Consultant
- Full-time
Company Description
MicroStrategy transforms organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We match smart people to dynamic projects and technologies that truly challenge their talents. Curious and creative in outlook, our success is built on the talent and energy of smart and driven people. MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.
Job Description
The Role
- To manage the full delivery lifecycle, taking a project from conception through implementation within the MicroStrategy platform to delivery and sign-off
- Work with customers to gather requirements, writing functional and technical specifications and communicating technical requirements to clients and internal technical team(s) or partners
- Manage, scope, and demonstrate strong consistent operational excellence in the execution of projects with some of our most strategic customers
- Confidently present and articulate the business value of the MicroStrategy platform at all levels
- Develop strong relationships with customers
- Work with internal MicroStrategy teams as required to develop solutions, tactical responses, raise project risks and strategic visioning for customers
Project Delivery:
- Delivers billable consulting services
- Efforts may be directed toward various MicroStrategy and / or supporting products and services
- Leverages MicroStrategy best practices for service delivery
- Applies project management methodology effectively in a wide variety of situations, and adapts methodology to new situations
- Experience with agile methodologies for project management (SCRUM)
Customer Management:
- Develops customer relationship and independently working with customers
Technical Excellence:
- Participates in implementation activities. Leverages technical competence and implementation experience to develop functional and technical application design skills
Required Experience and Skills
- Understanding of core Business Intelligence (BI)/data warehousing technology: RDBMS, Web, Client/ Server, and OLAP
- Working knowledge of specialized BI tools and solution providers (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Looker, Power BI, Cognos etc.)
- Experience with scripting technologies such a SQL would be advantageous
- Understanding of data transformation and ETL processes
- Experience of business consulting with Cloud SaaS and on-premise business applications or software platform deployments
- Ability to conduct requirements gathering, meet with business owners, perform current state analysis, and manage customer expectations and project deliverables
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgement
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and business requirements
- Positive contributor to team and company values - Be Engaged, Precise, Agile, Transparent, and Cheerful
- Degree educated (business, technical or related field) or equivalent academic/work experience
- Ability to travel as needed (up to 50%) within Switzerland
- Fluent English and German (B2 level)
- Candidates must be located and reside in Switzerland for 3 years.
Additional Information
MicroStrategy is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex age, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis.