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This role sits within a professional services environment and is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with customers, solving complex business challenges, and driving successful software implementations.\nYou will act as a trusted advisor throughout the implementation lifecycle, working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, facilitate workshops, deliver training, and support successful project outcomes.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant with a background in real estate technology, property management systems, or lease administration solutions who is looking to further develop their consulting career within a global organization.\nWhat You'll Do\nPartner with clients to understand business objectives, processes, and operational challenges.\nFacilitate workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with business stakeholders.\nConduct gap analysis and translate business requirements into solution designs.\nAdvise clients on property and lease management best practices.\nConfigure software solutions to align with client requirements and business processes.\nSupport all phases of software implementation, including configuration, testing, training, deployment, and post-go-live activities.\nDevelop client-facing documentation, training materials, and process guides.\nDeliver engaging remote and in-person training sessions.\nManage project activities, risks, and timelines in collaboration with project teams.\nBuild strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery.\nWork across multiple client engagements within a fast-paced consulting environment.\nWhat We're Looking For\nPrevious experience in a Functional Consultant, Implementation Consultant, Solutions Consultant, or similar client-facing consulting role.\nExperience implementing, configuring, or supporting business software solutions.\nStrong knowledge of real estate, property management, lease administration, or occupier/investor business processes.\nExperience working within a professional services or consulting environment with direct client engagement responsibilities.\nProven ability to gather requirements, facilitate workshops, and translate business needs into practical solutions.\nStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities while delivering a high standard of client service.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nConfidence delivering user training and client presentations.\nPreferred Experience\nExperience with property management, lease administration, or real estate technology platforms.\nExperience leading or supporting software implementation projects.\nDegree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field.\nUnderstanding of software implementation methodologies and project delivery frameworks.\nWe’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!\nWe want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:\nWe want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group\nHave confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.\nInvest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.\nBig on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software, we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).\nEnjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of \"Flex Time Off\" to be used whenever and however you choose!\nFurther your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes\nEnjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!\nAbout Us\nFrom the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!\nOur people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.\nWe believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.\nAt MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.\nAmazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?\nWe know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you!\nMRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more.\nWe believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. 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