Senior Implementation Consultant

Senior Implementation Consultant | Deltek, IncAs the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress.Deltek Professional Services' mission is to deliver solutions that help our customers connect and automate the project lifecycle that fuels their business. Our group is responsible for assisting our global clients as they become new members of Deltek's Project Nation by applying professional services proven methodology in areas such as systems design, configuration, testing, training and solution documentation. We are a group of passionate, driven and collaborative individuals who pride ourselves on delivering best-in-class services to a diverse set of customers.We are actively seeking an experienced Consultant with ERP implementation experience to join our global Consulting team. In this role, you will work as both an individual contributor and team member to provide software implementation delivery services that ensure both quality work products and an integrated solution on budget and in a timely manner to our professional services clients. To be successful in this role, you will be required to demonstrate a broad understanding of financial software solutions, industry best practices and software implementation knowledge. This position will require you to operate independently and to demonstrate proficiency in delivering functional and technical solutions on engagements applying Deltek methodology and best practices. You will work as part of a team lead to deliver the solution design and configuration to meet client business needs, as well as varied implementation aspects of the engagements in coordination with Project Management. This is a revenue generating position with performance metrics tied to results and utilization. Some travel will be required to clients when practicable and limited international travel may be expected.In order to be successful in this role, we expect you will have worked for at least 3-5 years in a consulting capacity, implementing ERP solutions, or working as a Financial Controller within a professional services environment, as this is the key industry of focus. We are ideally looking for specific knowledge in Core Accounting, Billing, G/L, AP, AR and Financial Reporting processes and best practices. We are also looking for a thorough understanding of operational business processes, ERP knowledge and Resource Planning. Knowledge of a Deltek Maconomy implementation would be beneficial, but not required and we'd love it if you had proven experience in the following key areas:Business Skills: understanding of business processes and KPI's, and a clear ability to articulate these concepts and impactsIT Skills: understanding of how to work with IT and a keen interest in technology, to include configuration, testing etc.Consulting Skills: strong communication, presentation and expectation management skills. You must be able to communicate in writing and verbally with a very diverse client base, particularly to a senior level audienceSuccessful completion of at least one full lifecycle ERP implementation of a major enterprise suiteExcellent communication and presentation skills and ability to effectively present to Executive ManagementEnthusiasm towards accounting software and related technologyGood understanding of complex sales cycle with analytical / problem solving skillsData manipulation skills, at a minimum 'not afraid to try'Positive, energetic, "can-do" attitude is a must. This is a role for a motivated, nimble self-starterA willingness, if not a passion for travel