Implementation Consultant (Philadelphia)

Planisware; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid holidays

Maternity leave (up to 4 months)

Paternity leave

Job summary

Planisware is seeking an Implementation Consultant to design, configure, and deploy Planisware solutions for client organizations. You will work in a team, learn client processes, and take increasing responsibility for key aspects of implementation.

You will apply Planisware capabilities to translate business requirements into a comprehensive system design and a high‑quality deployment that meets client needs and supports long‑term success.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required or preferred.
• Programming experience, object‑oriented languages.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, deploy, and support Planisware applications for client organizations.
• Assist with data migration, validation, and analysis tasks.
• Participate in client meetings and internal reviews.
• Help prepare documentation, training content, and system walkthroughs.
• Provide post‑go‑live support and troubleshoot basic issues.

Skills

Programming experience (OO)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Education

BA or BS degree

Job description

Planisware is a global provider of software solutions for project portfolio management. Planisware solutions are specifically designed to support product development, engineering, and IT business processes. For more than 25 years, Planisware has been helping its customers to achieve strategic and innovative excellence, make valid business decisions, and increase portfolio value. Today, over 1,000 companies worldwide rely on Planisware products to manage their projects, resources, and portfolios.

The Role

As an Implementation Consultant, your mission is to design, configure, and deploy Planisware solutions to client organizations. Working as part of a team, you will interact regularly with clients to learn their internal processes and understand the needs of their organization. As you gain experience, you will begin to take direct responsibility for critical aspects of the implementation. You will be able to apply your experience and understanding of Planisware's capabilities to transform business requirements first into a comprehensive system design, and then into a functional, high-quality implementation of the Planisware solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, test, deploy, and support Planisware applications for client organizations.
• Support the configuration of standard Planisware modules under supervision.
• Assist with data migration, validation, and analysis tasks.
• Participate in internal and client-facing meetings to learn and observe.
• Help prepare documentation, training content, and system walkthroughs.
• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot basic issues, and elevate appropriately.
• You will be part of a project team, learning directly from experienced consultants and participating in key meetings.
• You will become deeply familiar with the business needs and processes of clients. As you become more skilled at understanding business needs and applying Planisware capabilities, you will be able to propose solutions that both meet requirements and facilitate the client's long-term success.

What We Expect From You

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn Planisware and project delivery practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks on time.
• Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and improve continuously.
• Dependable collaboration with team members and proactive support on delivery needs.

Location

This position will be based out of our Philadelphia, PA office. Planisware currently has a hybrid policy of working in the office four days per week, with Monday-Thursdays as mandatory days, and remote work allowed on Friday. This is subject to change as the company sees fit.

Your Qualifications

• BA or BS degree with 2 to 5 years of experience preferred
• Computer programming experience (object-oriented preferred)
• Willing to travel (US & International)
• Quick learner, efficient multi-tasker, and team player
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of portfolio and/or project management
• Working knowledge of database management
• Previous experience in software implementation
• Interest in Pharmaceutical/Biotech/NPD industries
• Paid holidays
• Up to 4 months maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company variable contribution
• Profit sharing
• FSA plan, including employer contribution