Senior Implementations Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in leading enterprise-wide system selection and planning efforts within the financial services industry. This role requires a strategic thinker who can engage stakeholders, evaluate system options, and deliver executive-level insights to guide decision-making and implementation readiness.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing systems, processes, and data architecture to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the evaluation of potential system options, including various cloud-based platforms and data-driven solutions, ensuring objective assessments.
• Collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders through workshops, journey mapping, and requirements gathering to ensure alignment.
• Develop and present executive-level reports, including dashboards, status updates, and recommendations on risks and decisions.
• Lead the product selection process by defining evaluation criteria, creating scoring matrices, and conducting reference checks.
• Prepare implementation plans for the selected solution, including scope, requirements, service-level agreements, and vendor selection criteria.
• Define a strategic roadmap with clear milestones, focusing on immediate wins that support business growth.
• Establish data governance and integration strategies that align with security and regulatory standards within the financial services sector.
• Explore and recommend AI and machine learning applications for enhanced insights, automation, and personalization.
• Coordinate change management efforts and training to ensure successful adoption of new systems.• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading enterprise system strategy and selection initiatives, preferably within regulated environments.
• Proven ability to evaluate multiple cloud-based vendors and analytics platforms with a system-agnostic approach.
• Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and vendor management.
• Experience in drafting implementation-focused RFPs and facilitating vendor selection processes.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts applied to customer experience and automation.
• Agile and Scrum certifications are highly preferred.
• PMP certification is required to validate project management expertise.
• Proficiency in IT project management tools, including Atlassian Jira, is essential.