K-12 Technology Consulting Manager
About The Position
Consults with Public Sector clients to define complex needs or problems, conducts research, performs studies and surveys to obtain data, and analyzes data to advise on or recommend high-level or complex solutions. Sample projects include ERP system selection including requirements definition, ERP implementation management, ERP advisory services, ERP Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and process redesign. Service Delivery Assist clients with assessing, selecting and implementing new ERP solutions including: Meet with clients to define functional requirements and priorities Develop detailed specifications and Requests for Proposals Analyze proposals, issue clarifications to vendors Assist with due diligence activities Assist with implementation management activities including maintain issues log, risk mitigation, change order management, system design, data conversion planning, change management, training etc. Assist on other projects including process redesign and IT strategic planning Assist in current and future state mapping of business process Ability to strategize business process transformation using ERP best practices Understanding of public sector (e.g. K-12 and higher education) specific objectives Ability to lead strategy sessions Ability to problem solve Practice development Define project scope for projects Develop workplans and write proposals for client engagements Participate in prospective client interviews and presentations Present at internal meetings Develop and/or extend pre-existing relationships within K-12/higher education industry networks
Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field is required.
- Five to seven years of recent or current experience in a similar role is required.
- Ability to exercise good judgment within broadly defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Self-starter; ability to work under minimal supervision
- Strong numeric / analysis skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple / competing priorities
- Ability to complete projects within budget while delivering high quality
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and CoPilot
- Must work well under pressure
- Position requires travel.
- This is an exempt position, so you will have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on ERP implementation efforts for public sector organizations is preferred. (e.g. CGI, Oracle, PowerSchool, SAP, Tyler, Workday, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients to define functional requirements and priorities
- Develop detailed specifications and Requests for Proposals
- Analyze proposals, issue clarifications to vendors
- Assist with due diligence activities
- Assist with implementation management activities including maintain issues log, risk mitigation, change order management, system design, data conversion planning, change management, training etc.
- Assist on other projects including process redesign and IT strategic planning
- Assist in current and future state mapping of business process
- Ability to strategize business process transformation using ERP best practices
- Understanding of public sector (e.g. K-12 and higher education) specific objectives
- Ability to lead strategy sessions
- Ability to problem solve
- Define project scope for projects
- Develop workplans and write proposals for client engagements
- Participate in prospective client interviews and presentations
- Present at internal meetings
- Develop and/or extend pre-existing relationships within K-12/higher education industry networks
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- Flexible Time Off
- various pre-determined holidays
- 401(k) plan
- flexible benefits plans
- business-related travel expense
- lodging reimbursement for business-related use
- meal reimbursement for business-related use
- pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
- discretionary bonus plan
- limited paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
