Consultant – Technological
Summary
Consultant with over 5 years of proven software consulting experience in the delivery of successful client solutions. This Consultant is responsible for delivery of components of client engagements, supporting their team, as well as improving their skill-sets and contributing to the overall success of the consulting practice.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Engagement Delivery
- Makes every effort possible to execute and complete assigned projects within the constraints of time, scope, and budget for the project
- Exercises creativity and resourcefulness in meeting client needs (including prototypes and proof of concepts that best fit the client’s needs)
- Obtains an understanding of client’s business processes (modifying and developing new processes required to support adoption and use of the solution developed for the client)
- In some cases, responsible for reporting to client and KnowledgeTech consulting management the status of the project during engagement (accomplishments, plans, and risk mitigation)
- Understands, applies, and supports the proper use of KnowledgeTech methodology standards
- Educates customers on the value of KnowledgeTech methodology standards and what their role is in the processes that ensure a successful project
- Supports the capture of knowledge of the engagement for future use on KnowledgeTech projects to increase quality and value of future engagements
Business Development
- Supports opportunity identification and development in existing accounts
- Assisting and making recommendations for client account planning with the following:
- Preparing and delivering presentations, proposals, and project approaches
- Estimation and work breakdown structure for work orders
Other responsibilities include
- Represents KnowledgeTech values to other associates and clients (see KnowledgeTech value statement)
- Shares knowledge with others (e.g. updates to KnowledgeTech knowledge repositories, internal/external presentations, and postings to public blogs)
Technology Skills / Knowledge
Experience with one or more of each of the following areas:
Programming/Markup Languages
C#, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML, XHTML, XML, SOAP, Transact SQL, SQL XML
Development Tools
VS.NET, VSTO, SharePoint Designer, VSTS
Application Types:
Portals, ASP.NET, WinForms, InfoPath, Office Add-ins and Custom Tasks, Enterprise Content Management, Customer Relationship Management, xRM, Knowledge Management,
System Services and Protocols
Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0, Windows Workflow Foundation, .NET Framework, Web Services, ADO.NET, ActiveX, HTTP, TCP/IP, SMTP
Server Products
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007-2010, Internet Information Server, SQL Server (Analysis Services, Reporting Services, Integration Services), Microsoft Dynamics
Methodologies
Scrum, XP, FDD, User Stories, MSF for Agile
Professional Skills
Team player, with strong collaboration skills
Ability to work independently with clients, proactive, self-starter, and self-managed
Solicitation and elicitation of client needs and requirements
Selling, persuasion, and negotiation
Industry experience in Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Transportation and/or Utilities is beneficial
Certifications
Microsoft – (MCPD, MCP, MCDBA, MCSD, MCSE, MCAD, MOS)
Project Management– (PgMP, PMP, CAPM)
Business Analysis – CBAP
Risk and Governance – CGEIT, CISSP, CISA, CRISC
Consulting – CMC
Professional – CMA, MBA
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management and a minimum of 3 years relevant project experience is required. Experience in a top consulting firm or Fortune 100 company is preferred. Please be prepared to discuss recent projects.
