As a Functional Consultant, you will be responsible for understanding and analyzing business requirements to provide effective solutions using various software applications. Your role will involve working closely with clients, project teams, and technical experts to ensure successful implementation and optimization of business processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with clients to gather and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
- Solution Design: Develop and propose solutions that align with business needs and leverage the capabilities of the software applications.
- Implementation: Lead the implementation of software solutions, including configuration, customization, and integration with existing systems.
- Testing and Validation: Conduct thorough testing of the implemented solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and perform as expected.
- Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users to ensure they can effectively use the new systems and processes.
- Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, user manuals, and training materials.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients and stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and address any concerns.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization to enhance business performance.
Certifications / Skills / Experience:
- Proven experience as a Functional Consultant or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of business processes and software applications.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies is a plus.
- Business process analysis and design
- Solution development and implementation
- Testing and quality assurance
- Training and user support
- Documentation and technical writing
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high-caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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.
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Disclaimer:
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.
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