Technology Consultant (Aropa Commons) (Project-Based)
About The Position
Aropa Consulting is seeking experienced professionals across various disciplines to enrich the Aropa Commons, a pre-vetted roster of mid- and senior-level consultants who bring their unique expertise to a range of challenging and impactful projects. About the Technology Pillar Through our technology pillar, Aropa partners with impact-focused organizations to design tech solutions that align with their missions, adapt to capacity, and advance their teams every step of the way. We have deep experience in many platforms but we are a technology-agnostic firm. Our goal is to keep our clients’ needs at the heart of our work - ensuring that their values and goals are reflected in systems and processes. To achieve these goals, Aropa provides many different services, including fractional technology support; systems evaluations; system design, configuration and implementation; technology strategy development; and customized solution building. For more information about our technology pillar, visit https://www.aropaconsulting.com/technology. About the Role Aropa Consulting has grown rapidly over the past four years, and we are actively seeking to add additional technical capacity to our projects. This is an open opportunity to become a vetted contractor with the Aropa Commons so that we can quickly engage you in support of client deliverables. Aropa Commons is in need of a variety of skills and expertise, so please see below for the desired additions to the Aropa Commons. This role implements specific project deliverables with general guidance from the Senior Consultant for Technology and Operations, Elizabeth Otto-Wallace, and works collaboratively with the Aropa team members of the technology pillar including the CEO, Rosalind Zavras. Consulting Specialities This is a list of the types of backgrounds and consulting experience that we are hoping to engage: Accounting/finance system evaluation and implementation (NetSuite, Intacct) Odoo implementation and configuration, including custom development in Python CRM evaluation and implementation (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang, GiveButter, Little Green Light) Technology strategists, particularly with a background in technology tools for small- to medium-sized businesses and nonprofits Data architects and strategists Microsoft 365 Administrators, Intune specialists
Requirements
- Demonstrated professional experience managing technology and systems focused projects
- Excellent organizational skills that facilitate clarity for not only the project manager but the whole Aropa team and the client
- Proactive communication skills and style in order to ensure project teams remain on track and clients are heard and served
- Deep technical knowledge in your specialty, demonstrated by both years of experience as well as project case studies
- Experience working in or with nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, understanding their unique requirements, structures, and strengths
- Deep background in manipulating data in Excel and beyond
- Experience leading the implementation of technology solutions
- Innovative mindset to encourage an entrepreneurial environment
- Demonstrated experience working independently with an ability to proactively manage your tasks list
- Transparent and collaborative attitude and a love of solving problems with others
- Commitment to working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, gender (including nonbinary), sexual orientation, class, and religion
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that complex technology-focused projects develop a clear technical project plan and timeline in consultation with the client
- Serving as the technical lead in your specific project, ensuring that the technical specifications are executed according to the project plan and client requirements
- Facilitating and maintaining clear communication with technology pillar clients, including providing updates on progress and serving as a first point of contact for concerns and next steps
- Updating Aropa’s project management systems to track tasks, milestones, notes, and budgets, and following up with project leads to ensure alignment
- Upholding our values of Care and Excellence with each client interaction, including 24-business-hour response times
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
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