Kimble Applications is a global leader in Professional Services Automation (PSA) software. We help consulting businesses and other professional services organizations scale faster and succeed. Our application helps those companies sell, resource and deliver projects better using a modern SaaS application built on the Salesforce platform. Kimble is the only leading vendor that focuses exclusively on PSA so we’re able to put all of our energy into innovation, ease of use and adoption around our customers’ key service processes. Built to work seamlessly with CRM, Kimble PSA drives a forward-looking focus and faster decision making with intelligent insights and guidance.

Kimble continues to grow fast – 400% over the last three years – following a significant investment from top growth equity firm Accel-KKR in 2018. We have been recognized, based on user reviews, as the clear leader of the G2 Momentum Grid for PSA for the last two seasons.

Our culture is fun and purposeful. We are open to new ideas and challenges; we’re supportive and honest, and we’re passionate about growth – for our people, our customers and our company.

As a Functional Consultant, you will be involved in the functional aspects of Kimble implementations. This includes participating in customer workshops, reviewing business process, capturing requirements, configuring Kimble based on gathered requirements, support of testing, customer training and post go-live stabilization.

Your objective is to deliver a system and a way of working that supports the needs of customers who are fully ready to adopt Kimble at the heart of their business. You will work closely with Project Managers and Technical Consultants within the PS Team to achieve this success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather and document functional requirements
Provide functional consultancy on Kimble features aligned to customer’s business needs
Comfortable participating in workshops with customer personnel who range from Exec to Operational level
Carry out Kimble configuration in line with requirements
Perform Quality Assurance checks for Kimble Implementations
Improve, develop and share best practices with team members
Evolve methods & tools to increase delivery efficiency
Work closely with Support and Product Teams

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

2 to 3 years in the software or services industry in the role of Business Analyst or Functional Consultant
Razor sharp analytical skills backed up with the ability to document findings accurately and concisely
Experience in the implementation of Enterprise software, ideally cloud-based
Experience of working for a Professional Services / Consulting company; a sound understanding of the underlying business model and processes would be an advantage
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the customer organization
Ability to embrace change, new challenges and learning – you will need to become an expert in deploying Kimble PSA solution in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel (mostly within the UK)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, highly motivated and a good team player
Passion for consultancy and customer service
High sense of operational excellence, disciplined working and effective time management

BENEFITS

Competitive basic salary commensurate with experience
Performance related bonus
Family private medical insurance
Income protection insurance (75% of Basic Salary)
Life cover
A pension contribution equivalent to 3% of Basic Salary
25 days holiday

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the country for which they are applying

Kimble operates pre-employment background checking

Kimble Applications is a global leader in Professional Services Automation (PSA) software. We help consulting businesses and other professional services organizations scale faster and succeed. Our application helps those companies sell, resource and deliver projects better using a modern SaaS application built on the Salesforce platform. Kimble is the only leading vendor that focuses exclusively on PSA so we’re able to put all of our energy into innovation, ease of use and adoption around our customers’ key service processes. Built to work seamlessly with CRM, Kimble PSA drives a forward-looking focus and faster decision making with intelligent insights and guidance.

Kimble continues to grow fast – 400% over the last three years – following a significant investment from top growth equity firm Accel-KKR in 2018. We have been recognized, based on user reviews, as the clear leader of the G2 Momentum Grid for PSA for the last two seasons.

Our culture is fun and purposeful. We are open to new ideas and challenges; we’re supportive and honest, and we’re passionate about growth – for our people, our customers and our company.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages project scope according to contractual commitments
Identifies and manages scope changes and gains commercial agreement with the customer
Applies methodology meticulously whilst adhering to contractual obligations
Contributes significantly to methodology & tooling development
Manages both Executive and Operational level stakeholder relationships
Strictly applies and adheres to project governance procedures
Identifies and manages all risks & issues through to successful mitigation
Comfortable in running workshop sessions with customer teams
Manages commercial budgets scrupulously
Equally comfortable managing a single large project or multiple small / medium sized projects simultaneously
Provides clear direction to project teams
Creates satisfied and referenceable customers
Supports a smooth transition from the Sales cycle into the Implementation phase

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 10 years in the software / services industry with a minimum of 5 years in the role of Project Manager
Extensive experience in the implementation of Enterprise software, ideally cloud-based
Experience of working in the Professional Services / Consulting market with a sound understanding of the underlying business model and business processes
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including C-level
A recognized Project Management qualification is desirable but not mandatory
Experience of the PSA software category is desirable but not mandatory
Knowledge of the Salesforce Force.com platform is desirable but not mandatory
Willingness to travel (mostly within the UK)
Strong team spirit and desire to work in a collaborative environment
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

BENEFITS

Competitive basic salary commensurate with experience
Performance related bonus
Family private medical insurance
Income protection insurance (75% of Basic Salary)
Life cover
A pension contribution equivalent to 3% of Basic Salary
25 days holiday

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the country for which they are applying
Kimble operates pre-employment background checking

Kimble Applications is a global leader in Professional Services Automation (PSA) software. We help consulting businesses and other professional services organizations scale faster and succeed. Our application helps those companies sell, resource and deliver projects better using a modern SaaS application built on the Salesforce platform. Kimble is the only leading vendor that focuses exclusively on PSA so we’re able to put all of our energy into innovation, ease of use and adoption around our customers’ key service processes. Built to work seamlessly with CRM, Kimble PSA drives a forward-looking focus and faster decision making with intelligent insights and guidance.

Kimble continues to grow fast – 400% over the last three years – following a significant investment from top growth equity firm Accel-KKR in 2018. We have been recognized, based on user reviews, as the clear leader of the G2 Momentum Grid for PSA for the last two seasons.

Our culture is fun and purposeful. We are open to new ideas and challenges; we’re supportive and honest, and we’re passionate about growth – for our people, our customers and our company.

 ROLE DESCRIPTION

As a Functional Consultant, you are responsible for leading all functional aspects of Kimble implementations. This includes activities such as running workshops, reviewing business process, capturing requirements, configuring Kimble based on gathered requirements, support of testing, customer training and post go-live stabilization.

Your objective is to deliver a system and a way of working that supports the needs of customers who are fully ready to adopt Kimble at the heart of their business. You will work closely with Project Managers and Technical Consultants within the PS Team to achieve this success. Additionally, you will be a key owner or contributor to our internal processes, methods and tools to ensure we deliver consistently and efficiently to customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake business impact assessments to highlight process changes
Gather and document functional requirements
Provide functional consultancy on Kimble features aligned to customer’s business needs
Comfortable in running workshop sessions with customer personnel who range from Exec to Operational level
Carry out Kimble configuration in line with requirements
Perform Quality Assurance checks for Kimble Implementations
Improve, develop and share best practices with team members
Evolve methods & tools to increase delivery efficiency
Work closely with Support and Product Teams

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 10 years in the software / services industry with a minimum of 5 years in the role of Functional Consultant
Extensive experience in the implementation of Enterprise software, ideally cloud-based
Experience of working for a Professional Services / Consulting company with a sound understanding of the underlying business model and business processes
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including C-level
Ability to embrace change, new challenges and learning – you will need to become an expert in deploying Kimble PSA solution in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of the Salesforce Force.com platform is desirable but not mandatory
Willingness to travel (mostly within the UK)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, highly motivated and a good team player
Passion for consultancy and customer service
High sense of operational excellence, disciplined working and effective time management

BENEFITS

Competitive basic salary commensurate with experience
Performance related bonus
Family private medical insurance
Income protection insurance (75% of Basic Salary)
Life cover
A pension contribution equivalent to 3% of Basic Salary
25 days holiday

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the country for which they are applying
Kimble operates pre-employment background checking