Senior Certinia Functional Consultant
Job Title: Senior Certinia Functional ConsultantLocation:Raleigh NCDuration of Contract: Long TermKey ResponsibilitiesFunctional Leadership & DeliveryLead functional design, configuration, and implementation of Certinia PSA (Professional Services Automation) modules.Drive end-to-end solutioning across:Resource Management & StaffingProject Billing & InvoicingTime & Expense ManagementRevenue RecognitionProject AccountingTranslate business requirements into scalable Certinia solutions aligned with best practices.Stakeholder EngagementPartner directly with business stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, and Delivery teams.Act as the primary functional point of contact for on-site client engagement.Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and solution walkthroughs.Adoption & Change ManagementDrive user adoption strategies post-implementation.Support change management initiatives including:Process redesignUser trainingDocumentation and playbooksEnsure smooth transition from legacy systems to Certinia.Operational AlignmentAlign Certinia configurations with professional services business processes such as:Resource allocation and capacity planningMargin and profitability trackingBilling and invoicing workflowsIdentify opportunities for process optimization and automation.Program ExecutionSupport multi-business unit (multi-BU) rollouts and phased implementations.Collaborate with technical teams, Salesforce developers, and integration teams.Ensure timely delivery with high quality and minimal business disruption.Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem3+ years of hands-on Certinia (FinancialForce) functional experienceStrong expertise in Certinia PSA modules, including:Resource ManagementProject BillingTime & ExpenseRevenue RecognitionProject AccountingProven experience working directly with business stakeholdersExperience embedding within client teams and driving adoption from withinStrong understanding of professional services operationsPreferred QualificationsCertinia (FinancialForce) and/or Salesforce certificationsExperience with multi-BU or global rolloutsPrior consulting experience in enterprise environmentsFamiliarity with integrations and data migration within Salesforce ecosystem