Manager.Technology - SharePoint in New York, NY

Sapient is a global services company comprised of two business groups: Sapient Interactive, the world’s largest independent interactive marketing agency, and Sapient Consulting, a global leader in business and IT consulting with a delivery track record 3X better than the industry average. We don’t look traditional, and we don’t act it. We’re a company uniquely built and bred to attack today’s highly demanding business challenges. From Amsterdam to Zurich and Boston to Bangalore, our people not only comprise a global force 6,000+ strong, but one to be reckoned with. About Sapient’s Content Management and Collaboration Sapient’s eCommerce practice helps our clients maximize on-line merchandise and product/service sales through better design, packaging, pricing, display, selection, service, order fulfillment and personalization. Our teams combine expertise in the major commerce technologies with deep business knowledge and brand, marketing and merchandising competencies. Job Title: Platform Specialist SharePoint Job Summary The Manager, Technology provides technical leadership throughout the lifecycle of a project, with specific focus on Microsoft SharePoint 2007. . This role is responsible for guiding the design, user interface, and technology integration of projects and interfacing with client technology and management teams. Key Responsibilities include: Actively work with the account team to establish strategy for the account. Implement SharePoint architecture, visualization and development processes. Coordinate globally dispersed development, QA, deployment and reuse Maintain a strong understanding of industry and enterprise-wide trends. Utilize deep understanding of SharePoint solutions to make appropriate decisions. Translate the client’s business requirements into systems design Establish high, mid and micro level plans, and estimates for project teams. Identify and manage risk on project. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required. Minimum of 6 years experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and /or interactive design and architecture experience. Experience providing a vision to the total solution, managing a track of work and defining a comprehensive solution leading toward a common vision Frequent travel is required. Business Skills and Experience Proven leadership and managerial skills to independently manage teams, during multiple phases of the project lifecycle. Strong skills to effectively interface with client executives and multi-task Sapient teams. Demonstrated consulting skills, including client relationships and team facilitation Well-developed organizational and interpersonal communications skills General understanding of the business environment, models and motivations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, such as meeting facilitation, presentation and documentation. Good business analysis/redesign skills with architecture and implementation experience Requirements analysis, conceptual, logical and detailed design skills. Configuration planning, testing, change management and support experience Project management with complex projects and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Prior experience in a consulting firm preferred. Technical Skills and Experience Strong experience with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Strong understanding of SharePoint portals and content management solutions. 7+ years with Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Visual Studio and related technologies 7+ years XML and SQL experience 7+ years experience with web design 5+ years web/user interface development tools including Microsoft SharePoint Designer. 5+ years Microsoft SQL Server 3+ years Oracle (preferred) Relevant Microsoft Certifications such as MCTS, MCPD etc (preferred) Excellent understanding of the SharePoint 2007 object model and its application SharePoint solution package development experience SharePoint site template and feature creation. Design and implementation of custom web parts and workflows Experience with popular third-party controls such as Dundas, Telerik, Bamboo etc. Experience with K2, Nintex and other third-party workflow add-ons (preferred) Knowledge of Windows Workflow Foundation and Windows Communication Foundation Familiarity with SharePoint Business Intelligence and Excel Services Performance Point Server experience (preferred) Working knowledge of AJAX, JavaScript and other web solution enhancements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio. Experience in designing, implementing and supporting enterprise level applications *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. About Sapient Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, business operations, and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking, and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at . Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here