Solutions Architect - Professional Services

Vena Solutions Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Solutions Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect - Professional Services to lead technical design and delivery on CPM/Cloud FP&A implementations. You will drive architecture, collaborate with clients, and mentor the Professional Services team across Canada, with remote options and occasional travel to client sites.

You will engage with executives and stakeholders, translate business needs into scalable Vena solutions, and advocate for customers while aligning with product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 4+ years implementing CPM/Cloud FP&A solutions.
• Subject matter expert for planning and reporting in FP&A.
• Knowledge of formal implementation methodologies.
• Ability to translate business problems into architected solutions.
• Strong communication with executives.
• Excellent problem solving and analytics.
• Interest in AI-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of Vena implementation projects, ensuring best practices are applied and solutions will be adopted by customers.
• Support the project team during configuration and testing, identifying and communicating key risks.
• Facilitate workshops with customers to elicit business and technical requirements, aligning with project scope and budget.
• Translate existing solutions, spreadsheets and business problems into holistic, well-designed solutions using the Vena platform.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on change management, business process design, and analytics.
• Evaluate existing solutions in customer tenants to identify optimizations that drive value.
• Deliver high levels of customer service and over-deliver on expectations.
• Provide timely progress updates to the project team and sponsors.
• Conduct internal enablement sessions to upskill the Professional Services team.
• Foster a relationship with Product Management to provide feedback and prepare PS team for new features.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

FP&A CPM

Solution design

Stakeholder management

Communication

AI interest

Job description

Solutions Architect - Professional Services

Department: Solutions Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Canada - Remote (0002)

Reporting To: Derek Hui

Compensation: CA$106,250 - CA$143,750 / year

Description

This is a flexible position and has the option of working in our Toronto office full time, hybrid throughout the week or working entirely remotely within Canada.

As a Solutions Architect, you are the technical lead on Vena implementations acting as the subject matter expertise on both domain and product knowledge for our customers, providing well-laid out design, and overseeing the technical delivery of the project performed by the project team.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead the architectural design of Vena implementation projects, ensuring best practices are applied and solutions will be adopted by customers.
• Support the project team during configuration and testing, identifying and communicating key risks along the way.
• Facilitate workshops with customers to elicit business and technical requirements, aligning these with project scope and budget.
• Analyze and translate existing solutions, spreadsheets and business problems into holistic, well-designed and architected solutions using the Vena platform
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to customers in areas such as change management, business process design, process improvements and analytics
• Evaluate existing solutions in customer tenants to identify optimizations or enhancements that drive more value for the customer
• Deliver high levels of customer service, over-delivering on customer expectations
• Provide meaningful, timely feedback and progress updates to the project team including project sponsor, project manager and consultants
• Conduct internal enablement sessions to upskill the Professional Services team in domain, product and other PS-related knowledge.
• Foster a strong relationship with Product Management to provide product feedback, advocate for customers and prepare PS team to use newly released features
• Travel (as required) to client sites

We'd Love to See

• 4+ years of experience implementing CPM/Cloud FP&A solutions
• Subject matter expertise for planning and reporting within the FP&A context
• Demonstrated knowledge of formal implementation methodology (requirements gathering, solution design, etc.)
• You are a creative thinker who finds ingenious ways to resolve business problems and finds it exciting, ensuring solutions perform well
• You are a trusted advisor for the most recognized customers in the world, helping them to achieve their business goals
• Strong organization skills and able to balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Confident communicator to all levels including executives
• Passion for business analytics, modeling and planning
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies

Base salary range 106,250 - 143,750 CAD

*Our salaries are tailored to roles, levels and locations. Your individual pay within this range is influenced by factors like work location, skills, experience and education. As you progress in your role, your compensation may adapt, offering flexibility for growth beyond initial levels. For specifics, your recruiter will provide details and address any questions during the hiring process.