KINETICSWARE, Inc.
Integration Specialist
Location: Home Office
http://kineticsware.jobinfo.com
Opportunity Snapshot
If you complement your technical expertise with a strong
entrepreneurial spirit, this position offers you the opportunity not
only to architect, develop, and implement integration solutions, but
also to influence the direction of our company. Of course there are the
typical potential material
rewards in joining a start up venture, and they are considerable, but
if you are a good fit for this opportunity you will relish the chance
to make work in a highly creative environment with talented and driven
professionals, enjoying the autonomy to take on a steady steam of
intriguing challenges. We are open to you working "virtually" from
anywhere in the US.
As we transition our focus to Trade
Promotion Management Solutions, we're looking for a professional with
significant and broad experience integrating multiple enterprise-level
systems, ideally on multiple platforms, including design, architecture,
and hands-on implementation. You'll need experience with a variety of
integration tools, such as BizTalk, WebMethods, MS Dynamics AX AIF and
integration experience with enterprise ERP systems. In addition you
will need demonstrated leadership experience in managing large, global,
and cross-functional projects.
Kineticsware is a global software
company and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that provides enterprise
applications to manufacturers and distributors in the consumer goods
and other supply-chain intensive industries. Kineticsware enables its
customers to become more profitable by increasing revenue, reducing
operational costs, and increasing customer responsiveness. Founded less
than two years ago by two executives formerly with Microsoft's
small-to-midsize business software group, Kineticsware is already
generating multi-million dollar revenues.
What Else You'll Bring to the Table
In addition to the qualifications detailed above, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
- At least five years of experience in integration software
development, implementation, architecture, engineering, and consulting
experience in the enterprise software market.
- The ability to work in a diverse and fluid team environment with an
appetite for risk, to play in cross-functional roles, and to work
across functions to drive consensus.
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills with the
ability to influence and negotiate with management and key
stakeholders/constituents at all levels.
- Experience in managing and directing third party consultants.
- Domain Competencies: Data Modeling/Data Mapping, Master Data
Management, EDI Integration, XML, Web Services, B2B Integration,
Service oriented architectures.
- Some combination of multiple integration tools and platform
experience with an emphasis on Microsoft (Biztalk, SQL Server Reporting
& Integration Services, .Net, X++, Windows Workflow Foundation, AIF
Framework), Oracle and other industry standards.
- Experience with Oracle and SQLServer database technologies and ERP systems such as SAP, Dynamics AX, JD Edwards and Oracle.
Preferred:
- Sharepoint, Enterprise Portal Integration certifications and experience with Balanced Scorecards and Business Intelligence.
- Experience installing software, ideally including AX, and a solid understanding of hardware environments.
- Experience with any of the following Integration technologies: Vitria, Inovis, GXS, IBM WebShere, Tibco
You also will need to be able to travel 25 - 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
What's in It for You
Deep industry experience -- Kineticsware's founders
are former global directors of business and channel management and
product Marketing for Microsoft Dynamics AX. The senior leadership team
that supports them is comprised of veteran enterprise software
executives with more than 200 years of collective experience from SAP,
Oracle, JD Edwards, i2 Technologies, Cap Gemini, and IBM.
Professional development
-- because we're a smaller organization just starting out, you will
contribute to a variety of projects and activities, deepening your
skills across multiple areas and learning a number of new technologies;
in fact, our success depends upon our staying on the leading edge, so
we'll all stay current together.
Great work environment
-- we've created an attractive space to foster innovation and
collaboration, and your suggestions will be most welcome. The
atmosphere is creative and entrepreneurial, and you'll find strong
personalities with plenty of motivation. In general we'll make sure you
have the tools you need to take on challenges and achieve your goals
independently, but we're also quick to provide support when you need
it.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to
a competitive salary we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance (we
pay the full cost of this program for eligible employees and their
dependents), a 401(k) plan, technology reimbursement, and more.
More About Your RoleIf you're a good fit for this position,
you already know most of what this job entails. However, to be sure
we're providing a complete picture, here are some details.
You
will report to the Chief Customer Officer, although most of your
activities will be project oriented, in which case you will take
tactical direction from Project Managers (PMs). At the same time, on
any project you will own implementation of the integration strategy,
platform, and tools.
In a nutshell you will execute designs,
develop code, configure integration tools, and drive implementation. At
any given time you will be contributing to multiple projects, depending
on the size and scope of the engagements. Smaller projects may last a
month while a full implementation with multiple pieces may last from 9
to 12 months.
More specifically, your activities will include:
- Working directly with project leadership at the client and with
Kineticsware to understand business requirements and document the
architecture and design of all integration components.
- Providing project team integration expertise and support through
the entire project lifecycle and identifying/resolving critical
technical design vs. implementation trade-off decisions.
- Participating on projects and installing, integrating, configuring, testing, and CRPing the integration components.
- Working with the Project team to architect and develop an
integration strategy that is holistic and optimizes the integration of
all the application modules within the technical solution and the
client's business.
- Supporting efforts to define and mitigate risk, perform data
migration, promote and enforce coding standards on partners, QA new
product releases, and deliver AX Administration/Technical training.
- Overseeing and promoting integration standards for the portfolio of
Kineticsware and Microsoft products, and customer deployments.
- Managing multiple client engagements, utilizing and improve Kineticsware's implementation methodology.
- Assisting Pre-sales with proposals and project estimates, and assisting Project Managers with statements of work.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role you won't just be "okay" with a fast-paced and
flexible environment in which things can change on a dime, you will thrive in it. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Senior Implementer, you will:
- Architect designs by working through multiple options before deciding on the best one.
- Remain flexible and willing to "roll up your sleeves" to help out -- as everyone at Kineticsware does.
- Demonstrate initiative in grasping the big picture, seeing what needs to be done, and doing it.
- Engage actively with talented peers, but with a thoughtful approach backed by considered facts.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you,
and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Who We AreBecause we develop solutions that are built
utilizing leading Microsoft technologies, Kineticsware can address the
last mile of the productivity journey: solutions that are intuitive and
integrated into the daily work experience of the user. Our solutions
empower users and enable collaboration across processes and functions
that are often fragmented or separated. They also provide intelligence
and insight regarding critical business information as needed through
email, spreadsheets, web portals, and mobile devices, as well as a rich
desktop client. We focus on streamlining processes with greater
decision support so that potential problems can be avoided and urgent
issues can be resolved quickly, with confidence.
We
combine this focus on user productivity with a focus on our clients'
needs across the value chain. Our global organization brings the domain
expertise in leading practices in trade promotions management, supply
chain management, revenue management, advanced warehouse management and
fulfillment, financial settlement, lean manufacturing, and call center
management.
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