IT CONSULTANT II

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide technology consultancy
support to business units in
defining or designing business
processes and researching
enabling technologies based on
customer requirements
· Act as a Project Manager's prime
source for technology advice
within the consultant's area of
specialization and be responsible
for the overall technical
implementation and execution of
project and performance criteria.
· Maintain full knowledge of all
phases of business- specific
technology implementations
within a project.
· Assess near-term needs, utilizing
structured interview processes to
establish business priorities.
· Consult with project management
and business subject matter
experts to develop alternative
technical solutions; advise on
options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other
business processes and system
priorities
· Be aware of other technical
resources within I.T. and provide
this information to project
managers as the need for those
skills arises.
· Coordinate solutions to clarify
interdependencies among systems
so that systems appear seamless
to their users.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Requires 5+ years as a
practitioner in the technical
specialty area.
· Experience in communicating
with senior and operational
management.
· BS in Computer Science,
Engineering, or Business
required. MBA or other relevant
advanced degree desirable.
· 2+ years experience in the
acquisition and management of
technology and technology
professionals
· Demonstrated results in high
performance teams
· 2+ years demonstrated success in
matrix managed and influence
environments.
· Proven track record of delivering
results.
· Financial services or relevant
industry experience (some
combination of Insurance or
financial services, automotive
services, and/or travel services)
highly desirable.
· Large-scale project management
experience preferred
· Knowledge of and experience
with both legacy and current
technical platforms and tools
required
· Excellent communication,
project management, consulting
and customer service skills
· Sense of urgency
· References should indicate that
candidate is respected in the field
· Third-party certification is
preferred