Implementation Architect

Alfa is looking to recruit an Implementation Architect to join our team.At Alfa, Implementation Architects are responsible for understanding customer requirements and devising solutions to meet these requirements, through configuration, reports, system enhancements, data conversion, and integrations with other systems. Working closely with our customers and Alfa engineering teams, Implementation Architects are key to ensuring that the end solution for each client is fit-for-purpose, and that the implementation of Alfa Systems is smooth.We are looking for candidates who have 5+ years of prior experience working on an Alfa Implementation and with Alfa Systems software directly.Key responsibilities:Reporting into the Alfa Project Manager, you will lead a workstream on a client implementation of Alfa Systems. Your workstream will have responsibility for a specific area of the implementation such as:Business analysis, including:Requirements gathering and documentation of user stories; taking the lead in interactions with our customers and software engineering teams to identify gaps and ensure new features satisfy customer requirementsLeading of process mapping workshops and process documentation, including operational processes with significant accounting, reporting and integration impacts; advising on process optimizationGuiding our customers with our expertise to support them in configuring Alfa Systems to satisfy their requirements and business processesSupport of accounting and finance workshopsApplication support, including:Leading an Alfa team responsible for defect investigation and triage, collaborating closely with our software engineering teams to ensure issues are resolved efficiently; overseeing QA and review of issues; understanding customer impacts and providing workarounds pending issue resolutionAdvising the customer on test strategy, ensuring test coverage and requirements traceabilityData conversion, including:Leading data mapping workshopsOverseeing transform and load development; overseeing data reconciliationPlanning and overseeing execution of the data conversion during the go-live event and prior dress rehearsalsCutover planning and execution, including:Supporting the customer to ensure a smooth transition to live operation, including creation of detailed cutover and rollback plansLeading a team providing initial intensive post go-live support, and ensuring a smooth handover to the central Alfa Support team once the customer is stableTraining, including development of materials and deliveryYou will be expected to be fully accountable for the success of your workstream, and will likely be responsible for the supervision and support of consultants assigned to your workstream. You will work closely with your corresponding lead on the client side, the rest of the Alfa implementation team, and Alfa software engineering teams, to ensure the success of both your specific stream and the overall program:Responsible for planning to workstream timelines and estimating resourcing levels needed to ensure your stream’s scope is delivered within required timescales; awareness of dependencies between your workstream and the broader program planProactively identify risks & issues that might impact workstream or program delivery timelines; create and action mitigation plans for risks & issues impacting your workstream, escalating where appropriateBecome an expert in Alfa Systems and the industries we support, sharing this knowledge with the broader company by delivering training; contributing to updates to our delivery methodology based on your experience; and assisting the sales team with requests from prospects and other activitiesTake ownership for leading progress reporting, working within program timelines, and budget tracking for your workstreamDevelop exceptional relationships with members of the client and Alfa teams through tact and diplomacyWe would love you to have:5+ years of prior experience working on an Alfa implementation, using Alfa SystemsExperience in the auto finance/equipment finance fieldExperience in a lead role on an enterprise software implementation programDemonstrated experience in solutioning for client requirements, through system configuration, gap analysis, feature design, data reporting, and integrating with other systemsProven people management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWhat we’ll do for you:33 days’ annual leave (incl. 9 public holidays/cultural days) and the possibility to buy up to 10 more days a yearFlexible work - hybrid work with modern workspaces availableHealth, Dental and Vision insurance with reimbursement of copays/coinsurance/deductibles for in-network medical costsFully paid-for life, disability and travel insurancesGym and Wellness Scheme through Wellhub with access to a range of studios, gyms and wellbeing apps401k plan - matching at 100% of the first 6% contributed (immediately vested)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 crisis support3 paid volunteering days as well as 5 paid learning and development daysFun social events throughout the year and annual Company ConferencesAbout Alfa:With over 500 employees worldwide, we’re a leading provider of software and services to the global auto and equipment finance industries. Alfa Systems, our technology platform, is at the heart of some of the world’s largest auto and equipment finance companies. Key to the business case for each implementation is Alfa Systems’ ability to consolidate multiple client systems onto a single platform. Alfa Systems supports both retail and corporate business for auto, equipment, wholesale and dealer finance on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including leases and loans, originations and servicing. Alfa Systems is an end-to-end solution with integrated workflow and automated processing using configurable business rules, with an extensive API allowing real-time integration to other systems. With over 30 current clients and 26 countries served, Alfa has been delivering successful projects for our customers since 1990, and is expanding rapidly throughout Europe, North America and beyond.Our Culture:Our culture is vibrant, innovative and diverse, and we are proud of it. Ours is a close-knit community. Alfa employees are an eclectic mix and all are creative, dedicated and hardworking. We believe it is important to build close working relationships within our company, so we hold numerous team events and conferences that bring us together for socializing and team building. We all enjoy the work-life balance and the great culture, with plenty of social activities organized by the company.Compensation Information:Base salary range: USD [$136,000] to [$194,000] annually, in compliance with state and local regulationsIn addition to cash compensation, Alfa employees are eligible to participate in our Profit Share bonus scheme (after 6 months of service) and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).Individual compensation is determined on various factors including market data, experience, qualifications and internal job equity.There is no application deadline at this time.Alfa Financial Software Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to allemployees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination andharassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protectedby federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alfa Financial Software