VMS Configuration Analyst
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin US
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Job Number: 28787
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full Time Associate
Position Title: RSR Prof Svc Anlst VMS Config
External Description:
Serves as the Vendor Management System (VMS) functional / technical expert for an implementation life cycle from the end of the sales cycle through program launch by designing, developing and validating the end-to-end solution design utilizing a VMS technology.
Oversees all VMS related activities, including requirements gathering, data and solution analysis, solution design, sign-off and documentation, system configuration/conversion, change management, testing, solution validation and training. Leads all other VMS functional groups in a project matrix reporting structure during implementations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as the Vendor Management System (VMS) liaison to internal and external organizations for implementations
- Facilitates the process to articulate the most effective and efficient solution recommendation incorporating Randstad best practices and leading industry trends to meet the client-specific objectives
- Contributes to Implementation and Sales teams regarding VMS implementation and conversion timelines, policies, procedures and operational model design
- Understands and facilitates dialogue around all positive and negative design implications of a future RSR/VMS solution for assigned clients and internal organizations
- Designs, validates and deploys the VMS application and associated project components
- Serves as primary lead for the VMS Solution and ensures all milestones are met within the specified contractual relationships and agreed timeframes
- Develops and maintains project plans, logs, actions, status reports, etc. that support, enhanceand manage the VMS application deployment
- Provides affected Corporate teams with accurate and timely information regarding Randstadback-office and set-up and invoicing requirements
- Manages/leads the discovery and design activity of VMS related business requirements in the areas of VMS application workflow, hierarchy design, business process, functionality utilization,interface requirements and invoice and reporting output
- Facilitates requirements gathering and JAD sessions with customer user groups and internal Randstad teams
- Defines and documents the detailed process flow, business, architecture, integrationrequirements and decision points for the VMS solution
- Presents formal business requirements and RSR/VMS Solution to Internal and Client teams for sign-off
- Serves as leader and provides direction and oversight to ensure effective team foundation and successful VMS implementations
- Develops RCS MSP/ VMS Industry Best Practice knowledge and tools. Maintains knowledgebase of VMS tools and best practices and apply to Randstad’s solutions
- Conducts functional demos on VMS/technology solutions
- Performs as "the expert" in VMS solution recommendations, including organizational structure, processes and technology for the solutions being proposed
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Process re-engineering, solution design and development including technology integration and implementation experience
- Strong Project Management methodology experience in planning, integration, resource, risk, cost and scope management
- Sales presentation experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Project, Visio, Access, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Prior MSP/VMS design and implementation experience
- Ability to travel up to 25%
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Staffing industry related experience
- Business process development experience
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience
- VMS/MSP implementation experience using Fieldglass and/or IQNavigator
- Minimum of three (3) years implementation experience as a functional lead in service and/or technology industries
- Three plus (3+) years of contingent labor management or MSP industry experience
- Three plus (3+) years of experience in process design, implementation, consultation and sales support in a lead or key responsible role
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Location_formattedLocationLong: Milwaukee, Wisconsin US