Project Management Consultant

An American multinational corporation and e-commerce company, providing consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales services via the internet. It is headquartered in San Jose, California. Became a notable success story of the dot-com bubble. Today it is a multibillion-dollar business with operations localized in over 30 countries.Job Description Our client has decided to implement a new cloud-based procurement solution. A team will be assembled to manage the implementation which should be completed by Q2 2017. Our consultant will lead blueprint sessions with cross-functional teams, document business process flows, collect requirements, conduct solution analysis, spearhead change management, serving as the client’s advocate with the activities, generate training and lead end-user testing. It is anticipated the Project Manager will be engaged throughout the entire implementation until its completion.The consultant should have experience with full lifecycle implementations for an enterprise of Ariba, Coupa, or other cloud-based procurement solutions. In addition, the consultant should have Source to Pay experiences drawn from working with Procurement organizations and a functional knowledge of financial processes.In addition, the client may request that the consultant be available immediately for other Source-to-Pay short-term projects, limited in scope, as the implementation team is formed and begins its activities.Responsibilities of the Project ManagerDocument process flowsCollect requirements from end usersLead end-user testingComfortably lead meetings of cross-functional teamsConduct solution analysisWork with the Change Management team to ensure all related issues are addressed, i.e., training and providing relevant information for communications to all affected stakeholdersOngoing interactions with the client’s Systems Integrator and IT team throughout implementationEnsure accuracy and timeliness of all requested documentationDeliver presentations to various levels of management as necessaryEducation / Requirements : Very strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, and adept at learning new tools and applicationsFull lifecycle implementation experience of enterprise systems, preferably in the cloud and in procurement space - ideally with Ariba, Coupa, or other cloud-based procurement solutions when deployed at an enterprise-wide levelStrong overall functional knowledge of Finance processesStrong communication skills and the ability to understand and express complex topics.Analytical thinker with strong business acumen, ability to summarize data into clear and concise recommendations for strategic decision support.Core intelligence, communication skills, willingness to learn, and ability to follow through on everything are essential.BS / BA degree a must, MBA is a plusExperience with leading / running blueprint sessions with cross-functional teams, and leading business testing activitiesOther : Comfortable in working in a fast-paced environmentDrive for resultsExcellent written and spoken communication skillsStrong sense of integrity / ethics / trustAdaptable and willing to work in fluid business situationsPolished and professional demeanor and appearanceSummaries of user requirements and analysesBusiness process flowsEnd user testing resultsOngoing information for Change Management team’s communications to stakeholdersTermsThe client has indicated an interest in beginning this engagement as soon as possible, targeting July 5, 2016, and it will continue at least 6 months. M Squared will work at client’s offices in San Jose, CA. This position will be full-time. Position will require minimal travel.Qualifications Top requirements : Full lifecycle implementation experience of enterprise systems, preferably in the cloud and in procurement space - ideally with Ariba, Coupa, or other cloud-based procurement solutions when deployed at an enterprise-wide levelStrong overall functional knowledge of Finance processesExperience with leading / running blueprint sessions with cross-functional teams, and leading business testing activitiesAdditional Information All information will be kept confidential.Jayson NocomRecruiter | M Squared Consulting, A SolomonEdwards Company#J-18808-Ljbffr