Senior Consultant

Simpson Associates transforms raw data into actionable insights that drive positive change.

Our Microsoft data expertise our specialist sector knowledge plus our innovative and trusted advice and guidance are just some of the reasons clients choose to work with us.

Our mission is to help purpose-led organisations from within the public and private sectors to harness data as a lever for change and enable them to realise business value more quickly. We provide the full range of services to support organisations on their data transformation journey. From advisory support and data strategy to developing Data & AI solutions right through to providing a range of managed services.

We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner holding Specialisations in AI Platform on Microsoft Azure Analytics on Microsoft Azure Data Warehouse Migration to Microsoft Azure and Migrate Enterprise Applications to Microsoft Azure as well as holding Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI (Azure); Digital & App Innovation (Azure); Infrastructure (Azure) and Security.

But its not just about the badges. We are proud to be recognised as the winner of the 2024 Microsoft Community Response Partner of the Year award reflecting our dedication to using technology for positive change. We are also a Databricks partner and an IBM Gold Partner specialising in Cognos Analytics and Planning Analytics.

With offices in York and Sheffield and a team based throughout the UK we champion creativity innovation and collaboration in the workplace.

The Role

The Senior Consultant performs a critical role on projects after the completion of the technical design. Often delivering the majority of the development days and with the greatest level of contact with the customer after the project has been delivered. A Senior Consultant will have a combination of technical business and consultancy experience and skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers complex and non-routine solutions across a variety of environments within a project after completion of the technical design.
• Delivers work packages on time and to a high quality consistently taking personal responsibility and initiative to plan work in accordance with team priorities timescales and quality targets.
• Familiar with project requirements analysis design and estimating with support available from a Lead or Principal Consultant.
• Familiar with using Simpsons CORE methodology to manage projects. Produces project control documentation as required including project plans highlight reports change control risk identification and management testing and deployment.
• Demonstrates creativity in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer.
• Leads meetings/calls with confidence when attending in the place of the Lead Consultant.
• Provides technical demonstrations and confident leading sessions independently including training course delivery with customers.
• Assists queries on the support desk and handles calls according to the Simpsons support methodology.
• Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities. Maintains an awareness of relevant technical developments and their application.
• Contributes to marketing activities by sharing ideas and content to use for case studies and blogs aiming for at least 1 per year.
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviour and work ethic according to Simpsons values and culture whilst achieving utilisation targets and hitting internal reporting deadlines with billing and expenses.
• Understand the wider business context of the project for the customer and Simpsons Associates.

Skills and Attributes Required

• In-depth technical knowledge and competent in one or more technologies.
• Familiar with all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Absorbs complex information and applies it effectively.
• Demonstrates leadership and teamworking skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in a range of formats and to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Applies a methodical approach to issue definition and resolution.

SFIA Levels

This role corresponds largely to SFIA levels 3 and 4 the relevant areas are reflected in the narrative above.

Simpson Associates reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time.