VMS Configuration Analyst
Location: Chicago, Illinois US
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Job Number: 29508
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, enhance and manage the VMS application deployment
- Provides affected Corporate teams with accurate and timely information regarding Randstad back-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, integration requirements 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: Chicago, Illinois US