Description
The Functional Consultant assists customers with implementing Oracle enterprise applications ERP solutions. The role requires heavy interaction with customers, implementation teams and partners. He / she will have implementation expertise spanning the full implementation cycle and be adept at implementing Oracle applications functionality.
As a functional consultant, you will be responsible for deliverables at every phase of the software implementation lifecycle such as :
- Preparing for, facilitating, and gaining agreement on global design
- Documenting the client’s as-is process flows and communicating best practices for the to-be optimal state
- Adapting the solution for localizations or business processes specific to a client’s business unit or operating location
- Documenting and gaining agreement on the client configuration
- Implementing and configuring applications
- Developing a test strategy to validate the solution and confirming successful deployment
- Identifying risks or issues associated with assigned tasks; taking initiative to proactively alert project leadership of any risks or issues
Responsibilities
Collaborate with customers to gather and document customer business requirementsAbility to influence customers to modify current business practices, as required;Ability to manage scope and expectations with the customerWork with customers to implement and configure ERP solution to support customer business requirementsEstablish credibility and rapport with internal and external stakeholders; Ability to work within project teams and collaborate cross-departmentallyWork collaboratively within a project team both on and off customer sitesAnalyze and design solutions for business requirements which may include complex configurations and / or technical componentsAssist in delivering client facing workshopsDefine detailed functional requirementsWork with technical teams to design, develop and test automations and integrationsPerform quality reviews of deliverables developed by other team membersCollaborate and communicate with Project Managers and colleagues to facilitate on time and on budget project deliveryTrain and mentor team membersAchieve or exceed billable utilization targetsContinue to increase product knowledge and pursue relevant certificationsCareer level : IC1
Qualifications
Recent graduate or final-year student of a Bachelor’s degree programme or above in relevant discipline(s), including Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Human Resources, Business Management, Computer Science, etc.1 year of experience in application implementation, fresh graduates are also welcome.Has a keen interest in customer facing consultant role.Ability to guide customer based on leading practicesAbility to work well in teams, as well as independentlyGood verbal and written communication and presentation skillsProficiency in English, verbal and writtenCritical thinker, problem solver, curious learnerAble to learn new products and technologies on the job quicklyCapable to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed.Career Level - N / A