Implementation Engineer

JOB TITLE:  Implementation Engineer – ERP/Utilities

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:  Public Sector

REPORTS TO:   Associate Director – ERP/Utilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

JOB LOCATION:  Houston TX, or Remote (US Based)

TRAVEL:  Up to 40%

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

An Implementation Engineer – ERP/Utilities will work closely with client stakeholders to understand requirements and configure software solutions to meet client needs. Preferred candidates will have working experience in the Enterprise Resource Planning and/or Utilities industry, including technical proficiency with nonprofit and/or government management software and database management and basic Governmental Accounting (GASB), GAAP - AR, AP, and General Ledger knowledge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews contracts for understanding and adherence to the scope of work
• Consults with and partners with internal and external stakeholders to understand client’s business processes
• Report project/workstream statuses/risks to Project Managers
• Sets up and conducts product overview and solution demonstrations
• Analyzes current state and future state to ensure features and functionality meets scoped requirements, including compliance requirements
• Installs databases and software and configures the solution to meet the client’s needs
• Creates test cases and runs tests to find and correct errors, and validate the implementation meets specifications
• Trains and/or assists with client/end-user training
• Provides client support during testing, go live and post go live
• Triage, debugs and resolves defects
• Migrates solution to production and performs post-production review
• Reviews client requests for enhancements and engages with the needed departments for scoping and contracting
• Works with Support to transition client solutions to the maintenance phase
• Adheres to communication standards to ensure clients are informed of status, progress, and risks/issues
• Facilitates internal and external meetings
• Maintains positive relationships with both internal and external partners
• Creates system or implementation process documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Provides technical guidance and knowledge transfer to technical client and project team members
• Develops and improves project and internal documentation and processes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• Associate degree in computer/software related field or 2 years of software/IT client service experience
• Knowledgeable in SQL, XML, scripting languages, and/or Java
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• 2 years’ experience in a software training and implementation environment
• 2 years' experience with financials/accounting
• Hands on experience developing in SQL, XML, scripting languages, Java and/or Groovy

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