Thursday, September 21, 2006

Consultant, Business Systems in Buffalo, NY

Thursday, September 21, 2006
Position Summary:



Providing technical leadership and consultation on projects and initiatives focusing on the monitoring of Internet transactions.



Responsibilities:



1. Provide computer program and system development and technical support for highly complex, critical programs and systems. Implement strategies to address automation, productivity and infrastructure problems and issues. Plan and coordinate tests and identifies prevention opportunities. Maintain expert knowledge in specialized systems or in multiple systems.



2. Provide technical leadership and consultation to project team members as directed by the project manager. Lead teams or projects of high complexity. Initiates and conducts feasibility studies of new and modified operational procedures. For large systems, prepare cost/benefit analyses, functional and detail specifications. Provide direct guidance in planning, designing, programming, documentation and implementation of the systems. Perform reviews of new and existing systems to ensure operational integrity and accomplishment of stated objectives. Design, code, test, debug and document programs. Analyze vendor solutions and coordinate technology, productivity and performance initiatives. Coordinate activities of assigned personnel and projects. Control project risks and impact on business and strategic plans. May manage multiple projects simultaneously.



3. Manage large or critical projects as assigned to ensure objectives are met on time and within cost while continuing to utilize technical expertise. Assist in defining and delivering global and strategic technical projects. Identify and address interfacing functions and applications affected by projects.



4. Advise business staff or unit of technology uses to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Provide technical analysis and solutions to business issues, provide consultation, research and implement technical alternatives, and maintain awareness of business technology strategies and the technical infrastructure to meet business requirements. Experience: This position requires an individual with:

- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a major or minor in computer science or related field and a minimum of seven to ten years proven and progressive experience, including a minimum of three years experience in project management required.

- Specialized experience in programming and database languages and techniques for application systems design and technical specification creation, to include MQSeries, Java, Powerbuilder, PL/SQL, and Websphere Application Server.

- Strong communication, project management, analytical, and leadership skills; the ability to take appropriate risk.

- Demonstrated ability to apply multiple technologies to business situations and identify and apply productivity improvements, blending the technical environment with strategic direction.

- Must be willing to work and support a 24x7 environment.

- Must possess strong problem solving abilities.

- Must have previous global interfacing skills with offshore resources, internal, and external customers.

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