Solution Consultant

OverviewJAGGAER is leading the Autonomous Commerce revolution, a self-governing B2B commerce experience between buyers, suppliers, things (IoT), and partners.Leveraging AI and machine learning, our intelligent procurement solutions provide enterprise buyers and suppliers with smart-match recommendations that align buyer needs with supplier capabilities.Our solutions autonomously execute many repetitive, behind-the-scenes tasks to facilitate enterprise commerce.We are over 1,300 employees strong, all focused on customer success.This is a position based in our offices in the centre of Rome .Principal ResponsibilitiesUse extensive product and industry knowledge to effectively serve as the business/functional advisor for large, complex, cross-product, high-profile projects, translating business requirements into solution needs while configuring the application to meet those objectives.Consistently and independently build functional solutions within the Statement of Work (SOW) specifications, meeting all scope, time, and budget requirements.Develop and maintain project documentation with minimal or no support from others.Leads the collaboration with other departments within JAGGAER to address and resolve client issues.Proactively establishes communications with JAGGAER peers across departments to avoid issues.Manages a portfolio of assigned implementation projects, including large, complex projects, and may carry a heavier project load when the business dictates.Proactively and accurately identify and manage project risks, including s/w issue resolution, scope challenges, and project delays, and is often able to avoid issues with early identification of the risk.Independently lead on-site and remote requirement-gathering sessions.Establish and manage relationships with clients to sustain a strong business connection.Ensure a successful client transition from Implementation to Support.Provide guidance for and deliver against all project controls, including budget vs. actual for project hours, forecast accuracy, and revenue attainment, with a high degree of accuracy and less support.Manage communication of appropriate project information to clients and within JAGGAER, including executives and senior-level management.Identify, communicate, and manage changes to project scope that have an impact on the companys resources, time, and/or financial commitments via a change order process.Provide continual work direction and mentoring to other team members and influence others through motivation and encouragement to accomplish team goals.Relay business process recommendations based on client requirements.Develop and consult on best practice recommendations for business process changes.Develops and leads the adoption of best practices.Manages additional stretch assignments beyond client projects.Position RequirementsBachelor's degree preferred3+ years of business experience with 2+ years of demonstrated experience in application implementations /providing consulting services in a client environment2+ years of eProcurement, InSupply Chain, or Contract Lifecycle Management software application experience is preferred.Significant experience implementing software-as-a-service (SaaS) software solutions or ERPs with systems integration preferred.Excellent project management, interpersonal, negotiation, communication, presentation, documentation, and problem-solving skills.Must be able to learn quickly, make strong individual contributions, and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a team environment.Ability to consistently act independently, take initiative, and drive tasks and issues to resolution.Strong, executive-level presence and experience in facilitation.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.Will work extensively over the phone and in person with clients and suppliers.Hands-on experience with project management methodologies; Waterfall is preferredBusiness automation and workflow process development are desirable.Proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Excel, and Word as well as other typical business productivity tools.Is experienced, confident, articulate, succinct, professional, and has sound judgment and critical thinking skills.Innovative, forward-thinking, develop and scrutinize best practices.Early adopter and able to influence change.Successfully manage a changing environment.Required to travel domestically and internationally.Travel ranges from *****%.Passport required for international travel.Strong written and verbal English Language essential, additional languages preferredOur OfferEducation, coaching, and support for your personal developmentExciting and challenging work environment within an international teamA modern office with excellent infrastructureAn open and dynamic company cultureOur valuesAt JAGGAER, our business is about people.Our products are built on intellectual property, but the real differentiator is the teams behind them — the way we collaborate, innovate, solve problems, and deliver for customers.TEAM gives us a common set of expectations for how we work together across products, cultures, and geographies.Transparency – Openness Builds TrustCandor strengthens relationships, speeds decision-making, and ensures problems are solved together—with customers, teammates, and partners.Entrepreneurial Spirit – Own It, Drive It, Make ItA scrappy, customer-obsessed, problem-solving mindset is at the cornerstone of both organizational and personal growth.Accountability – Thumbs In, Not Fingers OutWe take responsibility ourselves before pointing elsewhere.Metrics-Driven Results – Outcomes Over ActivitiesData and evidence guide our decisions, help us course-correct quickly, and ensure were delivering real impact.