Consultant (IT Projects)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics services is seeking an IT Project Consultant to enhance their professional services team. The role involves implementing logistics management software and requires strong communication and organizational skills combined with technical expertise. You will work closely with clients and be involved in all stages of project implementation, including setup, support, and training. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT implementation projects or system support.
• Experience in a client-facing role.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement logistics software, including configuration, testing, training, and support.
• Document requirements and specifications for development teams.
• Manage and execute system and integration testing.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or business-related field

Job description

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Type: Full-time / Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Overview:

We are looking for an IT Project Consultant to join our logistics professional services team. You will work with clients to implement logistics management software solutions, involving both business process understanding and technical configuration. The role combines customer-facing responsibilities with hands-on software setup and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with clients to implement logistics software, including configuration, testing, training, and support.
• Gather and clarify business and technical requirements.
• Document requirements and specifications for development teams.
• Contribute to project scoping and effort estimation.
• Support solution design and integration planning.
• Align internal and external teams involved in implementations.
• Manage and execute system and integration testing.
• Troubleshoot issues during testing, go-live, and post-implementation phases.
• Deliver user training sessions and provide ongoing solution support.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT implementation projects or system support.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or business-related field.
• Fluent in English (German is a plus).
• Experience in a client-facing role.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with software solutions and new technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work independently on client sites when required.