Woods Bagot Hiring for Information Technology Solutions Specialist at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Full Time

About Woods Bagot

Woods Bagot is a People Architecture company placing human experience at the centre of our design process to create and deliver engaging, future-oriented projects that respond to the way people actually use space.

With a team of over 950 experts working across 17 studios in Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, our Global Studio model allows us to work collaboratively across time zones and borders, using the latest technology to share design intelligence and strengthen our knowledge base around the world.

About the role

The role of the Solutions Specialist is to undertake activities related to the technical implementation, development and technical support of the Group’s enterprise systems and digital platforms. This is a “hands on” role working on initiatives concurrently that optimise how users work. The role ensures that the systems are performing optimally, and changes are orchestrated and executed to achieve their objectives. The role ensures that end users are supported from an IT perspective.

The primary focus of this role is to support the Finance systems and digital platforms that enable the Finance functions across the enterprise. This includes ERP capability (not necessarily BST which is our current ERP), Concur for expense management, Power BI ing and digital applications (e.g., vendor setup) leveraging the Power Platform. Other capability such as Dynamics 365 CRM (marketing, business planning, contact and opportunity management) is considered secondary focus as we have a Solution Specialist in our team whose primary focus is to support such applications/business functions. Please note, we will be looking to evaluate ERP solutions in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partners with the business to understand user requirements, identify robust IT application solutions, and rapidly prototype solutions as a proof-of-concept for non-technical audiences
• Undertake the end-to-end development of business application solutions including apps, forms, workflows, SharePoint deployments, and system integrations
• Develop and maintain solution design and technical systems documentation
• Participate in planning and execution of tasks related to the evaluation and delivery of Power Platform, and Power BI based initiatives with a primary focus to support Finance
• Conduct research and provide technical advice and direction in relation to operational and business systems, platforms, and development services with a primary focus on Finance
• Provide professional/technical advice to assist in the development of tools to facilitate Application Lifecycle Management and DevOps processes
• Provide technical support to end users – core systems include ERP and digital applications that have been developed inhouse, to support automation and streamlining of business functions with a primary focus on Finance
• Maintain Finance systems’ data integrity
• Coordinate testing, training, and system upgrades
• Continued improvement of process and functionality of the systems to support business’ needs
• Delivery and continued enhancement of management ing

Supplementary

Systems Improvements

• System Analysis, issue resolution and system enhancements
• Testing and implementation of system corrections and enhancements
• Assess and understand processes and systems used and areas of in-efficiencies
• Actively champion system and process improvements consistent across the Global Studio
• Liaise with Group IT on any systems upgrades that impact core business systems
• Analysis and development of business systems ing to support business needs
• Work with the business to ensure appropriate training materials are made available

Systems Support

• Provide technical support for core business platforms
• Support system end users to resolve any technical issues
• Monitor and escalate systems performance issues promptly
• Assist with escalated system and user support queries as required
• Log and track user queries, improvement requests and actions taken using the IT helpdesk system

Key skills and capabilities

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience on medium to large scale IT projects
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with non-technical users to understand user requirements, and develop solutions/enhancements in enterprise or consultancy environments
• Experience in Finance systems configuration and administration
• Some understanding of the principles of accounting as they relate to a services organisation
• Recent professional experience delivering solutions using Power Platform
• Proficient in software development
• Strong experience in relational database design and query languages
• Good understanding of Restful API and web service concepts
• Demonstrated experience working with SDLC processes
• Experience in process improvement, design thinking methodologies
• Strong Business intelligence analytical and ing skills (Excel, Power BI and/or SSRS)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels

Benefits we offer

In addition to working for a world class design Studio you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Discretionary Bonus

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and portfolio via our Information Technology Solutions Specialist LinkedIn job post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.

All personal data collected by the Company will be kept confidential and only used for recruitment purposes.

Mandatory requirement

It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia (an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident).

Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.

Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of strategists, experience designers and scientists, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.