Prestigious Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a Web Application Manager. Candidates will manage over 10 people. Candidates must have trading industry experience. The Web applications manager is responsible for external client facing web applications and components including; Online, Trade Matching and Scheduler services. Technologies include Java J2EE and .Net. The successful candidate will act as a product manager as well as a project director for projects related to the described systems In addition, the role includes the day to day management of the associated technical and analytical team Profile requirements: Leadership Competencies: - Ability to effectively lead and influence cross-functional teams - Must be able to motivate others outside of direct reporting line - Demonstrate integrity, maturity, and a constructive approach to challenges - Proven track record in project/task delivery Interpersonal Competencies: - Must be comfortable in situations with high ambiguity - Must take initiative and be a self-starter - Must understand abstraction layers between the 'big picture' and the detail orientated, and be comfortable working in both arenas - Ability to manage projects using given processes and procedures in a diplomatic fashion - Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills - Teamwork skills essential - Understand and communicate technical concepts - Flexible, organized, and able to handle competing priorities - Work well with various work styles - Work collaboratively and proactively on multi-functional teams - Attention to detail and follow through on issues - Open to feedback, and strive to improve own performance based on that feedback - Good at trouble shooting, root cause analysis and remedy of application/system issues Functional Competencies: - Knowledge and prior experience with application development, product/program management and/or software project management, and can identify areas where difficulties typically arise. - Thorough understanding of iterative software development life cycles - Ability to perform and oversee multiple complex projects through effective project management - Familiarity with Web application development (including database development) - Proven track record in the successful product launches and implementation of software products. - Ability to oversee several timetables successfully in a collaborative environment. - Ability to gather, synthesize and drive completion of projects from a cross-functional team. - Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment. - Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex technical issues in database-driven environments. - Adhere to team processes and standards and identify improvements. - Ability to understand business process flows. Identify project's impact to those flows, and make recommendations to enhance those flows using technology/process improvements Technical Competencies: -Strong in Java J2EE, IBM Websphere portal a bonus -Working/good knowledge of the .Net web architectures technologies -Knowledge of SQL server -Knowledge of Crystal Reports Enterprise/Business objects -Knowledge of Data warehousing concepts Experience: Product manger, and Project director for the development and support of external client facing web applications and components including; Online, Trade Matching and Scheduler services Manage team administration including: ? Time tracking ? Vacation coordination ? Training planning and coordination ? Attendance register Implement and manage defined Project and SDLC governance processes Ensure the defined systems and applications are resilient and available to meet production standards and requirements including: ? Document recurring support issues and rectify. ? Analyze DR and failover status of systems under your responsibility. ? Document and implement support procedures. ? Document Infrastructure diagrams, including hardware relationships and applications on servers. ? Liaise with the DBA teams to ensure appropriate database monitoring is in place for critical databases in your domain. ? Liaise with Infrastructure team to ensure appropriate hardware and application monitoring is in place To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here