Application Lead

Project Role : Application Lead
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : Tagetik Planning Budgeting and Forecasting
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: As an Application Lead, you will lead the effort to design, build, and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact. Your typical day will involve collaborating with various teams to ensure that application requirements are met, overseeing the development process, and providing guidance to team members. You will also engage in problem-solving activities, ensuring that the applications are aligned with business objectives and user needs, while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. Roles & Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of Tagetik developers and functional analysts, managing workload, priorities, and professional development. • Own the end-to-end delivery of Tagetik solutions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, close processes, and management reporting. • Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into Tagetik solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy. • Ensure the architecture, design, and configuration of Tagetik models align with best practices and business needs. • Oversee data integration and automation between Tagetik and other systems (e.g., ERP, HRIS, Data Warehouse). • Manage Migrations, Testing - Unit Testing, SIT testing - work with analysts for system integration testing, • Provide leadership on project planning, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for Tagetik-related initiatives. • Ensure data integrity, process controls, and audit readiness within Tagetik environments. • Maintain and enhance Tagetik reporting tools, dashboards, and templates for financial and management reporting. • Train and support end users across finance and business teams, driving adoption and process excellence. • Ensure quality processes are adhered with reviews, peer reviews, defect log etc. Professional and Technical Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. • 5–7+ years of experience in EPM/CPM platforms with 3+ years of hands-on Tagetik experience. • Proven experience leading teams or managing projects in financial systems or EPM environments. • Strong understanding of finance processes (FP&A, consolidations ,statutory & management reporting,etc.). • Proficiency in data modeling, ETL, SQL, AIH, Data transformation package (DTP) and integration techniques. • Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information • Tagetik certification would be an added advantage

15 years full time education

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