Transformation - Anaplan Senior Associate
Grant Thornton, Houston, TX, United States
Responsibilities
Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases
Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals
Configure applications and conduct iterative unit testing
Help to create training materials and quick reference guides to support user adoption
Conduct training classes to prepare end users for deployment
Provide post-production support
Participate in full life cycle implementations
Assist in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Other duties as assigned
Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 40%
Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required, Master’s degree is a plus
Minimum 3 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
Minimum of 2 full life cycle implementations of Anaplan
Industry recognized professional certification required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics, and reports
Experience with application integration & back-end data connectivity applications
Experience installing/configuring/implementing Infor Applications
Exposure or training on Anaplan Applications
Knowledge of Anaplan Applications
Proven ability delivering complex and time sensitive projects
Strong leadership skills, able to conduct meetings and write technically oriented documents
Able to work with clients to understand current state processes and define future state processes based on business objectives
EEO Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.
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Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases
Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals
Configure applications and conduct iterative unit testing
Help to create training materials and quick reference guides to support user adoption
Conduct training classes to prepare end users for deployment
Provide post-production support
Participate in full life cycle implementations
Assist in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Other duties as assigned
Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 40%
Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required, Master’s degree is a plus
Minimum 3 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
Minimum of 2 full life cycle implementations of Anaplan
Industry recognized professional certification required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics, and reports
Experience with application integration & back-end data connectivity applications
Experience installing/configuring/implementing Infor Applications
Exposure or training on Anaplan Applications
Knowledge of Anaplan Applications
Proven ability delivering complex and time sensitive projects
Strong leadership skills, able to conduct meetings and write technically oriented documents
Able to work with clients to understand current state processes and define future state processes based on business objectives
EEO Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.
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