation and structured implementation methodologies
• Previous technical (4+ years) and business (3+ years) experience in a consultant role for medium to large scale projects
• Ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams and professionals of all levels
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated client relationship and interpersonal skills
• Good 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, IIS, firewalls, proxies, and general Windows OS and network security.

Education & Experience

• 4 year degree in engineering, computer science, MIS or equivalent

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