Lawson Tools Analyst Job in Dallas 75207, Texas Us

Role:

Lawson Tools Analyst – 3 month contract to hire

 

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

 

Required:

Process Flow, Design Studio, Smart Notification

5+ years with LSF9 running on AIX/Oracle11G

Excellent Lawson custom report writing and scripting experience supporting LBI toolset (framework services, reporting services, back office) and related application functionality (Smart Notifications, security/rights administration, etc.).

5-7 years overall experience supporting Lawson.

Unix (IBM AIX) hands-on experience.

Understanding of the full project management and systems life cycles.

Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills.

Strong understanding of concepts and workings of operating systems, databases, servers and server hardware platforms

Change management skills

Ability to work off-hours when required (nights and weekends); pager required

Effective project management skills

Ability to be a team lead for a project

Ability to analyze user problems, determine and recommend optimum resolution based on system capabilities and users’ needs

Ability to understand and document business processes.

Design, develop and manage an implementation approach through use of standard tools such as work plans, change and issues management tools, and HP Quality Center testing tool

Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills

Experience participating in system installation projects including design, build, testing and conversion

System integration knowledge

Knowledge of Oracle/SQL databases, database queries, client/server architecture, web-based applications

Ability to troubleshoot and document application and system issues

Research system change requests

Develop, coordinate and implement system changes and upgrades including software upgrades, hardware upgrades and system interfaces to ensure that information needs are met

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Visio and Project application knowledge

 

Desired:

Working knowledge of Lawson ProcessFlow (administration, flow design, etc.).

Working knowledge of Design Studio and form customization.

Experience with Java customization (Employee and Manager Self Service), system interface and other customized integrations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring the integrity, integration and stability of production systems

Acknowledge and resolve heat tickets or facilitate re-assignment of tickets as needed

Assist and support in data collection and other documentation requirements for internal and external technical/system audits

On call support (pager required)

Coordinating with Application Analysts, end-user departments and operational support personnel for application/system patches, updates and upgrades

Regular monitoring of vendor sites, attendance at vendor conferences and user group meetings to stay current with new application functionality and enhancements

Assist users with system testing.

LBI Security support

Routine communication with BAS Group Manager, Application Analysts, department directors, managers, system managers and end-users regarding application/system issues, status of projects, and resolutions to troubleshooting problems

Developing and revising project plans for assigned projects and associated project management responsibilities including creating and maintaining projects in PPM, logging project time in PPM, and providing regular status updates

Assume leadership role in providing guidance and direction for the design and implementation of supported applications

Facilitate and document current state assessments and future state design activities in support of assigned projects

Mentoring of other System Analysts and providing guidance with more complex and difficult assignments.

Strong written and oral communication skills required.  Clearly communicate with any staff member regarding a variety of issues related to troubleshooting, project management, ongoing production maintenance, or implementation activities.

Produce clear, concise system documentation including procedures for system and security administration

Other duties as assigned