Job Description
Implementation Consultant (REMOTE - US or Canada)
Job Location (Short):  Calgary, Alberta-CAN | Madison, Alabama-USA
Workplace Type:  Remote
Req Id:  2613

Responsibilities

Octave is seeking an Implementation Consultant to join our team.  The Implementation Consultant will be responsible for setup/installation, configuration, and customization of technical solutions, applications, or process designs for the client’s purchased or outsourced technology and business outcome solutions, specifically EcoSys (Enterprise Project Performance) software. Individuals in this position work independently. This is a full-time position involving a mix of onsite travel to customer sites and working remotely.

 

The selected candidate will collaborate with project team members to gather requirements, application configuration, and application testing and training for our software EcoSys on behalf of our customers.

 

  • Works directly with clients to manage initial access, map and transfer data, create process documentation (functional requirements/designs/lessons learned), and train or coordinate training for client users
  • Determines client’s objectives by reviewing business functions; gathering information; and evaluating output requirements and formats.
  • The successful candidate will perform multiple work assignments including configuring, testing, documenting, and developing solutions.
  • Designs solutions by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying client system capabilities; writing specifications.
  • Improves solutions by studying client current practices; designing modifications, use cases, design documents and suggesting best practices.
  • Provides references for users by writing and maintaining user documentation; providing help desk support; training users.
  • Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Applies analytical and technical thinking within areas of assigned responsibility to resolve routine client issues and challenges by identifying possible alternatives and providing recommendations.
  • Leads preparation of testing scripts and materials; supports and performs unit, system, and integrated testing tasks.
  • Works with training team to develop application-specific training curriculums and materials and supports training classes for client.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending EcoSys educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
  • Tests and troubleshoots functionality of installed systems.
  • Identifies and documents technical issues to be escalated to the product and system integration teams for resolution.
  • Provides feedback based on client experiences to the product and professional services teams for product and process improvements.
  • May work on pre-sales activities.

#LI-REMOTE #LI-RM

Education / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience including a minimum of 3 years of COTS / packaged software implementation experience
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience with EcoSys or a comparable enterprise project controls tool
  • Experience with EcoSys configuration is a plus
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience Project Cost Controls space and / or Industry
  • Experience in leading consulting, process design and SDLC
  • Understanding of software methodologies (waterfall, iterative and incremental)
  • Providing feedback based on client experiences and working directly with clients
  • Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to details
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Building knowledge on multiple products
  • Managing client expectations
  • Crafting business outcome requirements
  • Identifying upselling opportunities
  • Estimating and scoping organization engagements
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to lead in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to travel as need - up to 25% 
Octave will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.

About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle — Design, Build, Operate and Protect — where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option. 

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most. 

Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.