Business Consultant

IdeaPoint’s management software, an Anaqua product, accelerates the world’s science and innovation. IdeaPoint improves how global companies capture, identify, evaluate, track, and manage opportunities from internal and external partnerships and collaborations. For more information on IdeaPoint product, please visit https://www.anaqua.com/ideapoint

Position Overview

Are you passionate about driving successful client experiences and delivering impactful solutions? In this role, you will lead implementation projects for IdeaPoint’s innovative offerings, taking ownership from kick-off through go live. You’ll manage scope, timelines, and communications to ensure each project is executed successfully.

This position is ideal for someone who approaches challenges creatively and thrives in a consultative, client-facing role. You’ll bring strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs and drive successful outcomes. We’re looking for a professional with strong business presence, hands-on experience in business systems integration, and a proven ability to manage projects of all sizes.

You’ll Enjoy This Role If You Like To

• Own implementation projects from kick-off through go-live, managing the full lifecycle and working directly with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Gather and document requirements through virtual meetings, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process reviews, use cases, and workflow analysis.
• Communicate and collaborate proactively with internal and external stakeholders to understand information needs and functional requirements.
• Analyze information from multiple sources, resolve conflicts, break down complex details, and identify true business needs beyond stated requests.
• Partner with technical teams and subject matter experts to define technical vision and evaluate trade-offs between usability and performance.
• Provide support to end users for web-based applications and escalate issues when necessary.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, simple language for non-technical audiences.
• Perform workflow and functionality gap analyses to identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate efforts across business units, technology teams, and support teams to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-5 years relevant work experience
• Professional and positive attitude
• Ability to manage time efficiently, thoroughness and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation and meeting management skills
• Proven experience leading implementation projects from kick-off through go-live
• Knowledge of systems integration and the system development lifecycle
• Experience in running software related projects, preferably multiple projects at once
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Project
• Ability to travel on a need basis
• Technical background (preferred)