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Senior Functional Consultant

APGAR, Austin, TX, United States


Overview At APGAR, we’re not just another tech consulting firm, we’re data visionaries shaping the future of business through Data Management, AI, and Data Strategy. Recognized by Gartner® and certified as a Great Place to Work®, we blend innovation, pragmatism, and purpose to help leading organizations make the best use of their Data for Good Reasons. If you’re passionate about driving transformation, solving complex challenges, and growing within a collaborative, human-centered culture, then your next adventure starts here!

Role Overview Senior Functional Consultant — you will work in a team at the intersection of business and technology, helping clients define, structure, and implement solutions that deliver tangible business value. You will be involved from requirements definition through solution design and implementation, working closely with both client stakeholders and APGAR technical teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured problem-solving, client interaction, and building scalable data foundations.

Responsibilities

Lead and structure business requirements gathering for MDM and Data Governance initiatives

Translate business needs into functional specifications, data models, workflows, and governance processes

Contribute to the design and implementation of MDM solutions (Customer, Product, Supplier, Reference data, etc.)

Support or lead workshops with business and IT stakeholders

Collaborate with technical consultants on configuration, testing, and deployment

Participate in solution validation, user acceptance testing, and go-live preparation

Contribute to APGAR methodologies, templates, and best practices

Support presales activities (discovery meetings, demos, proposals)

Required Experience & Skills

5+ years of experience in a functional consulting role within an IT or consulting firm

Solid hands-on experience with Master Data Management and/or Data Governance initiatives

Experience working with business stakeholders across functions (Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, etc.)

Exposure to SAP or large enterprise data ecosystems

Experience working in international or multi-entity environments

Experience with MDM platforms such as Reltio, Semarchy, or TIBCO EBX is a plus

Why Join APGAR

Be part of a senior, specialized team focused on high-value data initiatives

Work on strategic, business-critical projects, not staff augmentation

Strong emphasis on methodology, quality, and business outcomes

Opportunity to grow with APGAR’s North American expansion

Hybrid work model with flexibility and trust

Perks

Competitive salary and bonus

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance

Retirement plan with company contribution

Training and individual coaching

Office located at The Domain

If you are looking for a people-centric and purpose-driven environment; If you are looking for opportunities for personal development and career growth; We'd love to hear from you!

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