Advisor-Technical

FedEx Freight•Harrison, AR

About The Position

Provide technical advice and expertise to systems development project groups in defining, developing and reviewing existing as well as proposed applications for major computer systems; coordinates the activities between users, technicians, computer and communication networks. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Serve as the subject matter expert for specific technologies, products, or services 2. Analyze technical needs and requirements, offering strategic and tactical advice 3. Responsible for project management and delivery of IT consulting services 4. Coordinates the activities between users and communication networks. 5. Coordinate the development, testing, and implementation of new solutions. 6. Works with user groups to identify, develop, acquire, and implement methodologies for the installation of new information systems or integration of existing systems 7. Create and maintain technical documentation such as solution design documents, implementation guides, and training material 8. Participate in risk assessment and help develop mitigation strategies for complex technical challenges 9. Mentor junior staff on system usage or new technologies. 10. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. 11. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures. 12. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree/equivalent in computer science, math, or other directly related quantitative degree.
Five (5) years related development and programming experience.
Experience in the technical design and development of major data processing projects.
Strong knowledge of software engineering principles.
Skilled in one or more programming languages used by FedEx Freight
Knowledge and experience with distributed systems, client/server technology, object oriented (OO) development, and/or case tools.
Proven experience in a technical advisory, consulting, or specialist role.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to translate technical details into business-friendly language.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for specific technologies, products, or services
Analyze technical needs and requirements, offering strategic and tactical advice
Responsible for project management and delivery of IT consulting services
Coordinates the activities between users and communication networks.
Coordinate the development, testing, and implementation of new solutions.
Works with user groups to identify, develop, acquire, and implement methodologies for the installation of new information systems or integration of existing systems
Create and maintain technical documentation such as solution design documents, implementation guides, and training material
Participate in risk assessment and help develop mitigation strategies for complex technical challenges
Mentor junior staff on system usage or new technologies.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned