Senior functional consultant job description
Updated March 14, 2024
10 min read
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.
Example senior functional consultant requirements on a job description
Senior functional consultant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior functional consultant job postings.
Sample senior functional consultant requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar field.
- At least 5 years of experience as a functional consultant.
- Knowledge of relevant software applications.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong knowledge of business process modeling.
Sample required senior functional consultant soft skills
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Highly organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent customer service and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Senior functional consultant job description example 1
Alight Solutions senior functional consultant job description
Our story At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology, allows companies and employees around the world to transform and thrive.
The role
The lead functional consultant is responsible for the configuration of a SuccessFactors module within a project. This role covers both the internal and client-facing activities required for successful implementation. Applying best practices, country specific knowledge, and technical know-how they will ensure that the solution fits the client's requirements and specifications.
The Compensation lead will join our strong global SuccessFactors practice as the functional lead for one or more Compensation projects in the UK and Ireland.
The role ensures that the functional workstream delivers the right quality of deliverables into a customer's Production environment such that Alight meets the client's expectations for go live and provides a platform for a long and mutually beneficial client relationship. The role has responsibility for delivery according to the appropriate implementation methodology (FastTrack or SAP Activate) and for ensuring it is used and applied consistently within the programme.
The role also supports the Sales function with scoping, solution design and estimating for projects and change requests to ensure the full scope of an implementation is known and documented and supporting the sales team with
The Responsibilities
Solution Design
Lead/Support the required workshops as laid out by the methodology, ensuring all decisions are accurately captured and recorded in relevant workbooks.Define and document the overall configuration of the SuccessFactors module(s), making the correct balance between business, technical and functional requirements and constraints, as well as the compatibility with different solution components.At the end of the project, ensure successful transition to maintenance teams, either Alight or other Support project resources in defining solutions in the event that a challenge arises during delivery to ensure that delivery is on time and within budget
Data Migration
Organize and support the data mapping with client and implementation teams (Alight or Third Party Providers) Ensure the client fulfil their responsibilities in term of data management, in particular with their data cleansing and data transformation Be familiar with data security procedures and requirements of both Alight and the client and ensure these are respected as part of the process IntegrationsSupport the Technical resources in the definition of integration requirements Support in the delivery of integration solution workshops to clients and the completion of required documentation.
Test Activities
Carry out agreed Alight Testing and ensure all agreed issues are corrected prior to customer testing.
The Requirements
Excellent experience in HR services delivery Demonstrable experience in the implementation of SuccessFactors and/or SAP HCM Payroll products Experience of multiple end to end global (more than 5 countries) deployment projects Demonstrable communication and presentation skills In-depth knowledge of SuccessFactors Compensation module SuccessFactors Associate Level Certification in Employee Central and ideally one or more additional modules Advanced HRIS certification and experience Ability to run clear and engaging customer meetings and workshops
What we offer
Are you ready to build your career in a vibrant, AGILE and growing organization, yet one with truly global client relationships and a World of Opportunities?At Alight, we're dedicated to our clients, and we operate as ONE, global TEAM striving for EXCELLENCE and INNOVATION in everything we do. We make HR work better.We offer flexible working hours and home office solutions. Work-Life-Balance, Wellbeing and Development Opportunities are more than keywords for us
With a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team. Because transformation takes a workforce. Learn more at careers.alight.com.
#LI-Remote
Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAlight believes diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. And we're committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve. As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.
Diversity Policy StatementAlight does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
.
The role
The lead functional consultant is responsible for the configuration of a SuccessFactors module within a project. This role covers both the internal and client-facing activities required for successful implementation. Applying best practices, country specific knowledge, and technical know-how they will ensure that the solution fits the client's requirements and specifications.
The Compensation lead will join our strong global SuccessFactors practice as the functional lead for one or more Compensation projects in the UK and Ireland.
The role ensures that the functional workstream delivers the right quality of deliverables into a customer's Production environment such that Alight meets the client's expectations for go live and provides a platform for a long and mutually beneficial client relationship. The role has responsibility for delivery according to the appropriate implementation methodology (FastTrack or SAP Activate) and for ensuring it is used and applied consistently within the programme.
The role also supports the Sales function with scoping, solution design and estimating for projects and change requests to ensure the full scope of an implementation is known and documented and supporting the sales team with
The Responsibilities
Solution Design
Lead/Support the required workshops as laid out by the methodology, ensuring all decisions are accurately captured and recorded in relevant workbooks.Define and document the overall configuration of the SuccessFactors module(s), making the correct balance between business, technical and functional requirements and constraints, as well as the compatibility with different solution components.At the end of the project, ensure successful transition to maintenance teams, either Alight or other Support project resources in defining solutions in the event that a challenge arises during delivery to ensure that delivery is on time and within budget
Data Migration
Organize and support the data mapping with client and implementation teams (Alight or Third Party Providers) Ensure the client fulfil their responsibilities in term of data management, in particular with their data cleansing and data transformation Be familiar with data security procedures and requirements of both Alight and the client and ensure these are respected as part of the process IntegrationsSupport the Technical resources in the definition of integration requirements Support in the delivery of integration solution workshops to clients and the completion of required documentation.
Test Activities
Carry out agreed Alight Testing and ensure all agreed issues are corrected prior to customer testing.
The Requirements
Excellent experience in HR services delivery Demonstrable experience in the implementation of SuccessFactors and/or SAP HCM Payroll products Experience of multiple end to end global (more than 5 countries) deployment projects Demonstrable communication and presentation skills In-depth knowledge of SuccessFactors Compensation module SuccessFactors Associate Level Certification in Employee Central and ideally one or more additional modules Advanced HRIS certification and experience Ability to run clear and engaging customer meetings and workshops
What we offer
Are you ready to build your career in a vibrant, AGILE and growing organization, yet one with truly global client relationships and a World of Opportunities?At Alight, we're dedicated to our clients, and we operate as ONE, global TEAM striving for EXCELLENCE and INNOVATION in everything we do. We make HR work better.We offer flexible working hours and home office solutions. Work-Life-Balance, Wellbeing and Development Opportunities are more than keywords for us
With a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team. Because transformation takes a workforce. Learn more at careers.alight.com.
#LI-Remote
Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAlight believes diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. And we're committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve. As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.
Diversity Policy StatementAlight does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
.
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee
Senior functional consultant job description example 2
Keste senior functional consultant job description
About Us:
Argano builds the digital foundations that enable companies to harness the power of transformation. We do so by providing unmatched depth and breadth of technology capabilities and industry expertise, combined with core services designed to accelerate innovation and drive value across the entire business.
Building resilient supply chains. Optimizing financial operations. Connecting systems and data streams. Creating exceptional customer experiences. Empowering every client with the tools and technology to take charge of transformation. Thats what Argano 4 Microsoft is all about.
You can learn more about Argano at argano.com
About the Role
The Sr. Functional Consultant will lead and perform elicitation & documentation of?requirements, functional system design and D365 configuration?activities as assigned by project leadership.?
This person will play a supporting role for?enterprise engagements & take on the functional lead role for SMB projects.??
Duties and Responsibilities?
* Facilitate and participate in analysis, design, and configuration sessions???
* Author documentation?
* Responsible for Configuration (build), unit testing, & defect resolution??
* Train SMEs and conduct sprint demos as needed?
* Assist Client SMEs in the execution of Product Increments and UAT activities?as?needed?
* Management of tasks in Azure?Devops?
* Communicate any issues to project leadership?
* Attend Sprint ceremonies
* User story creation in Azure DevOps?
* Story design and acceptance criteria?
* Product Increment planning
Collaborative Responsibilities?
* Work with the team in overall solution design?
* Backlog refinement & prioritization?
* Configuration & customization (build)?
* Documentation quality and deliverables?
Desirable Qualifications
* Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related field
* Demonstrated ability to work in a constantly changing environment with limited direction.
* Ability to get things done across the breadth of own organization.
* Familiar with Agile implementation methodology
* Experience working with a multicultural and/or multilingual team across several time zones.
Benefits:
* 100% Remote
* USD Payment
* OSDE 210 (family plan)
* Two weeks paid vacation
* Referral Bonus Program
* Flexible schedule
* Birthday Day off
* Work equipment
* Learning and Development programs, trainings and certifications - Udemy Business License
#ARBELA
Argano builds the digital foundations that enable companies to harness the power of transformation. We do so by providing unmatched depth and breadth of technology capabilities and industry expertise, combined with core services designed to accelerate innovation and drive value across the entire business.
Building resilient supply chains. Optimizing financial operations. Connecting systems and data streams. Creating exceptional customer experiences. Empowering every client with the tools and technology to take charge of transformation. Thats what Argano 4 Microsoft is all about.
You can learn more about Argano at argano.com
About the Role
The Sr. Functional Consultant will lead and perform elicitation & documentation of?requirements, functional system design and D365 configuration?activities as assigned by project leadership.?
This person will play a supporting role for?enterprise engagements & take on the functional lead role for SMB projects.??
Duties and Responsibilities?
* Facilitate and participate in analysis, design, and configuration sessions???
* Author documentation?
* Responsible for Configuration (build), unit testing, & defect resolution??
* Train SMEs and conduct sprint demos as needed?
* Assist Client SMEs in the execution of Product Increments and UAT activities?as?needed?
* Management of tasks in Azure?Devops?
* Communicate any issues to project leadership?
* Attend Sprint ceremonies
* User story creation in Azure DevOps?
* Story design and acceptance criteria?
* Product Increment planning
Collaborative Responsibilities?
* Work with the team in overall solution design?
* Backlog refinement & prioritization?
* Configuration & customization (build)?
* Documentation quality and deliverables?
Desirable Qualifications
* Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related field
* Demonstrated ability to work in a constantly changing environment with limited direction.
* Ability to get things done across the breadth of own organization.
* Familiar with Agile implementation methodology
* Experience working with a multicultural and/or multilingual team across several time zones.
Benefits:
* 100% Remote
* USD Payment
* OSDE 210 (family plan)
* Two weeks paid vacation
* Referral Bonus Program
* Flexible schedule
* Birthday Day off
* Work equipment
* Learning and Development programs, trainings and certifications - Udemy Business License
#ARBELA
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.
Senior functional consultant job description example 3
ION senior functional consultant job description
Role Description
The ION Commodities Client Services Team is a global group of experienced Functional, Technical and Project Management consulting professionals who collaborate closely with all areas of the organization, and our customers.
Senior Consultants serve as key team members on software implementation projects and are responsible for providing industry and functional expertise relation to our solution. This is a customer facing position and significant travel is required (post pandemic).
Responsibilities
• Provide industry and functional advice and troubleshooting in the discovery workshop, design, implementation, testing, and production support of the Product solution for the client's business needs.
• Present the Product solution to client users.
• Support the deliverables of the technical consultants by providing business and functional guidance, review, testing, and validation of scripted solutions (reports, plugins, and interfaces).
• Consult with client users to determine business requirements and work processes to be addressed by one or more areas of the Product solution.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge in one or more areas of Product configuration and in one or more energy commodities.
• Provide guidance to Business Consultants in one or more functional areas of the Product solution.
• Assist with professional services best practices as directed by line manager.
• Assume hands-on project implementation duties in all phases of the Product implementation, reporting to the Project Manager.
• Gather and document business requirements, configuration designs, test plans/results, and any other deliverables required by the project as determined by the Project Manager and Lead Business Consultant.
• Adhere to implementation best practices in one or more functional areas of the solution in all functional design, specifications, custom coding, and unit testing deliverables.
• Follow documentation standards and resolution process flow for all deliverables.
• Maintain full chargeability on client account(s) as assigned.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or a related IT field or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Specific Rightangle E/CTRM experience in a product management of professional services capacity.
• Significant experience working in the Oil and Gas Industry or relevant consulting implementation experience.
• Ability to work as part of a project team structure.
• Potential to lead and desire to become a leader of the consulting team while on projects.
• Capability to present demos to client users during the project.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Consultative, creative, problem-solving approach.
• Superior inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willing to travel up to 80% of the time (post COVID).
Preferred (one or more of the following)
• Familiarity of Accounting GAAP rules.
• Knowledge of mapping Account coding with the General ledger.
• Understanding of Balance Sheet, Financial Statements and Chart of Accounts.
• Knowledge of Inventory Valuation methodologies.
• Understanding of Motor Fuels tax, VAT, and other tax applications within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Deep understanding of financial instruments used in the Refined Products, Crude, and NGLs businesses.
• Ability to design and implement complicated curves (Forward and Market) for pricing and valuation.
• Knowledge of MTM, Exposure and PNL reporting for ETRM
• Experience in VAR, Greeks and Stress testing.
About us
We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. More than 40% of the world's largest companies use our solutions. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.
Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure.
With 10,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group.
At ION, we offer careers that provide many opportunities: To invent. To design. To collaborate. To build. To transform businesses and empower people around the world to do more, faster and better than before. Imagine what you can do and experience. This is where you can do your best work.
Learn more at iongroup.com.
The ION Commodities Client Services Team is a global group of experienced Functional, Technical and Project Management consulting professionals who collaborate closely with all areas of the organization, and our customers.
Senior Consultants serve as key team members on software implementation projects and are responsible for providing industry and functional expertise relation to our solution. This is a customer facing position and significant travel is required (post pandemic).
Responsibilities
• Provide industry and functional advice and troubleshooting in the discovery workshop, design, implementation, testing, and production support of the Product solution for the client's business needs.
• Present the Product solution to client users.
• Support the deliverables of the technical consultants by providing business and functional guidance, review, testing, and validation of scripted solutions (reports, plugins, and interfaces).
• Consult with client users to determine business requirements and work processes to be addressed by one or more areas of the Product solution.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge in one or more areas of Product configuration and in one or more energy commodities.
• Provide guidance to Business Consultants in one or more functional areas of the Product solution.
• Assist with professional services best practices as directed by line manager.
• Assume hands-on project implementation duties in all phases of the Product implementation, reporting to the Project Manager.
• Gather and document business requirements, configuration designs, test plans/results, and any other deliverables required by the project as determined by the Project Manager and Lead Business Consultant.
• Adhere to implementation best practices in one or more functional areas of the solution in all functional design, specifications, custom coding, and unit testing deliverables.
• Follow documentation standards and resolution process flow for all deliverables.
• Maintain full chargeability on client account(s) as assigned.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or a related IT field or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Specific Rightangle E/CTRM experience in a product management of professional services capacity.
• Significant experience working in the Oil and Gas Industry or relevant consulting implementation experience.
• Ability to work as part of a project team structure.
• Potential to lead and desire to become a leader of the consulting team while on projects.
• Capability to present demos to client users during the project.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Consultative, creative, problem-solving approach.
• Superior inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willing to travel up to 80% of the time (post COVID).
Preferred (one or more of the following)
• Familiarity of Accounting GAAP rules.
• Knowledge of mapping Account coding with the General ledger.
• Understanding of Balance Sheet, Financial Statements and Chart of Accounts.
• Knowledge of Inventory Valuation methodologies.
• Understanding of Motor Fuels tax, VAT, and other tax applications within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Deep understanding of financial instruments used in the Refined Products, Crude, and NGLs businesses.
• Ability to design and implement complicated curves (Forward and Market) for pricing and valuation.
• Knowledge of MTM, Exposure and PNL reporting for ETRM
• Experience in VAR, Greeks and Stress testing.
About us
We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. More than 40% of the world's largest companies use our solutions. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.
Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure.
With 10,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group.
At ION, we offer careers that provide many opportunities: To invent. To design. To collaborate. To build. To transform businesses and empower people around the world to do more, faster and better than before. Imagine what you can do and experience. This is where you can do your best work.
Learn more at iongroup.com.
Start connecting with qualified job seekers
Resources for employers posting senior functional consultant jobs
Average cost of hiring
Recruitment statistics
How to write a job description
Examples of work conditions
Senior functional consultant job description FAQs
Ready to start hiring?
Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024