A Design Expert is responsible for leading and managing Hyperion Planning projects. They must have in-depth knowledge of the Hyperion Planning and Essbase products. They will have overall responsibility for the design and implementation of small projects; including design, implementation and project management. On larger projects, the Design Expert may be responsible for a specific application and would typically work with the assigned Project Manager to ensure the overall project is managed to success. A Design Expert is able to perform the routine and non-routine tasks independently, and will be asked to coach others on The Goal Getters team.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- All implementation work should be completed in accordance with The Goal Getter’s implementation methodology and standards, and be completed independently.
- Validate the initial requirements analysis, document design and design the application by integrating product knowledge with the client requirements.
- Conduct design meeting with project team(s), ascertain client business and technical needs, and provide information to determine project scope. In preparation, includes reviewing and understanding any presale documentation/proposals.
- Obtain design validation from cross section of client resources (design, technical, and product).
- Perform continuous reevaluation of the design and adjust the system accordingly.
- Review and finalize project documentation produced by other team members, or create project documentation independently as client project requires. Ensure knowledge is transferred to the client.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participate in leadership and management training and development that focus on initiative.
- Actively seek career development goals and supporting plan.
- Enhance conflict resolution and communication skills through training and development
MINIMAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Four-year university degree in fields such as (but not limited to) Business, Finance, Information Systems, Mathematics, or CIS or equivalent experience and four years experience in a related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
- Must be product certified in Hyperion Planning (Hyperion Planning); new hires must obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.
- Must be product certified in Hyperion Essbase; new hires must obtain certification within 12 months of hire date.
- Successful completion of basic project management training curriculum.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience with financial accounting processes.
- Minimum of 5-6 years overall experience in functional or technical role.
- Financial and/or web application experience.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS
- Candidate will have strong leadership competencies and have success managing cross functional teams.
- Consistent ability to build rapport with team members and clients.
- Candidates will have excellent communication and negotiation skills as well as conflict resolution skills.
- Success in leading at least 3 medium, multi-location Hyperion projects, resulting in customer success.
- Candidates must have strong presentation skills for working with middle management and executive management teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regional travel, up to 100% depending on location and project location (may require some weekend travel).
- Extensive use of car, depending on location.
- Reimbursable out of pocket expenses incurred (e.g. for travel).
- Virtual offices will require independence and self-motivation and working under individual initiative to establish procedures and prioritize tasks.
- Independence, self-motivation and working under individual initiative to establish procedures and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to easily accept changes in schedule.
- Work may require rapid, short-notice response to client and business needs.
- Dress code to match client environment.