Senior Consultant

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Company DescriptionAt MicroStrategy, our mission is to make every enterprise a more intelligent enterprise. MicroStrategy transforms organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We match smart people to dynamic projects and technologies that truly challenge their talents. Curious and creative in outlook, our success is built on the talent and energy of smart and driven people. MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.As a global organization, MicroStrategy seeks to provide exceptional career opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that having a diverse workforce enables us to leverage the strengths and qualities that are unique to each individual. We believe that having a culture of inclusion encourages innovation and that this in turn drives agility and value for our employees, partners, and customers.Values: Be Engaged, Precise, Agile, Transparent, and CheerfulJob DescriptionThe Role

• To manage the full delivery lifecycle, taking a project from conception through implementation within the MicroStrategy platform to delivery and sign-off; whilst maintaining engagement with MicroStrategy technical consultants, customers’ business users, technical architects, and application designers
• Work with customers to gather requirements, writing functional and technical specifications and communicating technical requirements to clients and internal technical team(s) or partners
• Manage, scope, and demonstrate strong consistent operational excellence in the execution of projects with some of our most strategic customers
• Use effective project management techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget whilst managing risks and issues
• Confidently present and articulate the business value of the MicroStrategy platform at all levels
• Develop strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to senior customer stakeholders ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction
• Engage with existing customers in shaping direction and technology strategy that enables future MicroStrategy sales opportunities
• Work with internal MicroStrategy teams as required to develop solutions, tactical responses, raise project risks and strategic visioning for customers
• Provide assurance in solution design and delivery to ensure it meets outcomes and customer expectations
• Manage multiple customers and lead several business consulting engagements using strong facilitation skills to leverage internal and external resources

Your FocusProject Delivery

• Delivers billable consulting services
• Efforts may be directed toward various MicroStrategy and / or supporting products and services
• Develops an awareness of the competitive landscape including key differentiators and competitive positioning
• Provides critical and constructive guidance to customers, steering them towards a long-term vision for success
• Leverages MicroStrategy best practices for service delivery
• Applies project management methodology effectively in a wide variety of situations, and adapts methodology to new situations
• Experience with agile methodologies for project management (SCRUM)

Customer Management

• Develops customer relationship and expectation management skills by independently working with customers
• Communicates effectively with team members both internally and with customers

Technical Excellence

• Participates in implementation activities. Leverages technical competence and implementation experience to develop functional and technical application design skills

Team Development

• Shares expertise and experience with junior team members

QualificationsRequired Experience and Skills

• Understanding of core Business Intelligence (BI)/data warehousing technology: RDBMS, Web, Client/ Server, and OLAP
• Working knowledge of specialized BI tools and solution providers (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Looker, Power BI, Cognos etc.) and understanding of the Business Intelligence and SaaS marketplace. Specific experience with MicroStrategy a major plus
• Extensive experience of business consulting with Cloud SaaS and on-premise business applications or software platform deployments in large enterprises
• Good understanding of data transformation and ETL processes
• Experience with scripting technologies such a SQL would be advantageous
• Ability to effectively conduct requirements gathering, meet with business owners, perform current state analysis, and manage customer expectations and project deliverables
• Proven ability to engage with senior leadership as a trusted advisor before, during and after a project
• Proven track record of presenting complex development/technical topics to both business and IT users
• Proven ability to navigate data and technical conversations
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgement
• Self-starter, flexible, and self-motivated
• Highly driven individual with an execution focus and a strong sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and business requirements
• Enjoys the competition and winning new business
• Positive contributor to team and company values - Be Engaged, Precise, Agile, Transparent, and Cheerful
• Degree educated (business, technical or related field) or equivalent academic/work experience
• Ability to travel as needed (minimum 50%)
• English language skills are essential (German and French language skills are preferred)

Additional InformationMicroStrategy is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex age, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis.