Friday, September 30, 2011

Business Objects Consultant with universes, webintelligence, xcelsius, explorer, data federator, data warehouse lifecycle, MS SQL Server and MS Office experience

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Business Objects Consultant with universes, webintelligence, xcelsius, explorer, data federator, data warehouse lifecycle, MS SQL Server and MS Office experience

Location: COLUMBIA SC
Positions: 1
Duration: 6 months

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The state is implementing SAP Finance, Material Management and HR.  DHHS is leading the effort to report their finance & HR data with their existing system KPIs as well as with historical archives

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within project schedules and other defined deadlines, candidate will provide functional and technical services including:

Refine report and dashboard requirements with project team members, finance and HR subject matter experts, and executives

Design, prototype, develop, test and implement BusinessObjects universes, WebIntelligence reports, Xcelsius dashboards and/or Explorer Info Spaces to meet those requirements

Assist in source data investigation plus help  design/refine data models and strategies into an integrated, high performing data warehouse design, allowing for robust reporting and analytical capabilities

Develop and execute unit, system and user acceptance test plans

Resolve technical and business issues

Help mentor finance and HR staff and executives on InfoView, WebIntelligence & Explorer

Help maintain and upgrade SAP Business Objects Enterprise, Explorer and Data Federator as appropriate

Work closely with network, database & system administrators

Provide technical knowledge transfer via paired programming, peer coaching, and written documentation.

Provide effective and timely oral and written communications to management, peers and users

Identify and escalate issues and risks to management in a timely manner

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

3+ years of experience in developing and implementing universes and WebIntelligence reports

Experienced in developing and implementing Xcelsius dashboards

Able to interpret and document business requirements, develop technical specifications and test processes to meet requirements

Able to formulate technical resolutions to business issues

Experienced with installation and configuration of BOBJ software

Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems

Able to work closely with others in a team environment

Able to work independently, self-motivated

Excellent communication skills; fluent in English

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Experience with BusinessObjects Explorer and Data Federator 
Experienced in full lifecycle of data warehouse delivery including analysis, design, dimensional modeling, development, testing, implementation, training and support
Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server
Proficient with MS Office tools (e.g. Word, Excel, Visio, Project)

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