Implementation Architect

Alfa Financial Software•Royal Oak, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

5+ years of prior experience working on an Alfa implementation, using Alfa Systems
Demonstrated experience in solutioning for client requirements, through system configuration, gap analysis, feature design, data reporting, and integrating with other systems
Proven people management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in the auto finance/equipment finance field
Experience in a lead role on an enterprise software implementation program

Responsibilities

Reporting into the Alfa Project Manager, you will lead a workstream on a client implementation of Alfa Systems.
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 plan
Proactively identify risks & issues that might impact workstream or program delivery timelines; create and action mitigation plans for risks & issues impacting your workstream, escalating where appropriate
Become 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 activities
Take ownership for leading progress reporting, working within program timelines, and budget tracking for your workstream
Develop exceptional relationships with members of the client and Alfa teams through tact and diplomacy

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave (incl. 9 public holidays/cultural days) and the possibility to buy up to 10 more days a year
Flexible work - hybrid work with modern workspaces available
Health, Dental and Vision insurance with reimbursement of copays/coinsurance/deductibles for in-network medical costs
Fully paid-for life, disability and travel insurances
Gym and Wellness Scheme through Wellhub with access to a range of studios, gyms and wellbeing apps
401k plan - matching at 100% of the first 6% contributed (immediately vested)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 crisis support
3 paid volunteering days as well as 5 paid learning and development days
Fun social events throughout the year and annual Company Conferences
Profit Share bonus scheme (after 6 months of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)