Anthology, Inc. Looking for Functional Consultant, Student Information Systems, Channel Operations at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Functional Consultant, SIS, Channel Operations

Remote – India or Bangalore, India

The Opportunity:
Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.

We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

The successful candidate will support the planning, design, and implementation of Anthology’s industry leading Student Information System (SIS), Anthology Student, for our channel partners in the Middle East and Africa in support of the end user. In this role the individual will enable our partners to successfully define requirements and align those with the software design. This role will require the skills and technical and industry expertise to evaluate business needs and utilize the best system solution to meet the requirements of the client effectively.

Primary responsibilities will include:
Working with our Channel partners to ensure they have an in-depth understanding of the tools, skills, and knowledge to gather information regarding program needs and successfully implement and support Anthology Student

Analyzing, defining, and documenting requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, operating system environments, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs

Designing, writing, and maintaining technical specifications that are specifically written to assist our channel partners successfully implement the Anthology Student Information System

Consulting directly with users as required to help solve business challenges

Staying up to date with the latest software releases and attending regular briefings regarding changes for Anthology Student

Practicing continuous learning through self-guided reading and research of relevant business practices, trends and strategies in higher education, analytics, workflow, or product-specific activities

Working with all IT functions with our customers and prospective customers, eliciting requirements, championing standards, and helping demonstrate and articulate secure, reliable, and scalable solutions

Reviewing solution options, researching and analyzing alternatives, and recommending solutions to business users

Designing protocols including QA and checkpoints via test transactions and run tests to find errors and confirm programs meet specifications

This role requires up to 30% travel

The Candidate:
Required skills/qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree qualified or equivalent in Business/Communications or Computer Science

5 or more years of Technical/Functional Solutions Engineering or Professional Services experience or Higher Education experience supporting a Student Information System

Proven ability to lead initiatives and work with various teams, stakeholders, and partners

Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills and is not afraid to pick up the phone

Ability to articulate and logically communicate concepts both technically and functionally

Ability to prioritize with strong project management skills

Ability to meet deadlines, follow up on commitments, and act as needed

Positive team player with the ability to develop and maintain internal and external professional relationships

Highly organized with an exceptional eye for detail

Ability to work collaboratively and build strong cross-functional relationships

Resilient and positive

Takes a strategic approach to work

Self-motivated and proactive to constantly learn and grow

Fluency in written and spoken English

Preferred skills/qualifications:
Fluency in Arabic

Technical hands-on experience using:
Microsoft Power Platform

Design patterns

Web Services

Microsoft Azure SQL®

The Office:
We have an office in the Silicon Valley of India: Bangalore.

• Located adjacent to Bangalore’s new metro system
• Brand new office space boasts an open, modern vibe
• Office space provides collaboration area for casual gatherings as well as office cabins for privacy when needed
• Office has a tuck shop for quick snacks, free coffee, and vending machines
• Habba committee and monthly employee engagement activities provide opportunities for fun and celebration at work

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

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