North West Suburban Chicago, IL Openings: 4 Short Version: Candidate will do statistical analysis, statistical modeling, develop reports, to support decision making for Marketing campaigns to develop new credit card customers. Good communication skills required. Long version: Develop Logistic Regression and Discrimination analysis models for the Marketing Department to predict future utilization of use of credit cards by new cardholders. The analysis groped new cardholders in to segmentation groups on the basis of their prior credit history, the credit card offer that they responded to and the initial pattern of credit card usage. Consultant will develop multiple regression models to predict account profitability in the second year based on credit card usage on the basis of the users prior history and credit history, the credit card offer that they responded to and the initial pattern of credit card usage. Evaluate model adequacy and compared model results with! actual results in the test data set. Present results to marketing and analytics staff. Programming/analysis is using SAS, version 8 in a UNIX environment. Data is extracted from a Teradata Data Base. Required Skills: SAS version 8, UNIX, Excel. This is more of a super SAS user with a degree in Statistics then a straight SAS developer. Nice to have: MS in Statistics, Model Building experience, Experimental Design knowledge, familiarity with Optimization Techniques. Prefer candidates whom will consider a 6-month option to hire for 2 jobs and 2 jobs are very long term contracts. Please forward your resumes to Contact At: 703-994-4151 SAS version 8, UNIX, Excel Apply directly at: ?r=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description: A technical network specialist working in the Global Network Control Center providing technical support in one or more areas, to customers and other functional groups. Performing assigned tasks within area of technical specialty, providing innovative, efficient problem troubleshooting and providing solutions that show sound technical judgment. Following operating procedures, channeling trouble calls and workflow. Leading other staff members in performing daily operating tasks by providing technical direction, coordination, and guidance relating to the global network. Train other team members as needed based on area of expertise.

Experience in network monitoring and supporting of routers, firewalls and carrier grade switches. Experience and know how with the following is also desirable: Cisco Routers, Nortel Passports, Netscreen Firewalls, 1-3 years of progressive-related experience with a working knowledge of specialty areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Associates or Bachelors Degree related to information technology preferred.


Experience: Skills:
- Network monitoring and troubleshooting experience.
- Use of monitoring tools and extensive knowledge of networking components, modems, routers, switches, Passports, etc. Knowledge of Netcool, Remedy, Preside NMS, Safenet Privacy Manager a plus.
- Experience managing, troubleshooting, and coordinating with carriers.
- Project coordination, strong interpersonal and customer interface skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the Nortel Passport 4400 and 6400 carrier grade switches.
- - Knowledge of the Nortel Preside Network Management System.
- Extensive knowledge of passport voice services.
- Proven Passport troubleshooting experience.
- Clear and effective documentation skills for existing network infrastructure.
- - Extensive knowledge of Cisco Routers.
- Proven troubleshooting experience of Cisco Routers.
- Proven management, troubleshooting, and coordination of telecom service provider issues.
- General knowledge of routers, firewalls, ISPs, VPN, Frame Relay and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc_).
- Strong vendor management skills required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Infrastructure Design and Delivery Lead

Duration: 6+ Month Contract with potential to extend or going permanent

Location: West Suburbs of Chicago

Description:

The Delivery Lead role is responsible for executing the design, planning, and implementation of platform, storage, and database infrastructure for lifecycle and strategic projects, including the management and continuous improvement of all infrastructure delivery processes and procedures.

Infrastructure Delivery Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for Infrastructure organization in lifecycle and strategic projects
Manage end-to-end delivery of production and pre-production infrastructure in support of lifecycle and strategic projects.
Serve as consultant to Enterprise Architecture (strategic) and Performance Assurance (lifecycle) teams in creating technical requirements for assigned projects.
Design detailed physical infrastructure for projects based on approved functional and technical architecture.
Collaborate with Performance Assurance team to select hardware, software, storage, and database infrastructure in accordance with approved standards to meet project technical requirements
Conduct capacity planning exercises to adequately size infrastructure to accommodate short-term and long-term requirements.
Participate in project-level financial and resource planning activities.
Solicit infrastructure implementation and operational requirements from functional delivery teams.
Solicit pre-production environment requirements from requisite development and testing teams; provide to Environment Management team and manage execution of requirements.
Solicit performance and availability monitoring requirements; provide to Infrastructure Capabilities team and manage execution of requirements.
Assemble and manage virtual infrastructure delivery project teams.
Provide planning, design, and implementation work plans and delivery dates to assigned project managers for tracking.
Provide ongoing status to project managers and communicate project milestones, deliverables, changes, or other events to virtual delivery teams.
Solicit vendor quotations, obtain capital/expense approval, and purchase all requisite infrastructure unless procurement responsibility delegated to Performance Assurance or other functional team within Infrastructure organization.
Produce documentation as defined by Infrastructure Delivery Lifecycle (IDLC), or as required by a given project.
Conduct infrastructure delivery post-project reviews and incorporate findings into infrastructure delivery processes and procedures
Provide documented feedback for assigned members of virtual delivery teams upon completion of infrastructure delivery projects.


Process Management Responsibilities

Create and maintain all requisite process maps and workflow documentation
Maintain repository of standardized delivery procedures across functional areas
Maintain library of standardized project management templates
Maintain system of process controls
Initiate and execute process improvement projects
Ensure end-to-end quality of delivery processes
Exercise approval authority over infrastructure delivery process change requests




Experience: Required Skills:

UNIX Intermediate 5-6
Network Intermediate 5-6
Project Management Intermediate 7-8
Analytical Skills Expert 9-10
Application Server Novice 3-4
Design Intermediate 7-8
Detail oriented Expert 9-10
IS architecture Intermediate 5-6
Leadership skills Intermediate 7-8
Meeting Facilitation Intermediate 5-6
MS Visio Intermediate 7-8
Planning Skills Intermediate 7-8
Presentation Skills Intermediate 7-8
Project Planning Expert 9-10
Relational Database Experience Intermediate 5-6
Requirements Gathering Expert 9-10
Systems Analysis & Design Skills Intermediate 7-8
Web Server Intermediate 5-6

Desired Skills:

Apache Novice 3-4
EMC Storage Novice 3-4
J2EE Novice 3-4
Linux Novice 3-4
Oracle Novice 3-4
Unix Administrator Novice 3-4
Veritas Novice 3-4

Additional Information:

Candidate needs to demonstrate progressive growth in their career, starting with UNIX or Windows Admin, and growing through various other infrastructure roles, and could currently be in an Infrastructure PM role. Candidate should be able to design infrastructure solutions for projects. Not a hands-on position, more of a Delivery Lead for designing infrastructure solutions. Work with functional leads, technical resources and will be responsible for ensuring delivery of solutions. Handle about 2-5 small to large projects at once. This position will be involved with the planning stage / designing stages and less during the other stages of the SDLC process onward for various projects. Doesnt get involved with the specific technical portion of process, but relies on functional leads of various groups to get positions done. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description:

This is a Senior level project
manager. Person should be able to come in and
hit the ground running. Needs to be able to
communicate quickly and accurately.

Manage the delivery of business strategic
programs and projects including the gathering of
business requirements, leading collaboration with
business and technology to ensure implementation
of efficient, cost effective application
solutions, negotiating with clients to prioritize
projects to meet strategic vision, negotiating
resource availability with internal/external
subcontractors. Participate with business clients
as the subject matter expert for technology and
act as the liaison between the business and
technology departments. Balance your technical
expertise and knowledge, with the ability to
internalize business client requirements and
bridge the translation to business technology
partners.

Experience: REQUIREMENTS
At least 7 years of project
management, program development, client
relationship management, systems analysis, and,
process development and improvement experience
required.

Proven success in management and implementation
of Strategic and High Profile projects.

Credit or Debit Card industry experience and/or
Financial Services background is
required

Proven success in Communication (oral and
written) with presentation skills to all
organizational levels. Capable of delivering
consistent messages, impromptu presentations, and
executive level correspondence.

Strategic Development, Product Development,
Leadership skills, In-depth knowledge of system
and technology alternatives, Broad knowledge of
the system development life cycle, and Process
expertise skills are a must.

Proven ability in: Business Strategy,
Prioritization, Requirements Gathering,
Development of Position Papers, Consensus
Building, Negotiation, High Energy, Team Player,
Enthusiastic, Leadership, Communication,
Listening, Presentation, Facilitation, Team
Builder, Flexible, Results Driven, Organized,
Innovator, Out of the Box Thinker, Solutions
Oriented, Project Management Methodologies, Six
Sigma Methodologies, Product Development,
Gregarious, Integrity, Results Oriented.


Bachelor's degree required. Strong analysis,
client interface, oral and written skills are
required. Solid administrative experience and
attention to detail is essential.

Technical Skills: NT, XP, MS Office, MS
Project, VISIO, Lotus Notes, MS Power Point,
competency in utilizing the Internet as a
research tool.

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

Title: Jr. Oracle Administrator

Duration: 6+ Month Contract with potential to extend or going permanent

# of positions: 1

Location: West Suburbs of Chicago

Description:

This position is responsible for the configuration of the preproduction environment. They formed a group that is responsible for all preproduction environment and support of system that revolves around billing systems. They want someone with exposure to Oracle.

After the Unix and Oracle teams have installed and prepared the various servers, this position will be responsible for pulling data from various sources and configuring the server prior to it being released to the development teams.


Experience: Required Skills:

DBA Intermediate 5-6
Oracle Intermediate 5-6
Detail oriented Intermediate 7-8
UNIX Intermediate 5-6
Shell Scripting Intermediate 5-6
Unix Shell Scripting Intermediate 5-6
Network Novice 1-2

Desired Skills:

AMDOCS Intermediate 5-6

AMDOCS Ensemble Intermediate 5-6

Additional Information:

They are centralizing their preproduction environments. Wanted to give the environment more visibility. They formed a group that is responsible for all preproduction environment and support of system that revolves around billing systems. They want someone with exposure to Oracle. More of an Oracle Applications AMDOCs DBA. DBA exposure that can be trained in AMDOCS. Looking for someone to configure, maintain, support environment of Preproduction environments. Load data from various sources and prepare the AMDOCs system prior to being released to the development teams. Someone Oracle and Unix administration experience. Someone whose entry level with Oracle Administrator about 1-2 years experience with interest in moving into the Application level with some shell scripting experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Manager, Program Management

Job Summary

The primary functions of this position include project management, client management and team leadership. The most typical project roles for the Manager, Program Management are Track Lead (TL), which usually consists of leading tracks of work (3-8 people) as part of a larger project, and Project Manager (PM), which consists of leading project teams of 15-25 people. The Manager, Program Management manages projects to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality, while maintaining a positive environment that promotes individual development and high performance standards.

He/she must have solid problem solving skills, business skills, verbal and written communication skills. The Manager, Program Management must have excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. He/she must have a deep understanding of project management tools and approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to deliver balanced and integrated solutions to our client's challenging business problems.

In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based. Additionally, frequent overnight travel is required.

Key Responsibilities include:

* Oversees the development and tracking of integrated project plans. Adapts and applies the Sapient delivery approach to meet project objectives and client business drivers. Establishes and maintains project communications.
* Oversees project estimations. Oversees the development of project deliverables. Establishes and maintains processes to manage scope throughout the project lifecycle. Identifies and manages project issues.
* Sets project quality and performance standards. Assesses and manages risk over the project lifecycle. Maintains project tracking and information systems.
* Partners with others to lead teams of 15-25 individuals. Builds and structures project teams to ensure maximum performance. Provides purpose, direction and motivation to team. Clarifies and communicates project objectives and success criteria.
* Ensures key project-wide roles and responsibilities are defined. Ensures the use of best practices and applies lessons learned from previous projects. Ensures a positive, collaborative work environment for the team.
* Directly supervises the work of Associate Project Manager(s). Mentors and coaches project team members, as appropriate. Manages third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary.
* Responsible for ongoing client satisfaction. Manages peer-level client relationships (expectations, communications, negotiations, escalation, feedback, etc.). Develops relationships with key client stakeholders and client executives.
* Provides day-to-day project contact for the client.
* Participates in recruitment and hiring activities, including interviewing and conducting hiring exercises for Associates, Sr. Associates and other Managers within the Program Management Domain. Manages the career of up to 6 individuals.
* Participates in, and assists with, company events such as training and internal initiatives. Contributes to the ongoing development of the Program Management Domain and community at Sapient.
* Actively shares knowledge and learning from project experiences.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years project management experience in successfully delivering internet solutions, preferably in a client-service organization; Led diverse teams of 10 or more people in dynamic and fast-paced environments; Accountability for budget or client revenue of $3mm or higher; 1-2 years of client management experience with primary accountability for peer-level client relationships (preferably at the executive level); Experienced multiple full project lifecycles from business development to final delivery; Led teams with multiple discipline representation (especially technology, creative, and strategy); Direct managerial responsibility for 2+ or more individuals; Experience using object oriented design and development methodologies preferred; Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project; knowledge of Visio

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable i To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SENIOR ASSOCIATE TECHNOLOGY

Roles and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
* Owning a specific component/track or Designing a complex piece of the of the project architecture.
* Performing planning, estimation, resource management, issue resolution and quality assurance.
* Developing, Testing, Supporting and Maintaining of business & mission critical applications.
* Analyzing requirements, Designing, Developing, Maintaining to the requirements.
* Investigating and fixing problems, implementing functional enhancements and monitoring applications.
* Providing on-site support for client applications (maintenance, sizing, monitoring) in client geographies.
* Participating in team planning, helping project identify critical path activities, resolving potential bottlenecks and prioritizing developmental tasks.
* Works with clients to understand and identify business requirements.

Secondary Responsibilities:
* Contributing to the growth & development of the technical community by training others, sharing knowledge and best practices.
* Plays a continuing role in development of project track by providing helpful suggestions to team members to develop their knowledge, awareness and skills, encouraging team members to provide continuous feedback to each other and share information openly.
* Provides guidance and mentoring to his/her managees.
* Participates in key initiatives liked to Hiring, Learning & Development.
* Leads a track 5-8 people to ensure timelines and quality are met.

Education
Degree: Bachelor's degree required

Discipline: 4+ years of education required, Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field desired.

Experience (coming into the title)

Industry:
* Industry Expertise required (in relevant industry)

Years of Experience: 5 - 7 years

Project: Worked on IT projects (in technologies mentioned below), managed tracks or modules of 3 people or more, been part of lifecycle of a project and has been in a client facing role
Design: Required: Lead the Business and the Technical Design for a module AND
Implementation: Required: Participated in one or more implementation projects AND

Application Management:
* Required: Participated in one or more AM projects


Leadership:
Required: Lead a module in implementation or application management

Technology Required:
* Proficient-Excels in one or more technologies, including but not limited to J2EE, .NET, XML, SOAP, JavaScript, Java, PL/SQL, C/C++, C#, Perl, TCL, COM/DCOM OR
* Proficient-Excels in one or more packages, including but not limited to Interwoven, Vignette, Oracle, SQLServer, Weblogic, iPlanet, WebSphere, TIBCO, MQSI, BizTalk, Vitria.
* Proficient in UML.
* Abstracts detail into larger (repeatable) patterns, familiarity with user-centered analysis and evaluation techniques.
* Proficient in business and technical design of a module.

India Specifics: No Difference
Global Specifics: No Difference

Skillsets
Domain/Core Skills
Application Architecture:
* Works with the Architect to recommend an appropriate architecture based on the client's business problem and drivers.
* Explains the tradeoffs involved in designing a solution to the client and the team

Design Skills/ OOAD:
* Expert at UML notation.
* Has fair understanding of commonly used design patterns, and their applications (can point out examples either on previous projects or in existing commercial applications) [ask for MVC, object pooling etc].
* Utilizes OO design principles in creating custom software solutions or modifying package solutions.
* Is able to apply understanding of the limits of the tools being used and understands the tradeoffs in the design phase vs. implementation.
* Owns the business and technical design of a module.
* Leads a team of Sapient and client people in business and technical designs of a module.
* Manages dependencies across other modules.
* Considers technical design and implementation alternatives for the module.
* Facilitates and/or communicates simple design conversations with the client.
* C To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Manager, Technology

Job Summary

A Manager, Technology drives the translation and construction of a client's complex business problems into innovative technology solutions within a multidisciplinary environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing the development, design, user interface, and technology integration direction, site architecture management, and managing a technology team from definition phase through implementation. A Manager, Technology owns the technical vision of the project; ensuring that the vision is achieved with a high level of quality. A Manager, Technology is expected to contribute to the Sales cycle as well. A Manager, Technology must have excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity and innovation, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based. Additionally, frequent overnight travel is required.

Key Responsibilities include:

* Utilizes their knowledge of and experience with eBusiness solution and deployment architectures. Applies their understanding of the limits of the tools being used and discusses the tradeoffs in the design phase vs. implementation.
* Recommends appropriate architecture based on client's business problem and drivers. Explains the tradeoffs involved in designing a solution to the client and the team.
* Utilizes their deep understanding of OO design principles in creating custom software solutions or modifying package solutions. Leverages their experience with component and service based design.
* Translates the impact of design on scalability, performance, etc. into the project. Drives client through "ilities" discussion. Leads a team of Sapient and client people in business and technical designs of the application.
* Manages dependencies across other modules. Translates the client's business requirements into systems design. Challenges business design when appropriate. Offers creative alternatives regarding business design.
* Resolves complex technical issues. Provides mentoring on best practices and processes. Ensures quality based on experience.
* Balances the considerations of what it takes to deploy an application -- processes, procedures, organization, performance, etc. Works with the client on their tracks (planning, integration points, milestones).
* Works with the client's IT organization to establish technology strategy at an application level. Evaluates the current technical infrastructure and provides insights. Leverages their knowledge of the stages of the One Team Approach.
* Utilizes the deliverables from other disciplines and OTA phases Plans and drives: bus design, tech design, development, stabilization, pilot, parallel, production tracks, cutover, support.
* Promotes the value of project processes and establishes these processes on a new project. Educates and ensures that team follows processes. Defines and assesses completeness of work. Participates in the discover and define phases.
* Establishes high, mid and micro level plans for the team. Sets technical direction and manages a team of up to 30 people. Anticipates issues & risks and work towards resolving them, readily escalates project and account level issues.
* Partners with the project manager and client to establish scope management process. Actively manages scope at the project level. Quickly evaluates the LOE, complexity and risk involved in adding a scope item.
* Independently leads the estimation effort for a project. Reviews other's estimates and point out holes. Actively works to quantify project risks in the estimate.
* Identifies and manages risk on project. Escalates risk appropriately. Quantifies risk and assesses business impact.
* Prepares pieces of sales proposals and portrays Sapient's technical expertise. Communicates Sapient's POV on various technologies.
* Actively works with the account team to establish strategy for the account.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required; Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design, and Architecture experience; Prior experience in a c To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description:

Company has an immediate opening for a talented and experienced Microsoft .NET / SQL Server Web Developer.

Responsibilities

Consult on showcasing ecommerce and portal development projects.
Consult on the development and implementation of projects utilizing MS SQL Server 2000/2005 databases, .NET architecture including VisualStudio.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, and XML in a network environment.
You will be responsible for all aspects of Microsoft database development including database planning and architecture, performance, stored procedures, transactions, triggers, SQL jobs, Transact SQL, enterprise features (including XML and full text query support) and constraints.
Plan, design and develop reports via Microsoft SQL Reporting Services (SRS).


Experience: Requirements

A solid understanding of the Internet, Web services, related technologies and languages and the benefits these technologies provide to various businesses.
Knowledge of the entire project life cycle and documentation practices.
At least three (3) years of proven and viable professional programming, database and technical development experience in a team environment.
Experience planning databases, reviewing data structures and working with end-users to gather requirements and design a scalable end database product.
Communication skills and ability to work both independently or within a team environment.
A high level of enthusiasm, strong initiative, consistent energy, and sense of urgency.
A desire to continually improve, learn and a commitment to excellence.
Reliability and an undeterred sense of accountability are must-haves, and exceed goals in a no excuses environment
A four year college degree, preferably with a technical or computing background.

Skills:

web application design and development, software architecture, database development, data base architecture, analyst, enterprise software development,ASP.Net, Microsoft SQL Server, MCDBA, MCP, MCAD, XML, XSLT, COM, Macromedia, Visual Studio, C#, Visual Basic, VB.NET. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Associate, Technology - Senior Engineer

About Sapient

Sapient, a business innovator helps clients achieve extraordinary results from their customer relationships, business operations and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energy, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nextel Communications, Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1991, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

Job Summary

Sr. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Manager, Technology - Architect

About Sapient

Sapient, a business innovator helps clients achieve extraordinary results from their customer relationships, business operations and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energy, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nextel Communications, Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1991, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

Job Summary

A Manager, Technology will be; overseeing the development, design, user interface, and technology integration direction, site architecture management, and managing a technology team from definition phase through implementation for Fortune 500 clients. A Manager, Technology is expected to contribute to the Sales cycle as well.

Key Responsibilities:

NY
Description LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES IN GREATER NYC, CHICAGO, OR CALIFORNIA THAT ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL 100%. This IT Infrastructure Architect position will support delivery of Service Oriented Architecture Infrastructure solutions and spend the majority of time on client consulting engagements. Strong Infrastructure Architecture skills with a deep understanding of the infrastructure aspects of Websphere Software suite are required. In addition an awareness of ITIL processes, SOA Governance, and SOA and Webservices Management tools is desired. Real world experience architecting enterprise infrastructures that support Webservices, XML, SOAP, UDDI, J2EE, and WS-Security are desired. A solid understanding of on demand strategy is desired and the ability to communicate this vision to clients is essential. Use of methods is important and the continued development of intellectual capital is required. 100% TRAVEL. The following skill are necessary for this position: On Demand Vision; Networking/Visualization/Grid; Web Services; Services Oriented Architectures; Storage Architectures; On Demand Architectures; ITIL Processes; Leadership Skills; Customer Relationship; and Verbal/Written Communications.


Experience: Strong Infrastructure Architecture skills with a deep understanding of the infrastructure aspects of Websphere Software suite are required
In addition an awareness of ITIL processes, SOA Governance, and SOA and Webservices Management tools is desired
Real world experience architecting enterprise infrastructures that support Webservices, XML, SOAP, UDDI, J2EE, and WS-Security are desired
A solid understanding of on demand strategy is desired and the ability to communicate this vision to clients is essential
Use of methods is important and the continued development of intellectual capital is required To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Manager, Technology

Job Summary

A Manager, Technology drives the translation and construction of a client's complex business problems into innovative technology solutions within a multidisciplinary environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing the development, design, user interface, and technology integration direction, site architecture management, and managing a technology team from definition phase through implementation. A Manager, Technology owns the technical vision of the project; ensuring that the vision is achieved with a high level of quality. A Manager, Technology is expected to contribute to the Sales cycle as well. A Manager, Technology must have excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity and innovation, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based. Additionally, frequent overnight travel is required.

Key Responsibilities include:

* Utilizes their knowledge of and experience with eBusiness solution and deployment architectures. Applies their understanding of the limits of the tools being used and discusses the tradeoffs in the design phase vs. implementation.
* Recommends appropriate architecture based on client's business problem and drivers. Explains the tradeoffs involved in designing a solution to the client and the team.
* Utilizes their deep understanding of OO design principles in creating custom software solutions or modifying package solutions. Leverages their experience with component and service based design.
* Translates the impact of design on scalability, performance, etc. into the project. Drives client through "ilities" discussion. Leads a team of Sapient and client people in business and technical designs of the application.
* Manages dependencies across other modules. Translates the client's business requirements into systems design. Challenges business design when appropriate. Offers creative alternatives regarding business design.
* Resolves complex technical issues. Provides mentoring on best practices and processes. Ensures quality based on experience.
* Balances the considerations of what it takes to deploy an application -- processes, procedures, organization, performance, etc. Works with the client on their tracks (planning, integration points, milestones).
* Works with the client's IT organization to establish technology strategy at an application level. Evaluates the current technical infrastructure and provides insights. Leverages their knowledge of the stages of the One Team Approach.
* Utilizes the deliverables from other disciplines and OTA phases Plans and drives: bus design, tech design, development, stabilization, pilot, parallel, production tracks, cutover, support.
* Promotes the value of project processes and establishes these processes on a new project. Educates and ensures that team follows processes. Defines and assesses completeness of work. Participates in the discover and define phases.
* Establishes high, mid and micro level plans for the team. Sets technical direction and manages a team of up to 30 people. Anticipates issues & risks and work towards resolving them, readily escalates project and account level issues.
* Partners with the project manager and client to establish scope management process. Actively manages scope at the project level. Quickly evaluates the LOE, complexity and risk involved in adding a scope item.
* Independently leads the estimation effort for a project. Reviews other's estimates and point out holes. Actively works to quantify project risks in the estimate.
* Identifies and manages risk on project. Escalates risk appropriately. Quantifies risk and assesses business impact.
* Prepares pieces of sales proposals and portrays Sapient's technical expertise. Communicates Sapient's POV on various technologies.
* Actively works with the account team to establish strategy for the account.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required; Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design, and Architecture experience; Prior experience in a c To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Manager, Business Consulting

Job Summary

The Manager, Business Consulting, drives the development of innovative strategies and implementable business solutions for clients drawing on appropriate multidisciplinary skills and capabilities within Sapient. For both clients and project teams, the Manager is expected to help frame the business value from technology initiatives and articulate this value to meet the client's business objectives. The Manager should engage comfortably with the full range of Business Consulting tools and methods. Our integrated methodology begins with the development of a robust research and analysis agenda for understanding the business context and setting a clear strategic direction for addressing the client's business challenges. In addition, the Manager should draw upon expertise in other skills including business modeling, change management as well as business process transformation to develop implementable value-additive solutions. The Manager is also expected to contribute to proposal development, client relationships and new business; manage individuals, delivery teams and multiple projects; and engage in thought leadership development. The Manager will work with Business Consulting leadership within their business unit to mentor, coach and guide business consultants and will also leverage the broader metro-area community to begin shaping the way business consulting practitioners understand, represent and execute their work. In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team based. Additionally, frequent travel is required. The Manager, Business Consulting works under the supervision of a Sr. Manager or Director, Business Consulting.


Key Responsibilities:

Managers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in key areas of responsibility: Research and Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategy Development, Business Process Transformation, Change Management, Client Development, People Management, Project Management and Thought Leadership. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following and others as assigned:

Areas of Responsibility:
I. Research & Analysis
* Leads research / analysis for a single work stream of a project (e.g., competitive analysis)
* Leads complex research plan development (identifying research targets and deliverables)
* Incorporates client's base of knowledge into research and analysis conclusions.
* Provides input into development of research and analysis program
* Defines and analyzes industry value chain
* Determines market size and growth, segments customers and identify needs of each segment
* Benchmarks financial results against relevant competitors
* Seeks input from senior team members on the quality of data, analysis and conclusions
* Prepares and conducts interviews with client stakeholders
* For delivery teams: Understands implications of technology and user experience research on business findings and implications

II. Business Modeling
* Shapes modeling and articulates strategic outcomes for clients
* Provides input to team leadership to validate business model assumptions and outcomes
* Prepares discounted cash flow (DCF) financial model
* Explains model assumptions and results to client
* Develops performance metrics to measure success of initiative on ongoing basis
* Is responsible for the development of reliable and feasible business models.
* Develops business case scenarios and analyzes them as a basis for future recommendations
* Ensures quality and accuracy of data within the models
* Develops business case scenarios and analyzes these scenarios as a basis for future recommendations

III. Strategy Development
* Leads some aspects of strategy development including areas such as value proposition, competitive advantage, business justifications, etc.
* Identifies strategic options based on solid fact base
* Develops criteria to evaluate strategic options based on solid fact base
* Prioritizes potential options based on solid fact base and guides client through the prioritization
* Defines future business models
* Develops relationships with client managemen To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Bloomington, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Atlanta Travel M-TH-F
LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES IN CENTRAL US CITY. Position is for Business Resilience Security Practice. Primary responsibilities include providing Architect/consulting/implementation services in security services including: security management concepts & principles, accountability & access control, network security & protocols, data & application security issues & solutions. Utilize recognized security methodologies (e.g. Information Technology Infrastructure Library-ITIL, Customer Information Control System-CICS, InforSec/CISSP, National Institute of Standards-NIST, International Standards Organization-ISO) as well as risk assessment, auditing & monitoring techniques & physical security requirements. Experience with LDAP &/or Active Directory design & implementation. The following skills are necessary for this position: Identification & Authorization Techniques; Cryptography & PKI (DES, 3DES, IDEA); Network Architecture; UNIX/NT Systems Administration; ITIM/ITAM/Websphere Knowledge; Secure Systems Architecture Knowledge; Consulting Skills; System Documentation Development; and Presentation Skills.


Experience: Desired skills
Primary responsibilities include providing Architect/consulting/implementation services in security services including: security management concepts & principles, accountability & access control, network security & protocols, data & application security issues & solutions
Utilize recognized security methodologies (e.g. Information Technology Infrastructure Library-ITIL, Customer Information Control System-CICS, InforSec/CISSP, National Institute of Standards-NIST, International Standards Organization-ISO) as well as risk assessment, auditing & monitoring techniques & physical security requirements.
Experience with LDAP &/or Active Directory design & implementation.
Identification & Authorization Techniques; Cryptography & PKI (DES, 3DES, IDEA); Network Architecture; UNIX/NT Systems Administration; ITIM/ITAM/Websphere Knowledge; Secure Systems Architecture Knowledge; Consulting Skills; System Documentation Development; and Presentation Skills
Any Tivoli security background is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

CANDIDATE MAY LIVE IN ANY CITY USA. STRONG PREFERENCE FOR CANDIDATES IN BLOOMINGTON, IL, CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, ATLANTA, DETROIT, INDIANAPOLIS AND MILWAUKEE. UP TO 75% TRAVEL REQUIRED.

The IT Specialist will be required to work with customers on design and implementation of enterprise test environment. IT Specialist will provide senior-level technical leadership related to J2EE/ WebSphere Application Server related to the test environments issues. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify and articulate test infrastructure requirements for applications built with technologies such as Portal Server, WebSphere Process Server, etc. Must have understanding of test process and test automation concepts, and provide basic understanding of Windows web technology and mainframe technology.

IT Specialist will facilitate communications with all client levels to ensure engagement success & high client satisfaction.

Major Field of Study: CS, Business, Engineering, Math or Related degree.

Required skills: Identify and articulate test infrastructure requirements, Open & Distributed Systems Architecture, in-depth knowledge of WebSphere Implementation, Team Leadership Skills, Systems Infrastructure Analysis Portal Server, WebSphere Process Server, etc., Understanding of test process /test automation concepts, Mainframe Technology, Windows web, Client Relationship Skills, and Project Management.

Experience: IT Specialist will provide senior-level technical leadership related to J2EE/WAS related to the test environments issues

IT Specialist will be required to work with customers on design and implementation of enterprise test environment

Candidate Must Have:

IT Specialist will provide senior-level technical leadership related to J2EE/WAS related to the test environments issues

IT Specialist will be required to work with customers on design and implementation of enterprise test environment

Candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify and articulate test infrastructure requirements for applications built with technologies such as Portal Server, WebSphere Process Server, etc.

Must have understanding of test process and test automation concepts, and provide basic understanding of Windows web technology and mainframe technology
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify and articulate test infrastructure requirements for applications built with technologies such as Portal Server, WebSphere Process Server, etc.

Must have understanding of test process and test automation concepts, and provide basic understanding of Windows web technology and mainframe technology. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Needed Network Specialist

80% TRAVEL REQUIRED NATIONALLY. Seeking a Senior Network Specialist with strong network design & analysis skills for the Networking Infrastructure team. Candidate must have experience in collecting networking requirements, developing functional and detailed designs, and leading the deployment of network infrastructure solutions. Candidate must have strong technical skills & above average consulting skills. Required Skills: Significant network design/solutions development; Leadership roles in implementation of networks; Leading edge network technologies; Teamwork; Client Communications-written/oral.
CCNP REQUIRED /Desired or must have excellent Cisco skills.


Live near any major airport

Competitive Salary and bonus structure
Experience: Enterprise Networking design and analysis
Consulting
Project Management To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized leading independent consulting firm providing litigation, financial, restructuring, energy, healthcare and operational consulting services to government agencies, legal counsel and large companies facing the challenges of uncertainty, risk, distress and significant change.

Summary Role Description:
Design, development, implementation, and operations management of the MS/SQL Server environment

Position Responsibilities:
- Database software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Database creation and maintenance
- Physical database design
- DDL creation and maintenance
- Stored procedures design, development, and maintenance
- Backup/recovery and archiving
- Database system monitoring and tuning
- Database system production support and problem resolution
- Development and documentation of database management policies, procedures, standards

Experience Required:
- 1-2 years MS/SQL Server large database design in conjunction with applications development and data management teams
- 3-5 years MS/SQL Server DBA production administration and support experience
- Strong SQL programming skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Hands on experience in a large data warehouse environment experience a plus

The company offers competitive compensation packages including an incentive compensation plan, comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.

EOE M/F/D/V To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized leading independent consulting firm providing litigation, financial, restructuring, energy, healthcare and operational consulting services to government agencies, legal counsel and large companies facing the challenges of uncertainty, risk, distress and significant change.

Summary Job Description:
We have an opening for an experienced Ab Initio developer. We require 5-7 years of ETL programming experience in medium-large data warehouse environment with 3-5 years Ab Initio development experience.

Detailed Job Description:
- Analyze business requirements
- Design ETL programs and prepare for and conduct program design walkthroughs
- Design unit test plan
- Design or build unit test data
- Develop (or build) ETL programs and prepare for and conduct program code walkthroughs
- Unit test ETL programs
- Assist with development of system test plans
- Assist with development of building system test data
- Assist with execution of system testing
- Analyze production support issues and diagnose problems
- Develop design and code changes to fix production problems
- Assist with ETL workflow design
- Assist with development of ETL workflow production scripts, etc.
- Develop necessary program and workflow documentation

Experience Required:
Requires 5-7 years ETL programming experience in medium-large data warehouse environment and 3-5 years Ab Initio experience.

The company offers competitive compensation packages including an incentive compensation plan, comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
EOE M/F/D/V To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Director Business Development

Primary Responsibilities:

Senior Manager, Technology-Senior Enterprise Architect

About Sapient

Sapient, a business innovator, helps clients achieve extraordinary results from their customer relationships, business operations and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energy, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nextel Communications, Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1991, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

Job Summary

Sr. Manager, Technology provides technical leadership and mentoring to Managers, Technology throughout the lifecycle of a project including direction on systems architecture, reuse, and development processes for Fortune 500 clients. Key responsibilities include guiding the design, user interface, and technology integration of projects, interfacing with client's technology and management teams, and gathering information on enterprise-wide trends.

Key Responsibilities: