Alfabet Consultant

Software AG is seeking a qualified candidate for our American Professional Services Alfabet practice.

The position necessitates interacting with all levels of the customer organization including executive stakeholders (C-level), domain stakeholders (business/system analysts) and technical personnel.

A successful candidate will be able to present potential Professional Services customers with a vision (roadmap) for transitioning from current ‘as-is’ to future state.

The next step in the customer journey includes implementing that roadmap for the Alfabet solution, coaching customers on industry and solution best practices, and driving long-term adoption and customer redeemability in the market through quality delivery of Alfabet solution outcomes.

Working under the supervision of a Professional Services Project Manager, the Senior Alfabet Consultant will:
* Support Alfabet Principal Consultants in scoping and delivering large projects.
* Lead small projects, assuming responsibility for all typical consulting and project management tasks.
* Evaluate customers’ processes and develop methodologies.
* Design and architect / configure solutions that satisfy customer-specific requirements.
* Support customers in the organizational and process-related implementation of the Alfabet solution.
* Gather technical requirements and coordinate requirements’ implementation.
* Design and specify interfaces to external systems.

The Alfabet Consultant may work remotely and/or onsite at the customer location, depending upon specific customer, customer project and project phase.

S/he may be required to travel up to 75% of the time.

Fluency in English is a requirement.
Supervisory responsibility: NO
Skills (Technical)
* Proficiency in SQL language and database management
* Proficiency in XML and HTML language and structure
* Experience using Business Intelligence or related software
* Knowledge of .NET Applications, RESTful WebServices, Data Integration Capabilities
* Experience identifying, documenting and verifying both technical and non-technical requirements for EA and/or IT Planning initiatives with excellent problem solving skills.
* Proven track record managing implementation of enterprise software.

This includes managing customer expectations and delivering to a high level of customer satisfaction.
* Knowledge of TOGAF and ITIL.
* Knowledge of general system analysis and design processes
* Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies and practices.
* Proficiency with schemas / meta-models and relational database databases (Oracle or MSSQL-Server preferred)
* Experience developing governance models
* Ability to develop reports and configuration tasks using SQL/Oracle

Skills (SOFTskills)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Able to effectively convey concepts and solution-features-benefits of the proposed Alfabet solution to C-Level client executives and stakeholders as well as deep-dive into technical/architecture aspects with client IT members.
* Presentation, organizational and planning skills.

Ability to deliver a presentation targeted to client’s specific pain points.
* Experienced working simultaneously with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external) as well as third-party client subcontractors, as appropriate.
* Excellent analytical skills and ability to formulate abstract solutions in a constructive manner.
* Proactive work ethic and self-motivation.

Self-supportive and capable of target-oriented and structured work outputs.
* Excellent time and project management skills.
* Team-oriented approach to project work and problem solving – willingness to work closely with others and to mentor junior colleagues.
* Highly customer and service oriented.
* Experience leading teams in an Agile environment.

Education and Experience
* BA/BS in Managing Information Systems Computer Science, Engineering; Masters or PhD and/or alternative business focus (ie.

Finance) a plus.
* Five-to-ten years work experience with Enterprise Architecture, IT Planning, Business Transformation.
* Experience working with customers in banking and securities, energy, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, retail, utilities, or other vertical markets.

Culture
We have an open-minded culture and many exciting projects where you have the freedom to “be your best you”.

You’ll have opportunities for international collaboration on top of a comprehensive training and development program that encourages professional growth.

We are in an innovative market and offer future-proof products.

Most importantly, an overall a pleasant team-oriented working atmosphere.

This is a fast-paced environment
– we are looking for smart, high energy candidates who are driven to make a big impact and who want to work alongside a growing team.

We collaborate often so you must be team player!

The perfect candidate will thrive on the prospect of taking on new challenges and helping Software AG increase its leadership in the digital transformation marketplace!

What to Expect
* The employees are smart, friendly and welcoming
* Health Insurance starts your first day on the job
* 6 weeks of PTO – 3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of sick leave
* 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
* Parental Leave
* Corporate discount purchase programs
* Group legal plans
* Pet Insurance
* And MANY more
It is the policy of the Company that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications, and competence.

Employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or Employee’s age, race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.

In addition, it is Company policy to provide an environment that is free of unlawful harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age-related, or ethnic.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Software AG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.It is the policy of the Company that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications, and competence.

Employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or Employee’s age, race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.

In addition, it is Company policy to provide an environment that is free of unlawful harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age-related, or ethnic.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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