Business Intelligence Consultant

The Company The Kantata Cloud for Professional Services™ gives businesses the clarity, control, and confidence they need to optimize resource planning and elevate operational performance. Our purpose-built software is helping over 2,500 professional services organizations in more than 100 countries focus on and optimize their most important asset: their people. By leveraging Kantata, professionals gain access to the information and tools they need to win more business, ensure the right people are always available at the right time, and delight clients with exceptional project delivery and outcomes.Kantata is well-capitalized, hiring, and growing our loyal and diversified customer base faster than we ever have. Most importantly, we have a clear vision of where we’re going and how to get there. (Hint: It involves you.) Did we mention that Kantata is also an awesome place to work? You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team that loves what they do. A talented team, great perks, and an amazing culture = an employee-rated Best Place to Work!About the Opportunity The role of a Senior Consultant, Business Intelligence, is a client facing position and falls within Kantata’s Professional Services functions. As a Senior Consultant, Business Intelligence, you will work alongside experienced professionals sharing the mission of enhancing our clients’ business performance through analytics. You will work with a number of clients on a portfolio of analytic initiatives that you will be expected to drive to completion through, data gathering and research, quantitative analysis, implementation, and the creation of client deliverables and reports. You will have an opportunity to gain valuable business and analytics experience while drawing on the knowledge of the team. This includes providing tailored best practices and approaches to complex business use cases and needs, developing a configuration and business process strategy, and managing the Kantata implementation process. As a Senior Consultant, Business Intelligence you will be on the leading edge of innovative technology as we develop and grow the Kantata Platform!The Senior Consultant, Business Intelligence will primarily work with United States and EMEA based consultants on our customer implementation projects.Primary Responsibilities Take lead in delivering Salesforce solutions for Kantata SX customers and GoodData and Amazon Quick solutions for Kantata OX customers.Identify, assess, and solve complex business problems. Understand our clients’ business requirements and objectives while ensuring alignment with the Kantata solution to drive desired business results.Maintain a strategic understanding of Kantata database systems and related architecture.Develop, maintain, and run client’s Kantata’s Business Intelligences tools in Salesforce, GoodData and Amazon Quick.Maintain the integrity of Kantata’s Insights reports and develop strategies to support longer term client needs and best practices.Kantata.com 6501 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618Interpret data, analyze results using analytical techniques and provide ongoing business intelligence support (Including but not limited to creating, client KPI’s, metrics, dashboards, and reports).Facilitate client-facing design, build, and configuration sessions on custom business intelligence reporting, integrations, and data migration from legacy systems into Kantata.Assist or drive deployment activities such as requirements gathering, functional design, system testing, user acceptance testing, issue troubleshooting and resolution, change management, and training.Lead the solution strategy for the core Kantata solution liaising where needed with other delivery specialists to ensure a coherent, consistent and effective solution and implementation program.Understand Kantata’s technology, product offerings, service offerings, and industries served. Collaborate with the project team and client to understand all technical aspects and ensure the quality of deliverables.Identify, assess and solve complex business problems. Understand our clients’ business requirements and objectives while ensuring alignment with Kantata's solution and best practices to drive desired business results.Perform the full configuration of Kantata required for the deployment of the solution including custom reports, integrations, and data migrations as needed.Consult on both industry and Kantata best practices related to our clients.Effectively manage own tasks, task timelines and estimated remaining effort for services projects.Leverage Kantata’s implementation methodology and best practices to drive an efficient and successful Client implementation.Achieve high client success within the context of the project scope.What You Bring to this Role Strong background in client facing roles supporting products such as Salesforce, GoodData or Amazon Quick.Candidates exhibit the following characteristics: top-tier quantitative data analysis skills, problem solving skills, and analytical thinking skills.Demonstrated ability to present/translate business requirements into technical requirements and vice versa (Business Analysis and Process Transformation).Prior consulting experience delivering technical services in a client facing environment.Broad technical knowledge of cloud based products and technology.Strong business acumen and project management experience.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strong drive for excellence.Industry experience in a customer-facing technical field such as professional services, consulting or technical support.Working in the services industry and/or experience working with a Professional Services Automation (PSA) solution is a plus.Implementing software with a demonstrated ability to execute to project plans, produce client facing deliverablesLeading solution design workshops, defining business requirements and proposing business processesDocumenting business requirements, business processes and technical specificationsBuilding strong client relationships/partnerships with the consistent ability to keep the needs of the client at the forefront of his or her actionsWorking in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with autonomyTackling difficult and complex problemsUnderstanding scope management and how to identify potential risks to scopeUsing or implementing common business applicationsUsing or implementing common system integration methods and technologies including Web services preferredWorking with relational databases and data interdependence preferredDesigning, configuring, and deploying SaaS based software solutions preferredQualifications Bachelor’s degree required; B.Tech or equivalent qualification preferred.7+ years industry experience in a customer-facing technical field such as professional services, consulting or technical supportBroad technical knowledge of internet based products and technologies.Experience leveraging AI for predictive analytics and data insightsEEOC StatementKantata is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kantata are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.