Senior Consultant

Job Description

Senior Consultants are the next step up the career progression ladder.  The Senior Consultants will also be divided into two main groupings, primarily Technical and primarily Business.  As with the Consultants all SC's will be expected to have a good grounding in the other grouping.  In addition to the duties of the Consultant the Senior will be expected to take on a more management and / supervisory role within the project.  Frequently the Senior will be used as either a Technical or Project Lead.  This will bring into play the additional responsibilities of managing project budgets and delivery.   The duties of the Senior Consultant can be defined as:

Responsibilities

• Working on implementation, integration, enhancement projects based on Maximo, Syclo and associated technologies.

• Acting as the Project Lead on a variety of Maximo projects - providing mentoring and coaching to other members of the project team.

• Assisting in the overall process of managing the project.  This role will frequently be shared between the Senior Consultant and the Engagement Manager.  This activity should be defined as a definitive activity on the project plan and assigned its own budget.

• Will be expected to have knowledge / experience of one or more of the following industry verticals:
  • Utilities (Water Electricity or Gas)
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas (including Petrochemical)
  • Facilities Management operations

• Production of detailed Functional and Technical specifications in support of the activities required to deliver the customer requirements for the project.

• Identification of any additional opportunities for the company with an existing client - whether via Change Requests on the existing project or for new pieces of work.

Competencies

The following are a high level list of the technical / business competencies which would be expected from a Senior Consultant in Vetasi.  The first two groups would be expected to be present in varying degrees in all Senior Consultants.  The second two groups (Technical and Business) will be present in varying degrees in different Consultants.

Employee Competencies

Productivity:  Makes optimal use of time; Works consistently and effectively toward goals.

Problem Solving:  Isolates issues and defines underlying problems; Finds creative solutions; Achieves deadlines.

Customer Focus:  Responds to needs of internal and/or external customers to improve service levels.

Team Skills:  Is able to work positively with a wide range of individuals; Flexes style appropriate to varying situations; Trusts and respects others’ opinions.

Initiative:  Is perceptive and insightful; Acts independently when appropriate; Seeks additional responsibilities/opportunities.

Innovation:  Brings perspectives and approaches together, combining them in creative ways; Thinks outside the box; Has the courage to try new things.

Communication:  Presents oral and written information in a clear, concise and organized manner; Shares information and listens well.

Flexibility:  Changes direction with agility; Maintains emotional composure under stress.

Managing Competencies

Organisation:  Organizes and plans effectively; Able to manage multiple simultaneous tasks/projects; Is efficient and thorough.

Decision Making:  Uses rational criteria and involves the right people; informs, consults and negotiates as appropriate; Always explains the “why” behind the decision.

Leadership:  Is approachable and genuine; Motivates others to move toward desired goal; Derives respect from fair, honest relationships.

Strategic Thinking:  Develops functional strategies that align with business strategies; Initiates and implements strategic plans; Balances strategic plan with tactical realities.

Mentoring:  Helps others grow; Shares knowledge and experience; Provides feedback and guidance; Grooms others for advancement.

Team Building:  Provides direction and sets limits; Equips team members to assume responsibility and authority, not afraid to delegate; Cultivates team and motivates members to win.

Technical Competencies

Functionality:  Good knowledge of the functionality available from Maximo, Syclo and associated technologies

Configuration:  Technical skill and knowledge in the configuration of Maximo and / or Syclo

Maximo Workflow:

Maximo Interfaces :  Knowledge of the MEA and MIF technology

Maximo  / Syclo Java Objects:

Maximo Upgrades:  Experience of performing and / or assisting in the upgrade of various versions of Maximo / Syclo

Mobile:Knowledge of Syclo and / or Maximo mobile solutions

Data Base:SQLServer / Oracle / DB2

Coding Skills:java (including scripting languages), SQL, Websphere / Weblogic configuration

Specialist Skils:Reflective, Pervasive, Spatial, iPortal, CiM Visual Suite, Mainnovation, Scheduling tools

Report writing Skills:Cognos, Birt, Actuate, Business Objects

Business Competencies

Maximo / Syclo Training Delivery: 

Maximo Workshop Delivery:  Experience of running business workshops with clients to gather business intelligence 

Maximo Business Benefit Analysis:  Ability to capture workshop output and consolidate the output into discernable business benefit for the client

Maximo Business experience:  Experience in the business use of Maximo - potentially gained from working within companies using Maximo

Maximo Project management experience:  Usually backed up by a recognised accreditation with either Prince or PMI

Maximo Project Documentation experience.  Experience of delivering high quality project documentation from workshops and other design activities

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Senior Consultant