Information Technology

Lodestar Functional Specialists

CompanyAccentureExperience3-5 years
Date of posting2008-05-22 0:19Salary indication
CategoryInformation TechnologyStart date
RegionNorth AmericaDuration
CountryUnited States (USA)
LocationLocation Negotiable
DescriptionDescription

Be a part of Utilities with Accenture!

Accenture’s Industry and Functional Solutions group is looking for people to support the Utilities Industry Group. The company serves 83 percent of the Global Fortune 500 utilities worldwide. Accenture’s deep, global industry knowledge with integrated suite of methods, people and assets help clients develop the strategies and adopt solutions to improve performance in the dynamic utility market.

People with Lodestar specialty skills joining Accenture’s Industry and Functional Solutions group working with utility industry clients. Key responsibilities may include:
• Assist in defining and reviewing requirements and use cases for the Lodestar application
• Help guide and lead build, test and deployment of the Lodestar applications configuration and customization to meet the business process design and application requirements
• Validate requirements with the Business Process Owner and/or Business Analyst to ensure the application requirements satisfy the business requirements
• Participate in transitioning the designs to technical designs and/or programmers, and ensure complete understanding of the functional design
• Possess functional knowledge of the Lodestar suite of products. Billing Expert, FME, Pricing Expert, CCS, LPSS, etc...
• Identify and raise issues or deviations from designs to team lead
• Create test plan/scripts and expected results for all deliverables
• Execute test plan/scripts and document/verify actual results
• Ability to meet travel requirements (80-100%)
SkillsBasic Qualifications:
-3+ years of full life cycle implementation experience with Lodestar application in one or more of the following areas: Billing, FME, Pricing, CCS, or LPSS
-Bachelors Degree

Preferred Skills:
-Implementation experience with 2 or more utility companies
-Masters Degree
-Experience with a large professional service organization preferred

Professional Skills:
-Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
-Desire to work in an information systems environment
-Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
RemarksAccenture is an equal opportunity Employer.

Hiring markets include: Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, New York City, and Houston

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
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