Lead Technical Consultant - Job Description
About Aptify : Careers : Consulting : Lead ConsultantThis position requires in-depth knowledge of the Aptify Applications, Business Processes, and several technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, the SQL language, Visual Basic with .NET, ASP.NET and Crystal reports. The role of a Lead Consultant for Aptify is to provide advanced product knowledge and technical support for a variety of clients who are installing and running the award winning Aptify product. The position will provide work leadership and training to lower level professional staff and/or manage Aptify Explorer project implementations. The main tasks/duties/responsibilities that the Lead will perform include the following.
Responsibilities
- Lead/manage Aptify mid to large implementations
- Perform business analyst services in developing functional and technical requirements, GAP analysis, and reporting requirements
- Monitor time and expense billings for each implementation
- Provide methodologies/procedures for testing data conversions
- Help Aptify to streamline its new client implementation strategies
- Use Aptify to help clients configure/customize its applications and databases
- Participate in exploring and developing potential new service/business areas for Aptify
- Create statements of work and related tracking projects to control internal and field projects
- Create demand in our existing client base through proactive client relationship management
- Assist with business development activities
- As a member of our Consulting Services team, you'll work with our customers on both technical and functional issues in an engagement setting. You will be working in the following areas:
- Financials - G/L, A/P, A/R, Billing, Project Costing, Budgeting, Asset Management
- Association Management - Membership, Dues, Meetings, Trade Shows, Fund Raising
- Technical - Client-Server Systems, Development, Admin., Workflow, VB.NET, ASP.NET and XML web services
- Provide on-going SQL Server/Aptify Explorer support for various Aptify clients, including designing and developing product enhancements and developing new reports
- Help Aptify to streamline its new client implementation strategies
- Pursue industry certifications in technology, process and project management as part of career development goals
- Some travel, up to 50%, may be required
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Six to eight years of related experience with previous software development experience
- At least two Microsoft Technology Certifications (MCP)
- PMI CAPM Certification
- Microsoft Certification and Project Management certification is required for advancement/career growth
- PMP Certification required for advancement to Consulting Service Manager
- At least three Microsoft Certifications required for eligibility for promotion to Solutions Architect
Location
Washington, DC or Chicago
Travel
This position requires the consultant to be willing to travel up to 50%. While Aptify has many clients in the Washington DC and Chicago areas, the company also has clients throughout the USA and is currently expanding internationally. For this reason, consultants need to be willing to travel on short and long-term assignments anywhere in the US and potentially internationally. If a consultant is on a long-term travel assignment, round-trip airfare back to the consultant's home city will be provided on a weekly basis to allow the consultant to return home each weekend.
Benefits
Aptify offers a fun working environment with great mentors and a fantastic, comprehensive benefits package some of which includes:
- 100% employer-paid health benefits for employees (medical, dental and vision)
- a generous 401k match plan
- flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- a pre-tax program for commuting costs
- a tuition reimbursement program
- an employee referral program
- an Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year monetary reward and recognition program
- a Spirit & Culture Committee dedicated to events & activities, health & wellness programs, green initiatives, and community involvement
- Paid Time Off - 3 weeks in years 1-3, 4 weeks in years 4-5 and 5 weeks with 5+ years
- FREE full-service health club in DC and a significantly discounted full-service health club in Chicago
- the DC location has rooftop access as well as convenience to metro, restaurants and shopping
- the Chicago building has a library lounge perfect for happy hours, and convenience to public transportation, restaurants and shopping various discount programs
Work Status
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) is required for this position. No H1-B Visa sponsorship or transfers at this time.
If you feel that you meet the qualifications listed above, please e-mail your resume to aptifyjobs@aptify.com. No agencies please.
Company Summary
Aptify is an enterprise software and e-business company focusing on component-based platform technology and business applications. Since its inception in 1993, Aptify has grown to be a leader in providing enterprise business solutions and e-business applications for customer relationship management, development tools and a host of industry tailored applications that provide an integrated company-wide information system. Aptify applications offer customers extreme flexibility, rapid implementation, and scalability. Aptify twice has been named to the Inc 500 list of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the US.
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