Geospatial Information Manager

Details: The Shaw Group provides premier engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to government and private-sector clients in a wide array of industries, including the energy, environmental, infrastructure, and emergency response markets.GIS Management Career OpportunitySummary:Seeking management candidate who can direct, establish, plan and implement the policies and procedures to support the organization's West region GIS personnel, applications, and technical resources for internal and external projects.Responsibilities:•Designs, implements, and manages integrated geographic information systems (GIS) solutions.•Applies managerial expertise to achieve financial and operational objectives within own area of expertise.•Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.•Leads and directs the work of others in the GIS and IT disciplines.•Serves as functional lead and/or Project Manager on GIS/IT Projects•Promotes effective flow of communication between management, clients, and analyst?s on a project teamQualifications/Competencies/Experience:•Requires a bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, GIS or related area.•5-10+ years relevant experience•Strong knowledge and experience in managing complex GIS projects with a background in understanding GIS requirements and related systems and technologies especially in ESRI ArcGIS product line.•Must have prior experience in environmental, engineering, or construction consulting.•Experience consulting for Federal clients and Fortune 500 companies preferred.•Management experience including managing the performance of employees through goal setting, ongoing assessment and coaching.•Strong verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.•Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors•Develops financial and operational objectives within own area or expertise.•Ensures operational plans are aligned with business objectives

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Senior Manager, DR/BC, IT QA, and Process Improvement

Details: Astellas is the bright spot in the pharmaceutical industry -- not just because of what we do, but in the way we do it. If you are looking for a company where you can change a life, make a dream come true, and light the way for a better tomorrow, Astellas is the place where you can shine. We offer a different kind of work culture. A high standard of ethics is mandatory. Quality is our pledge. Diversity is valued. Individual initiative is rewarded. Astellas offers an environment where our employees can make a real difference. Come, shine with us!Astellas is announcing a Senior Manager, DR/BC, IT QA, and Process Improvement opportunity in our Northbrook, IL location.This key leadership position is responsible for the IT Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity/Crisis Management, IT QA, and for process improvement projects within IT. Own and implement Disaster Recovery processes and strategies to ensure the security and integrity of data, data systems, and data networks across the organization. This includes re-establishing servers, applications, databases and operating systems in the event of a disruption, whether minor or catastrophic.Responsible for the Disaster Recovery Plan and overall strategy along with executing the disaster recovery plans and tests for Astellas's applications. Develop and mature the IT Disaster Recovery planning processes, including the strategy, approach, plans, and resources.Develop, maintain, and lead Crisis Management planning and execution.Facilitate the cross-functional activities necessary to conduct Business Impact Assessments for all applications with IT business partners and third-party vendors.Work with internal IT teams and PMO to ensure that policies, procedures, and tools are integrated into Disaster Recovery processes. Manage the creation of program status communications to internal management and external stakeholders regarding the status of the IT disaster recovery program, including annual reporting, audit report responses and customer requests.Provide PMO support with quality assurance of deliverables and overall support.Drive and own process improvement initiatives utilizing best practice process methodologies.Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Business, or equivalent experience required. Masters Degree preferredMinimum 10+ years of related experience required, pharmaceutical industry preferredMust have excellent interpersonal and communications skills in order to effectively relate to internal and external professionals Vendor management of external Disaster Recovery service providersAt least two years experience in Business Continuity Management, QA, and Process Improvement MethodologiesExperience in defining, implementing and enforcing risk-based standards, processes and procedures for responding to disruptions in business or IT operationsProven competency in executing large projects, on time and within budget, with business and IT personnelProven ability to work under stressful conditions, such as business-related crises•cb*

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Program Manager/Operations Manager

Details: The Shaw Group provides premier engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to government and private-sector clients in a wide array of industries, including the energy, environmental, infrastructure, and emergency response markets.Summary:• Directs and manages all phases of program and project management activities (including technical, contractual, subcontracting, administrative support systems and business components) for regional/local areas, in accordance with the business plan and budget.Responsibilities:• Directly responsible for establishment of a budget and forecasting revenue projections. Analyzes contractual and financial performance and directs activities to improve performance. Works with Business Development to develop new business with existing major client(s) and strategic new clients to achieve goals of revenue, direct margin, utilization and client satisfaction.• May serve as proposal manager and/or provides proposal preparation support. Manages key program and project administrative support activities in accordance with contracts and company policies. Acts as technical and managerial "mentor" to internal staff members and contributes to internal training as appropriate.• Utilizes a combination of project management, technical, business management, and business development skills to develop and execute business with a targeted list of commercial, state and local, or federal clients with goals for revenue, cash management, and direct margin, and achieving client satisfaction/repeat business.• Functions as seller-doer directly affecting revenue, profitability, cash flow, and repeat business of the company through the ability to develop client relationships and lead associate teams in successfully delivering a quality product or service to the client.• Ensures that deliverables are produced to proposed specifications on schedule and within budget.Experience:•Daily activities including but not limited to business development, business support, human resources issues, technical staff, production staff, etc.•Resolving standard and non-standard problems.•Setting priorities for project teams to ensure task completion.•In-depth knowledge of work processes and tools.•Operational and supervisory expertise to solve problems.•Interpretation of customer needs and assessing requirements.•Setting day-to-day direction for employees to support business objectives.• Manages performance of employees through task assignments, ongoing skill assessment and coaching.Qualifications:•Professional Engineering License required. If license not in Louisiana candidate must be willing to pursue licensure in Louisiana.•A minimum of 10yrs experience required.•Background/experience in coastal work (levees, water control structures, mitigation, etc.), designing and bidding public projects, dealing with local parish/county boards and levee districts, permitting processes for state, federal and local agencies, etc. preferred.

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Manager of Track and Railroad Infrastructure Job

Details: Department: Construction Services Requisition Number: IE69598Interest Category: ConstructionInterest Sub Category: Construction ServicesJob Title : Manager of Track and Railroad InfrastructureEmployment Category/Status: full-timeType of Position: Regular HireCountry: U.S.State: New YorkCity: New YorkMinimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field• P.E. License in the State of New York• A minimum of 20 years of experience in the management of complex commuter railroad track and interlocking projects, including an in-depth understanding of the associated railroad systems (third rail, signal system, etc.) including an understanding of FRA and LIRR standards for design, construction and cut in of new track work and railroad systems• Must obtain negative result on drug screen performed in accordance with URS drug testing policyJob Description: Do the best work of your life!Manage the track and railroad infrastructure portion of this large CM team in the execution of a $500 million railroad improvement project for the Harold Interlocking in Queens, NY a component of the East Side Access (ESA) program.• Review the contents of civil and track design drawings, specifications and shop drawings for the reconfiguration of Harold Interlocking• Convey nature of work, including survey, staging, construction, and testing requirements for each major element of the project to the Planning Team including:o Installation and removal of switcheso Installation of over 35,000 feet of tracko Track bypasso Track rerouteo New road and signal bridge structureso Support of excavation, retaining walls and catenary supportso Tunnel approach structures and other underground box structures• Evaluate and/or develop general work plans, timelines and track outage requirements for incorporation into future look-ahead schedules• The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those stated aboveFor immediate consideration, please submit your resume online at www.urscorp.com and refer to Requisition # IE69598URS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies or recruiters. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to hiring managers. All resumes must be submitted by the applicant to be considered for a position at URS.URSCB018EOE M/F/D/V

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Business Continuity Planning Manager (based in Tokyo, Japan)

Details: A Top-tier Global Investment Bank in Japan is actively seeking a Bilingual (Japanese / English) Business Continuity Planning Manager to strengthen their BCP team in Tokyo, Japan.  The Bilingual (Japanese / English) Business Continuity Planning Manager will be responsible for: Managing and executing business continuity planning and business recovery processes Handling business recovery processes during emergency situations Preparing for potential business delays by reviewing different scenarios Ensuring the creation of business continuity facilities Scheduling business continuity drills

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Project Manager I

Details: HMS has a need for a motivated, success-driven leader to fill an open Project Manager I position. This position requires an impeccable attendance record, a positive, up-beat attitude, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong organization and time management skills, and experience using Microsoft Office tools. A team attitude is required, and the ideal candidate will be a self-starter who takes pride in their work. Prior experience in software or web development Project Management is a plus, as is experience or knowledge of the real estate industry. At Homes Media Solutions, Project Managers serve as liaisons between our clients and our technical, sales, and senior management teams. They are the main point of contact for our clients, and must be able to communicate with all types of team members (both on theclient side and internally) in a professional, positive manner. HMS Project Managers work closely with functional managers to ensure projects and enhancements are delivered on-time and under budget. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Project Management, this person must have strong leadership presence with client counterparts and project teams. The Project Manager is accountable for all of the interdependent elements of enterprise projects, for meeting contractual milestones and client expectations, and for producing high quality results. Will build relationships with counterparts on the client execution team, provides leadership to team members, is proactive in managing issues and risks, removes tactical barriers to success, is a focal point for communication on project status, works to create re-useable assets (e.g.expertise, tools, frameworks and project process), and maintains a positive working environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares and delivers integrated schedules, and development plans for enterprise projects; responsible for definition, articulation, and coordination of all cross-team deliverables. Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of enterprise projects. Responsible for all project communication, including project status reporting and organizing project meetings and documents discussion and action items. Effectively applies eNeighborhoods bestpractices project management methodology and enforces project standards. Identifies resources needed and works with Functional Managers to assign tasks and responsibilities. Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Direct Client contact for project-level communications Identifies cross-team resource needs and works with functional managers to staff project appropriately Solicits input from client in defining project procedures and metrics: status reporting procedures; change control procedures; issue escalation procedures; risk management plan; project success criteria Authors and obtains client sign-off oncertain contractual or requirements documents Determines appropriate structure for project collaboration with client and populates with core, project-level documents Effectively manages client expectations and engages in forward project planning Pro-active change management (including ensuring accessible and organized written records) Ensures all project deliverables are complete, professional, and accurate. Manages the development of projects, implementation, and evaluation of projects in order to ensure completion of project as efficiently and effectively as possible within stated timeframes and budget. Other duties determined by manager QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • 2-5 years project management experience in a client service environment • Proficiency in formal project management methods, including internal documentation and external communications • Exceptional written skills including ability to author client communications, expository project documents • Proficiency in presentation skills • Experience managing cross-functional project teams simultaneously under tight deadlines • Positive, results oriented attitude and effective listening skills • Impeccable attendance and punctuality • Self motivated, self-starting and abilityto work with minimal supervision • Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly • Positive, team building attitude • Knowledge of web application development and Real Estate Industry helpful • PMI certification or other formal project management training/coursework a plus • Strong proficiency of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc) desired EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma with 2-4 years Real Estate and Technology experience No RelocationofferedAbout Dominion EnterprisesDominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services and publishing company serving the automotive, recreational and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, employment, parenting, travel and daily deals industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, customer relationship management, website design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45 market-leading websites reaching more than 17 million unique visitors monthly. More than 77 million For Rent®, Employment Guide® and Travel Guide magazines are distributed nationwide each year. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, the company has 3,300 employees in more than 145 offices in the UnitedStates, Canada, England and Italy. For more information visit DominionEnterprises.comEEO/Drug Testing Employer:We offer a dynamic environment, excellent growth opportunities, competitive earnings and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous 401(k). Dominion Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. Drug Testing Employer.

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Manager, Global Data Master Systems

Details: This leadership position is responsible for the management of all business system solutions for Callaway Golf’s global master department, regardless of technology platform or functional discipline.  This position has direct management responsibility for the budget and staff of the Master Data Systems group within the Information Technology department.  Incumbent will be expected to accurately and consistently anticipate business needs (solutions, benchmarks, examples, best-practices, out-of-the-box thinking) and effectively contribute this thinking to the business partnership.  Incumbent is also responsible for the strategic planning required to research, develop, implement and maintain the master data system within SAP and other systems that coordinates and controls all sales, accounting, manufacturing and pricing data for the Company.  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of both the SAP master data system and personnel, and the ongoing accuracy and integrity of the global system data Lead and coordinate department personnel to work proactively with the various external owners of master data to manage the process of introducing master data, including pricing data, into the SAP system in an accurate and timely fashion. Responsible for the development & training of direct reports. Review and approve work of direct reports. Mentor/develop/motivate staff, and perform ongoing evaluation of direct staff for required skills and experience. Collaborate with peers to assure optimal resource deployment for the company as a whole, and leverage matrix approach to sharing of IT resources in direct response to business needs. Write and conduct performance appraisals and corrective actions for direct reports (with Director review and approval). Manage multiple projects/solutions for multiple business area requestors. Develop annual department budget for approval and is accountable for performance of department against the approved budget. Participate in the establishment and enforcement of best-practice work processes and standards. Seek out opportunities for continuous process improvement, to include benchmarking other companies, user groups, and software tools to improve speed & accuracy, and appropriate staff training opportunities. Provide value-added input and alternatives and facilitate requirements definition whenever appropriate. Research and implement strategic changes to the material data system structure to enhance efficiencies and ensure flexibility to meet future business needs. Provide plans or advanced counsel regarding strategic direction of the department to Director or VP in order to accommodate current and future business needs that may have a profound impact on the strategic direction of the company. Manage the implementation of global master data involving multiple platforms and multi-tiered architectures on time and within budget. Prioritize resources and projects in support of and in response to master data requests and appropriate strategic initiatives of the company Develop, implement, and maintain tools necessary to expedite data input, as well as audit to insure accuracy. Manage the self-audit program and maintain compliance with Corporate Audit standards. Responsible for the redundancy and consistency of the data going into the SAP system and other business systems and the ongoing audit results. Lead the coordination of efforts among the various departmental data owners to deliver their data in a timely fashion to the Master Data team so part numbers and material master and pricing records can be created efficiently and in a timely fashion. Communicate status of projects and initiatives to all levels of business and IT management. Interact with other managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents, outside customers and functional peer groups at management levels. Conduct presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc.

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senior project manager, Infrastructure, Global Technology

Details: Job Summary and MissionThis position contributes to Starbucks success by playing a key role in Starbucks success by driving execution and delivery of large or highly complex information technology projects in accordance  business specifities & technology requirements. As an Information Technology leader, this role models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.Summary of Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Own and Drive successful execution and delivery of  technology solutions implementationInfluences operational and executive leadership within the business areas to create and maintain alignment around the project business objectives, measurable benefits, success criteria, scope, and constrains impacting project deliveryNegotiates across multiple functions to resolve project conflicts and competing prioritiesCommunicate state of the project to executive leadershipDrive project execution and delivery according to business needs and requirementsWork in close partnership with IT directors and teamsa to deliver technology platforms to the businessAssesses project health and directs any necessary corrective measuresCreatively apply project management processes to address unique situations; Assess project status and direct corrective measures to ensure project success including escalation and visibility to Senior Leadership when appropriateClarifies and applies triple constraint priorities to project oversight and control.  Aligns scorecard metrics to triple constraint priorities. Evaluates and manages project change impactsCreates comprehensive project plans; detailing project schedule, resource estimates, quality requirements and metrics, and organizational change management activities. Ensures completion of all steps required to obtain project funding and resource acquisition approvalDefines and documents project work breakdowns, monitors task, status, updates work estimates and incorporates new tasks into plan as neededDetermines project governance and decision making structureEstablishes project roles and responsibilities and provides team members with clear directionsDevelops and actively manages project schedule, resources, and budgetManages resource gaps and acquisitions, engaging third party suppliers for outsourced services as needed.Tracks and reports monthly budget accruals and variancesDrives the selection and application of project management and systems development life cycles for projects, ensuring adjustmentfor specific project requirementsDirects completion of applicable lifecycle deliverables in compliance with established company standards, practices and policies

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Project Manager

Details: 110 Consulting is a Microsoft Preferred Vendor and a Silver Partner. We deliver enterprise scale business and technology solutions, with a focus on data and information management, to help our clients succeed in their most challenging project initiatives. Our areas of expertise include; Business/IT Leadership, End-to-End Custom Solutions Development, Business Intelligence and Collaboration, Project/Program Management, and Analysis and Development.  Our client is looking for a PM1 to support current fiscal business activities.  Responsibilities will include, but not limited to providing centralized support Business Partners; SharePoint site creation and management;  Project Management support including ongoing updates and refreshes to reports/analyses and general program/initiative management and tracking; Data Analysis including creation of complex reports, scorecards, and handling ad hoc reporting requests;  Experience working with Vendors.

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Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT/Professional Services

Details: OverviewTogether with the Global Leads, develop and drive the North American IT and Professional Services sourcing strategy ensuring best practices across the sourcing lifecycle. Manage Bunge North America’s (BNA) spend for IT hardware, software, and Professional Services with the ultimate objective of reducing total costs.  Develop a thorough understanding of how specific spends impact the business and every member of the supply chain to ensure a true total cost of ownership is calculated. Relevant spend areas must be monitored to ensure that identified strategies are implemented and utilized and that cost savings are realized and reported. This individual will work closely with the IT and Finance staff to continuously identify new savings opportunities, monitor spend compliance, and resolve supply or service issues. Essential Functions:Actively participate in global IT initiatives (and potentially act as group lead)Translate the global strategy into a regional strategy and work to drive the execution through implementation across BNADevelop, implement and track best practices designed to maximize value for IT-related materials or professional services not covered by global effortsAct as internal focal point (‘single point of contact’) for questions/concerns/issues for all IT and/or Professional Services purchases throughout North AmericaTrack Bunge North America (BNA) spend and savings to ensure compliance to strategic procurement programsNegotiate and/or manage regional/global supply agreements.Prepare detailed RFI’s and RFP’s, often using e-sourcing tools (SAP), in accordance with company standardsAnalyze bids, develop sourcing strategies, make recommendations on supplier selection, and implement approved sourcing strategiesPrepare and analyze contracts; obtain all required signatures to finalize agreementsCommunicate BNA procurement programs throughout organization in both written (memos, letters, presentations, etc.) and verbal (presentations, conference calls, etc.) formatsEnsure accurate reporting of KPI metrics and manage communication with all key stakeholdersManage established preferred suppliers and measure/monitor performanceAct as Procurement resource for assisting BNA plant purchasing departmentsActively participate as BNA representative on defined Bunge global sourcing initiativesDevelop expertise and maintain on-going knowledge of IT/Telecom hardware, software, and services routinely used by BNALead cross-divisional/cross-functional teams focused on preferred supplier selection; train employees on supplier selection processAssist in other Procurement programs and strategy sessions as requiredSupport and actively participate in safety programs and initiatives and follow all safe work practices

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Senior Configuration / Release Manager

Details: Streamline software development processes in a vast and diverse technological environment! You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on the infrastructure, development and management teams across a well-known organization. ettain group is looking for a Senior Configuration / Release Manager for an immediate contract opening with one of our large financial clients in Vienna, VA. If you have a deep knowledge of new technologies and tools and have a passion for delivering results, please apply today! You will support the Change, Release and Management of software development projects by:• Enforcing standards• Reviewing and processing requests for changes• Building change schedules• Executing software migration requests• Supporting release implementations• Supporting automated CCRM systems and other Configuration Management Databases• Working flexible release schedules after hours and occasionally on the weekends Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience• Detailed understanding of change, configuration and release management processes and systems based on ITIL (or other structured practices)• Experience in designing and implementing change, configuration and release management processes• Extensive experience in application development that demonstrates thorough knowledge of the SDLC• Understanding of automated CCRM systems including ChangeManZMF, Dimensions, TeamStudio, or Serena Business Mashups• Ability to train, guide and mentor others• Strong analytical, research, and problem solving skills• Demonstrated proficiency managing multiple projects/tasks For immediate consideration, please apply online and follow up with a phone call to Rebecca Douglass at 571-612-4581. Thank you.

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Business Analysis Sr. Manager - Oracle Financials Accounts Payab

Details: Office Location / Address:  FL-TAMPA CAMPUS (BLDG G) 3800 CITIGROUP CENTER DRIVE TAMPA FL 33610-9122 USA - 10318 Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree Shift:  Day Job Employee Status:  Regular Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com. Oracle Release 12 Accounts Payable functional resource with superior Accounts Payable expertise and experience in system configurations;  inclusive of complex ebTax setup, SLA configuration and payment configurations, as well as inbound and outbound interfaces.Must have prior experience with global single instance and complex implementations.Requires superior communication skills with Spanish as a plus.Must have superior analytical skills and experience with implementation of global standards.Core knowledge and experience with Oracle Accounts Payable localizations.

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Technical Product Support Manager- 12019816

Details: Office Location / Address:  NJ- NEWPORT OFFICE CENTER 7 480 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD JERSEY CITY NJ 07310 USA - 27969 Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree Shift:  Day Job Employee Status:  Regular Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com. Pro-actively monitor the critical CitiDirect and CFX applications and provide real-time application support to eliminate or avoid customer impact. Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve problems and outages in production, UAT, and QC.  Support application releases and other software updates. Deploy Digital certificates (Entrust, Verisign) in the various UAT and Production environments. Field technical calls from EBOC and customer service for Production and UAT issues. Support data center in resolving patch install issues.  Support weekend maintenance activity.Hold daily deployment meeting and extensive co-ordination with the Technical Project Managers, Software Developers, Testers, Production Support, SAs and DBAs for planning and scheduling the deployment of code in the Production and Non-Production environments. Reviewing and approving UNIX, AIX, Windows 2003 and Database Installation instructions, verifying code base installs were successful. Preparing the weekly change calendars, creating change controls and follow up on their Approvals. Creation of Deployment and Release plans in Microsoft Project.

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IT Group Manager- 12021035

Details: Office Location / Address:  Regular Education Level:  NAM-USA-TX-Irving Shift:  Full-time Employee Status:  Bachelor's Degree Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com. The group is responsible for integrating solutions and providing turnover to voice operations for ongoing support. The roles and responsibilities are to plan, place, and coordinate new services and engineering initiatives for existing and future voice deployment from inception through completion. The goal of the department is to provide voice network stability and reliability for branch, campus, contact center and trading floor environments.The Global Voice Integration team is seeking a senior voice person to help the evolution of Citi's enterprise voice infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the implementation readiness of new technologies and products prior to large scale deployments. §  Ensure new products and technologies are implementation friendly and are turn-key deployable.§  Provide Subject Matter Expertise on new products and technologies to existing project teams and liaise with CATE Solutions Development.§  Assist with knowledge transfer of new products to internal integration/engineering teams.§  Participate, when required, in design efforts, assessment, analysis and troubleshooting§  Provide technical leadership and serve as the technical point of contact for the new product/technology.§  Support the regional voice project and operational teams with technical subject matter expertise - provide training as appropriate.§  Develop deployment guides and assist project teams with consulting on engineering design and implementation§  Development of & implementation of processes to allow repeatable designs with the view of provisioning automation and efficiencies.§  Create knowledge base and offer innovative ideas that will enhance our solutions

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IT Project Manager

Details: At APS Healthcare, we are passionate about changing behaviors of all constituents in the healthcare system to improve health, optimize clinical quality, and reduce associated costs. Our mission, quite simply, is to improve the health of those we serve. Our Corporate IT team is essential to support this mission. Care to join this exciting team?We are looking for an IT Project Manager who will manage the execution of the IT components of key or enterprise wide projects in our White Plains, NY office. The IT Project Manager will ensure delivery of key projects, managing risks and issues appropriately, communicating project status to varying levels of APS management, and mitigating risks and issues within IT components. The individual in this key role must be able to work within a team and collaborate with a variety of partners and stakeholders that are both internal and external. Also, the IT Project Manager will ensure that new services and projects meet budget targets, are delivered on-time, and meet high-quality standards.Essential Functions:•Defines and manages project plans.•Identified IT resources required for project/program implementation.•Create strategies to address IT risk mitigation and contingency planning.•Plans and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones.•Efficiently identifies and assigns owners for IT issues.•Facilitates all IT checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of the project.•Ensure project meets success parameters and ROI targets stated in business case. Designs and maintain technical and project documentation.•Provides regular communication and status updates to IT and business stakeholder.Education:•Bachelor Degree from an accredited educational institution or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.•PMP? certification is desired.•Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.Qualifications:•A minimum of 8-10 years of proven IT project management in a heterogeneous, high-demand environment is required.•A minimum 6-8 years in a management role is required.•Two or more years experience managing large projects from an overall business perspective, and be able to communicate the business goals and objectives as part of a project plan.•Proficient with the Project Management Tools (Visio, MS Project, Clarity, AtTask, etc.)•Superior written and oral communication skills are essential.•Must instill and reinforce a strong customer service and business oriented ethic in the entire team.•Requires ability to manage and work with a culturally diverse population.•Strong management and leadership skills and a proactive participative management style are required.•Ability to work well and productively, always projecting a positive outlook in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment.•Comfortable with ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability.•Must be self disciplined and be able to work without direct supervision.

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Application Development Manager

Details: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGERPlease Note:  This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA Our client is seeking an Application Development Manager that is technically proficient in Java, J2EE, Oracle and WebSphere with previous experience working as an application developer.  Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and global resource management experience is highly preferred.Financial Services Industry Experience is highly preferred.Job Description: The job holder will manage a small to mid sized team of geographically dispersed software engineering professionals both directly and through a virtual or matrix organizational structure.  This includes all aspects of human resources such as hiring, firing, career development, performance objectives and performance reviews. S/he must maintain sufficient technical knowledge to effectively manage the IT professionals for which s/he is responsible. S/he will cultivate the client relationship by developing an in-depth understanding of their needs and ensuring that the group's efforts are directed towards meeting the objectives of the client. S/he understands cross functions within Software Engineering Technology and ensures teamwork occurs within and across IT divisions. S/he partners with LOB to discover IT solutions to specific business needs. S/he will influence the success of projects within his/her domain by providing needed resources and/or recommending alternatives. S/he will oversee key strategic projects and/or projects that cross areas of responsibility. S/he has an in-depth understanding of the clients' needs and provides guidance on strategic direction and ensures that the group's efforts are directed towards meeting the objectives of the client. S/he is responsible for managing the operating plan and expenses for this group.Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of information technology experience. Minimum of 2 years of resource management experience with cost-effective budgetary responsibility. Must have a working knowledge on the subject matter for which their group is responsible. Must be comfortable interacting with team members, Senior IT Management, and Senior Business Management and skilled in delegation. Must be adept at building and motivating technical teams and possess ability to build strategic relationships and influence people at all levels of the organization. Must be able to track multiple projects simultaneously. Must have previously contributed to the definition or architecture of the global IT environment and have a grasp on future IT plans and the expected impact of technology on the business. Participates in technology evaluations, makes recommendations regarding selected technologies and assists in developing the IT vision and strategy. Experience with Oracle, SOA / J2EE based Architectures (that includes JMS, JDBC, Hibernate), Spring/Struts, Websphere, MQ, integration with Service Bus, and XML also strongly preferred. Experience with Java/J2EE development in an enterprise based distributed environment. Experience providing technical guidance to application development teams, consulting on integration and conversion issues and participating in mapping technology-independent applications architecture to the chosen technology platform. Excellent project management skills. Excellent communication/negotiation skills. BA/BS in business information/systems/industrial engineering. Application Development Manager, Java, J2EE, Oracle, WebSphere, Architect, Hibernate, Spring, Struts, MQ, XML, Project Manager, Project Management

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SAP ERP Security Manager

Details: We are looking for a Senior Level SAP Security Manager with GRC for a permanent position in Piscataway, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.   Specific responsibilities will include the following; Responsible for Service Level for security support and project delivery across all Supply Chain environments within the region. Responsible for Quality and Compliance across all Supply Chain environments within the region, as it pertains to assuring delivery to defined standards within the security and authorizations space. Provide thought leadership in areas of strategy and design for Security and authorizations management. All aspects of Roles design, creation and association with transaction codes in the areas of ECC, EP, SCM, APO, CRM, SNC, XI, BW etc. Definition of SAP Authorization concept, authorization profile, and segregation of duty. All aspects of systems Security monitoring. including: systems Logs, security Logs, user access, and BASIS user groups, monitoring SAP AIS profiles. Ensure all security procedures (auditing/monitoring activities) follow CSV guidelines and SOX compliance. Partner with Functional teams on all Service Delivery and Service Management Security deliverables. Partner with J&J Quality and Compliance on all compliance related deliverables. Provide guidance to peers, junior team members, external consultants, and co-ops. Accountable for all metrics as it pertains to SAP Security and Risk Management. Accountable for SOD analysis reporting for all Supply Chain platforms. Responsible for creating an environment where knowledge and ideas are shared among team members and other J&J organizations. Ensure that security is considered and emphasized in all IM designs and development.

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Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT/Professional Services

Details: OverviewTogether with the Global Leads, develop and drive the North American IT and Professional Services sourcing strategy ensuring best practices across the sourcing lifecycle. Manage Bunge North America’s (BNA) spend for IT hardware, software, and Professional Services with the ultimate objective of reducing total costs.  Develop a thorough understanding of how specific spends impact the business and every member of the supply chain to ensure a true total cost of ownership is calculated. Relevant spend areas must be monitored to ensure that identified strategies are implemented and utilized and that cost savings are realized and reported. This individual will work closely with the IT and Finance staff to continuously identify new savings opportunities, monitor spend compliance, and resolve supply or service issues. Essential Functions:Actively participate in global IT initiatives (and potentially act as group lead)Translate the global strategy into a regional strategy and work to drive the execution through implementation across BNADevelop, implement and track best practices designed to maximize value for IT-related materials or professional services not covered by global effortsAct as internal focal point (‘single point of contact’) for questions/concerns/issues for all IT and/or Professional Services purchases throughout North AmericaTrack Bunge North America (BNA) spend and savings to ensure compliance to strategic procurement programsNegotiate and/or manage regional/global supply agreements.Prepare detailed RFI’s and RFP’s, often using e-sourcing tools (SAP), in accordance with company standardsAnalyze bids, develop sourcing strategies, make recommendations on supplier selection, and implement approved sourcing strategiesPrepare and analyze contracts; obtain all required signatures to finalize agreementsCommunicate BNA procurement programs throughout organization in both written (memos, letters, presentations, etc.) and verbal (presentations, conference calls, etc.) formatsEnsure accurate reporting of KPI metrics and manage communication with all key stakeholdersManage established preferred suppliers and measure/monitor performanceAct as Procurement resource for assisting BNA plant purchasing departmentsActively participate as BNA representative on defined Bunge global sourcing initiativesDevelop expertise and maintain on-going knowledge of IT/Telecom hardware, software, and services routinely used by BNALead cross-divisional/cross-functional teams focused on preferred supplier selection; train employees on supplier selection processAssist in other Procurement programs and strategy sessions as requiredSupport and actively participate in safety programs and initiatives and follow all safe work practices

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