TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.  In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION 

The Microsoft Dynamics SME is responsible for assessing and ensuring the quality and integrity of the PA Turnpike’s financial and customer service back office modernization project. This role involves analyzing project requirements, testing software functionality, and providing objective insights, issues, concerns, and solutions to proactively advise the client and development teams. This position requires a blend of leadership, technical expertise, analytical skills, and effective communication to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.   

In this role, you and a small team will provide independent Validation & Verification (IV&V) services on an industry leading system integration project. Candidates will be expected to travel to the Middletown, PA headquarters as needed based on project requirements. 

RESPONSIBILITES

Develop and maintain IV&V work plans, metrics, schedules, test plans, test procedures, and test reports Review requirements and participate in peer reviews to ensure the quality of requirements for building test cases and scenarios.  Collaborate with program managers, systems development, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to the client’s vision and that IV&V activities are integrated into the project lifecycle. Serve as a Microsoft Dynamics subject matter expert to advise the system integration and client leadership teams of potential impacts and recommended solutions. Facilitate regular meetings and reviews with various members of the client, development team, and corporate management.  Manage relationships with the project’s development staff, sub-consultants, and the client’s management team.  Collaborate closely with management and work groups to develop and maintain work plan documents, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing effective solutions. Must be able to travel for one week each month as part of job responsibilities. Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures. 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, information technology, engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 15 years of relevant customer relationship management (CRM) software applications experience, with extensive hands-on experience in the functional design and configuration of the Microsoft Dynamics platform. Proven experience in Agile Software Development, IT systems integration, and enterprise application architecture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide clear, actionable recommendations and insights with senior leadership and development teams. Extensive Quality Control experience is required, specific IV&V experience is preferred.  Commitment to delivering high-quality results and exceeding client expectations.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $175,000- $230,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.