Our client is Downtown Chicago is looking for a software developer with minimum of 5 years of experience in VB.NET and Content Management System (CMS). This is a contract opportunity, where the client requires the developer to check out the documentation for their new CMS system they have and also check the best practices that they had put into play.
<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: The ideal candidate must have minimum 5 years of experience in Software development. He/she must have VB.NET development background, and also experience with CMS.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Dynamics AX Developer
Crowe Horwath LLP
Chicago, IL
Grand Rapids, MI
Indianapolis, IN
Oak Brook, IL
Nashville, TN

Why Crowe?
Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the Top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of Horwath International.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our executives are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages executives to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The executives of our company lead by example, maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find there career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

Want In? Visit Crowecareers.com and find out what it's like to work with people who love what they do!

The world leaders in technology products and processes recognize Crowe as a leading consulting firm in helping clients develop and implement technology solutions to solve business issues. Our technology consulting practice has been helping clients maximize their technology investments by enhancing legacy systems and implementing new Web and network applications and processes that build shareholder value, improve performance and create competitive advantage. We provide services in areas such as industry specific applications, system integration and business processes. We also help clients select or develop systems or processes and assist them in the implementation. There is a tremendous opportunity to learn just in terms of Crowe's growth and stability, have challenging client work, and work with a high quality team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to design and document technical specifications
Ability to install the AX product
Ability to develop and test AX customizations/enhancements
Ability to assist in data conversions/ migration strategies
Ability to lead client-facing training sessions

QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years technical consulting (design, develop, test)
Previous development and installation experience in Dynamics AX (Axapta)
Minor or double major in some business related discipline preferred
.NET development experience
SQL Server experience
Other MS software experience (Biztalk, SQL Reporting Services, Sharepoint) a plus
Understanding of basic network administration
Must be willing to travel (no travel restrictions). May require heavy travel at times.

* This position requires high travel

EOE
M/F/D/V

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SALARY: 90k - 120K (based upon experience and qualifications)BONUS PLAN15-20% TRAVEL (WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S) (PLEASE...NO 3RD PARTIES)Director, Network Operations Our Client, is a leader in providing high performance, next generation mobile internet solutions and currently seeks a leader for its worldwide Network Operations organization located in Chicago,Illinois. Our Client installs and operates systems in Data Centers around the world. Millions of mobile phone users worldwide utilize their systems to access email, social networking sites, and view their favorite videos.This is an opportunity to join a high performing team, growing due to an increasing market share for its products. Their team members are highly motivated and have a passion for excellence, working together to meet our customer*s needs.RESPONSIBILITIES:* All aspects of daily operation of Data Centers. System Expansion, Upgrades, Problem Resolution* Responsible for best practices and executing standard operating procedures* Responsible for achieving Service Quality & System Availability targets (SLA)* Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation for Data Center acquisition and expansion* Managing and growing a geographically distributed team. Will coach and mentor team members* Must lead by example, with direct personal involvement in operations activitiesQUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 5+ years of network design, implementation, and support in a management role* Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with network equipment (Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routers, Switches) and servers operating in a Unix environment (preferably Solaris and Linux), or comparable experience operating Telecom systems* Experience operating high availability systems* Demonstrated ability to solve problems and perform well under pressure.* Excellent communication and managerial skills* B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field* Travel up to 20% may be required
Experience: SALARY: 90k - 120K (based upon experience and qualifications)BONUS PLAN15-20% TRAVEL(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S) (PLEASE...NO 3RD PARTIES)

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Actionscript Developer

Strong Actionscript 3.0 knowledge, with firm practical applications of OOP engineering. Must be able to work with a large existing code base to assist in developing a complex flash application written in AS3. Past experience with MVC application development a must. Strong understanding of good object oriented practices & patterns.

Ideal Candidates will have experience with Large Rich Internet Application (RIA) development, having previously developed several interactive flash applications (real life examples & code excerpts must be provided).

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: The Actionscript Developer needs to have the following skills: OOP, Actionscript 3.0, Flash CS3, XML.

Major pluses are: Flex Builder 3, ASP 3.0, AMF

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Full Time
Experience: To be considered for this position, you must have at least 10+ years of copywriting experience for print, radio and collateral. Experience in a pharmaceutical/healthcare agency or company is highly preferred. Must be proactive, yet personable and have big ideas! If all you care about is titles, this is not the job for you. If you want growth opportunity in a growing industry, apply now. A strong portfolio with recent work is also required.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client in Downtown Chicago is currently looking for an excellent Citrix Admin. The ideal Citrix Admin, must have done upgrade from Citrix metaframe 1 to Citrix Zen. He/she should have a certification in Citrix. The ideal candidate must have worked on this domain for a minimum of five years.Who wants a job TODAY..??
<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: The candidate must have minimum of 5 years of experience as a Citrix Admin.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Business Delivery Lead – Finance & Actuarial Applications

Business Delivery Lead F&A reports to the Senior Vice President of Solutions Delivery.

JOB SUMMARY

Business Delivery Leadwill have end-to-end responsibility for all portfolio work for a business segment being managed in the release and maintenance channels.This will include the client engagement, release management, solutions, design, development, unit testing, and application ownership responsibilities.The Business Delivery Lead and his or her team will work directly with the business, ensuring business priorities are understood and addressed.The Business Delivery Team Lead will ensure alignment with the business, be responsible for cost and speed of delivery.Responsibly for all aspects of application ownership for applications within the portfolio.

Specifically, they will be responsible for managing 2 portfolios and 120 applications in the Finance and Actuarial organizations. This team will support key applications like Merlin, Business Objects, PeopleSoft Financials, PES,Maximis, Twinkle and Accounting Center.The team will consist of 40-60 resources.

Strategically, the Business Delivery Lead F&A is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong consultative relationships Finance & Actuarial business leaders to understand business needs and ensure application solutions meet business goals while adhering to CNA’s IT governance/policies.

From a practice management point of view the Business Delivery Lead F&A will analyses and report on delivery progress vs performance goals consequently recommending and instituting enterprise level adoption of new technologies and delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with Finance and Actuarial customers to develop an application portfolio strategy that meets and exceeds he strategic and operational goal of the business



Oversees the tactical creation of quality software to meet business needs.Includes design, coding, testing, deployment and project/program management



Sets objectives, drives organizational design, tracks performance and facilitates communication internally to development organization and externally to the business



Leads, directs and has full management accountability for staff with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction.Mentors, coaches, and manages team performance by establishing specific goals and objectivesSupport the successful integration of CNA’s Resource Management program.



Participates in execution of IT strategy and objectives.Drives initiatives and programs throughout the IT development organization



Performs cross-functional assessments and leads process improvements in the software delivery process



Manage vendor relationships for products and services for the IT function.Includes allocation of IT resources.



Member of the IT extended leadership team which is accountable for the results of the application/solution devilry

o Direct accountability for operating budget
o Refinement of metrics and dashboard reporting to track overall program success
o Identify, prioritize and drive operational improvements to enable the Solutions Delivery and other area within IT to successfully achieve their measures of success (i.e. financial/budget; delivering business value solutions; delivering on commitments; meeting business expectations; meeting service level agreements and employee environment


Identifies positive and negative trends within initiatives via scorecard analysis to ensure that implementation is successful

o On ongoing refinement of delivery operations, including process modifications; communicates changes and success to leadership


Drives and evangelizes change management associated with new solutions delivery model

GOALS


Achieve workflow and operational efficiency
Effectively manage change to new operation model
Emerge as a visible thought leader both internally and externally

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Business Delivery Lead F&A will be a “hands-on” leader/driver with a strong background dealing with complex enterprise wide application development and solutions delivery issues across; the technical and non technical realms (relationship management, influence, consulting and practice management).

Candidate must have verified success working in a matrix environment capable of functioning and adding value as a key member of an IT leadership team.Tacitly candidate must have high quality team building, leadership skills and an executive presence demonstrating a result orientation, ability to overcome challenges, while connecting with people and making a favorable impression.

Ideal candidate will have ten or more years of leadership experience in progressive roles focused on application development and delivery within the insurance, financial service or professional services verticals.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE PROFILE


Though each of the following items is not a requirement, a compelling combination of the following is a must


Prior experience delivering application that support Finance and Actuarial operations.


Prior success leading an application delivery/development group of similar size and scope Staff of 50+


Fundament understanding of the insurance vertical, ideally the Commercial Property and Casualty segment.


Mastery of applications software and systems development methodologies and frame works. Demonstrated mental ability and maturity to understand and resolve via high quality communications external and internal customer issues in a professional manner.


Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with


o Change management and project management frame works
o Emerging technologies
o Financial data, corporate scorecards and key performance indicators to measure and improve delivery performance
EDUCATION
· Minimum Bachelors Degree, Advanced degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline Value added certifications
Experience: The Business Delivery Lead F&A will be a “hands-on” leader/driver with a strong background dealing with complex enterprise wide application development and solutions delivery issues across; the technical and non technical realms (relationship management, influence, consulting and practice management).

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

This security systems engineer Position Features:
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Great Benefits
Great Work Environment
Great Pay to $50-60an hour (Contract)

Immediate need for Security Systems Engineer seeking competitive salary & benefits, great benefits and great work environment. Detail oriented, team player and ability to handle multiple tasks will be keys to success in this growing, stable, Fortune 500 organization. Will be responsible for identify network issues, proficient in linux and windows operating systems and java ans perl language for telecommunications company.

As a contractor you will support Phase 3 deliverable of CCPM for period of July 2008 through June 2009. This contractor will support testing and documentation of the web-based component of the CCPM solution.


Must have experience working with ColdFusion and Microsoft ASP (programming language). Will be responsible for documenting architecture, methods, processes and business rules; testing and uncovering issues in design, code and data integrity; and compiling test results, providing read outs to IT, project managers and client team members and making recommendations for resolution.

Skills

1) testing skills Intermediate Required
2) Documentation Skills Intermediate Required
3) ColdFusion Expert Required
4) Microsoft ASP Expert Required
5) presentation skills Intermediate Required


Great benefits. Apply for this great position as a security systems engineer today!
Experience: , , Please apply direct to Clove@at- subject System Engineer 34182

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our large client is looking for a Microsoft Word Macro expert. This candidate will be creating a marco program to automatically format a Word document. This program will ensure proper spacing and placement of charts, graphics, comments, and text to provide maximum readability. The finished Word document must be able to convert to PDF without issues. <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: The candidate will need to have an expertise in Word Macros. The person that they will be working closely with will be an expert in Excel, the candidate must have a very good working knowledge of Excel, as well.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client Engagement Executive


The Client Engagement Executive reports to the Senior Vice President Programs & Strategic Sourcing

The Client Engagement Executive is a single point of contact and interface with a given business segment and information technology.Charged to work as a high level individual contributor, relationship builder, and cross functional team leader. Capable of working within a complex matrix environment to develop, execute, and drive completion of comprehensive solutions that aligning business strategies with IT solutions, that have significant return on investment.

Business Segment supported - Standard Lines Underwriting.Standard Lines products include: Workers’ Compensation, Automobile, General Liability, Property, Marine, Umbrella.Targeting three distinct segments: Small Business, Middle Markets, and Large National Accounts

Responsible for establishing, monitoring, fostering relationships and communications with business and IT leaders and 3rd party vendors to ensure success of major information technology initiatives within a given business segment’s IT solutions portfolio (Standard Lines).

In this role you will be responsible for working with the business Standard Lines leadership to understand business strategies and priorities. Subsequently, translating and prioritizing those strategies into solutions that deliver the greatest impact to Standard Lines and the CNA enterprise.

Overall, accountability for development and presentation of business case, negotiating/instilling/driving performance expectations across Standard Lines & IT functions, and 3rd party vendors.The Client Engagement Executive holds accountability for achieving expectations and facilitating resolutions for issues that impact success.


Management of enterprise-wide project portfolio for a given business segment(s)

Work with business and solutions to ensure that the business impact of the portfolio is understood and inline with enterprise level objectives
Manage the portfolio budgets $10 - $50 million annually


Build and manage successful relationships with business segments, IT and 3rd party vendors.In order to refine and align technology strategy with business strategy
Establish, refine, analyze, present and defend business plans at the executive level

Consult to clearly define the business issues and solutions


Work with business segments throughout the full life cycle of a given program

Especially during ideations and concept phase to identify alternative creative solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise level goals
Work to manage customer expectations about release schedules addressing drift due to quality assurance findings


Work with IT and 3rd party vendors to ensure appropriated staffing for the life cycle of the initiatives

Accurate scoping and forecasting to predict when solutions can be scheduled


Provides management and oversight of work

Develop and maintain demand forecasts of technology solutions and services
Motivates and coaches engagement team through full life cycle of initiatives
Manage SLA’s


Apply metrics frameworks to measure cost/value ratio for initiatives and subsequently prioritize initiatives

Key Strategic Goals

Emerge as a trusted and visible resource for all partners
Develop a portfolio strategy that is in alignment with enterprise level strategy
Develop and refine the metrics used to measure the portfolio’s success
Creation of business architecture for the given segment
Define the tactical execution strategy within a given initiative’s road map
Work across portfolios to optimize and promote reusability


Client Engagement Executive will be a will be a “hands-on” leader/driver capable of developing successful relationships with executive leadership, and 3rd party vendors.Candidate will have a strong background leading and navigating full life cycle large complex systems initiatives (spends of $10 to $50 annually with 3 year programs over $100 Million) within a matrix environment.

· Minimum Bachelors Degree, Advanced degree preferred
· Value added certifications.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in progressive enterprise level IT roles ideally within the insurance or financial services or a Tier I Professional Services Practice focused on insurance or financial services.Ideally, candidate should have experience working in a matrix environment capable of developing and fostering high quality relationships with all levels of the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences. Though each of the following items is not a requirement, a compelling combination of the following is a must:


Knowledge of IT, including in-depth experience in business systems analysis, larger scale program management and business process reengineering
Knowledge of the insurance vertical across; Operations, Distribution, Financial, Claims and Underwriting
Executive presence and professional image with consultative polish – excellent communication skills
Strong leadership skills including negotiation and conflict resolution - ability to win and influence
Ability to translate between business and technical client requirements clearly and verbally toindividuals of varying backgrounds
Ability to identify process improvements and develop and present a business case (practice management)
Understanding and experience in business applications/systems and how they are planned, specified, designed, built, tested, deployed and managed
Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation - ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques
Experience: Client Engagement Executive

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Enterprise Content Manager developer/consultant needed for a position in downtown Chicago. Must have experience working with IBM ECM 8.3 on the z/OS platform and experience with designing, developing and implementing document routing (workflow) processes with reporting.Please review the description in detail and respond with complete resume and contact information if you would like to be considered. Client has stated a strong preference for local candidates and on-site interviews will be required. Responsibilities:Enterprise Content Management Document Routing and Reporting application design and development project. Consultant will design, develop, and implement a working solution for document routing (workflow) within Content Management and provide designs for reporting on the workflow to track the documents within the workflow processes.
Experience: Must have experience working with IBM ECM 8.3 on the z/OS platform and experience with designing, developing and implementing document routing (workflow) processes with reporting.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Microsoft CRM Development Manager
Crowe Horwath LLP
Chicago, IL
Oak Brook, IL
Indianapolis, IN

Why Crowe?
Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the Top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of Horwath International.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our executives are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages executives to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The executives of our company lead by example, maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find there career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

Want In? Visit Crowecareers.com and find out what it's like to work with people who love what they do!

The mission of Crowe's Performance consulting practice is "To Help Clients Improve". We do this by providing industry specific services and solutions focused on maximizing revenue or improving operational efficiency. We offer professional consulting services ranging from CxO level advisory services, software implementation, system integration, business process improvement, industry specific software applications, program management, and organizational change management. We seek highly motivated people who are intellectually curious, think creatively, enjoy helping others, and are focused on solving business problems. Crowe's growth and stability provides a tremendous environment to develop your career by working on challenging client projects with your highly successful Crowe teammates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crowe is looking for a MS CRM application consultant at the Manager level for the Performance Group in our Indianapolis, IN or Oak Brook, IL office. The position requirements include CRM project management, requirements definition and design, general business process consulting, business analysis, installation, configuration, requirements gathering, training and technical development/programming.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills are required:
- CRM application usage/consulting expereince
- Strong process improvmenet consulting experience
- Microsoft .NET development (especially C#, ASP.NET, and VB.NET)
- Javascript
- Basic adminsitration of Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Basic project management skills
- Basic business anlysis skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
- Microsoft SQL Server Development and Adminsitration

The following skills are highly desired, but not required:
- SharePoint technical experience
- SQL Integratoin Services and/or BizTalk Server development experience
- SQL Reporting Services report development
- SQL Analytical Services development
- Custom application requirements definition and design
- Experience with company Sales, Marketing, and/or Customer Service processes

* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL.

EOE
M/F/D/V

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A school in Chicago is looking for a candidate to teach a couple of classes in the morning. The Instructor will be teaching Network + & MCSA classes. The classes would take place Monday through Thursday at 9am to 1:30pm. <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: The most qualified candidate would have at least 3+ years experience as an Instructor. Any candidate that will be considered should have a Network + & an MCP certification.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology is searching for an excellent Telecom Project Manager! Our client is in the Financial/Trading Industry and looking for a candidate that has experience with Ethernet Provisioning. Candidate will be working a lot with vendors so communication is important.
<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: 3 Plus years experience in Telecom Industry. Project Management in Telecom Industry and experience with Ethernet Provisioning are a MUST!

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

This security systems engineer Position Features:
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Great Benefits
Great Work Environment
Great Pay to $50-60an hour (Contract)

Immediate need for Security Systems Engineer seeking competitive salary & benefits, great benefits and great work environment. Detail oriented, team player and ability to handle multiple tasks will be keys to success in this growing, stable, Fortune 500 organization. Will be responsible for identify network issues, proficient in linux and windows operating systems and java ans perl language for telecommunications company.

As a contractor you will support Phase 3 deliverable of CCPM for period of July 2008 through June 2009. This contractor will support testing and documentation of the web-based component of the CCPM solution.


Must have experience working with ColdFusion and Microsoft ASP (programming language). Will be responsible for documenting architecture, methods, processes and business rules; testing and uncovering issues in design, code and data integrity; and compiling test results, providing read outs to IT, project managers and client team members and making recommendations for resolution.

Skills

1) testing skills Intermediate Required
2) Documentation Skills Intermediate Required
3) ColdFusion Expert Required
4) Microsoft ASP Expert Required
5) presentation skills Intermediate Required


Great benefits. Apply for this great position as a security systems engineer today!
Experience: , , Please apply direct to Clove@at- subject System Engineer 34182

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology is searching for an excellent Telecom Project Manager! Our client is in the Financial/Trading Industry and looking for a candidate that has experience with Ethernet Provisioning. Candidate will be working a lot with vendors so communication is important.
<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: 3 Plus years experience in Telecom Industry. Project Management in Telecom Industry and experience with Ethernet Provisioning are a MUST!

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Dynamics AX Developer
Crowe Horwath LLP
Chicago, IL
Grand Rapids, MI
Indianapolis, IN
Oak Brook, IL
Nashville, TN

Why Crowe?
Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the Top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of Horwath International.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our executives are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages executives to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The executives of our company lead by example, maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find there career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

Want In? Visit Crowecareers.com and find out what it's like to work with people who love what they do!

The world leaders in technology products and processes recognize Crowe as a leading consulting firm in helping clients develop and implement technology solutions to solve business issues. Our technology consulting practice has been helping clients maximize their technology investments by enhancing legacy systems and implementing new Web and network applications and processes that build shareholder value, improve performance and create competitive advantage. We provide services in areas such as industry specific applications, system integration and business processes. We also help clients select or develop systems or processes and assist them in the implementation. There is a tremendous opportunity to learn just in terms of Crowe's growth and stability, have challenging client work, and work with a high quality team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to design and document technical specifications
Ability to install the AX product
Ability to develop and test AX customizations/enhancements
Ability to assist in data conversions/ migration strategies
Ability to lead client-facing training sessions

QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years technical consulting (design, develop, test)
Previous development and installation experience in Dynamics AX (Axapta)
Minor or double major in some business related discipline preferred
.NET development experience
SQL Server experience
Other MS software experience (Biztalk, SQL Reporting Services, Sharepoint) a plus
Understanding of basic network administration
Must be willing to travel (no travel restrictions). May require heavy travel at times.

* This position requires high travel

EOE
M/F/D/V

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client Engagement Executive


The Client Engagement Executive reports to the Senior Vice President Programs & Strategic Sourcing

The Client Engagement Executive is a single point of contact and interface with a given business segment and information technology.Charged to work as a high level individual contributor, relationship builder, and cross functional team leader. Capable of working within a complex matrix environment to develop, execute, and drive completion of comprehensive solutions that aligning business strategies with IT solutions, that have significant return on investment.

Business Segment supported - Standard Lines Underwriting.Standard Lines products include: Workers’ Compensation, Automobile, General Liability, Property, Marine, Umbrella.Targeting three distinct segments: Small Business, Middle Markets, and Large National Accounts

Responsible for establishing, monitoring, fostering relationships and communications with business and IT leaders and 3rd party vendors to ensure success of major information technology initiatives within a given business segment’s IT solutions portfolio (Standard Lines).

In this role you will be responsible for working with the business Standard Lines leadership to understand business strategies and priorities. Subsequently, translating and prioritizing those strategies into solutions that deliver the greatest impact to Standard Lines and the CNA enterprise.

Overall, accountability for development and presentation of business case, negotiating/instilling/driving performance expectations across Standard Lines & IT functions, and 3rd party vendors.The Client Engagement Executive holds accountability for achieving expectations and facilitating resolutions for issues that impact success.


Management of enterprise-wide project portfolio for a given business segment(s)

Work with business and solutions to ensure that the business impact of the portfolio is understood and inline with enterprise level objectives
Manage the portfolio budgets $10 - $50 million annually


Build and manage successful relationships with business segments, IT and 3rd party vendors.In order to refine and align technology strategy with business strategy
Establish, refine, analyze, present and defend business plans at the executive level

Consult to clearly define the business issues and solutions


Work with business segments throughout the full life cycle of a given program

Especially during ideations and concept phase to identify alternative creative solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise level goals
Work to manage customer expectations about release schedules addressing drift due to quality assurance findings


Work with IT and 3rd party vendors to ensure appropriated staffing for the life cycle of the initiatives

Accurate scoping and forecasting to predict when solutions can be scheduled


Provides management and oversight of work

Develop and maintain demand forecasts of technology solutions and services
Motivates and coaches engagement team through full life cycle of initiatives
Manage SLA’s


Apply metrics frameworks to measure cost/value ratio for initiatives and subsequently prioritize initiatives

Key Strategic Goals

Emerge as a trusted and visible resource for all partners
Develop a portfolio strategy that is in alignment with enterprise level strategy
Develop and refine the metrics used to measure the portfolio’s success
Creation of business architecture for the given segment
Define the tactical execution strategy within a given initiative’s road map
Work across portfolios to optimize and promote reusability


Client Engagement Executive will be a will be a “hands-on” leader/driver capable of developing successful relationships with executive leadership, and 3rd party vendors.Candidate will have a strong background leading and navigating full life cycle large complex systems initiatives (spends of $10 to $50 annually with 3 year programs over $100 Million) within a matrix environment.

· Minimum Bachelors Degree, Advanced degree preferred
· Value added certifications.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in progressive enterprise level IT roles ideally within the insurance or financial services or a Tier I Professional Services Practice focused on insurance or financial services.Ideally, candidate should have experience working in a matrix environment capable of developing and fostering high quality relationships with all levels of the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences. Though each of the following items is not a requirement, a compelling combination of the following is a must:


Knowledge of IT, including in-depth experience in business systems analysis, larger scale program management and business process reengineering
Knowledge of the insurance vertical across; Operations, Distribution, Financial, Claims and Underwriting
Executive presence and professional image with consultative polish – excellent communication skills
Strong leadership skills including negotiation and conflict resolution - ability to win and influence
Ability to translate between business and technical client requirements clearly and verbally toindividuals of varying backgrounds
Ability to identify process improvements and develop and present a business case (practice management)
Understanding and experience in business applications/systems and how they are planned, specified, designed, built, tested, deployed and managed
Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation - ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques
Experience: Client Engagement Executive

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SALARY: 90k - 120K (based upon experience and qualifications)BONUS PLAN15-20% TRAVEL (WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S) (PLEASE...NO 3RD PARTIES)Director, Network Operations Our Client, is a leader in providing high performance, next generation mobile internet solutions and currently seeks a leader for its worldwide Network Operations organization located in Chicago,Illinois. Our Client installs and operates systems in Data Centers around the world. Millions of mobile phone users worldwide utilize their systems to access email, social networking sites, and view their favorite videos.This is an opportunity to join a high performing team, growing due to an increasing market share for its products. Their team members are highly motivated and have a passion for excellence, working together to meet our customer*s needs.RESPONSIBILITIES:* All aspects of daily operation of Data Centers. System Expansion, Upgrades, Problem Resolution* Responsible for best practices and executing standard operating procedures* Responsible for achieving Service Quality & System Availability targets (SLA)* Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation for Data Center acquisition and expansion* Managing and growing a geographically distributed team. Will coach and mentor team members* Must lead by example, with direct personal involvement in operations activitiesQUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 5+ years of network design, implementation, and support in a management role* Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with network equipment (Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routers, Switches) and servers operating in a Unix environment (preferably Solaris and Linux), or comparable experience operating Telecom systems* Experience operating high availability systems* Demonstrated ability to solve problems and perform well under pressure.* Excellent communication and managerial skills* B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field* Travel up to 20% may be required
Experience: SALARY: 90k - 120K (based upon experience and qualifications)BONUS PLAN15-20% TRAVEL(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S) (PLEASE...NO 3RD PARTIES)

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A school in Chicago is looking for a candidate to teach a couple of classes in the morning. The Instructor will be teaching Network + & MCSA classes. The classes would take place Monday through Thursday at 9am to 1:30pm. <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: The most qualified candidate would have at least 3+ years experience as an Instructor. Any candidate that will be considered should have a Network + & an MCP certification.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Enterprise Content Manager developer/consultant needed for a position in downtown Chicago. Must have experience working with IBM ECM 8.3 on the z/OS platform and experience with designing, developing and implementing document routing (workflow) processes with reporting.Please review the description in detail and respond with complete resume and contact information if you would like to be considered. Client has stated a strong preference for local candidates and on-site interviews will be required. Responsibilities:Enterprise Content Management Document Routing and Reporting application design and development project. Consultant will design, develop, and implement a working solution for document routing (workflow) within Content Management and provide designs for reporting on the workflow to track the documents within the workflow processes.
Experience: Must have experience working with IBM ECM 8.3 on the z/OS platform and experience with designing, developing and implementing document routing (workflow) processes with reporting.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Microsoft CRM Development Manager
Crowe Horwath LLP
Chicago, IL
Oak Brook, IL
Indianapolis, IN

Why Crowe?
Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the Top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of Horwath International.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our executives are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages executives to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The executives of our company lead by example, maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find there career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

Want In? Visit Crowecareers.com and find out what it's like to work with people who love what they do!

The mission of Crowe's Performance consulting practice is "To Help Clients Improve". We do this by providing industry specific services and solutions focused on maximizing revenue or improving operational efficiency. We offer professional consulting services ranging from CxO level advisory services, software implementation, system integration, business process improvement, industry specific software applications, program management, and organizational change management. We seek highly motivated people who are intellectually curious, think creatively, enjoy helping others, and are focused on solving business problems. Crowe's growth and stability provides a tremendous environment to develop your career by working on challenging client projects with your highly successful Crowe teammates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crowe is looking for a MS CRM application consultant at the Manager level for the Performance Group in our Indianapolis, IN or Oak Brook, IL office. The position requirements include CRM project management, requirements definition and design, general business process consulting, business analysis, installation, configuration, requirements gathering, training and technical development/programming.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills are required:
- CRM application usage/consulting expereince
- Strong process improvmenet consulting experience
- Microsoft .NET development (especially C#, ASP.NET, and VB.NET)
- Javascript
- Basic adminsitration of Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Basic project management skills
- Basic business anlysis skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
- Microsoft SQL Server Development and Adminsitration

The following skills are highly desired, but not required:
- SharePoint technical experience
- SQL Integratoin Services and/or BizTalk Server development experience
- SQL Reporting Services report development
- SQL Analytical Services development
- Custom application requirements definition and design
- Experience with company Sales, Marketing, and/or Customer Service processes

* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL.

EOE
M/F/D/V

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Business Delivery Lead – Finance & Actuarial Applications

Business Delivery Lead F&A reports to the Senior Vice President of Solutions Delivery.

JOB SUMMARY

Business Delivery Leadwill have end-to-end responsibility for all portfolio work for a business segment being managed in the release and maintenance channels.This will include the client engagement, release management, solutions, design, development, unit testing, and application ownership responsibilities.The Business Delivery Lead and his or her team will work directly with the business, ensuring business priorities are understood and addressed.The Business Delivery Team Lead will ensure alignment with the business, be responsible for cost and speed of delivery.Responsibly for all aspects of application ownership for applications within the portfolio.

Specifically, they will be responsible for managing 2 portfolios and 120 applications in the Finance and Actuarial organizations. This team will support key applications like Merlin, Business Objects, PeopleSoft Financials, PES,Maximis, Twinkle and Accounting Center.The team will consist of 40-60 resources.

Strategically, the Business Delivery Lead F&A is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong consultative relationships Finance & Actuarial business leaders to understand business needs and ensure application solutions meet business goals while adhering to CNA’s IT governance/policies.

From a practice management point of view the Business Delivery Lead F&A will analyses and report on delivery progress vs performance goals consequently recommending and instituting enterprise level adoption of new technologies and delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with Finance and Actuarial customers to develop an application portfolio strategy that meets and exceeds he strategic and operational goal of the business



Oversees the tactical creation of quality software to meet business needs.Includes design, coding, testing, deployment and project/program management



Sets objectives, drives organizational design, tracks performance and facilitates communication internally to development organization and externally to the business



Leads, directs and has full management accountability for staff with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction.Mentors, coaches, and manages team performance by establishing specific goals and objectivesSupport the successful integration of CNA’s Resource Management program.



Participates in execution of IT strategy and objectives.Drives initiatives and programs throughout the IT development organization



Performs cross-functional assessments and leads process improvements in the software delivery process



Manage vendor relationships for products and services for the IT function.Includes allocation of IT resources.



Member of the IT extended leadership team which is accountable for the results of the application/solution devilry

o Direct accountability for operating budget
o Refinement of metrics and dashboard reporting to track overall program success
o Identify, prioritize and drive operational improvements to enable the Solutions Delivery and other area within IT to successfully achieve their measures of success (i.e. financial/budget; delivering business value solutions; delivering on commitments; meeting business expectations; meeting service level agreements and employee environment


Identifies positive and negative trends within initiatives via scorecard analysis to ensure that implementation is successful

o On ongoing refinement of delivery operations, including process modifications; communicates changes and success to leadership


Drives and evangelizes change management associated with new solutions delivery model

GOALS


Achieve workflow and operational efficiency
Effectively manage change to new operation model
Emerge as a visible thought leader both internally and externally

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Business Delivery Lead F&A will be a “hands-on” leader/driver with a strong background dealing with complex enterprise wide application development and solutions delivery issues across; the technical and non technical realms (relationship management, influence, consulting and practice management).

Candidate must have verified success working in a matrix environment capable of functioning and adding value as a key member of an IT leadership team.Tacitly candidate must have high quality team building, leadership skills and an executive presence demonstrating a result orientation, ability to overcome challenges, while connecting with people and making a favorable impression.

Ideal candidate will have ten or more years of leadership experience in progressive roles focused on application development and delivery within the insurance, financial service or professional services verticals.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE PROFILE


Though each of the following items is not a requirement, a compelling combination of the following is a must


Prior experience delivering application that support Finance and Actuarial operations.


Prior success leading an application delivery/development group of similar size and scope Staff of 50+


Fundament understanding of the insurance vertical, ideally the Commercial Property and Casualty segment.


Mastery of applications software and systems development methodologies and frame works. Demonstrated mental ability and maturity to understand and resolve via high quality communications external and internal customer issues in a professional manner.


Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with


o Change management and project management frame works
o Emerging technologies
o Financial data, corporate scorecards and key performance indicators to measure and improve delivery performance
EDUCATION
· Minimum Bachelors Degree, Advanced degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline Value added certifications
Experience: The Business Delivery Lead F&A will be a “hands-on” leader/driver with a strong background dealing with complex enterprise wide application development and solutions delivery issues across; the technical and non technical realms (relationship management, influence, consulting and practice management).

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our large client is looking for a Microsoft Word Macro expert. This candidate will be creating a marco program to automatically format a Word document. This program will ensure proper spacing and placement of charts, graphics, comments, and text to provide maximum readability. The finished Word document must be able to convert to PDF without issues. <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: The candidate will need to have an expertise in Word Macros. The person that they will be working closely with will be an expert in Excel, the candidate must have a very good working knowledge of Excel, as well.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client in Downtown Chicago is currently looking for an excellent Citrix Admin. The ideal Citrix Admin, must have done upgrade from Citrix metaframe 1 to Citrix Zen. He/she should have a certification in Citrix. The ideal candidate must have worked on this domain for a minimum of five years.Who wants a job TODAY..??
<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: The candidate must have minimum of 5 years of experience as a Citrix Admin.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Full Time
Experience: To be considered for this position, you must have at least 10+ years of copywriting experience for print, radio and collateral. Experience in a pharmaceutical/healthcare agency or company is highly preferred. Must be proactive, yet personable and have big ideas! If all you care about is titles, this is not the job for you. If you want growth opportunity in a growing industry, apply now. A strong portfolio with recent work is also required.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client is Downtown Chicago is looking for a software developer with minimum of 5 years of experience in VB.NET and Content Management System (CMS). This is a contract opportunity, where the client requires the developer to check out the documentation for their new CMS system they have and also check the best practices that they had put into play.
<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: The ideal candidate must have minimum 5 years of experience in Software development. He/she must have VB.NET development background, and also experience with CMS.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client is Downtown Chicago is looking for a software developer with minimum of 5 years of experience in VB.NET and Content Management System (CMS). This is a contract opportunity, where the client requires the developer to check out the documentation for their new CMS system they have and also check the best practices that they had put into play.
<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: The ideal candidate must have minimum 5 years of experience in Software development. He/she must have VB.NET development background, and also experience with CMS.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client in Downtown Chicago is currently looking for an excellent Citrix Admin. The ideal Citrix Admin, must have done upgrade from Citrix metaframe 1 to Citrix Zen. He/she should have a certification in Citrix. The ideal candidate must have worked on this domain for a minimum of five years.Who wants a job TODAY..??
<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: The candidate must have minimum of 5 years of experience as a Citrix Admin.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Diageo, Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



Security Analyst (Compliance)-Information Security Job in Arc Database Marketing

Do you believe in one-to-one customer communication as part of a cohesive marketing effort that spans all contact points? Arc Database Marketing is part of a premier integrated marketing team that moves beyond the theory to successful implementation.

What is Arc Database Marketing?

Arc Database Marketing works in partnership with Clients as well as other Agency counterparts (e.g., Account Management, Planning, Creative, Production) to seamlessly integrate one-to-one marketing communication into all aspects of the marketing plan. Our role is to effectively harness the vast information already on-hand in Client customer files and databases to shape and deliver individualized customer communication. Vital to our efforts is the compilation and assessment of results that impact future communications.

Our team of database marketing professionals is organized into six service areas: strategy & planning, contact management, marketing operations, modeling & segmentation & analysis, technical consulting, compliance. Some of us are specialists in one area, while others have a more broad perspective. Together, we help our Clients bring together their marketing, technology, analytic, and customer care resources to deliver on the promise of one to one marketing, using our own resources when necessary to get the job done.

Who would be a great addition to the Arc Database Marketing Team?

Database marketing professionals (and those that aspire to be) who believe that great ideas are nothing without great execution and great follow-up. Leaders who individually contribute and effectively collaborate with others. Analysts who are inquisitive, detail-oriented and early adopters of tools and technology. Self-starters who obsess about Client business, constantly challenging themselves to put new ideas on the table ? ideas that build business.



Security Analyst (Compliance) – Information Security

Job Description

The Security Analyst (Security and Compliance) charged with Information Security, under direction and counsel from the Manager (Security and Compliance), has day-to-day responsibility for ensuring internal and external compliance to system and data security in support of Client data(base)-driven marketing initiatives.

As part of this function, s/he is responsible for helping to monitor performance and compliance with Agency and Client business policy, process and procedure governing the support of Client marketing initiatives through internal and external information security audits. These audits are multi-faceted and including the following categories: 1) Security vulnerability; 2) Physical security control; 3) Computerized access control; 4) Operational security; 5) Networking security; 6) Contingency planning and response; and 7) Privacy data requirements.

Finally, s/he may also be called upon to plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external system and information access processes and procedures to Client, Agency and Third-Party systems.

Specific tasks include:



System and Information Access Management

-Define and implement process and procedures for secure information access across Agency, Client and Third-Party systems.

-Assist with definition and implementation of technical environments to support secure information access across Agency, Client and Third-Party systems.

-Coordinate the issuance and management of Agency, Client and Third-Party access accounts and passwords required to facilitate access to Agency, Client and Third-Party systems and information.



Technical Support

-Help to identify, maintain, and/or enhance tools and technology that could enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Infor

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Enterprise Content Manager developer/consultant needed for a position in downtown Chicago. Must have experience working with IBM ECM 8.3 on the z/OS platform and experience with designing, developing and implementing document routing (workflow) processes with reporting.Please review the description in detail and respond with complete resume and contact information if you would like to be considered. Client has stated a strong preference for local candidates and on-site interviews will be required. Responsibilities:Enterprise Content Management Document Routing and Reporting application design and development project. Consultant will design, develop, and implement a working solution for document routing (workflow) within Content Management and provide designs for reporting on the workflow to track the documents within the workflow processes.
Experience: Must have experience working with IBM ECM 8.3 on the z/OS platform and experience with designing, developing and implementing document routing (workflow) processes with reporting.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology is searching for an excellent Telecom Project Manager! Our client is in the Financial/Trading Industry and looking for a candidate that has experience with Ethernet Provisioning. Candidate will be working a lot with vendors so communication is important.
<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: 3 Plus years experience in Telecom Industry. Project Management in Telecom Industry and experience with Ethernet Provisioning are a MUST!

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A school in Chicago is looking for a candidate to teach a couple of classes in the morning. The Instructor will be teaching Network + & MCSA classes. The classes would take place Monday through Thursday at 9am to 1:30pm. <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: The most qualified candidate would have at least 3+ years experience as an Instructor. Any candidate that will be considered should have a Network + & an MCP certification.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Dynamics AX Developer
Crowe Horwath LLP
Chicago, IL
Grand Rapids, MI
Indianapolis, IN
Oak Brook, IL
Nashville, TN

Why Crowe?
Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the Top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of Horwath International.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our executives are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages executives to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The executives of our company lead by example, maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find there career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

Want In? Visit Crowecareers.com and find out what it's like to work with people who love what they do!

The world leaders in technology products and processes recognize Crowe as a leading consulting firm in helping clients develop and implement technology solutions to solve business issues. Our technology consulting practice has been helping clients maximize their technology investments by enhancing legacy systems and implementing new Web and network applications and processes that build shareholder value, improve performance and create competitive advantage. We provide services in areas such as industry specific applications, system integration and business processes. We also help clients select or develop systems or processes and assist them in the implementation. There is a tremendous opportunity to learn just in terms of Crowe's growth and stability, have challenging client work, and work with a high quality team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to design and document technical specifications
Ability to install the AX product
Ability to develop and test AX customizations/enhancements
Ability to assist in data conversions/ migration strategies
Ability to lead client-facing training sessions

QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years technical consulting (design, develop, test)
Previous development and installation experience in Dynamics AX (Axapta)
Minor or double major in some business related discipline preferred
.NET development experience
SQL Server experience
Other MS software experience (Biztalk, SQL Reporting Services, Sharepoint) a plus
Understanding of basic network administration
Must be willing to travel (no travel restrictions). May require heavy travel at times.

* This position requires high travel

EOE
M/F/D/V

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SQL Database Administrator

The SQL DB Administrator is responsible for the two main SQL databases - iMIS and Solomon. This position is responsible for the e-commerce initiatives as well as managing the data security, integrity and ensuring a high percentage uptime.

iMiS experience is preferred and a background with associations is helpful but not required. Must be a team player, willing and able to work well with others and teach to non-SQL DBAs.

Duties and Responsibilities:


MS SQL SERVER (25%)
. Maintain and support two MS SQL Server 2000 boxes (iMIS and Solomon)

. Review and apply system patches as needed

. Develop system response measurements and improvements

. Develop and maintain nightly maintenance scripts

. Ensure high availability, security, and integrity of databases

iMIS (40%)

. Develop and maintain iMIS reports using Crystal Reports

. Maintain and modify iMIS DB import/export procedures with external data sources

. Become the lead internal expert on iMIS

. Stay up to date on new modules and products for iMIS

. Maintain, modify and test disaster recover procedures for iMIS

. Responsible for the data integrity of the production and the test databases

. Support end user iMIS clients

. Develop and implement client customizations as needed

. Responsible for subscription EOY maintenance procedures

. Work closely with our iMIS partner on projects and upgrades

. Work with manager to identify and schedule iMIS training for staff

. Interact with iMIS Administrator to ensure policies and procedures are followed

SOLOMON (20%)

. Become the lead internal expert on Solomon

. Maintain, modify and test Disaster Recovery Procedure for Solomon

. Support Solomon client, FRx, Report Designer and other end-user modules

E-SERIES WEBSITE (MEMBER CENTER) (5%)

. Responsible for the Member Center home page

. Responsible for the support of the iMIS E-Series modules

OTHER (10%)

. Assist with end user PC Desktop and Laptop hardware and software support

.Manage the off-site Tape Storage process

.Domain, Server, and PC break and fix backup

. Maintain professional working relationships inside and outside AADE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
. Minimum 3 years experience with MS SQL

. Minimum 5 years experience with Windows NT+ Operating Systems

. Microsoft Certification (MCDBA preferred) strongly desired

. Previous experience with iMIS a big plus


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

. Ability to handle multiple projects

. Ability to work well with internal staff and external vendors

. Detail oriented

. Willingness to learn and find new solutions



No Relocation offered



To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Actionscript Developer

Strong Actionscript 3.0 knowledge, with firm practical applications of OOP engineering. Must be able to work with a large existing code base to assist in developing a complex flash application written in AS3. Past experience with MVC application development a must. Strong understanding of good object oriented practices & patterns.

Ideal Candidates will have experience with Large Rich Internet Application (RIA) development, having previously developed several interactive flash applications (real life examples & code excerpts must be provided).

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: The Actionscript Developer needs to have the following skills: OOP, Actionscript 3.0, Flash CS3, XML.

Major pluses are: Flex Builder 3, ASP 3.0, AMF

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Microsoft CRM Development Manager
Crowe Horwath LLP
Chicago, IL
Oak Brook, IL
Indianapolis, IN

Why Crowe?
Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the Top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of Horwath International.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our executives are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages executives to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The executives of our company lead by example, maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find there career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

Want In? Visit Crowecareers.com and find out what it's like to work with people who love what they do!

The mission of Crowe's Performance consulting practice is "To Help Clients Improve". We do this by providing industry specific services and solutions focused on maximizing revenue or improving operational efficiency. We offer professional consulting services ranging from CxO level advisory services, software implementation, system integration, business process improvement, industry specific software applications, program management, and organizational change management. We seek highly motivated people who are intellectually curious, think creatively, enjoy helping others, and are focused on solving business problems. Crowe's growth and stability provides a tremendous environment to develop your career by working on challenging client projects with your highly successful Crowe teammates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crowe is looking for a MS CRM application consultant at the Manager level for the Performance Group in our Indianapolis, IN or Oak Brook, IL office. The position requirements include CRM project management, requirements definition and design, general business process consulting, business analysis, installation, configuration, requirements gathering, training and technical development/programming.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills are required:
- CRM application usage/consulting expereince
- Strong process improvmenet consulting experience
- Microsoft .NET development (especially C#, ASP.NET, and VB.NET)
- Javascript
- Basic adminsitration of Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Basic project management skills
- Basic business anlysis skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
- Microsoft SQL Server Development and Adminsitration

The following skills are highly desired, but not required:
- SharePoint technical experience
- SQL Integratoin Services and/or BizTalk Server development experience
- SQL Reporting Services report development
- SQL Analytical Services development
- Custom application requirements definition and design
- Experience with company Sales, Marketing, and/or Customer Service processes

* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL.

EOE
M/F/D/V

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Full Time
Experience: To be considered for this position, you must have at least 10+ years of copywriting experience for print, radio and collateral. Experience in a pharmaceutical/healthcare agency or company is highly preferred. Must be proactive, yet personable and have big ideas! If all you care about is titles, this is not the job for you. If you want growth opportunity in a growing industry, apply now. A strong portfolio with recent work is also required.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our large client is looking for a Microsoft Word Macro expert. This candidate will be creating a marco program to automatically format a Word document. This program will ensure proper spacing and placement of charts, graphics, comments, and text to provide maximum readability. The finished Word document must be able to convert to PDF without issues. <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: The candidate will need to have an expertise in Word Macros. The person that they will be working closely with will be an expert in Excel, the candidate must have a very good working knowledge of Excel, as well.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SALARY: 90k - 120K (based upon experience and qualifications)BONUS PLAN15-20% TRAVEL (WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S) (PLEASE...NO 3RD PARTIES)Director, Network Operations Our Client, is a leader in providing high performance, next generation mobile internet solutions and currently seeks a leader for its worldwide Network Operations organization located in Chicago,Illinois. Our Client installs and operates systems in Data Centers around the world. Millions of mobile phone users worldwide utilize their systems to access email, social networking sites, and view their favorite videos.This is an opportunity to join a high performing team, growing due to an increasing market share for its products. Their team members are highly motivated and have a passion for excellence, working together to meet our customer*s needs.RESPONSIBILITIES:* All aspects of daily operation of Data Centers. System Expansion, Upgrades, Problem Resolution* Responsible for best practices and executing standard operating procedures* Responsible for achieving Service Quality & System Availability targets (SLA)* Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation for Data Center acquisition and expansion* Managing and growing a geographically distributed team. Will coach and mentor team members* Must lead by example, with direct personal involvement in operations activitiesQUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 5+ years of network design, implementation, and support in a management role* Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with network equipment (Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routers, Switches) and servers operating in a Unix environment (preferably Solaris and Linux), or comparable experience operating Telecom systems* Experience operating high availability systems* Demonstrated ability to solve problems and perform well under pressure.* Excellent communication and managerial skills* B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field* Travel up to 20% may be required
Experience: SALARY: 90k - 120K (based upon experience and qualifications)BONUS PLAN15-20% TRAVEL(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S) (PLEASE...NO 3RD PARTIES)

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our Client, is a leader in providing high performance, next generation mobile internet solutions and currently seeks a leader for its worldwide Network Operations organization located in the Northwest suburbs. Our Client installs and operates systems in Data Centers around the world. Millions of mobile phone users worldwide utilize their systems to access email, social networking sites, and view their favorite videos.This is an opportunity to join a high performing team, growing due to an increasing market share for its products. Their team members are highly motivated and have a passion for excellence, working together to meet our customer*s needs.RESPONSIBILITIES:* Create and implement overall branding and messaging for company/products * Work with clients to launch/market our Client's solutions to their subscriber base* Work with Sales, Product Management and Engineering to develop marketing materials* Develop/write press releases, collateral, white papers, website content, case studies, newsletters, etc.* Develop and produce webinar series for target audience to create sales leads, promote thought leadership * Develop, maintain our Client's blog to reach developer community and become voice of our Client for industry blogs* Provide guidance and input to internal teams* Oversee the design of company website, signage, collateral, software branding, etc.* Manage budget for activities and assess ROI* Support company efforts in public relations, sales lead generation, and international region-specific marketing programs * Support tradeshow/event promotion and participation and advertising campaigns* Group leadership responsibilities dependent upon prior experienceREQUIREMENTS:* MUST HAVE:o 5+ years of B2B software marketing experience in the wireless or telecom industry o Success in developing and implementing comprehensive branding/messaging campaignso Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills o Ability to translate complex technology into easy-to-understand collateral and messaging o Strong computer skillso Occasional travel to trade shows and major international offices * DESIRABLE:o Experience managing international integrated marketing campaignso Startup experience o BS in Marketing, Technology or related field. MBA a plus WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SSALARY: Open (based upon experience and qualifications)(PLEASE...NO 3RD PARTIES)

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

DAS Network Engineer Smartlink currently has an immediate opening for a DAS Network Engineer. The candidate must be familiar with Distributed Antenna Systems or will not be considered for the opening. Candidates who have worked at companies that produce Distributed Antenna Systems or have worked on Distributed Antenna Systems at PCS/Cellular providers are ideal.Must Have Understanding of the Following: · Distributed Antenna Solutions or DAS systems experience with providing enhanced in-building coverage. · Radio technologies · Antenna concepts · Repeater concepts · Distributed Antenna System (DAS) knowledge · Network design, installation, and management · Wireless standards and organizations · Cellular/PCS technologies · Project management concepts · System troubleshooting · How to perform site surveys Required Skills for the DAS Network Engineer Job: · Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent working experience · PC literacy: ability to use basic office applications such as Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD Lite, Outlook/Email · Excellent customer interface skills working with Wireless Services providers and end Enterprise customers. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Ability to travel and work at the customer site for approximately 50% of normal work time · Intimate working knowledge of CDMA, TDMA, GSM, iDEN, UMTS, and EvDo technologies · Intimate knowledge of public tools · Fundamental understanding of the physics behind RF wave propagation theory. · Ability to apply logarithmic RF math concepts to networking tools such as spectrum analyzers, packet analyzers, Cellular/PCS Optimization test sets, Agilent E647a, various transmitters and receivers, protocol analyzers to conduct RF site surveys and troubleshoot real customer problems The Ideal Candidate will also have: · SitePlanner training/certification· iBwave training/experience· DAS System training/certification for; ADC/LGC Wireless, MobileAccess, RFS, Andrew and Powerwave products· Training/certification for Cellular/PCS Technologies including: CDMA, TDMA, GSM, iDEN, EvDo, and UMTS· Working knowledge of Windows PC Operating SystemAbout Smartlink: We are a placement and consulting company specializing in the wireless telecommunication, energy, and transportation industries. Smartlink supports infrastructure deployment and asset management. We pride ourselves in being able to provide consistent work in market. Smartlink was established in early 2000 and have had people on board working consistently with our clients. It is our goal to provide a work place environment where employees can hang their hat. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holiday.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client in Downtown Chicago is currently looking for an excellent Citrix Admin. The ideal Citrix Admin, must have done upgrade from Citrix metaframe 1 to Citrix Zen. He/she should have a certification in Citrix. The ideal candidate must have worked on this domain for a minimum of five years.Who wants a job TODAY..??
<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: The candidate must have minimum of 5 years of experience as a Citrix Admin.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client in Downtown Chicago is currently looking for TIMSS Specialist. The main function of the job is to be a power user of TIMSS and support other departments using TIMSS such as Member Relations, Corporate Relations, Meetings, Education & Marketing by doing the following functions: Data Integrity, setup & configuration, system codes setup, training & Level 2 trouble shooting.

Provide analysis, maintenance, functionality expertise, testing, support and training for TIMSS Software . Interact with various levels of staff and management to first document & then ensure data integrity and standard operating procedures are followed to allow maximum usage of applications. Suggest additions and/or modifications to such documentation as needed to ensure data integrity and application functionality is maximized.
<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: The ideal candidate must have 5 years experience as a business analyst. He/she should have, minimum of 2 years of experience in level 2 support on an enterprise software application. The ideal TIMSS candidate, for this position should have experience in, creating and executing unit test plans.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Actionscript Developer

Strong Actionscript 3.0 knowledge, with firm practical applications of OOP engineering. Must be able to work with a large existing code base to assist in developing a complex flash application written in AS3. Past experience with MVC application development a must. Strong understanding of good object oriented practices & patterns.

Ideal Candidates will have experience with Large Rich Internet Application (RIA) development, having previously developed several interactive flash applications (real life examples & code excerpts must be provided).

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: The Actionscript Developer needs to have the following skills: OOP, Actionscript 3.0, Flash CS3, XML.

Major pluses are: Flex Builder 3, ASP 3.0, AMF

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Microsoft CRM Development Manager
Crowe Horwath LLP
Chicago, IL
Oak Brook, IL
Indianapolis, IN

Why Crowe?
Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the Top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of Horwath International.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our executives are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages executives to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The executives of our company lead by example, maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find there career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

Want In? Visit Crowecareers.com and find out what it's like to work with people who love what they do!

The mission of Crowe's Performance consulting practice is "To Help Clients Improve". We do this by providing industry specific services and solutions focused on maximizing revenue or improving operational efficiency. We offer professional consulting services ranging from CxO level advisory services, software implementation, system integration, business process improvement, industry specific software applications, program management, and organizational change management. We seek highly motivated people who are intellectually curious, think creatively, enjoy helping others, and are focused on solving business problems. Crowe's growth and stability provides a tremendous environment to develop your career by working on challenging client projects with your highly successful Crowe teammates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crowe is looking for a MS CRM application consultant at the Manager level for the Performance Group in our Indianapolis, IN or Oak Brook, IL office. The position requirements include CRM project management, requirements definition and design, general business process consulting, business analysis, installation, configuration, requirements gathering, training and technical development/programming.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills are required:
- CRM application usage/consulting expereince
- Strong process improvmenet consulting experience
- Microsoft .NET development (especially C#, ASP.NET, and VB.NET)
- Javascript
- Basic adminsitration of Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Basic project management skills
- Basic business anlysis skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
- Microsoft SQL Server Development and Adminsitration

The following skills are highly desired, but not required:
- SharePoint technical experience
- SQL Integratoin Services and/or BizTalk Server development experience
- SQL Reporting Services report development
- SQL Analytical Services development
- Custom application requirements definition and design
- Experience with company Sales, Marketing, and/or Customer Service processes

* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL.

EOE
M/F/D/V

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here