Implementation Consultant - Technical Training in Chicago, IL

The Technical Training Consultant is responsible for the delivery of courses for a specialized Enterprise Case Management product set; this includes end user, business configuration, technical configuration, support and installation training. The Consultant will need to acquire a deep understanding of the product set and become conversant in the product domain of the company's markets.
This company specializes in delivering enterprise solutions that have the flexibility and scalability to effectively target every government worker’s primary activity: case management. More than 160 government organizations worldwide rely on our Enterprise Case Management solutions for local government service delivery, adult social services, social housing provision, central and regional government call centers and case management activities and shared services.
This company is a global organization with a focus on teamwork. Collaboration and communication are key components to our success. Our culture is a reflection of our people – flexible, smart, adaptable and hungry for success. We recognize cultural differences, embrace diversity and encourage and open an honest working environment built on respect, pride and trust.
Experience: A bachelor's degree in CS is required. This person should be very strong in SQL, XML, and Web Services. They must have a good understanding of computing concepts and applications, including Java, Windows OS (Unix is a plus), client/server architectures, and web-based application tools. Experience in delivery of IT and business-related training. Significant customer facing experience in a consultancy/training role. A clear understanding of CRM and Business Process Re-engineering. Willingness to travel 3-4 days/week.
It is a plus to have Enterprise Case Management experience, experience with local and human services government sectors, design and delivery of e-based learning, and training/teaching qualification.

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Messaging Engineer in CHICAGO, IL

This position is responsible for operational support of and project initiatives involving the Messaging environment. This position provides maintenance, support, and enhancements of the messaging systems including Exchange, Outlook, Blackberry/BES, Postini, and email archiving. Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage a multitude of assignments independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: Analyzing, planning, testing, and implementation of Messaging application software, actively pursuing new technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the Messaging systems, monitoring and analyzing the Messaging systems to ensure 100% uptime operational availability, Support high availability technologies, performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations to improve efficiencies and resolve problems, resolving problems with Messaging systems and technologies, escalating problems to vendors, providing troubleshooting training to the User Support team, implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery solutions, documenting system uptime and usage metrics, maintaining documentation of processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides and change management logs, must provide 24x7 On-Call support on a rotating basis, must be flexible to work overtime as required.
Experience: Required experience includes: BA/BS in computer science/related field, strong expertise (5+ years) in Messaging systems, and proven troubleshooting abilities. Specific Messaging experience including: Expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007 (to include monitoring, clustering, backup/restore, and attached storage), BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.x, Postini, strong understanding of message routing technologies, experience with SMTP gateway tools and appliances is preferred, experience with MessageOne EMS, experience with Tumbleweed Email Firewall, Quest MessageStats, ActiveGroups, & Spotlight on Exchange, understanding of IronPort Email Gateway, understanding of TLS / SPN connections to firm clients, Outlook Web Access (OWA), strong understanding of technical networking, Windows 2000, 2003 and XP, strong planning and analysis skills, strong documentation skills, strong understanding of MS Office Suite and Document Management Systems, and email clients.

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Applications Engineer in CHICAGO, IL

Our client is a Chicago-based consulting and training company and they have an excellent opportunity for those seeking a role that encompasses both business analysis and applications development.

Responsibilities will include:
Maintaining, developing, customizing and supporting business applications
Providing technical support/help desk services to all other departments
Assisting others with technical projects
Experience: Ideal background:
C# ASP.NET, VB/VBA/VBScript, ASP, Visual Studio, SQL Server 2000/2005
Report writing experience (Crystal, SQL etc)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Microsoft Dynamics CRM, local- and wide-area networking, Mac OS, and FileMaker Pro are plusses

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Sr. Java Developer - Chicago - Application Development in Chicago IL in Chicago, IL

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:
TRASYS is looking to find a direct hire Sr. Java Developer for a Retail Software client located in Chicago, IL . This developer will play a key role in developing and customizing clients point of sale and back office solutions.



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and customize Point of Sale and Back Office solutions

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
5+ years of Java Development Experience
Object Oriented Design (UML, RUP, Patterns, etc.)
Java User Interface (AWT and Swing), STRUTS and JSP
J2EE development and application servers (Tomcat, WebSphere, etc.)
HTML and XML
JMS Messaging Middleware




KEYWORDS:
Java , J2EE, Object-Oriented Design, Java User Interface (AWT and Swing) , STRUTS, and JSP, Websphere, HTML, XML, JMS Messaging Middleware






ABOUT TRASYS:


TRASYS is where your career opportunities become our client's technical solutions. Through our experience and expertise in the IT field, we match your goals with the needs of our clients to achieve optimal results for everyone. We've been implementing IT staffing solutions and services throughout North America since our inception in 1998.

The key to our success is our ability to match talent and task to provide seamless solutions within each unique business environment.

Come partner with us and enjoy the TRASYS advantage!

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Freelance Web Designer for Loop Gig! in CHICAGO, IL

Our client is a large non-profit and they are looking for a great web designer to help re-launch their website. In this opportunity, you would be working with their existing (non-flash) website to re-design several pages and the overall look! This opportunity is 2-3 week long project<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: To be considered for this opportunity you must have 3+ years experience web designing and have urls that showcase your work. This is not an entry level position. You must be skilled with design and usability. Must be awesome in Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design. This project starts ASAP!

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UNIX Systems Administrator - 1 year Contract in Chicago, IL

Robert Half Technology is looking for a UNIX Systems Administrator to be responsible for basic administration, system installation/configuration, and security and installation of 3rd party software. This UNIX Systems Administrator role requires strong analytical and problem solving skills, flexibility and open-mindedness. A demonstrated ability to pay attention to details and
strong inter-personal and communication skills are required. Administrator must be capable of writing purchase justifications, training users in complex topics, making presentations to an internal audience, and interacting positively with upper management. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Four plus years UNIX systems administration experience in large financial services or trading industry environments of 500 servers, 1000 users, and 10 terabytes of disk storage required. Strong knowledge and experience in UNIX scripting, automation, and architecture in large production server environments from the design phase on required. Candidates must possess thorough knowledge and understanding of UNIX characteristics and limitations, including standard daemons, protocols, and applications. Knowledge of UNIX system/network performance issues, plateaus, and solutions and knowledge of IP networking concepts required.

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WebSphere Developer in Chicago, IL

Role: Websphere DeveloperDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Chicago, ILRequired Skills:Candidate must be having hands of experience in WebSphere Development and must work on integration of BOXI.So this position is a mixture of both Websphere and BI. As he/she will be working and will be involved working in WebSphere more and at required intervals for any solutions. He/she must be able to fix the issue when it is related to integration of BI working with Websphere.Send you resume to skumar at suneratech dot com

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Software Designer - CSS, HTML, XML in Chicago, IL

The Software Designer's responsibility is to design and prototype functionality of web applications developed by the team. This includes eliciting and analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional software designs. Specific activities will require taking the market requirements from product management and designing the product functionality and look using universal cascading style sheet skin system, prototyping new and modified application interfaces, and creating professional icons and other graphics. This role requires experience in creating functionally and graphically advanced web interface components for intranet or client facing applications utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript, DHTML, and AJAX. Experience with commercial software is also desired.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: 3+ years experience in creating functionally and graphically advanced web interface components for intranet or client facing applications utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript, DHTML, and AJAX. Experience with commercial software is also desired. Experience with C# and/or ASP.Net development as well as XML are desired. Skill in creating application graphics and icons are needed as well as a focus on designing for usability and an understanding of human factors.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
____________________________
Brad Scott I Division Director
Robert Half Technology
205 N. Michigan Ave. I Suite 3301
Phone: 312-616-7974
Chicago, IL 60601


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SR. TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER - ORACLE in Chicago, IL

This position on the Internal Systems team will lead the implementation of Oracle Financials and Oracle Human Resources Management solutions in a global environment utilizing standard project management principles. The Sr. Technical Project Manager will plan, coordinate, direct, lead, and control the Oracle implementation project with an emphasis on delivery, project success is measured in terms of schedule, budget, scope, and quality of the deliverables. This is a contract position with an eight to twelve month duration and will be converted to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Experience: . Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is strongly recommended.. 8 or more years of successful project management, with at least 3-4 years of experience on large enterprise-wide Oracle Financials and/or Oracle HRM implementations. Experience with the following Oracle Financial modules: GL, AP, AR, FA, and CM, and with the following Oracle HRIS modules: HR, Employee and Manager Self Service, CWB, iRecruit, and OTL.. Demonstrated strengths in capturing clear and complete requirements through formal iterative process.. In depth knowledge of project management and software development methodologies. Hands-on experience managing full software development lifecycle from initiation through deployment and warranty phases.. Experience with industry standard project management tools including Microsoft Project, time tracking, and budget tracking. Demonstrated ability to manage matrix of multiple business and technology organizations.. Exceptional relationship management and communication skills, with an emphasis in building consensus. Excellent analytical, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills. . Flexible and capable of managing multiple tasks and multiple projects concurrently in a fast paced, high volume environment.

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Technical Project Manager - PMP or Six Sigma - Teradata in Chicago, IL

Genesis10 has an excellent opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join one of the largest financial organizations in the world. This is an 9+ month contract located in Chicago, IL. The Project Manager will be responsible for working on managing the remodelling and remapping of the clients Teradata. First preference is for the consultant to be local to Chicago, but will consider strong candidates outside the area. No Business Analysts please!

Must be eligible to work in the US

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for working with Architects and Data Modellers.
- Responsible for managing projects of capacity upgrades.
- Responsible to work independently and provide proactive status updates to the managers.
Experience: Required Experience/Skills:
- Must be a strong Project Manager with 8+ years experience and have worked in a fast paced environment.
- MUST BE VERY TECHNICAL.
- PMP or Six Sigma Certified.
- Strong Technical Project Management experience (end to end).
- Experience forecasting, budgeting and monitoring.
- SDLC (not infrastructure).
- ECMS and Detar.
- Must be detailed and able to track and monitor progress.
- Great multi-tasker.

Desired Experience/Skills:
- HRIS experience is highly desired.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and growing enterprise. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action by applying now. Or, send your Word resume to . The only way to learn more is by taking the next step!

Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more. At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.

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SR. TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER - ORACLE in Chicago, IL

This position on the Internal Systems team will lead the implementation of Oracle Financials and Oracle Human Resources Management solutions in a global environment utilizing standard project management principles. The Sr. Technical Project Manager will plan, coordinate, direct, lead, and control the Oracle implementation project with an emphasis on delivery, project success is measured in terms of schedule, budget, scope, and quality of the deliverables. This is a contract position with an eight to twelve month duration and will be converted to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Experience: . Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is strongly recommended.. 8 or more years of successful project management, with at least 3-4 years of experience on large enterprise-wide Oracle Financials and/or Oracle HRM implementations. Experience with the following Oracle Financial modules: GL, AP, AR, FA, and CM, and with the following Oracle HRIS modules: HR, Employee and Manager Self Service, CWB, iRecruit, and OTL.. Demonstrated strengths in capturing clear and complete requirements through formal iterative process.. In depth knowledge of project management and software development methodologies. Hands-on experience managing full software development lifecycle from initiation through deployment and warranty phases.. Experience with industry standard project management tools including Microsoft Project, time tracking, and budget tracking. Demonstrated ability to manage matrix of multiple business and technology organizations.. Exceptional relationship management and communication skills, with an emphasis in building consensus. Excellent analytical, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills. . Flexible and capable of managing multiple tasks and multiple projects concurrently in a fast paced, high volume environment.

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Messaging Engineer in CHICAGO, IL

This position is responsible for operational support of and project initiatives involving the Messaging environment. This position provides maintenance, support, and enhancements of the messaging systems including Exchange, Outlook, Blackberry/BES, Postini, and email archiving. Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage a multitude of assignments independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: Analyzing, planning, testing, and implementation of Messaging application software, actively pursuing new technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the Messaging systems, monitoring and analyzing the Messaging systems to ensure 100% uptime operational availability, Support high availability technologies, performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations to improve efficiencies and resolve problems, resolving problems with Messaging systems and technologies, escalating problems to vendors, providing troubleshooting training to the User Support team, implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery solutions, documenting system uptime and usage metrics, maintaining documentation of processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides and change management logs, must provide 24x7 On-Call support on a rotating basis, must be flexible to work overtime as required.
Experience: Required experience includes: BA/BS in computer science/related field, strong expertise (5+ years) in Messaging systems, and proven troubleshooting abilities. Specific Messaging experience including: Expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007 (to include monitoring, clustering, backup/restore, and attached storage), BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.x, Postini, strong understanding of message routing technologies, experience with SMTP gateway tools and appliances is preferred, experience with MessageOne EMS, experience with Tumbleweed Email Firewall, Quest MessageStats, ActiveGroups, & Spotlight on Exchange, understanding of IronPort Email Gateway, understanding of TLS / SPN connections to firm clients, Outlook Web Access (OWA), strong understanding of technical networking, Windows 2000, 2003 and XP, strong planning and analysis skills, strong documentation skills, strong understanding of MS Office Suite and Document Management Systems, and email clients.

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Director of Technology in Chicago, IL

Summary of Responsibilities:

Working as a team member with the Chief Operating Officer and other firm administrators, this position has overall responsibility for all firm-wide systems and technology functions. The Director will manage the technology operations of the firm to function smoothly and economically, and is expected to creatively define and enhance the scope of the technology operation. In addition to working with, developing and delegating projects to other members of the IT Department, the Director of Technology will have hands-on responsibilities for many aspects of the firm's technology operations.

Butler Rubin's existing technology platform consists of Lotus Notes for mail and numerous databases, Interwoven for document management, Summation for litigation support, Citrix for remote access, and Elite for accounting, time and billing. Most lawyers and some of the other firm personnel use laptops in docking stations, as well as Blackberries.


Essential position responsibilities include:

. Provides and directs all administrative management of the Technology Department.
. Anticipates needs and provides cost-effective solutions to the technology systems and automation requirements of the firm-wide technology function.
. Directs the technology project management and execution, including providing leadership in the execution of Firm initiatives.
. Recommends annual and long-range technology plans, developing supporting budgets (both operational and capital) for all information systems and office automation.
. Works with the Technology Partner and Technology Sounding Board to gain consensus among Firm management, administration and the user community to set strategy in the technology area.
. Evaluates, recommends and procures appropriate hardware and software.
. Develops and executes project management plans to achieve desired timelines as systems and programs are selected, purchased, installed, enhanced or further developed.
. Oversees the appropriate controls regarding use, storage and archiving of information.
. Represents the firm in its interaction with technology vendors and consultants.
. Manages and maintains the peripheral hardware inventory.
. Manages all technology contracts and licensing agreements.
. Coordinates with the paraprofessionals relative to litigation support services.
. Manages the outsourced help desk and on-site troubleshooting as needed.
. Manages training of all levels of office personnel on new and existing technology.
. Manages special projects as assigned from time to time

Desired qualifications and experience:

. Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science or a related area
. Five years of progressively-increased responsibilities, three of which are in a supervisory capacity.
. Law firm experience is desired.
. In-depth technical background and abilities with the various programs currently in use is desired, particularly as it relates to Lotus Notes.
. Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills and a personal philosophy of "under-promising and over-delivering".
. A strong focus on customer service with a commitment to working closely with other members of the administration team.
. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen effectively and present oneself in a calm, professional manner under pressures of time and schedule.

Supervises:
. Network administrator
. Training and Help Desk Support Specialist (currently outsourced)

Other:
. Eligible for a year-end performance bonus of between 10% and 20% (based on current guidelines).


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Sr. Java Developer - Chicago - Application Development in Chicago IL in Chicago, IL

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:
TRASYS is looking to find a direct hire Sr. Java Developer for a Retail Software client located in Chicago, IL . This developer will play a key role in developing and customizing clients point of sale and back office solutions.



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and customize Point of Sale and Back Office solutions

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
5+ years of Java Development Experience
Object Oriented Design (UML, RUP, Patterns, etc.)
Java User Interface (AWT and Swing), STRUTS and JSP
J2EE development and application servers (Tomcat, WebSphere, etc.)
HTML and XML
JMS Messaging Middleware




KEYWORDS:
Java , J2EE, Object-Oriented Design, Java User Interface (AWT and Swing) , STRUTS, and JSP, Websphere, HTML, XML, JMS Messaging Middleware






ABOUT TRASYS:


TRASYS is where your career opportunities become our client's technical solutions. Through our experience and expertise in the IT field, we match your goals with the needs of our clients to achieve optimal results for everyone. We've been implementing IT staffing solutions and services throughout North America since our inception in 1998.

The key to our success is our ability to match talent and task to provide seamless solutions within each unique business environment.

Come partner with us and enjoy the TRASYS advantage!

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UNIX Systems Administrator - 1 year Contract in Chicago, IL

Robert Half Technology is looking for a UNIX Systems Administrator to be responsible for basic administration, system installation/configuration, and security and installation of 3rd party software. This UNIX Systems Administrator role requires strong analytical and problem solving skills, flexibility and open-mindedness. A demonstrated ability to pay attention to details and
strong inter-personal and communication skills are required. Administrator must be capable of writing purchase justifications, training users in complex topics, making presentations to an internal audience, and interacting positively with upper management. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Four plus years UNIX systems administration experience in large financial services or trading industry environments of 500 servers, 1000 users, and 10 terabytes of disk storage required. Strong knowledge and experience in UNIX scripting, automation, and architecture in large production server environments from the design phase on required. Candidates must possess thorough knowledge and understanding of UNIX characteristics and limitations, including standard daemons, protocols, and applications. Knowledge of UNIX system/network performance issues, plateaus, and solutions and knowledge of IP networking concepts required.

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Applications Engineer in CHICAGO, IL

Our client is a Chicago-based consulting and training company and they have an excellent opportunity for those seeking a role that encompasses both business analysis and applications development.

Responsibilities will include:
Maintaining, developing, customizing and supporting business applications
Providing technical support/help desk services to all other departments
Assisting others with technical projects
Experience: Ideal background:
C# ASP.NET, VB/VBA/VBScript, ASP, Visual Studio, SQL Server 2000/2005
Report writing experience (Crystal, SQL etc)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Microsoft Dynamics CRM, local- and wide-area networking, Mac OS, and FileMaker Pro are plusses

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Technical Project Manager - PMP or Six Sigma - Teradata in Chicago, IL

Genesis10 has an excellent opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join one of the largest financial organizations in the world. This is an 9+ month contract located in Chicago, IL. The Project Manager will be responsible for working on managing the remodelling and remapping of the clients Teradata. First preference is for the consultant to be local to Chicago, but will consider strong candidates outside the area. No Business Analysts please!

Must be eligible to work in the US

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for working with Architects and Data Modellers.
- Responsible for managing projects of capacity upgrades.
- Responsible to work independently and provide proactive status updates to the managers.
Experience: Required Experience/Skills:
- Must be a strong Project Manager with 8+ years experience and have worked in a fast paced environment.
- MUST BE VERY TECHNICAL.
- PMP or Six Sigma Certified.
- Strong Technical Project Management experience (end to end).
- Experience forecasting, budgeting and monitoring.
- SDLC (not infrastructure).
- ECMS and Detar.
- Must be detailed and able to track and monitor progress.
- Great multi-tasker.

Desired Experience/Skills:
- HRIS experience is highly desired.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and growing enterprise. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action by applying now. Or, send your Word resume to . The only way to learn more is by taking the next step!

Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more. At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.

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Implementation Consultant - Technical Training in Chicago, IL

The Technical Training Consultant is responsible for the delivery of courses for a specialized Enterprise Case Management product set; this includes end user, business configuration, technical configuration, support and installation training. The Consultant will need to acquire a deep understanding of the product set and become conversant in the product domain of the company's markets.
This company specializes in delivering enterprise solutions that have the flexibility and scalability to effectively target every government worker&#146;s primary activity: case management. More than 160 government organizations worldwide rely on our Enterprise Case Management solutions for local government service delivery, adult social services, social housing provision, central and regional government call centers and case management activities and shared services.
This company is a global organization with a focus on teamwork. Collaboration and communication are key components to our success. Our culture is a reflection of our people &#150; flexible, smart, adaptable and hungry for success. We recognize cultural differences, embrace diversity and encourage and open an honest working environment built on respect, pride and trust.
Experience: A bachelor's degree in CS is required. This person should be very strong in SQL, XML, and Web Services. They must have a good understanding of computing concepts and applications, including Java, Windows OS (Unix is a plus), client/server architectures, and web-based application tools. Experience in delivery of IT and business-related training. Significant customer facing experience in a consultancy/training role. A clear understanding of CRM and Business Process Re-engineering. Willingness to travel 3-4 days/week.
It is a plus to have Enterprise Case Management experience, experience with local and human services government sectors, design and delivery of e-based learning, and training/teaching qualification.

Please contact

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Software Designer in Chicago, IL

The Software Designer's responsibility is to design and prototype functionality of web applications developed by the team. This includes eliciting and analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional software designs. Specific activities will require taking the market requirements from product management and designing the product functionality and look using universal cascading style sheet skin system, prototyping new and modified application interfaces, and creating professional icons and other graphics. This role requires experience in creating functionally and graphically advanced web interface components for intranet or client facing applications utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript, DHTML, and AJAX. Experience with commercial software is also desired.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: 3+ years experience in creating functionally and graphically advanced web interface components for intranet or client facing applications utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript, DHTML, and AJAX. Experience with commercial software is also desired. Experience with C# and/or ASP.Net development as well as XML are desired. Skill in creating application graphics and icons are needed as well as a focus on designing for usability and an understanding of human factors.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
____________________________
Brad Scott I Division Director
Robert Half Technology
205 N. Michigan Ave. I Suite 3301
Phone: 312-616-7974
Chicago, IL 60601


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WebSphere Developer in Chicago, IL

Role: Websphere DeveloperDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Chicago, ILRequired Skills:Candidate must be having hands of experience in WebSphere Development and must work on integration of BOXI.So this position is a mixture of both Websphere and BI. As he/she will be working and will be involved working in WebSphere more and at required intervals for any solutions. He/she must be able to fix the issue when it is related to integration of BI working with Websphere.Send you resume to skumar at suneratech dot com

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Software Designer in Chicago, IL

The Software Designer's responsibility is to design and prototype functionality of web applications developed by the team. This includes eliciting and analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional software designs. Specific activities will require taking the market requirements from product management and designing the product functionality and look using universal cascading style sheet skin system, prototyping new and modified application interfaces, and creating professional icons and other graphics. This role requires experience in creating functionally and graphically advanced web interface components for intranet or client facing applications utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript, DHTML, and AJAX. Experience with commercial software is also desired.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: 3+ years experience in creating functionally and graphically advanced web interface components for intranet or client facing applications utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript, DHTML, and AJAX. Experience with commercial software is also desired. Experience with C# and/or ASP.Net development as well as XML are desired. Skill in creating application graphics and icons are needed as well as a focus on designing for usability and an understanding of human factors.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
____________________________
Brad Scott I Division Director
Robert Half Technology
205 N. Michigan Ave. I Suite 3301
Phone: 312-616-7974
Chicago, IL 60601


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DIRECTOR, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT in Chicago, IL

Job Summary

This position is accountable for ensuring that the various IT organizations are staffed with the right caliber and mix of resources to deliver the IT work plan. This position is responsible for the end-to-end talent management of CNA employees and a key contributor to the creation and execution of the overall sourcing plan.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible for vendor management activities for contractors. Works with IT leadership and the Vendor Management Office to ensure day-to-day execution of contractor staffing.
2. Participate in establishing key operational metrics. Manages staffing, performance management and development processes to achieve these objectives.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically AVP or above.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. IT strategy formulation

2. System development or business strategy or solution design or service management life cycle

3. Understanding of theInfrastructure Engineeringdevelopment process.

4. Vendor/contract management

5. Relationship management - build strong working relationships at all levels of the organization; team with other managers to deliver results

6. Project management with special attention to risk management and ability to recognize and escalate issues and opportunities

7. Working knowledge of CNA and industry skill trends

8. Leadership ability especially in developing talent, teamwork and collaboration, and driving for results

9. Performance management - performance planning, coaching, mentoring, developing talent, attracting and retaining talent

10. Strong working knowedge of resource planning, supply utilization, supply/demand process, and the teamplay application
11. Knowledge of organizational change management and the ability to drive change across teams and departments


Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
2. Typically five to eight years of progressive management experience managing large, diverse teams.
3. Typically 3 to 5 years of IT Infrastructure Engineering leadership.
Experience: Job Summary

This position is accountable for ensuring that the various IT organizations are staffed with the right caliber and mix of resources to deliver the IT work plan. This position is responsible for the end-to-end talent management of CNA employees and a key contributor to the creation and execution of the overall sourcing plan.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible for vendor management activities for contractors. Works with IT leadership and the Vendor Management Office to ensure day-to-day execution of contractor staffing.
2. Participate in establishing key operational metrics. Manages staffing, performance management and development processes to achieve these objectives.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically AVP or above.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. IT strategy formulation

2. System development or business strategy or solution design or service management life cycle

3. Understanding of the Infrastructure Engineering development process.

4. Vendor/contract management

5. Relationship management - build strong working relationships at all levels of the organization; team with other managers to deliver results

6. Project management with special attention to risk management and ability to recognize and escalate issues and opportunities

7. Working knowledge of CNA and industry skill trends

8. Leadership ability especially in developing talent, teamwork and collaboration, and driving for results

9. Performance management - performance planning, coaching, mentoring, developing talent, attracting and retaining talent

10. Strong working knowedge of resource planning, supply utilization, supply/demand process, and the teamplay application
11. Knowledge of organizational change management and the ability to drive change across teams and departments


Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
2. Typically five to eight years of progressive management experience managing large, diverse teams.
3. Typically 3 to 5 years of IT Infrastructure Engineering leadership.

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Proven Technical Project Manager in Chicago, IL

Proven Technical Project Managers are always needed in the Chicago, IL area. As a Technical Project Manager, you will provide program management and oversight on the delivery of complex business solutions in a complex, geographically dispersed matrix organization. The project management function is multifaceted requiring a combination of general business acumen, industry intelligence and broad technical knowledge coupled with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute as core competencies.

This challenging position requires superior organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple support partners. As the successful Technical Project Manager, you will possess a broad based technical background with emphasis on knowledge of the banking industry, technology and infrastructure and project management processes. PMP is a plus!

Work can be performed remotely; however is preferable to be located near one of the following geographies: Richmond, Virginia; Dallas, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Concord, California; or Charlotte, North Carolina.
Experience: Required Experience/Skills:
- 5 years Project Management experience.
- Experience building / managing a detailed MS Project work plan (resource loaded) and developing / managing a detailed project budget.
- Solid skills in PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to work in a geographically dispersed, complex matrix organization and discern the internal business partner requirements - bringing the voice of the customer into the project.
- Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) and facilitate design and decision-making sessions.
- Well-versed on the stages of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) for custom applications.
- Proven expertise in effectively managing projects through the use of tools and templates for: resource planning, risk/issue management, financial management, implementation planning and scope management.
- Consulting experience is required.

Preferred Experience/Skills:
- PMP certification is a PLUS!
- Prefer banking experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and growing enterprise. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action by applying now. Or, send your Word resume to . The only way to learn more is by taking the next step!

Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more. At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.

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Senior Associate, Technology – C++ Developer in Chicago, IL

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, TECHNOLOGY

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by harnessing the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.

Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors, rule-breakers and catalysts, and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient.

Job Title:
Senior Associate, Technology – C++ Developer

Job Summary:
The Senior Associate, Technology provides technical leadership to the project team by taking responsibility for a specific component or track of the project architecture/SDLC. This includes planning, estimation, people management, issue resolution and quality assurance.

Primary Responsibilities:
Deep understanding of OO design
Drive mid-level planning exercises with engineers
Anticipate issues and risks at the module level and escalate appropriately
Write bug-free code.
Facilitate workshops and client meetings

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required and degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
5+ years experience in a software development role, strong technology skills, MFC (Visual C++), C# development experience, ideally experience in working with trading / finance systems. Business Process Management (BPM) skills ideal
Financial Services exp. strongly preferred.
Proven leadership and managerial skills to “independently' manage a track of work, with 3 - 7 people, during multiple phases of the project lifecycle.

About Sapient
Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.
Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Keywords: programmer, team lead, senior consultant, j2ee, websphere, weblogic, team lead, lead developer, track lead, .net, c#, biztalk

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Manager, Technology – Core .NET Architect in Chicago, IL

MANAGER, TECHNOLOGY

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by harnessing the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.

Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors, rule-breakers and catalysts, and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient.

Job Title:
Manager, Technology – Core .NET Architect

Job Summary:
The Manager, Technology will oversee the development, design, user interface, technology integration, and site architecture management. Additionally, this role will be responsible for managing technology teams from definition phase through implementation, as well as contribute to the sales cycle.

Key Responsibilities:
Use deep understanding of OO design principles to create custom software solutions or modify package solutions
Translate the client’s business requirements into systems design
Work with the client's IT organization to establish technology strategy at an application level
Establish high, mid and micro level plans and set technical direction for a team of up to 30 people
Lead the estimation effort for projects and work to identify and manage risk
Prepare elements of sales proposals to represent Sapient's technical expertise

Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design, and Architecture experience;
Prior experience in a consulting firm preferred.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Understanding of the project life cycle process to effectively be able to manage a sub-team through the complexities of the business solution.
Must have 5+ years experience with Microsoft .Net and substantial MicroSoft Commerce Server or BizTalk or SharePoint experience as well as strong consulting skills and the ability to travel in the Chicago region (Midwest USA) up to 50%.
Openness to frequent overnight travel

About Sapient
Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.
Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Keywords:

Architect, enterprise architect, solutions architect, technology architect, systems architect, e-commerce architect, technical project manager.

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SQL Developer Opportunity in Chicago, IL

The SQL Developer will be responsible for developing streamlined work flows and forms for various business processes for our client. The SQL Developer will be assisting with document management for departments. This position will involve considerable decision making and will require procedures for the use of and access to the entire network. The SQL Developer will be creating appropriate JavaScript code to enhance the forms as needed and work with the SQL DBA on Feith issues. He/she will also be configuring new software and document the processes. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: SQL Developer should have 3+ years knowledge of Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office, 5+ years knowledge of SQL programming, and 3+ years knowledge of HTML and XML. JavaScript programming is preferred.

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Applications Engineer in CHICAGO, IL

Our client is a Chicago-based consulting and training company and they have an excellent opportunity for those seeking a role that encompasses both business analysis and applications development.

Responsibilities will include:
Maintaining, developing, customizing and supporting business applications
Providing technical support/help desk services to all other departments
Assisting others with technical projects
Experience: Ideal background:
C# ASP.NET, VB/VBA/VBScript, ASP, Visual Studio, SQL Server 2000/2005
Report writing experience (Crystal, SQL etc)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Microsoft Dynamics CRM, local- and wide-area networking, Mac OS, and FileMaker Pro are plusses

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Application Developer in Chicago, IL

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Developer position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

Job Description:
This position is responsible for development of complex Actuate reports for several applications using various datasources within Brokerage Data Management. Also, responsible to analyze application requirements, and to create technical design documents.Being onsite lead/liason we expect the person to have good people skills to deal with multiple project teams, leads, issue escalations etc.

Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing approaches to satisfy project deliverables on assigned projects. Presenting these approaches for review.
- Partner with Development and Environment/Support teams to ensure quality implementations

Requirements:
- 4 year college degree in Computer Science or equivalency required
- 3+ years BI & Reporting design and development experience (Actuate)
- Experience in Object Oriented programming
- Data Warehouse, Data mart architecture and design
- Relational database design and development (DB2 UDB, Oracle)
- SQL and stored procedures, SQL optimization skills is desired as well.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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UNIX Systems Administrator - 1 year Contract in Chicago, IL

Robert Half Technology is looking for a UNIX Systems Administrator to be responsible for basic administration, system installation/configuration, security and installation of 3rd party software. Requires strong analytical and problem solving skills, flexibility and open-mindedness. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to details and
strong inter-personal and communication skills. Capable of writing purchase justifications, training users in complex topics, making presentations to an internal audience, and interacting positively with upper management. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Four plus years UNIX systems administration experience in large financial services or trading industry environments of 500 servers, 1000 users, and 10 terabytes of disk storage. Strong knowledge and experience in UNIX scripting, automation, and architecture in large production server environments from the design phase on
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of UNIX characteristics and limitations, including standard daemons, protocols, and applications
- Knowledge of UNIX system/network performance issues, plateaus, and solutions
- Knowledge of IP networking concepts

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Director of Technology in Chicago, IL

Summary of Responsibilities:

Working as a team member with the Chief Operating Officer and other firm administrators, this position has overall responsibility for all firm-wide systems and technology functions. The Director will manage the technology operations of the firm to function smoothly and economically, and is expected to creatively define and enhance the scope of the technology operation. In addition to working with, developing and delegating projects to other members of the IT Department, the Director of Technology will have hands-on responsibilities for many aspects of the firm's technology operations.

Butler Rubin's existing technology platform consists of Lotus Notes for mail and numerous databases, Interwoven for document management, Summation for litigation support, Citrix for remote access, and Elite for accounting, time and billing. Most lawyers and some of the other firm personnel use laptops in docking stations, as well as Blackberries.


Essential position responsibilities include:

. Provides and directs all administrative management of the Technology Department.
. Anticipates needs and provides cost-effective solutions to the technology systems and automation requirements of the firm-wide technology function.
. Directs the technology project management and execution, including providing leadership in the execution of Firm initiatives.
. Recommends annual and long-range technology plans, developing supporting budgets (both operational and capital) for all information systems and office automation.
. Works with the Technology Partner and Technology Sounding Board to gain consensus among Firm management, administration and the user community to set strategy in the technology area.
. Evaluates, recommends and procures appropriate hardware and software.
. Develops and executes project management plans to achieve desired timelines as systems and programs are selected, purchased, installed, enhanced or further developed.
. Oversees the appropriate controls regarding use, storage and archiving of information.
. Represents the firm in its interaction with technology vendors and consultants.
. Manages and maintains the peripheral hardware inventory.
. Manages all technology contracts and licensing agreements.
. Coordinates with the paraprofessionals relative to litigation support services.
. Manages the outsourced help desk and on-site troubleshooting as needed.
. Manages training of all levels of office personnel on new and existing technology.
. Manages special projects as assigned from time to time

Desired qualifications and experience:

. Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science or a related area
. Five years of progressively-increased responsibilities, three of which are in a supervisory capacity.
. Law firm experience is desired.
. In-depth technical background and abilities with the various programs currently in use is desired, particularly as it relates to Lotus Notes.
. Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills and a personal philosophy of "under-promising and over-delivering".
. A strong focus on customer service with a commitment to working closely with other members of the administration team.
. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen effectively and present oneself in a calm, professional manner under pressures of time and schedule.

Supervises:
. Network administrator
. Training and Help Desk Support Specialist (currently outsourced)

Other:
. Eligible for a year-end performance bonus of between 10% and 20% (based on current guidelines).


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ARCHITECTURE DIRECTOR (PeopleSoft Implementation Lead) in Chicago, IL

Job Summary

Directs and leads the staff and activities of a systems architecture area which delivers best practices standards, provides frameworks, and creates foundational infrastructure in the areas of software development, data management, A technology infrastructure, and middleware and integration solutions. This will minimize the cost of operating and owning technology, and improve the operational effectiveness of existing systems.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Participates in the planning and scheduling of application programming projects and allocating resources to those projects. Includes coordinating the activities with other IT managers and client departmental management team.
2. Manages the integration of vendor applications and/or consulting resources into existing applications and/or resources.
3. Manages area to defined operational metrics. Reports activity and progress to management regarding actual versus planned metrics, team utilization, delivery and quality commitments, and budget activities of the applications programming area.
4. Acts as liaison between clients and applications area regarding system requirements and capabilities.
5. Identifies issues and risks and resolves and/or escalates them to senior management for resolution.
6. Participates in the identification and selection of information technologies which assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Solid knowledge of the system development life cycle, system and application program development and integration of technological alternatives.

2. Solid knowledge of client area's functions and systems.

3. Solid management and project management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to
meet both short and long range goals and objectives.

4. Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external business partners throughout all levels.

5. Ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing goals.

6. Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions which have an
impact on people, quality of service, and costs.

7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software
systems and languages. Must be able to manage teams that use Mainframe, DB2, UNIX, Oracle, Websphere J2EE Java, Peoplesoft, Business Objects, and ETL, etc. Other technologies will apply dependent on business area supported.

8. Ability to manage offshore and remote consulting resources.

Experience: Job Summary

Directs and leads the staff and activities of a systems architecture area which delivers best practices standards, provides frameworks, and creates foundational infrastructure in the areas of software development, data management, A technology infrastructure, and middleware and integration solutions. This will minimize the cost of operating and owning technology, and improve the operational effectiveness of existing systems.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Participates in the planning and scheduling of application programming projects and allocating resources to those projects. Includes coordinating the activities with other IT managers and client departmental management team.
2. Manages the integration of vendor applications and/or consulting resources into existing applications and/or resources.
3. Manages area to defined operational metrics. Reports activity and progress to management regarding actual versus planned metrics, team utilization, delivery and quality commitments, and budget activities of the applications programming area.
4. Acts as liaison between clients and applications area regarding system requirements and capabilities.
5. Identifies issues and risks and resolves and/or escalates them to senior management for resolution.
6. Participates in the identification and selection of information technologies which assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Solid knowledge of the system development life cycle, system and application program development and integration of technological alternatives.

2. Solid knowledge of client area's functions and systems.

3. Solid management and project management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to
meet both short and long range goals and objectives.

4. Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external business partners throughout all levels.

5. Ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing goals.

6. Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions which have an
impact on people, quality of service, and costs.

7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software
systems and languages. Must be

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Senior Associate.Technology - E-Commerce: ATG in Chicago, IL

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, TECHNOLOGY

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by harnessing the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.

Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors, rule-breakers and catalysts, and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient.

Job Title:
Senior Associate.Technology - E-Commerce: ATG

Job Summary:
The Senior Associate, Technology provides technical leadership to the project team by taking responsibility for a specific component or track of the project architecture/SDLC. This includes planning, estimation, people management, issue resolution and quality assurance.

Primary Responsibilities:
Deep understanding of OO design
Drive mid-level planning exercises with engineers
Anticipate issues and risks at the module level and escalate appropriately
Write bug-free code.
Facilitate workshops and client meetings

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required and degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Minimum 1-3 years in systems integration and development, package implementation, and/or interactive design.
Knowledge of multiple technologies including but not limited to J2EE, CGI, HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, Java, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Oracle Developer 2000 tools, C/C++, Perl, TCL, RDBMS, CORBA, COM/DCOM, Flash, and Shockwave.
Proven leadership and managerial skills to “independently' manage a track of work, with 3 - 7 people, during multiple phases of the project lifecycle.



About Sapient:

Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.
Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Keywords: programmer, team lead, senior consultant, j2ee, websphere, weblogic, team lead, lead developer, track lead, .net, c#, biztalk

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Manager in Chicago, IL

. Provides and directs all administrative management of the Technology Department.
. Anticipates needs and provides cost-effective solutions to the technology systems and automation requirements of the firm-wide technology function.
. Directs the technology project management and execution, including providing leadership in the execution of Firm initiatives.
. Recommends annual and long-range technology plans, developing supporting budgets (both operational and capital) for all information systems and office automation.
. Works with the Technology Partner and Technology Sounding Board to gain consensus among Firm management, administration and the user community to set strategy in the technology area.
. Evaluates, recommends and procures appropriate hardware and software.
. Develops and executes project management plans to achieve desired timelines as systems and programs are selected, purchased, installed, enhanced or further developed.
. Oversees the appropriate controls regarding use, storage and archiving of information.
. Represents the firm in its interaction with technology vendors and consultants.
. Manages and maintains the peripheral hardware inventory.
. Manages all technology contracts and licensing agreements.
. Coordinates with the paraprofessionals relative to litigation support services.
. Manages the outsourced help desk and on-site troubleshooting as needed.
. Manages training of all levels of office personnel on new and existing technology.
. Manages special projects as assigned from time to time

Experience: . Provides and directs all administrative management of the Technology Department.
. Anticipates needs and provides cost-effective solutions to the technology systems and automation requirements of the firm-wide technology function.
. Directs the technology project management and execution, including providing leadership in the execution of Firm initiatives.
. Recommends annual and long-range technology plans, developing supporting budgets (both operational and capital) for all information systems and office automation.
. Works with the Technology Partner and Technology Sounding Board to gain consensus among Firm management, administration and the user community to set strategy in the technology area.
. Evaluates, recommends and procures appropriate hardware and software.
. Develops and executes project management plans to achieve desired timelines as systems and programs are selected, purchased, installed, enhanced or further developed.
. Oversees the appropriate controls regarding use, storage and archiving of information.
. Represents the firm in its interaction with technology vendors and consultants.
. Manages and maintains the peripheral hardware inventory.
. Manages all technology contracts and licensing agreements.
. Coordinates with the paraprofessionals relative to litigation support services.
. Manages the outsourced help desk and on-site troubleshooting as needed.
. Manages training of all levels of office personnel on new and existing technology.
. Manages special projects as assigned from time to time


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Proven Technical Project Manager in Chicago, IL

Proven Technical Project Managers are always needed in the Chicago, IL area. As a Technical Project Manager, you will provide program management and oversight on the delivery of complex business solutions in a complex, geographically dispersed matrix organization. The project management function is multifaceted requiring a combination of general business acumen, industry intelligence and broad technical knowledge coupled with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute as core competencies.

This challenging position requires superior organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple support partners. As the successful Technical Project Manager, you will possess a broad based technical background with emphasis on knowledge of the banking industry, technology and infrastructure and project management processes. PMP is a plus!

Work can be performed remotely; however is preferable to be located near one of the following geographies: Richmond, Virginia; Dallas, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Concord, California; or Charlotte, North Carolina.
Experience: Required Experience/Skills:
- 5 years Project Management experience.
- Experience building / managing a detailed MS Project work plan (resource loaded) and developing / managing a detailed project budget.
- Solid skills in PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to work in a geographically dispersed, complex matrix organization and discern the internal business partner requirements - bringing the voice of the customer into the project.
- Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) and facilitate design and decision-making sessions.
- Well-versed on the stages of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) for custom applications.
- Proven expertise in effectively managing projects through the use of tools and templates for: resource planning, risk/issue management, financial management, implementation planning and scope management.
- Consulting experience is required.

Preferred Experience/Skills:
- PMP certification is a PLUS!
- Prefer banking experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and growing enterprise. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action by applying now. Or, send your Word resume to . The only way to learn more is by taking the next step!

Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more. At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.

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SQL Developer Opportunity in Chicago, IL

The SQL Developer will be responsible for developing streamlined work flows and forms for various business processes for our client. The SQL Developer will be assisting with document management for departments. This position will involve considerable decision making and will require procedures for the use of and access to the entire network. The SQL Developer will be creating appropriate JavaScript code to enhance the forms as needed and work with the SQL DBA on Feith issues. He/she will also be configuring new software and document the processes. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: SQL Developer should have 3+ years knowledge of Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office, 5+ years knowledge of SQL programming, and 3+ years knowledge of HTML and XML. JavaScript programming is preferred.

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Database Administrator - SQL/SERVER in Chicago, IL

Database Administrator Full Time Regular Chicago, IL Requirements Job Description :Database AdministratorDepartment : U.S. Software EngineeringPurposeThe Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for performing or validating database designs for OLTP and OLAP applications, and for the technical infrastructure design of our database applications. In particular, we are looking for a multi-platform DBA (SQL Server 2000/2005, Oracle 9.0i/10g, MySQL). This individual would participate in many projects, but one area of focus would be the campaign management system. This system has a highly complex database design and each new client implementation presents a unique set of ETL and scoping challenges. The DBA's other responsibilities include assistance with the maintenance of our development environment, participating in project documentation and mentoring of other members of the team on database concepts. The DBA position reports directly to a Software Engineering Manager (SEM).Technical Skills Required1. 3-6 years of DBA experience with a focus on database logical and physical design and maintenance2.Thorough familiarity with database design concepts and knowledge of various theories of database design, including third-normal-form (3NF) and star schemas3.Experience with both Microsoft and Oracle database platforms, and a willingness to set any preferences aside and embrace both platforms as valid solutions4.Experience with MySQL or other alternative solutions is a plus5.Experience with the development of batch jobs and ETL processing tasks6.Master-level experience with all facets of the SQL language, including platform specific DDL7.Experience setting up and maintaining regular maintenance jobs for backups, validation and optimization8.Experience performing physical hardware design for complex database solutions9.Experience in modeling and implementing database redundancy solutions such as transactional replication, log shipping, and failover clusteringTeamwork Expectations.Works with other senior team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.Mentors more junior team members to enhance their understanding of database design concepts.Creates thorough, intuitive documentation for their solutions.Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations. Delivery Expectations.Follows and contributes to our Clients development standards and guidelines. .Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan. .Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team..Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented solutions for broad user base..Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues..Clearly documents solutions, testing results, and application changes in a timely fashion..Provides maintenance of their own personal development environments.Education and Experience.BS/BA in Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent work experience.Typically requires 6 or more years of experience as a DBA in a full lifecycle application development capacity.
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ARCHITECTURE DIRECTOR (PeopleSoft Implementation Lead) in Chicago, IL

Job Summary

Directs and leads the staff and activities of a systems architecture area which delivers best practices standards, provides frameworks, and creates foundational infrastructure in the areas of software development, data management, A technology infrastructure, and middleware and integration solutions. This will minimize the cost of operating and owning technology, and improve the operational effectiveness of existing systems.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Participates in the planning and scheduling of application programming projects and allocating resources to those projects. Includes coordinating the activities with other IT managers and client departmental management team.
2. Manages the integration of vendor applications and/or consulting resources into existing applications and/or resources.
3. Manages area to defined operational metrics. Reports activity and progress to management regarding actual versus planned metrics, team utilization, delivery and quality commitments, and budget activities of the applications programming area.
4. Acts as liaison between clients and applications area regarding system requirements and capabilities.
5. Identifies issues and risks and resolves and/or escalates them to senior management for resolution.
6. Participates in the identification and selection of information technologies which assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Solid knowledge of the system development life cycle, system and application program development and integration of technological alternatives.

2. Solid knowledge of client area's functions and systems.

3. Solid management and project management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to
meet both short and long range goals and objectives.

4. Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external business partners throughout all levels.

5. Ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing goals.

6. Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions which have an
impact on people, quality of service, and costs.

7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software
systems and languages. Must be able to manage teams that use Mainframe, DB2, UNIX, Oracle, Websphere J2EE Java, Peoplesoft, Business Objects, and ETL, etc. Other technologies will apply dependent on business area supported.

8. Ability to manage offshore and remote consulting resources.

Experience: Job Summary

Directs and leads the staff and activities of a systems architecture area which delivers best practices standards, provides frameworks, and creates foundational infrastructure in the areas of software development, data management, A technology infrastructure, and middleware and integration solutions. This will minimize the cost of operating and owning technology, and improve the operational effectiveness of existing systems.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Participates in the planning and scheduling of application programming projects and allocating resources to those projects. Includes coordinating the activities with other IT managers and client departmental management team.
2. Manages the integration of vendor applications and/or consulting resources into existing applications and/or resources.
3. Manages area to defined operational metrics. Reports activity and progress to management regarding actual versus planned metrics, team utilization, delivery and quality commitments, and budget activities of the applications programming area.
4. Acts as liaison between clients and applications area regarding system requirements and capabilities.
5. Identifies issues and risks and resolves and/or escalates them to senior management for resolution.
6. Participates in the identification and selection of information technologies which assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Solid knowledge of the system development life cycle, system and application program development and integration of technological alternatives.

2. Solid knowledge of client area's functions and systems.

3. Solid management and project management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to
meet both short and long range goals and objectives.

4. Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external business partners throughout all levels.

5. Ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing goals.

6. Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions which have an
impact on people, quality of service, and costs.

7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software
systems and languages. Must be

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Senior Associate.Technology - E-Commerce: ATG in Chicago, IL

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, TECHNOLOGY

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by harnessing the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.

Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors, rule-breakers and catalysts, and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient.

Job Title:
Senior Associate.Technology - E-Commerce: ATG

Job Summary:
The Senior Associate, Technology provides technical leadership to the project team by taking responsibility for a specific component or track of the project architecture/SDLC. This includes planning, estimation, people management, issue resolution and quality assurance.

Primary Responsibilities:
Deep understanding of OO design
Drive mid-level planning exercises with engineers
Anticipate issues and risks at the module level and escalate appropriately
Write bug-free code.
Facilitate workshops and client meetings

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required and degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Minimum 1-3 years in systems integration and development, package implementation, and/or interactive design.
Knowledge of multiple technologies including but not limited to J2EE, CGI, HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, Java, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Oracle Developer 2000 tools, C/C++, Perl, TCL, RDBMS, CORBA, COM/DCOM, Flash, and Shockwave.
Proven leadership and managerial skills to “independently' manage a track of work, with 3 - 7 people, during multiple phases of the project lifecycle.



About Sapient:

Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.
Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Keywords: programmer, team lead, senior consultant, j2ee, websphere, weblogic, team lead, lead developer, track lead, .net, c#, biztalk

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DIRECTOR, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT in Chicago, IL

Job Summary

This position is accountable for ensuring that the various IT organizations are staffed with the right caliber and mix of resources to deliver the IT work plan. This position is responsible for the end-to-end talent management of CNA employees and a key contributor to the creation and execution of the overall sourcing plan.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible for vendor management activities for contractors. Works with IT leadership and the Vendor Management Office to ensure day-to-day execution of contractor staffing.
2. Participate in establishing key operational metrics. Manages staffing, performance management and development processes to achieve these objectives.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically AVP or above.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. IT strategy formulation

2. System development or business strategy or solution design or service management life cycle

3. Understanding of theInfrastructure Engineeringdevelopment process.

4. Vendor/contract management

5. Relationship management - build strong working relationships at all levels of the organization; team with other managers to deliver results

6. Project management with special attention to risk management and ability to recognize and escalate issues and opportunities

7. Working knowledge of CNA and industry skill trends

8. Leadership ability especially in developing talent, teamwork and collaboration, and driving for results

9. Performance management - performance planning, coaching, mentoring, developing talent, attracting and retaining talent

10. Strong working knowedge of resource planning, supply utilization, supply/demand process, and the teamplay application
11. Knowledge of organizational change management and the ability to drive change across teams and departments


Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
2. Typically five to eight years of progressive management experience managing large, diverse teams.
3. Typically 3 to 5 years of IT Infrastructure Engineering leadership.
Experience: Job Summary

This position is accountable for ensuring that the various IT organizations are staffed with the right caliber and mix of resources to deliver the IT work plan. This position is responsible for the end-to-end talent management of CNA employees and a key contributor to the creation and execution of the overall sourcing plan.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible for vendor management activities for contractors. Works with IT leadership and the Vendor Management Office to ensure day-to-day execution of contractor staffing.
2. Participate in establishing key operational metrics. Manages staffing, performance management and development processes to achieve these objectives.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically AVP or above.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. IT strategy formulation

2. System development or business strategy or solution design or service management life cycle

3. Understanding of the Infrastructure Engineering development process.

4. Vendor/contract management

5. Relationship management - build strong working relationships at all levels of the organization; team with other managers to deliver results

6. Project management with special attention to risk management and ability to recognize and escalate issues and opportunities

7. Working knowledge of CNA and industry skill trends

8. Leadership ability especially in developing talent, teamwork and collaboration, and driving for results

9. Performance management - performance planning, coaching, mentoring, developing talent, attracting and retaining talent

10. Strong working knowedge of resource planning, supply utilization, supply/demand process, and the teamplay application
11. Knowledge of organizational change management and the ability to drive change across teams and departments


Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
2. Typically five to eight years of progressive management experience managing large, diverse teams.
3. Typically 3 to 5 years of IT Infrastructure Engineering leadership.

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