Job Summary
The Senior Consultant role EFN116 focuses on applying advanced design concepts and trends to create innovative solutions that optimize business processes with a specialized emphasis on Concur Travel and Expense management. This position requires hybrid work engagement during day shifts without travel obligations supporting organizational goals and enhancing operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and integrate cutting-edge design concepts and trends to develop efficient user-centric business solutions that drive competitive advantage and operational excellence.
- Implement and optimize Concur Travel and Expense systems to streamline expense reporting and enhance compliance with company policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into practical design implementations aligned with business needs and strategic objectives.
- Provide expert guidance on configuration and customization of Concur modules to maximize usability and improve overall expense management accuracy.
- Conduct regular assessments of existing processes and systems to recommend improvements that align with evolving design practices and technology advances.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops for end users to ensure effective adoption and utilization of Concur Travel and Expense tools.
- Monitor performance metrics related to expense processes and design implementations initiating corrective actions to maintain high service quality and efficiency.
- Drive best practices in design and expense management through continuous research and application of emerging industry standards.
- Support change management initiatives by preparing detailed documentation and communication materials that clarify new procedures and workflows.
- Engage with stakeholders to assess the impact of design and technology changes on business operations and user experience.
- Leverage hybrid work environment flexibility to balance onsite collaboration with remote productivity in alignment with organizational policies.
- Maintain high levels of data integrity and security when handling financial and travel-related information within Concur systems.
- Participate in regular review meetings to update project status identify risks and propose mitigation strategies ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
- Assess and troubleshoot technical challenges related to design execution and Concur platform functionality facilitating swift resolution to minimize disruptions.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate a minimum of five years experience in utilizing design concepts and trends within business process improvement and technology integration.
- Exhibit proficiency in working with Concur Travel and Expense systems with practical experience in configuration and user support.
- Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical designs.
- Hold domain experience in finance travel management or related fields to support expense process optimization.
- Adapt effectively to hybrid work models ensuring productivity and collaboration both onsite and remotely during day shifts.
- Show readiness to comply with no travel policy while maintaining high engagement and communication standards.
- Apply excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Have familiarity with project management methodologies and tools to support efficient workflow and documentation.
- Demonstrate continuous learning mindset with openness to incorporate new design trends and technology updates.
- Employ problem-solving abilities to proactively identify enhancement opportunities within expense and design frameworks.
- Utilize bilingual or multilingual capabilities if applicable aligning with company language requirements and global team interactions.
- Maintain adherence to organizational guidelines and legal compliance related to travel and expense reporting.
- Commit to ethical standards and confidentiality when managing sensitive financial and employee data.
Certifications Required
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Concur Expense Certification preferred
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
