Principal Technology Consultant - Axxis Software

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Gaithersburg MD

Full time
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Job Description:
About the Role:

Axxis, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for downstream petroleum process automation, is seeking a Principal Technology Consultant to drive software deployment, upgrade, customization, and integration projects. You will be responsible for the delivery of software solutions to the Axxis customer base leveraging Axxis products and service offerings. You will determine client downstream petroleum process automation objectives by studying current business functions, gathering information, and evaluating output requirements and formats. You will report to the Client Management Director.

About the Team:

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex - OPIS makes it simpler.

You Will:

• Work with customers to develop best approaches to use Axxis as a means to accomplish their downstream petroleum process automation objectives
• Lead the requirements gathering sessions by following standard implementation methodologies
• Define, analyze, document, and manage requirements for successful project setup
• Perform software installation, configuration, and testing activities
• Clearly communicate requirements to stakeholders, facilitators, and partners
• Be a key liaison between the customer and technical teams to communicate client requirements in relation to the standard product functionality
• Assist with quality assurance/system testing activities to ensure requirements are met
• Troubleshoot application and implementation issues by taking ownership of questions, researching application issues and providing appropriate solutions
• Provide product feedback (customer requirements, product shortcomings, enhancements, etc.) to product management and/or product development

You Have:

• At least 7 years' experience in business analysis, software implementation and/or IT consulting
• 7+ years working with Software as a Service (SaaS) or enterprise software products
• Experience driving requirements sessions and documenting business needs and processes
• The ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and subject matter experts to take ideas from concept through implementation
• In-depth knowledge of the SDLC and an established background in gathering requirements for a SaaS product company
• Working technical knowledge of software installation, setup and configuration for both locally hosted and web-based applications
• Ability to author customer-facing deliverables in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using both functional and technical approaches
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Information Systems -or- equivalent work experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Business Area:
Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category:
IT, Telecom & Internet

Union Status:
Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

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