EcoSys Functional Consultant/SME

Job Description:

Role: EcoSys Functional Consultant / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Role Overview

• Act as the EcoSys Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for configuration, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of EcoSys across projects.
• Provide strategic guidance, ensure standardization, and enable effective use of EcoSys to support project controls and EPC project execution.
• Bridge business requirements and system capabilities by acting as both a functional advisor and technical owner throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Implementation & Configuration

• Set up and configure projects, structures, and users in EcoSys in alignment with global standards and project requirements.
• Translate project controls and business requirements into EcoSys functional design and configuration.
• Support the Project Information Manager in planning and coordinating Project Delivery Systems implementation and integration.
• Deliver functional walkthroughs, training sessions, and system demonstrations to project teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with project teams to ensure objectives are met and solutions remain effective.

2. Functional Advisory & Governance (SME Layer)

• Act as a functional advisor on EcoSys best practices to achieve project controls objectives.
• Define, maintain, and enforce EcoSys standards, templates, and governance frameworks across project locations.
• Review and approve complex configurations, change requests, and system usage approaches.
• Ensure alignment between project execution needs and EcoSys system capabilities.
• Provide guidance during project start-up, execution, and close-out phases.

3. Project & User Support

• Provide EcoSys system support through ServiceNow, including incident resolution, troubleshooting, and user assistance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize system usage.
• Monitor system usage to ensure compliance with global standards and effective EcoSys adoption.
• Perform system health checks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project closeout with documented lessons learned.
• Provide support for interfaces, including training, troubleshooting, and data validation.

4. New Release Testing & Deployment Management

• Lead testing of EcoSys modules and interfaces aligned with global configuration standards.
• Perform business impact assessments for system upgrades and new releases.
• Coordinate with the EcoSys vendor for issue resolution and defect closure.
• Plan and support production rollouts, including user communication, readiness planning, and change management.
• Monitor post-deployment performance and manage stabilization activities.

5. Integration & Data Flow Management

• Provide functional guidance on integration design and data flow between EcoSys and external systems (Primavera P6, SAP/ERP, Aconex).
• Support validation and troubleshooting of system interfaces.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Collaborate with interface owners to resolve data mapping issues and maintain system interoperability.

6. Systems Knowledge & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain expertise across EcoSys modules, project controls processes, and EPC project execution workflows.
• Evaluate new system functionality for business adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reporting, and data visibility.
• Contribute to the EcoSys system roadmap and strategic improvement planning.
• Maintain a high-level understanding of external systems, particularly from an integration and data-flow perspective.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on EcoSys configuration, administration, and support experience.
• 10+ years of experience in application configuration, support, or EPC/project controls environments.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or EPC industry project delivery.
• Experience managing system upgrades, rollouts, and post-deployment stabilization.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to act as a consultant and functional advisor.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate across global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience driving governance and influencing strategic system direction.