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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Developer in Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, IL3 MonthsWork with Finance organization to update, design and develop training materialsfor excel based planning and forecasting tools for Sales and Finance end users. Develop communications for end user and key stakeholders. Accountable for successful implementation of RandT solutions for impacted functional areas. This role will partner with the Finance Team and key business stakeholders to develop training and communications for new excel Finance planning and forecasting tools. Develop and support delivery of functional communication messages, tailoring them to meet the needs of multiple stakeholder groups. Design and develop end user training materials (inclusive of course outlines, power point presentations, job aids, technical data sets, exercises, evaluations/assessments, etc). Coordinate and/or execute the recording of Business Process Procedures (BPPs) by Team members; polish the final documents to ensure they meet the needs of the business user community. Coordinate the review and sign-off of training materials by SMEs. Develop change guide materials to drive understanding within the business of what is changing. Prepare trainers by participating in and delivering Train-the-Trainer session. Support training deployment planning and execution. Complete work plans tasks and milestones on time, manage workload, and escalate issues to the RandT and other Leads. Gain business acceptance and sign-off on all deliverables. Develop and manage relationships with key business counterparts. Develop strategy and tactics to advance capability of end user. Required: Finance MS Office To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

MS CRM DEVELOPER - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

WHY WAIT? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This may be your lucky day! It is time for a change, and CDI can help! We have an immediate need for an MS CRM DEVELOPER JOB DESCRIPTION CDI is currently seeking an Application Developer - MS CRM Developer for one of our clients located in Chicago, IL. This is a 12 month contract assignment. Application developer - Microsoft CRM developer • No exceptions or substitutions - Must have hands on Microsoft Dynamics CRM developer experience (3+ years) and associated toolsets. • Must have hands on .net developer experience (5 - 7 years). • Nice to have skill: SQL Server DB • Location: Rosemont, IL • Duration: 1 year with possible extension Please call Tammy Kirk at 770-325-3368 TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Database Developer in Chicago, IL

Database Developer Downtown Chicago Direct Hire $90K + benefits Please no H1-B or sub company The ideal candidate will possess 5 or more years of intensive database stored procedure development experience using Microsoft SQLServer 2005 or 2008, with an emphasis on highly tuned queries running on large databases with numerous tables and hundreds of concurrent requests. The candidate must have experience building processes to efficiently import and export large amount of data using utilities and languages including BCP, SSIS, T-SQL and C#.net. Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced results oriented environment. Must be detailed oriented and can demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Understanding of data architecture best practices is required. In this position you will: Work under limited supervision of the VP of Engineering as Database Developer. Contribute to requirements definition, design and reviews as it relates to the data and database. Participate in all stages of software development including refining product vision, gathering requirements, data and database design, coding, testing, release, and support. Provide technical expertise for small teams focused on specific software modules. Work with the database administrator to ensure the most efficient utilization of SQL Server. Ensure software created and released conforms to quality requirements by accurately writing and executing test plans. Work with other departments to achieve cross-functional goals to satisfy customer expectations. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Participate in the re-engineering of the database; correcting inefficiencies and implementing improvements - Contribute to the design of highly scalable data architectures - Participate in the documentation and modeling of the data architecture - Work with other members of the technology team to identify dependencies and coordinate deliverables - Be the knowledge expert on the data stored in the databases - Develop highly efficient stored procedures and database functions - Develop scalable, reliable, and automated data import, update and export processes - Unit test code, and create and execute approved test plans for modules - Investigate, identify root cause, and solve system defects - Work with internal bug tracking and project management tools - Adhere to project and release timelines - Interact with customers/users to support software acceptance process and act as a liaison between development, user community, and external technology team - Investigate and report problems - Participate in the build out of QA, Staging and UAT environments REQUIREMENTS: - 5+ years of database develop experience using Microsoft technologies - Expert in T-SQL and Stored Procedure development - Expert knowledge of data structures, database design, stored procedures and query optimization - Working knowledge of C# .NET development - Data integration experience using SQL Server 2005/2008 - Experience bulk loading and updating millions of rows - Experience working with large data sets (Millions of Rows, 100s of Tables, 100s GB of data) - Domain experience in E-commerce, order management or BI systems a plus - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Comfortable working within an Agile Development Team Best Regards, Brian D. Easter Technical Recruiting Manager Ajilon Consulting 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 760 Rosemont, IL 60018 847-737-2202 ext. 232 847-737-2255 fax 773-716-8433 cell www.ajilonconsulting.com To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Linux System Administrator in Chicago, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES: The right candidate for our client is capable and experienced at being the first line of issue resolution for our trading environment. Someone who is adept at monitoring daily activity, notification of issues, detailed in follow through with daily procedures and clearing functions. Responsible for responding to information requests regarding trading and quoting. Strong evaluation skills area needed with application tools for management of daily reports. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:• Application release and coordination of various production environments. • Document the coordination of releases and revision updates and of configuration and of applications and distribution. • Recovery plans; ensure understanding of issues and process, responding to questions and optimization of environments and determine resolution. Key: assess and determine configuration needs and issue, proactively working to reduce recovery time. • Reporting: Creating and monitoring reports regarding installation, specifically noting the areas of failures – determination of the occurrence and actions to correct. • Knowledge of the company, the various aspects of application release for smooth transitions, mentors others in release management, and assesses timing and steps for distribution. • Gather requirements, define project, and ensure data integrity is maintained and timely. WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY: Resumes without the required technical skills and experience will not be considered. Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goal, experience is necessary. Our client is not considering sponsorship at this time and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume to us, please include #10913 RB on the subject line of your email.Email Rich or Amy Bradley at: or . Experience: Technical Skills • 2 + years of experience as a Linux Administrator.• Must have strong Linux and Perl Shell programming experience.• Knowledge of the UNIX, Solaris, C and C++ are all a plus.• Ideally will have experience from the trading or financial industry. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Data Analyst II in Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, IL 3 MonthsUnder general supervision, collects, evaluates, and prepares research and/or othercomplex statistical data for a specific unit of the institution. Prepares statistical and narrative reports and recommendations, and participates in the analysis and interpretation of data as appropriate. Develops, maintains, and ensures quality control of databases and may assist in development and implementation of measurement systems. 2 - 4 years of experience. DMO team requires a full time resource to work with the divisions, business units, and process teams for enterprise-wide production support of data as it relates to order-to-cash and material end-to-end life cycle processes. The resource will work closely with the business support teams, process design teams, and subject matter experts/management to develop, implement, sustain, monitor, and improve master data processes and sustain data excellence. Key Role Accountabilities: - Data management, governance, and creation of Production Master Data, which include BOMs, Work Centers, Routings, Production Versions, and Cost Collectors. - Provide analysis and integrated solutions to eliminate reoccurring data issues. - Creates, if needed, and maintains up-to-date and accurate scripts and knowledge transfer for business processes and workflows within functional area. Streamlines business processes within functional area. - Review data inputting and processes to ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness. - Contribute to data-related technology planning, design, and architecture. Required: SAP Supply Chain Master Data To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Bilingual Customer Service Rep - English/Spanish in Chicago, IL

Call Center Service Representative Bilingual Spanish/English SUMMARY Answer phones to respond to account questions, general customer inquires, application questions, and customer complaints. Project a professional company image through phone interaction. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Answer high volume inbound calls and respond to customer requests. Place customer orders in computer system. Provide customers with product and service information. Upsell products and services. Transfer customer calls to appropriate staff. Identify, research, and resolve customer issues using the computer system. Follow-up on customer inquires not immediately resolved. Complete call logs and reports. Research billing issues. Research misapplied payments. Recognize, document and alert the supervisor of trends in customer calls. Recommend process improvements. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. High school diploma or equivalent. Computer literate with the ability to learn customer service software applications. Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to type 30 wpm. 1-3 years of office experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Business Analyst (BA) III in Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, IL7 MonthsThe Specialist is a Business Analyst role, crucial in creating and maintaining thecritical partnership between business needs and technology delivery. The Specialist serves as the conduit between the customer community (business) and the project/technical teams through which requirements flow. Strong analytical and product management skills are required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into requirements while working within the boundaries of the PLM methodology. The Analyst will work closely with the Business Partner and Subject Matter Expert(s) in the definition, testing, training, implementation, and support of requirements. - Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills. Must be able to elicit requirements from various personalities across organizational and geographical boundaries. - Proven ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively, gather information, convey concepts and offer persuasive alternatives. - Strong documentation skills; proven ability to write documentation for requirements analysis (e.g. reporting), customization specifications, test cases, users guides, and custom training materials. - Demonstrated success in working on many activities concurrently. - Strong attention to quality of deliverables; understands the necessity of project standards and applies them consistently. - Proactively initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with team members, project leads (e.g., tech, training, testing), and end-users. - Proven ability to trace and test requirements as well as manage defect resolution. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Database Administrator (DBA) III in Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, IL4+ MonthsAdministers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuringthe security and integrity of the company database. Implements data models and databasedesigns, data access and table maintenance codes; resolves database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 4 - 6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Job Description: LOCAL CHICAGO CANDIDATES ONLY!! 50/50 Oracle/SQL exp. HM is not interested in any candidate that is all Oracle or all SQL. DBA role will be doing security changes on many Oracle/SQL Servers. Please have the candidates list security and patching experience for both Oracle and SQL Server. Location is in downtown Chicago, candidates will need to be living in the Chicago area for the duration of the project. Local candidates HIGHLY preferred!Oracle/SQL Server DBA. This isn't for a specific project. It is production support work for existing databases and applications. So we need someone who has experience doing base support, as opposed to project work. Day to day phone calls and email requests, enhancements and table changes, production to test refreshes, things that are broken and need to be fixed, enhancing existing UNIX monitoring scripts, etc. SQL Server DBA skills - installing SQL server, backup and recovery, performance and tuning. Oracle DBA skills - Oracle 9 required, 10g nice to have. Support for oracle on Unix/Intel (AIX, HP, Windows). Unix korn shell scripting for monitoring oracle. Oracle backup and recovery using RMAN. Oracle performance and tuning. Oracle installs and upgrades - patching. Oracle proactive monitoring. Oracle database design. Oracle utilities like export / import for complicated database refreshes. Perl skills - familiarity with perl - we are using it to monitor SQL server.Must be a clear communicator - we do tons of conference calls with clients - must be easy to understand. Must be able to juggle multiple priorities and clients at once - I can't stress this enough. HM has replaced 3 people because they said they could do this and they couldn't! Must be a self starter who takes initiative. Be able to do 24x7 support. Must be able to troubleshoot system problems and work quickly to resolve system outages the problem. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work within a large and diverse team in many different cities. Must be able to communicate effectively with different teams and provide courteous customer service. Must be able to achieve results with little supervision. Must be willing to persevere until problems are resolved and seek help from team members when appropriate - 'can do' attitude. Must comply with company policies on change approvals. Optional but nice to have: DB2/UDB DBA Teradata DBA Veritas NetBackup experience HP Openview experience HP Perf View and/or Glance Linux experience Required: Oracle SQL To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP FICO Project Manager in Chicago, IL

eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a multi-billion dollar global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy SAP FICO Project Manager. This position will be based in Princeton, NJ. Our client is offering full relocation. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Position DetailsThe Project Manager (PM) is responsible for driving the project effort from initial definition through implementation.The PM is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the project management activities. These activities may impact applications /teams within one area or across multiple areas and may also include external vendors.The PM must ensure that the project is completed on budget and schedule and that the final product meets the business, technical, and established quality requirements.BEST INDUSTRY – ConsultingBEST DEPARTMENT – IT Experience: Bachelors Degree is required.5 years of SAP FICO project implementation experience3 years of team management experience3 years leading SAP project development efforts with off-shore teamsCompensationNegotiable To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAS Subject Matter Expert in Chicago, IL

eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a multi-billion dollar global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy SAS Subject Matter Expert. This position will be based in Raleigh, NC. Our client is offering full relocation. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Position DetailsThe chosen candidate will be working to implement SAS as the statewide ad-hoc reporting tool for procurement related reports. The SAS application is currently in a pilot phase and the project is targeting roll-out to all state agencies Role DescriptionThe SAS SME would be responsible for the analyzing the following: current installation, usage of cubes, report generation through information maps and current hardware specifications. The SME would be responsible for both development and implementation of recommendations for functional and technical enhancements, to improve overall application performance. This position requires a resource with the experience implementing SAS Web Report Studio to both single entity and cross entity users.• Responsible for analyzing and development recommendations to improve current SAS installation.• Responsible for serving as a designing, configuring and testing recommendations.• Responsible for assisting other NC ePro teams, including the technical architecture, training support team, as needed to meet the SAS implementation goals.• Responsible for transitioning work effort to a SAS application maintenance team before rolling off of project or role.• Responsible for proactively identifying and resolving issues, including but not limited to team issues, design issues, code issues, test issues, and work effort timeline issues; when an issue is outside of his/her control or expertise, raise the issue to the team lead.BEST INDUSTRY – ConsultingBEST DEPARTMENT – IT Experience: Bachelors Degree is required.1 year experience with SAS BI Server/ Admin1 year experience with SAS DI Server1 year experience with SAS Management Console1 year experience with SAS Macros1 year experience with SAS DI StudioPreferred Skills Proven ability to work independently and as a team memberAbility to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environmentGood communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsGood organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills CompensationNegotiable To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP FICO Analyst in Chicago, IL

eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a multi-billion dollar global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy SAP FICO Analyst. This position will be based in Houston, TX. Our client is offering full relocation. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Position DetailsSAP professionals design, implement and deploy SAP solutions to achieve defined business goals. They maintain skills in SAP applications process design and configuration; SAP application design, development, integration, testing and deployment; and SAP application technical architecture. SAP Financials professionals design, implement and deploy SAP financial solutions for finance, accounting, cost controls, executive controls, treasury, investment management and real estate management. A Systems Analyst lead the designing, coding, enhancing and testing of software applications to meet business process requirements. He/she applies functional knowledge and technical expertise in the implementation of configuration changes and maintenance of software applications. He/she has some oversight responsibility for the technology solution and assists in the development of the team. Key responsibilities may include:• Planning, analyzing and defining high-level software strategies and solutions through business, functional and technical expertise• Supervising the design and implementation of analyses that will identify requirements related to people, processes and technology• Implementing or supervising the implementation of the technical infrastructure• Integrating technical and application components• Designing the framework of a technical infrastructure• Assisting in researching potential vendors of software applications• Supervising the designing, coding and testing of program modules• Supervising the maintenance, repair and tuning of applications; directing user support activities; managing preventive maintenance activities• Overseeing the creation, execution and documentation of tests• Supervising identification of configuration changes• Leading team in implementing all actions required to deploy an application• Recommending efforts in defining characteristics, capabilities, inputs, outputs, and results necessary to describe the required functionality of the selected technolog(ies)• Assisting in identifying, analyzing, mitigating and responding to project and operational risks• Assisting in utilizing efficient and effective processes and standards in order to continuously improve quality• Assisting in determining resource status and needs, and assisting in deploying resources BEST INDUSTRY – ConsultingBEST DEPARTMENT – IT Experience: Bachelors Degree is required.3 years experience in SAP FI and CO configuration is required.Preferred Qualifications:1 - 2 years experience in CO configuration, product costing, Profit Center Accounting and Profitability Analysis1- 2 years Project Management or work scheduling experience Professional Skill Requirements:Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentDesire to work in an information systems environmentFlexibilityProject management skillsCompensationNegotiable To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP Consultant - MM - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

WHY WAIT? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This may be your lucky day! It is time for a change, and CDI can help! We have an immediate need for a SAP Consultant with strong MM JOB DESCRIPTION Will be working on integration team, redesigning warehouse interfaces and working on forecast to Produce and Logistics. Must have strong previous experience with MM transactions with stock transfers, interfacing with WMS. Excellent 9 month engagement in Chicago, with possible extension. No third party vendors or corp-to-corp please TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Sr. Meditech Analyst PHA in Chicago, IL

Sr. Meditech Analyst- Pharmacy GENERAL SUMMARY Provide expert guidance for the analysis design and implementation of MEDITECH PHA modules in Magic Review customer requirements; perform analysis, design and documentation of current state and future state workflows Provide expert guidance and assistance in the design and development of system parameters and dictionaries Development, or system enhancements and correction testing. coordinates the evaluation, design, testing, implementation of Meditech application modules supports integrated, enterprise wide MEDITECH Information System including parameters and all dictionaries. serves as an expert resource to management in Meditech PHA planning and implementation to meet organizational needs Leads info rmation systems installation and upgrade projects, including development of the detailed project plans Implements systems within the agreed upon time frames. Designs and conducts educational programs relative to info rmation management and systems. Troubleshoots issues identified by end users Supports interfaces between other party vendors PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Demonstrates commitment to the quality philosophy and values of the organization by maintaining established policies and procedures; organizational objectives; continuous quality improvement; quality assessment and safety standards. 2. Works cooperatively with the departmental management to insure optimal usage of the Meditech application modules. 3. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all interpersonal relations and promotes good relations within the hospital. 4. Evaluates user needs and requests for info rmation systems relative to current systems and available technologies and applications, establishes resources required for meeting identified needs 5. Evaluates work flow and recommends re-engineering of processes around utilization of PHA to maximize departmental and organizational efficiency and effectiveness. 6. Develops the high-level and detailed project plan, project scope assumptions, project implementation and milestone dates for projects, system upgrades, etc. 7. Conducts detailed initial needs analysis for PHA, including integration with other systems, security, training and hardware and software requirements. 8. Evaluates problem situations in-depth, arrives at independent conclusions and coordinates problem resolution for issues related to info rmation systems use and implementation within the user department 9. Analyzes testing needed to assure the functionality and integrity of system enhancements. Works with department super user to develop testing scenarios, tests or oversees testing of application functions. Evaluates testing results and takes corrective action as necessary. Maintains an expert knowledge level of regulatory requirements regarding pharmacy and Meditech s PHA module. Assures compliance with regulatory and professional standards in area of responsibility, including: staff training, data base design and maintenance, data integration and transmission and security and confidentiality Experience Requirements Five years active and progressive experience with the MEDITECH HCIS including system installations/upgrades, expert level analysis and support of Meditech Pharmacy moduleCompany InfoCDPI/TechAlliance is a Chicago based firm, providing Professional Services specializing in Information Technology. Established in 1991, CDPI/TechAlliance has had tremendous success with a wide range of clients and a diverse mix of consultative service. Whether it is to design an award-winning E-commerce application or provide a "best practice" based management team to reduce costs and improve your IT performance, CDPI/TechAlliance is recognized as a leader by business professionals.Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and speak fluent English. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here