Monday, September 01, 2008

Senior Project Manager (0567) in Buffalo, NY

Monday, September 01, 2008
Basic FunctionAs a member of the Project Services Group in IT’s Project Management Office, this Sr Project Manager would be responsible for running large projects end-to-end. Responsibilities:Leads and manages all aspects of large and complex projects throughout the entire project lifecycle from initiation to post-implementation review. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor to achieve project goals.  Manages and tracks project schedule, scope and budget.Establishes project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans, Manages scope. Creates and implements a project communication plan. Builds an effective team, assigns tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes.  Communicates to stakeholders and project sponsor.Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers.   Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Secures resources from resource managers to appropriately staff project teams.Works with technology and business partners to secure project funding.Basic Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of experience leading all aspects of large and complex projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.Experience with large software implementations and/or organizational change management Project Management Planning and SchedulingIssue Management and ResolutionRisk Management and MitigationResource ManagementBudget development and managementScope Management, Change Management and Requirements ManagementUnderstanding of project life cycle methodologyAbility to work within the organization and understand the agendas and perspectives of others.Ability to present to and communicate with Senior and Executive ManagementExcellent problem solving skills to assist in detecting issues and potential risksMust be able to work effectively with clients, IT management and staff personnelRequires strong judgment and excellent decision making skillsExcellent analytical, organization and time management skillsAsserts ideas, encourages teamwork and acts as a role model when leading and directing othersUnderstands the project purpose and employs the use of a work breakdown structure, critical paths and Gantt charts, as well as other tracking reportsAbility to proficiently use project management, word processing and spreadsheet applicationsExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present to the target audienceDemonstrates diplomatic negotiating skills and excellent interpersonal skillsDetail oriented and self motivatedIdeal Qualifications:Bachelor's degree preferred, MBA highly desired10 years of project management highly desired. PMP CertificationUnderstanding of Banking or financial industry especially item processing and bank operations.Management of diverse project teams both on-shore and off-shoreManaging multiple vendor relationships.

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Application Development-Oracle in PLEASANTVILLE, NY

Job Description:
- Must have a strong understanding of PL/SQL, Oracle 11i Alerts, Interfaces, Oracle API’s, customization of APIs, Discoverer, and Oracle Report 6i.
- Strong technical experience developing/debugging Oracle stored procedures, packages, views, triggers and API’s.
- This candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide 3rd level support to the client area and respond to system issues as they arise.
- Experience working as part of a team on multi-location projects where communication may be via phone, e-mail, instant messaging or desktop sharing.
- Development of interface and enhancements to existing interfaces as required by internal clients
- Development of Custom forms
- APEX web site development
- Troubleshooting Oracle Apps security issues and advising internal client area on changes to make to security setup based on their security goals and objectives.
- Willing to learn new Oracle Technologies
- Must be able to work independently to obtain user specifications and transform those specifications into a working module or interface

Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- 2-3 years work experience in IT field
- 2+ years working with Oracle ERP
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Oracle Applications
- DOS Batch or UNIX scripting
Experience: Basic Oracle PL/SQL, Basic Oracle 11i, Basic Oracle Reports, None, None None.

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Senior Level Project/Program Management in New York, NY

Senior Level Project/Program Management - Global Algorithmic Trading (New York City, NY) This is a once in a lifetime strategic growth position offering the opportunity to build a brand new Global Algorithmic Trading Product from scratch! In this role you will lead global efforts focused on Strategy and Vision of the never before seen Product and then implement the system upon development! As Senior PM you will be managing a cross-functional quants/vendor/technology team to roll out vendor and Algo Trading projects across the globe (Europe, US, Asia, Canada, Australia). Your role will be to define the product roadmap, vision and deliverables. You will work with vendors to configure a hosted solution and custom built strategy server, as well as work closely with sales traders to create traders workflow for different orders (IOI, IOC, GTC etc). This is an opportunity to take a proactive approach and creative a vision while not being afraid of challenging the status quo as appropriate. We are seeking someone with the following experience and skills:Significant project management background within a Global organization. Building teams and functioning as a "hands on" leader. · Experience with OMS or EMS and Electronic Equity Trading· Working with leading vendors related to Equity Trading (Fidessa, GL Trade, Charles River, etc.)· Excellent Process/Methodology (SDLC) skills (i.e. Six Sigma, ITIL, PMIBOK, Agile, Scrum, RUP, Waterfall, etc.) Strong understanding of Algorithmic Trading. Deep background with High Volume/Low Latency systems Experience with Market Data Experience building SOX Compliant Environment Strong Methodology background (ITIL)/COBIT · Ability to travel internationally Compensation is in the $225K+ range. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please submit your resume in confidence to: .

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Senior SAP FI/CO Analyst in New York, NY

I am a recruiter with iPlace USA. We are engaged in a search of a Senior SAP FI/CO Analyst.Project Name: Treasury - SAP ECC 6.0 Position: SAP SR. FI/CO Consultant . 10-6 yrs of experience within SAP FI/CO landscape including of 3-4 full lifecycle implementations preferably within Financial Services or/and Insurance domain is a plus (SAP ECC 5.0-6.0 experience is a must).. Analyze complex customer's business requirements in areas of Accounts Payable, Bank Accounting, Cash Management, GL (New), Cost Center & Profit Center Accounting and map them to standard SAP processes, solutions and products within project scope.. Define, document and perform configuration of new processes underlined within Business Blue print.. Develop detailed functional specifications, enhancements and modifications documentation and track development progress partnering with on-site ABAP team specialists. . Participate in testing at all levels (unit, integration and user testing); designing and driving testing initiatives; develop and execute test plans; provide leadership to others in support role; documentation and training end users on processes.. Work closely with business process owners (BPO) and conduct review meetings to discuss the intricacies in the business and the needed development strategies. . Supporting all project team members in breakthrough strategies impacting cross functional modules and business processes related to Treasury . Strong written and communication skills, including communicating project goals, progress, risks and issues; able to interact with technology analysts as well as business partnersWork authorizations:1. US Citizens2. Green Card HoldersPlease send in your updated word resume at

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SAP SR. Treasury Consultant in New York, NY

I am a recruiter with iPlace USA. We are engaged in a search of a SAP SR. Treasury Consultant.Project Name: Treasury - SAP ECC 6.0 Position: SAP SR. Treasury Consultant . 10-6 yrs of experience within SAP Treasury landscape including of 2-3 full lifecycle implementations preferably within Financial Services or/and Insurance domain is a plus (SAP ECC 5.0-6.0 experience is a must).. Analyze complex customer's business requirements in areas of Cash Management and In-house Cash control, Bank Accounting, Cash Management and map them to standard SAP processes, solutions and products within project scope.. In depth knowledge of Inter-company settlements, Bank reconciliation process (Manual and Automatic), Lockboxes, Liquidity forecast & planning processes . Define, document and perform configuration of new processes underlined within Business Blue print.. Develop detailed functional specifications, enhancements and modifications documentation and track development progress partnering with on-site ABAP team specialists. . Participate in testing at all levels (unit, integration and user testing); designing and driving testing initiatives; develop and execute test plans; provide leadership to others in support role; documentation and training end users on processes.. Work closely with business process owners (BPO) and conduct review meetings to discuss the intricacies in the business and the needed development strategies. . Supporting all project team members in breakthrough strategies impacting cross functional modules and business processes related to Treasury . Strong written and communication skills, including communicating project goals, progress, risks and issues; able to interact with technology analysts as well as business partnersOur client wants to move quickly. If interested, please reply with an updated Word resume and answers to the following questions:Work authorizations:1. US Citizens2. Green Card HoldersPlease send in your updated word resume at

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Project Analyst II (1225) in Buffalo, NY

Basic Function:Supports Commercial Servicing Operations for all projects by attending meeting, written business requirements, testing, procedure development, internal and external training and communication to our business partners.Responsibilities:The Project Analyst II would represent Commercial Servicing Operations in all project meetings, defining business functional requirements, development of training and implementation of final projects.This position is also responsible for:Assisting in the development and coordination of test plans and scripts.Performing client testing for routine to complex processes to ensure proper system functions.Coordinating all testing activities with IT business analysts and system vendor.Providing daily post installation support and troubleshooting assistance and ensure feasible resolution for problems/issues.Providing consultation services to clients, technicians and Bank departments relating to the basic functions of supported mainframe or distributed applications. This may also include the review of system capabilities, operational procedures, forms, marketing materials, or cost analysis.Training of new employees regarding basic system functionality. Potential training of internal and external business partners.Working with internal business partners on best practices and client satisfaction.Responsible for organizing Commercial Servicing employee activities.Manage our public content (Intranet site, reference materials to the outside business units, etc).Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years college degree or 4+ years professional experience in related environment.Requires strong analytical skills and communication skills.Detail oriented, self-motivated, takes initiative to learn new skills and enhance overall knowledge.Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).Must possess strong written and verbal communication.Ideal Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree.Systems or operations experience in commercial loan systems, AFS, Datalink and Commercial Leasing.Able to work effectively with client personnel in various organizational positions.Able to handle multiple tasks in support of various assignments.Must be able to quickly grasp new concepts.Asserts ideas and encourages teamwork.Must possess strong time management and organizational skills.Has the capability to train both in group settings and one-on-one settings.

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Web Technical Team Lead in New York, NY

Ajilon Consulting has been a premier provider of information technology (IT) business solutions since 1969. With over 50 offices in North America and 10,000 employees worldwide, Ajilon Consulting is a company full of opportunities and exciting new challenges.

We are seeking a Web Technical Team Lead to support a financial services client as a key contributor to the Retail e-Commerce team (RECOM). This individual will provide technical and design leadership. The responsibilities of the Technical Specialist include (but are not limited to) the following:

. Lead a team of developers in the design, development and maintenance of the front end user interface of several client facing web sites. This includes project and resource management; including development of schedules and timelines for project initiatives.
. Work with business groups to define proper User Interface standards and best practices, project requirements, status and day-to-day activities.
. Understand and translate strategic business objectives in to an appropriate e-commerce technology strategy.
. Act as a thought-leader for e-commerce technology solutions - identify new architectures, technologies or methods to improve the applications and the development process.
. Identify opportunities for improving performance and stability of existing applications.
. Participate in development activities ranging from strategic initiatives to small enhancements.
. Exhibit in-depth technical knowledge specifically related to competitiveness and success of assigned business unit
. Provide creative, innovative and efficient design solutions to business problems.
. Design and code e-commerce applications utilizing best practices with an emphasis on client facing, front end development.
. Work closely with business and User Interface design team to define the best user experience for external clients and internal users.
. Work closely with Shared Services Architects to develop and implement a strategic architecture for the project
. Work closely with Shared Services Infrastructure to tune applications and infrastructure for optimum performance and stability
. Act as the "go-to" person for resolving technical issues encountered by the various application development teams
. Identify opportunities for improving performance, stability or functionality of the existing RECOM applications

Experience: . Must be a hands-on technician with strong system design skills
. Excellent knowledge of HTML/XHTML, DHTML, CSS, CSS2, JavaScript, JavaScript Object Oriented Programming, AJAX, table-less design, DOM manipulation, and Browser Compatible Issues.
. Experience with Rich Internet Technologies especially FLEX, highly preferred
. Able to work with new technologies as well as existing legacy system
. Excellent debugging skills of client-side code
. Exposure to other technologies (C++, Perl/CGI, Databases, Java, etc) a plus
. Ability to lead development personnel
. Strong project management skills
. Strong written and oral communication skills, extreme attention to detail, ability to communicate idea, energize and influence colleagues and business partners.
. Able to multi-task various projects at once in a fast-paced environment; self-starter able to take project from start to completion.


Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder due to Contract-to-hire status of the opportunity.

No third party or agency resumes.


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