Solutions Manager II (61713 - 08R44)

Description



Solutions Manager II

Solutions Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of multiple designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. In this role, you will assume responsibility for:

· Scheduling and managing the interface design and implementation process of selected vendor partners

· Researching, managing, and planning the growth of the on-going tax/technology relationships with partners in a way that ensures sustainable and repeatable competitive advantages for Vertex’s solutions

· Participating in software and solution sales cycle to demonstrate integration capabilities and differentiate Vertex’s solutions by demonstrating the highest level of professionalism during client facing opportunities

· Managing and scheduling interface development - Follow methodology to design, develop and test interfaces to Vendor Marketing Partners

· Documenting interface capabilities and limitations for Vertex knowledge base. Maintain ownership of interface knowledge transfer to internal and external audiences

· Defining support methodology between Vertex and partners

· Maintaining and advancing existing relationships - Coordinating partner planning to understand and forecast functional and technical requirements over the life of the relationship. Coordinating enhancements and new product requirements with appropriate Vertex and partner entities

· Developing strong working relationships with the Account Executives and Vertex Consulting

· Cooperating and collaborating on annual strategies, forecasting, communication and planning.

· Providing education through tools and training sessions that will allow Vertex Consulting to support full service implementation of partner integrations

· Assisting Sales Representatives through effective technological aspects of sales opportunities

· Demonstrating technical selling capabilities in alignment with the industry standards of competitive software and consulting firms

· Participating as Strategic Alliance and/or Sales representative on Vertex product teams as needed

We encourage individuals possessing all of the following minimum qualifications to apply immediately:

Work Experience

· 5+ years of experience managing internal, partner and contract labor resources

· 3+ years of full life-cycle project management/SDLC experience is required

· 2+ years of client/server and JAVA technology experience is required

· 2+ years of Web Service Integration and Deployments is required

· 5+ years of Relational Databases Technology is required - (SQL Server/Oracle)

· Experience with JD Edwards and Peoplesoft is required

· Previous work experience in all or some of the following roles is strongly preferred: Systems Admin, DBA, Developer, or Network Admin

Education & Training

· Four year degree in Business, Computer Science or equivalent

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

· Knowledge of Vertex products and API’s, particularly O Series VAT is strongly preferred

· Experience with Microsoft Project is a plus

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills - required

· Professional appearance and presentation - required

· Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, organizational, time management and presentation skills

Work Environment

· Travel is required (approximately 10%)

 

 

About Vertex

With nearly 30 years of experience, Vertex Inc. is the leading provider of advanced tax technology solutions, delivering products and process management services to customers worldwide.
 
Vertex solutions help companies streamline tax compliance processes and leverage information to discover new strategic tax savings. In addition, they enhance decision information across every major line of business tax, including income, sales, consumer use, value added, communications, and payroll. To serve its customers, Vertex works in partnership with the world’s leading providers of ERP software and related services.
 
Founded in 1978, Vertex is a privately held company that employs over 600 professionals at its headquarters in the U.S. (Berwyn, Pa.) and Europe (London), and its offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Sarasota, and Washington, DC.


Some (but not all!) of the benefits of working for Vertex include:

· On-site childcare at VerTYKES Learning Place

· Excellent medical and dental benefits

· Total Flex hours Mon-Fri with reasonable work outs. 37.5 hours = Full time status

· Company-funded pension plan

· Generous 401(k) plan

· Casual dress code


For more information about Vertex, visit the Web site at www.vertexinc.com.
 
Vertex, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 About VertexWith nearly 30 years of experience, Vertex Inc. is the leading provider of advanced tax technology solutions, delivering products and process management services to customers worldwide. Vertex solutions help companies streamline tax compliance processes and leverage information to discover new strategic tax savings. In addition, they enhance decision information across every major line of business tax, including income, sales, consumer use, value added, communications, and payroll. To serve its customers, Vertex works in partnership with the world’s leading providers of ERP software and related services. Founded in 1978, Vertex is a privately held company that employs over 600 professionals at its headquarters in the U.S. (Berwyn, Pa.) and Europe (London), and its offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Sarasota, and Washington, DC. Some (but not all!) of the benefits of working for Vertex include:* One-site childcare at VerTYKES Learning Place* Excellent medical and dental benefits* Total Flex hours Mon-Fri with reasonable work outs. 37.5 hours = Full time status* Company-funded pension plan* Generous 401(k) plan* Casual dress codePlease apply directly at: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=190034&company_id=15969&jobboardid=24For more information about Vertex, visit the Web site at www.vertexinc.com Vertex, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.