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Apex
Job Details
Job#: 2075384
Job Description:
Enterprise Business Consultant
12+ month contract
Hybrid onsite in Des Moines, IA
The Enterprise Business Consultant will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the design, implementation, and delivery of complex business solutions. This strategic position requires a blend of analytical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership to ensure solutions align with our enterprise architecture and business objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding product teams and business leaders through the solution lifecycle-from vision to adoption-while driving efficiency and innovation in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Strategy and Roadmap Development:
Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to define comprehensive solution visions and long-term roadmaps.
Translate high-level business objectives into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and organizational goals.
Continuously refine solution requirements based on stakeholder feedback, market trends, and performance metrics.
Cross-Functional Team Facilitation:
Lead coordination efforts across multiple product teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of large-scale solutions.
Foster a collaborative environment by facilitating workshops, planning sessions, and progress reviews to maintain alignment and momentum.
Resolve conflicts and remove impediments to keep teams focused on delivering value.
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Management:
Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including executives, product managers, and end-users, to capture and prioritize business needs.
Conduct in-depth analyses of business processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation.
Document and communicate requirements clearly, ensuring technical teams understand expectations and deliverables.
Solution Implementation Oversight:
Oversee the end-to-end implementation process, from design and development to testing and deployment, ensuring solutions meet quality standards and deadlines.
Partner with technical architects and developers to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM).
Monitor project milestones and mitigate risks to deliver on time and within scope.
Change Management and User Adoption:
Develop and execute change management strategies to support smooth solution adoption across the organization.
Design and deliver training programs, user guides, and support resources to empower end-users and maximize solution impact.
Gather post-implementation feedback to drive continuous improvement and address evolving needs.
Process Optimization and Innovation:
Identify inefficiencies in solution delivery processes and implement best practices to enhance agility and effectiveness.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to recommend innovative approaches.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights to refine strategies and outcomes. Required Skills and Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, information systems, or a related field. A master's degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
Experience:
5-7 years of progressive experience in business systems consulting, business analysis, or a related role, with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level solutions.
Demonstrated success in Agile environments, preferably within product-centric organizations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships at all organizational levels.
Technical Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of enterprise systems such as ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), or other business applications.
Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps for project tracking and collaboration.
Basic understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) to ensure solution alignment.
Core Competencies:
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges into actionable solutions.
Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate strategies, facilitate discussions, and present to diverse audiences.
Strong project management abilities, including planning, risk management, and resource allocation.
Adept at building trust and influencing stakeholders in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Enterprise Business Consultant
12+ month contract
Hybrid onsite in Des Moines, IA
The Enterprise Business Consultant will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the design, implementation, and delivery of complex business solutions. This strategic position requires a blend of analytical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership to ensure solutions align with our enterprise architecture and business objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding product teams and business leaders through the solution lifecycle-from vision to adoption-while driving efficiency and innovation in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Strategy and Roadmap Development:
Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to define comprehensive solution visions and long-term roadmaps.
Translate high-level business objectives into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and organizational goals.
Continuously refine solution requirements based on stakeholder feedback, market trends, and performance metrics.
Cross-Functional Team Facilitation:
Lead coordination efforts across multiple product teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of large-scale solutions.
Foster a collaborative environment by facilitating workshops, planning sessions, and progress reviews to maintain alignment and momentum.
Resolve conflicts and remove impediments to keep teams focused on delivering value.
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Management:
Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including executives, product managers, and end-users, to capture and prioritize business needs.
Conduct in-depth analyses of business processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation.
Document and communicate requirements clearly, ensuring technical teams understand expectations and deliverables.
Solution Implementation Oversight:
Oversee the end-to-end implementation process, from design and development to testing and deployment, ensuring solutions meet quality standards and deadlines.
Partner with technical architects and developers to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM).
Monitor project milestones and mitigate risks to deliver on time and within scope.
Change Management and User Adoption:
Develop and execute change management strategies to support smooth solution adoption across the organization.
Design and deliver training programs, user guides, and support resources to empower end-users and maximize solution impact.
Gather post-implementation feedback to drive continuous improvement and address evolving needs.
Process Optimization and Innovation:
Identify inefficiencies in solution delivery processes and implement best practices to enhance agility and effectiveness.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to recommend innovative approaches.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights to refine strategies and outcomes. Required Skills and Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, information systems, or a related field. A master's degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
Experience:
5-7 years of progressive experience in business systems consulting, business analysis, or a related role, with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level solutions.
Demonstrated success in Agile environments, preferably within product-centric organizations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships at all organizational levels.
Technical Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of enterprise systems such as ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), or other business applications.
Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps for project tracking and collaboration.
Basic understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) to ensure solution alignment.
Core Competencies:
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges into actionable solutions.
Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate strategies, facilitate discussions, and present to diverse audiences.
Strong project management abilities, including planning, risk management, and resource allocation.
Adept at building trust and influencing stakeholders in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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