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Introduction
As a Package Consultant at IBM, get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing, developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients’ business environment and achieve business results.
Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM’s state-of-the-art Client Innovation Centre (CIC) opened in Nova Scotia in March 2013 and is the first of its kind in Canada. The Centre weaves together IBM’s business insights and industry-leading software portfolio and is ideally suited for any client that needs flexible access to emerging or niche skills that may not be cost effective to grow internally. In addition, our focus on our team is unparalleled as demonstrated by the following:
The CIC NS is one of IBM’s highest performing delivery centres worldwide – for retention, client satisfaction and utilization. Our employees are empowered to stay and grow within IBM.
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We are very focused on continuous skill development – staff training is our third largest annual Centre investment. Employees are immersed in a culture of learning and constant growth
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Investment in key partnership with universities, government and private sector groups which has resulted in IBM having a key influencing role in Nova Scotia’s ICT industry, especially in talent development
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Be a part of making the world more instrumented, interconnected – and intelligent. Join us.
As the leading supplier of SAP software solutions to a rapidly growing list of major North American corporations, we are proud of our talented team, our respected reputation, and our outstanding results.
This opportunity is for an individual with both SAP experience in the Master Data Governance (MDG) Module and experience in the service industry most preferably in the public sector.
Responsibilities for the position include:
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Assessment of business and application requirements
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Driving the development of functional and system specifications as it relates to the management of master data in complex ecosystems
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Conducting fit/gap analysis and business process modeling
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Configuring the software to business requirements
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Developing and executing tests to confirm the functionality
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Maintaining necessary documentation
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Actively performing knowledge transfer to clients
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Communicating in a team environment with clients and colleagues
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Providing support for deployment and sustainment as necessary
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Secret Clearance Eligibility is a must
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
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Minimum 5-7 years SAP implementation experience – ideally 3 full project lifecycles with key focus on master data management, creation, maintenance and distribution using the SAP MDG functionality
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Solid understanding of master data relationship and integration between key SAP modules including PM, MM, SD, FI/CO. CRM
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Experience in complex master data standardization and integration within the SAP solution part of a complex ecosystem.
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Experience in service industry where financial modules, service requests and equipment records functions are implemented
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Experience on large and longer term projects will be an asset
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Strong familiarity with SAP implementation methodologies, including ASAP
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Understanding of the new SAP Activate methodology would be an asset
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Secret Clearance Eligibility is a must
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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Strong leadership skills and the ability to multi-task within a dynamic workplace
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Thorough experience and knowledge of consulting practices and techniques
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A comprehensive understanding of the service industry and public sector
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The ability to develop strong relationships with clients, including building rapports and scope-management
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Excellent time-management skills and the ability to deliver quality results with an aggressive timeline
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Effective coaching and knowledge transfer skills
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Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
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Very good communication and presentation skills
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The ability to thrive in a team environment
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Secret Clearance Eligibility is a must
About Business UnitIBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location StatementMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.
This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.
Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
