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Functional Implementation Consultant / Professional Services Consultant

JAGGAER · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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JAGGAER provides an intelligent Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration Platform that empowers organizations to manage and automate complex processes while enabling a highly resilient, responsible, and integrated supplier base. With 30 years of expertise, we specialize in solving complex procurement and supply chain challenges across various industries.Our 1,300+ global employees are obsessed with ensuring customers get full value from our products - ultimately enhancing and transforming their businesses.For more information, visit www.jaggaer.comWhat We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a Solution Consultant to act as a business and functional advisor to clients throughout software implementation projects. You will translate business requirements into effective solution designs, configure the application, manage project delivery within agreed scope and controls, and support a successful transition to the Support team.Principal ResponsibilitiesUse product and industry knowledge to effectively serve as the business/functional advisor to the client, translating business requirements into solution needs while configuring the application to meet those objectives.Support functional solution within the Statement of Work (SOW) specifications, meeting all scope, time, and budget requirements with moderate guidance.Lead requirements workshops, understand client business processes, translate requirements into JAGGAER solution designs, recommend appropriate processes and configurations.Configure the solution against agreed requirements and SOW; validate configuration; support testing and readiness for deployment.Develop and maintain project documentation. Use templates, past examples and guidance from more experienced solution consultants, peers or management as needed.Manage assigned implementations against scope, milestones, effort/budget and dependencies; maintain project documentation and forecasts.Participates in collaboration with other departments within JAGGAER to address and resolve client issues.Manages a portfolio of assigned implementation projects with moderate guidance.Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks, including s/w issue resolution, scope challenges and project delays.Identify risks and issues early, drive resolution, manage scope boundaries and initiate change control when commitments are affected.Act as the functional advisor to the customer, communicate project status and decisions, coordinate internal JAGGAER stakeholders, and manage the transition to Support.Share knowledge, mentor colleagues where appropriate, contribute reusable documentation/best practices, and collaborate.Lead on-site and remote requirement gathering sessions with moderate assistance.Establish and manage relationships with client 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, revenue attainment.Manage communication of appropriate project information to clients and within JAGGAER.Identify and communicate changes to project scope that have an impact on company’s resource, time and/or financial commitments via a change order process.Provide continual work direction and mentoring to other team members and assisting as required.Relay business process recommendations based on client requirements.Position Requirements3+ years of business experience, including at least 2+ years of experience in application implementation or client-facing consulting.2+ years of experience with eProcurement, supply chain, or contract lifecycle management software is preferred.Full professional proficiency in Arabic, both written and verbal, is required.Strong project management, interpersonal, negotiation, communication, presentation, documentation, and problem-solving skills.Ability to learn quickly, contribute independently, manage multiple projects, and work effectively in a team environment.Ability to take initiative and drive tasks and issues through to resolution.Strong written and verbal English communication skills.Ability to work extensively by telephone and in person with clients and suppliers.Experience with project management methodologies.Proficiency with PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Excel, Word, and other standard business productivity tools.Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 20-30%.Professional judgment and critical-thinking skills.Nice to haveBachelor’s degree.Experience implementing software-as-a-service solutions or ERP systems with systems integration.Experience with the Waterfall project management methodology.Experience in business automation and workflow process development.Additional language skills.

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At JAGGAER you’ll find great benefits, empowering culture, flexible work environment, much more!Our 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 customer-focused, 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 correct course quickly, and ensure we are delivering meaningful impact.