IT Applications Consultant

Under broad direction, responsible for overseeing the following functional areas, technology, major system, (e.g., process simulation, document management, payroll, etc.) and the development/acquisition, maintenance, and/or support of application(s) in that area. Influence the assignment of personnel to various activities and provide performance feedback. Leads and participates in the preparation of all requirements/specifications, estimates, system designs, and completed systems, and ensures that quality support is provided to customers and clients, often involves performing project setups, analyses, designs, etc., for/with customers. Similar duties are often associated with the selection, acquisition, installation and configuration of applications licensed from third parties, and interaction with vendors is often required. Researches and makes recommendations on software technology direction. Prepare activity and progress reports for management and enforces compliance with administrative policies and procedures. Position is considered and expert relative to the applications and work processes in one or more technology/functional areas and is capable of addressing the most complex issues, and representing the organization in dealings with internal customers and clients. Performs own work and provides assistance to others as directed. Job role has budgetary type of accountabilities or directly impacts a revenue center&aposs viability or its quality of service via personal contributions. Job role contributes directly to value creation. Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in CS, MIS, BA, or Engineering and 12 years of experience or 16 years in Systems Development and/or Applications Support which includes experience in Analysis, Design, Programming, Product Selection, Support and/or Maintenance.