Lead Consultant - EPM Planning at Argano
India
<div> <div style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> <div style="margin-right:0px"> <div> Lead Consultant - Oracle Cloud Planning (EPM) </div> <div> <div style="margin-right:0px"> <div> <p><strong>About Argano:</strong></p> <p>Argano is the world’s largest global digital consultancy, exclusively connecting design and delivery for the transformation of high-performance business operations, extending our clients’ commercial agility, profitability, customer experience, and growth. Our strategic consulting, bolstered by proprietary IP, provides a comprehensive view of business operations, pinpointing areas of strength and unveiling opportunities for improvement. Argano is at the intersection of operations and technology for digital transformation.</p> <p><strong><u>Lead Consultant - Oracle Cloud Planning (EPM)</u></strong></p> <p><strong><u>JOB SUMMARY:</u></strong></p> <p>A Lead Consultant at Argano is a highly experienced professional in the consulting family responsible for managing mid to large-size client engagements and contributing to the growth and development of the consulting practice. They provide expert advice, guidance, and solutions related to technology to businesses and organizations. They are indirect mentors to other areas and grades. Their goal is to help clients optimize their technology infrastructure, processes, and strategies to achieve their business objectives more efficiently and effectively. Lead consultants work with security, data management, and crisis management and should demonstrate exceptional knowledge of technology to deliver quality work that will drive customer satisfaction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team.</p> <p><strong><u>RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead mid to large-size and complex consulting projects simultaneously.</li> <li>Develop and implement long-term client strategies.</li> <li>Successfully lead implementations by gathering system and business requirements, designing, and building Planning Cloud solutions, including writing calculation scripts and building applications from end to end.</li> <li>Lead other technical team members in the delivery of EPM/BI solutions while providing leading practice business process solutions to customers</li> <li>Act as both a functional and technical expert as part of a team and/or independently with no supervision</li> <li>Act as the primary point of contact for clients. Effectively communicate with clients, team members, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Keep all parties informed about project progress, challenges, and changes.</li> <li>Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and technology requirements. Conduct thorough assessments to identify areas where technology can drive improvements and efficiencies.</li> <li>Provide expert advice on technology solutions and tools that can enhance the client's operations. Help clients make informed decisions about adopting and implementing new technologies.</li> <li>Collaborate with third-party vendors and suppliers to source necessary hardware, software, or services. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best terms for the client.</li> <li>Offer ongoing technical support to address any issues or concerns that arise after implementation.</li> <li>Continuously monitor the performance of implemented solutions to identify areas for improvement or optimization. Provide recommendations for updates, upgrades, or modifications as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</u></strong></p> <p><u>EDUCATION:</u></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, etc.</li> <li>MBA, relevant master's degree, or PhD.</li> </ul> <p><u>EXPERIENCE</u>:</p> <ul> <li>Experience Leading 5-6 different, full-lifecycle Oracle Planning Cloud implementations</li> <li>Expert knowledge of the Oracle Planning Cloud tools required</li> <li>Experience leading functional and technical design sessions and implementing Oracle Planning Cloud solutions</li> <li>Experience implementing Oracle Planning Cloud Modules such as Workforce, CapEx, Projects, PCM, or Strategic Modeling</li> <li>Experience leading a team of consultants and properly managing deliverables</li> <li>Strong Essbase calculation script writing skills required</li> <li>Experience with Groovy Scripts preferred</li> <li>Experience with Data Management and loading data and metadata a plus</li> <li>Experience with Oracle Analytics Cloud a plus</li> <li>Candidate should be teachable with a strong desire to learn and expand current knowledge base</li> <li>Preferred consulting experience in a similar role in a professional services firm or industry experience at a strategic level is required.</li> <li>Previous experience working in IT companies.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of the relevant technologies and systems..</li> </ul> <p><u>CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS</u><strong><u>:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud Service Implementation Specialist – preferred</li> <li>Oracle Hyperion Planning 11 Certified Implementation Specialist – preferred</li> <li>Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist – preferred</li> </ul> <p><u>SKILL REQUIREMENTS</u></p> <ul> <li><strong>Communication: </strong>Proficient in English written and verbal communication. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.</li> <li><strong>Complex Project Management:</strong> Senior Consultants are responsible for leading multiple complex projects, necessitating exceptional project management skills.</li> <li><strong>Thought Leadership</strong>: Providing thought leadership and industry expertise is critical in projects.</li> <li><strong>Client Acquisition:</strong> They should have strong business development skills to acquire new clients and expand existing relationships.</li> <li><strong>Mentorship and Coaching:</strong> Indirectly developing and coaching junior and mid-level consultants is a significant responsibility.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Vision:</strong> Senior Consultants should contribute to the firm's strategic vision and decision-making.</li> <li><strong>Executive Presence:</strong> The ability to interact effectively with senior client executives is important.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br>Argano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high-performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever-evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth. <div> <span><br></span> </div> <div> <span>Argano is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.</span> </div>
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