Note: Hybrid - Need a local contractor who is available to come into the office for meetings. Contractor will work remotely most of the time
Short Description:
The consultant will lead an initiative to replace a legacy application and environment that is end of life and support. The resource will evaluate system and environment and perform project analysis; gather requirements and lead team.
Complete Description:
. Must have Excellent verbal, written communication skills. The consultant will be responsible for:
Evaluating existing application and environment that are end of life and support. -Taking the lead and participating in all aspects of the planning, business process improvement, development and implementation of the replacement of the legacy application.
There resource is expected to evaluate current system and environment and develop and maintain project plans, communication plan. They will also be responsible for execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of the project to control risk and minimize schedule impact. The resource is expected to be familiar with project management and ensure optimization of resources.
Resource will: -Define system and application architecture and provides vision, problem anticipation, and problem-solving ability to organization.
Consult with client to define need or problem, conducts research, performs studies and surveys to obtain data, and analyzes problems to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization.
The Senior Consultant may lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to and/or receives strategic direction from an executive or a manager. Coordinate work with other IT professionals on system development teams. Generally aware of new developments in industry and process and has ability to apply them to work as appropriate.
Proficient in more than one IT architectural discipline defined as information technology, computer programming, computer security, computer systems analysis, database management, information systems, internet applications and development, software development, and related fields. Advises client on alternate methods of solving need or problem or recommends specific solution. Mentor and coach peers and subordinates. Provide knowledge transfer to peers and subordinates.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 8 to 15 yrs.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study or advanced degree
Required Skills
Experience with managing projects within IT environments to manage work to meet project requirements, lead team(s)
Strong communications skills - experience with communication inwritten and verbal formals to both IT staff and management
Strong familiarity with IT environments and application development
Experience with planning projects with ability to organize tasks making sure progress is made to move project forward
Ability to write project plans, communication plans, status reports and other related documentations
Experience working on an application modernization / legacy re-write project