Manager/Senior Manager

Position- Manager/Senior Manager

Experience required-7+ years

Locations- Gurgaon , Pune & Bangalore

Hybrid ( 2 days office)

Job Title

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess existing SAS EG programs
• Develop and implement migration strategies and frameworks
• Convert SAS EG programs to SAS Viya compatible code
• Optimize existing code for better performance in the Viya environment
• Create and maintain document for migration processes and procedures
• Provide training and support to team members during the transition
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met
• Perform testing and validation of migration programs
• Troubleshoot migration-related issues
• Migration Planning:
• Analyze current SAS EG environment and applications
• Create detailed migration roadmap
• Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies
• Establish timeline and milestones
• Technical Implementation:
• Convert SAS EG programs to Viya-compatible format
• Optimize code for CAS processing
• Implement new features available in Viya
• Ensure data security and access controls
• Quality Assurance:
• Develop testing strategies
• Perform parallel runs
• Validate results
• Document any discrepancies
• Knowledge Transfer:
• Create training materials
• Conduct workshops
• Provide ongoing support
• Document best practices
• Monitoring and Maintenance:
• Track migration process
• Monitor performance
• Address issues and concerns
• Provide regular status updates
• Work Environment:
• Full-Time position
• May require occasional overtime during critical migration phases
• Hybrid work environment (remote/office)
• May require some travel to different office locations

Technical skills:

• SAS Base Programming
• SAS Enterprise Guide
• SAS Viya
• SAS Studio
• SAS Visual Analytics
• CAS Programming
• Git version control
• Data Modelling
• ETL processes

Soft skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Team collaboration
• Project management
• Time management
• Documentation skills
• Training and mentoring abilities

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Or related field

• 5+ years of experience with SAS programming

• Strong expertise in SAS Enterprise Guide

• Hands-on experience with SAS Viya platform

• Proficiency in SAS Studio and Visual Analytics

• Knowledge od CAS (Cloud Analytics Service)

• Experience with REST API’s and web services

• Strong understanding of data management principles

• Experience in working in dual shore engagement is preferred
• Must have experience in managing clients directly
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to take initiative
• Strong record of achievement, solid analytical ability, and an entrepreneurial hands-on approach to work
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in fast pace continuously evolving environment and ready to take up uphill challenges
• Is able to understand cross cultural differences and can work with clients across the globe

Preferred Qualification:

• SAS Certifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Knowledge of Python or R programming

• Project management experience

• Experience with Agile methodologies

• Previous migration project experience

What we offer:

• EXL Analytics offers an exciting, fast paced and innovative environment, which brings together a group of sharp and entrepreneurial professionals who are eager to influence business decisions. From your very first day, you get an opportunity to work closely with highly experienced, world class analytics consultants.
• You can expect to learn many aspects of businesses that our clients engage in. You will also learn effective teamwork and time-management skills - key aspects for personal and professional growth
• Analytics requires different skill sets at different levels within the organization. At EXL Analytics, we invest heavily in training you in all aspects of analytics as well as in leading analytical tools and techniques.
• We provide guidance/ coaching to every employee through our mentoring program wherein every junior level employee is assigned a senior level professional as advisors.
• Sky is the limit for our team members. The unique experiences gathered at EXL Analytics sets the stage for further growth and development in our company and beyond.

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