Application Lead

Job Description

Project Role : Application Lead Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact. Must have skills : Tagetik Planning Budgeting and Forecasting Good to have skills : NAMinimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary :As an Application Lead, you will lead the effort to design, build, and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact. Your day will involve overseeing the application development process, coordinating with team members, and ensuring project milestones are met. Expected to be an SMELead and mentor a team of Tagetik developers and functional analysts, managing workload, priorities, and professional development.Own the end-to-end delivery of Tagetik solutions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, close processes, and management reporting.Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into Tagetik solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.Ensure the architecture, design, and configuration of Tagetik models align with best practices and business needs.Oversee data integration and automation between Tagetik and other systems (e.g., ERP, HRIS, Data Warehouse).Manage system upgrades, patching, testing, and change control processes.Provide leadership on project planning, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for Tagetik-related initiatives.Ensure data integrity, process controls, and audit readiness within Tagetik environments.Maintain and enhance Tagetik reporting tools, dashboards, and templates for financial and management reporting.Train and support end users across finance and business teams, driving adoption and process excellence.Collaborate and manage the team to performResponsible for team decisionsEngage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisionsProvide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teamsLead the application development processEnsure successful project deliveryMentor and guide team members Professional & Technical Skills: Proven experience leading teams or managing projects in financial systems or EPM environments.Strong understanding of finance processes (FP&A, consolidations ,statutory & management reporting,etc.).Proficiency in data modeling, ETL, and integration techniques.Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Tagetik Planning Budgeting and ForecastingStrong understanding of financial planning and analysis processesExperience in implementing Tagetik solutionsKnowledge of financial modeling and forecasting techniquesHands-on experience in configuring Tagetik applications Additional Information:- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.- 8+ years of experience in EPM/CPM platforms with 5+ years of hands-on Tagetik experience.- A 15 years full-time education is required Qualification 15 years full time education