• Application Deadline:
• Position: Solution Implementation Lead Consultant - Digital


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 9 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Consultancy  , ICT / Computer 
  

Job Overview:



As a Senior Solution Implementation/Lead Consultant in our Digital Technology Advisory team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering digital solutions that address complex business challenges. This position is ideal for someone who has a passion for digital technologies and a track record of implementing innovative solutions in a consulting environment.



Job Responsibilities/Duties:



A Consultant shall be a respected professional in her/his field who shall consistently apply the firm’s policies and procedures to:

• Advisor


• Lead and manage end-to-end digital transformation projects for high-profile clients


• Develop strong client relationships, understanding their unique needs and tailoring digital solutions to meet these requirements


• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expertise and guidance on digital strategy and implementation to clients and internal assignment


• EOIs and Proposals

When assigned by her/his Staff Manager, assist in preparing:

• Expressions of interest


• The technical component of a proposal as directed by the designated Staff Manager, including conducting any necessary research


• Assignments


• Carry out assignment duties in accordance with the terms of reference and assignment programme


• Carry out assignments employing professional knowledge and innovative solutions to problems encountered


• Carry out hardware component of solution implementation. Managing hardware peripherals supporting products


• Facilitates master plan for all PC/workstation validation


• Build, author and configure all application requirements including form integration


• Test all third-party integration of vendors software within or outside to ensure solution stability i.e. Swift, Interswitch etc


• Facilitate and manage project milestones


• Product definition, gathers business requirements and translates to configuration development and scope


• Application acceptance, validate, modify and test configuration work and business workflow requirements


• Train the trainers - facilitate product specific training and ensures trainers incorporate processes and procedures as designated


• Provide implementation/conversion support assistance with master conversion plan for implementation from a readiness to full production environment


• Manages technical activities and facilitates technical questionnaire, manages challenges and issues


• Training


• Develop materials and facilitate as a trainer on topics of her/his specialization


• Develop materials and facilitate generally (and at least once every six months) as a trainer and facilitator for the firm’s training programmes, thus gaining exposure to other skills and topics and honing presentational skills


• Team Leadership


• Hold regular team meetings in order to review progress and ensure exchange of experiences and ideas


• Act as the day-to-day interface between the client and our team


• Encourage, motivate and manage the team on site


• Manage the assignment in accordance with the instructions given by the Assignment Manager and keep her/him informed of progress


• Practice Development


• Identify opportunities to – or as requested - take the lead in conducting training courses on topics in area(s) of specialization and participate generally in the firm’s training programmes both internally and for clients


• Monitor and research emerging client needs and market developments in products and services in her/his area of specialization and recommend new developments and upgrading in which the firm might invest


• When assigned, develop and upgrade products and services in accordance with the approved budget(s)


• Innovation and Thought Leadership:


• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends and technologies


• Contribute to thought leadership within the digital domain, publishing articles, and presenting at conferences


• Drive innovation within the team, encouraging creative problem-solving and new approaches to challenges

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Requires good working knowledge of Oracle systems, Core Banking applications such as Finacle and Flexcube, as well as the Nigerian Banking Environment, interfaces with Network operators and payment aggregators


• Technical skills in Applications and solutions implementation


• Ability to work as a member of a multi-discipline professional team working in a multi-cultural environment


• Report Writing and Knowledge of IBM Query and Oracle Database


• Demonstrated experience in translating business needs/end-user requirements


• Demonstrated experience working in a client facing role


• Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner


• Strong innovative problem- solving skills


• Effective presentation skills and a confident speaker


• Strong drive and focus, coupled with other listed skills, to be able to convert plans into action and requisite results on time


• Good oral and written English


• Able to conduct interviews effectively


• Able to work on her/his own initiative, i.e. with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field


• 5-9 years of experience in a digital technology advisory/consultancy role, with a proven track record of implementing digital solutions


• A track record of progressive achievement and advancement in implementing solutions and applications


• Strong knowledge of digital technologies and trends


• Excellent client-facing and communication skills


• Proven ability to lead and manage teams


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Must have at least two of the following professional qualifications:


• Networking – CCNA, CCNP


• System Administration – MCTS, etc


• Project Management - Prince2/PMP


• IT Service Delivery – ITIL v3 Foundation


• IT Governance – COBIT5 Assessor/Implementer