My client, a downtown consulting company, seeks a .NET Developer with Sharepoint experience to join their team on a full- time basis. The Sharepoint consultant will provide professional consulting services on Sharepoint development projects in the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of enterprise- scale information portals and content management systems for mid- market and Fortune 500 clients.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 2+ years of .NET experience (VB.NET or C# and ASP.NET) and SQL Server. They MUST also have 1+ year of Sharepoint experience. This position is extremely client- focused, so excellent communication is an absolute requirement.

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Senior Software Engineer - C# .Net

Located in the Loop, my client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer skilled in development in C# and ASP.Net. Experience with .NET windows forms development, including custom user control development is important. They use SQL server as the backend for their applications. This company is on the leading edge using the latest .Net 3.0 technologies. They are seeking a well rounded player who has a great personality and communication skills to go along with strong .Net fundamentals (C# / ASP.Net).

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This Software Engineer role requires 3+ years experience developing in C# and ASP.Net with SQL backend in a professional environment.

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Are you looking for a position that will allow you to use your creativity? If so, we have the position for you to make a significant impact with our client's website.

The Web Developer will create, install, configure, maintain, administer support and troubleshoot for the company website and will also sustain services, applications and their related network components and environment. The Developer will maintain and create new web applications for the company website by adding to or altering existing content. He/she will be responsible for updating charts, margin information & repairing codes. The Web Developer should have in-depth knowledge of Internet protocols and applications in addition to a solid understanding of business strategy.

This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.

<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The Web Developer must possess a Bachelors Degree in computer science or a related field, plus 3+ years of web related experience. Candidate should be well versed in web technologies and tools such as XHTML, Java Script, PHP, Flash, C#, Action script and SQL.

The Developer must work well in a team environment and should be able to effectively express technical concepts, ideas, instructions and information.

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SENIOR MANAGER, BUSINESS CONSULTING

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

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

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

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

Senior Manager, eCommerce Strategy

Job Summary:

A Senior Manager, eCommerce Strategy leads the development of innovative strategies to improve business performance for Sapient’s eCommerce clients. This individual will work on projects to develop eCommerce business, operating, and IT strategies. The focus of work includes three key areas:
eCommerce Business Problem Solving – You tackle our clients’ toughest business problems by leveraging Sapient’s research and business assessment capabilities to define the problem and identify innovative solutions.
Informed eCommerce Business Decision Making – You bring rigor to the client decision-making process by conducting detailed financial analyses, presenting solution options, and driving consensus among key stakeholders.
eCommerce Solution Planning – You define, scope and plan new solutions for clients, including determining how to measure business results, modeling business processes, gathering business requirements, and identifying the organizational changes required to realize the benefits of the solution.

Primary Responsibilities:

Drive eCommerce strategy engagements including:
o Merchandising strategy
o Order management and fulfillment
o Related brand and marketing strategies
? Acquisition demand generation strategies and measurement
? Retention strategies and analysis
? Customer analytics and reporting (cross-channel)
? Personalization
o Globalization strategies
o Affiliate programs
o Vendor relations
o Enabling eCommerce and marketing technologies.
Lead the gathering and prioritization of business requirements based upon eCommerce business needs, user needs and technology capabilities
Review, document and assess client eCommerce operations and technology
Develop and apply conceptual frameworks and analytical approaches
Stay current on key players and trends in the ecommerce industry and leverage this information appropriately
Coordinate and execute customer, vendor, market analyst, and client interviews, using qualitative and quantitative methods as appropriate, including ethnographic research,
in-context interviews, facilitated work sessions, focus groups, and surveys
Conduct primary and secondary research, data collection and market/competitor analyses
Perform financial analysis and develop business cases
Develop and present solutions and recommendations
Facilitate meetings, working sessions and workshops
Create strong working relationships with clients in business and IT roles
Support business development activities including client proposals
Stay on top of best practices in multi-channel retailing
Contribute to thought leadership through white papers and conference speaking engagements


Experience Guidelines:

5-8 years of relevant work experience with and online retailer; business analysis and consulting experience is a plus (ideally in eCommerce, marketing, merchandising, or operations)
Strong experience gathering and developing requirements from eCommerce solutions
Creativity with an eye to developing new and innovative solutions
Strong problem identification and analytical skills
Ability to effectively interact with senior clients
Experience working across organizations
Understands project lifecycle
Lead primary and secondary research & analysis
Financial analysis and business case development
Experience leading teams and motivating others to take action
Ability to structure and plan large projects/programs
Experience with process mapping and process redesign
New business opportunity identification
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to create & deliver clear, powerful & concise presentations/proposals
Ability to plan and manage time and resources, establish priorities and meet goals
Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project

Significant travel may be required as much of the work is done at the client site.

Education:

Ideal candidate will have an MBA or advanced degree in a relevant research discipline.

About Sapient:

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

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

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

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We are looking for a Business Analyst with Intermediate Charles River OMS experience to assist in the upgrade to CRD 8.x

Conducts analysis with expertise in different business areas, application wide analysis and proposal of solutions. Assembles, analyzes, and represents customer business requirements. Performs feasibility analysis, scopes project, recommends alternative solutions, project strategy, and deliverable prioritization.

Responsible for high level implementation plans, data and process models, cost estimating, cost benefits analysis, and return on investments. These resources are also able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Business Analysts should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.
Experience: -Must have significant prior experience in analyzing and documenting OMS workflows. As well as a solid understanding of trading functionality, financial instruments, data requirements surrounding trading in capital markets.

-Able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.

-Advanced level analytical skills, requirements gathering, high level technical and functional design related to Charles River OMS

-Advanced MS Office Suites, Professionalism, Detail Oriented, Technical Documentation, Testing, and Verbal Communication

-Intermediate SQL, MS Access, Lotus Notes

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We are seeking a professional with development experience to work on a custom web content management system. The appropriate candidate will possess 3+ years of experience developing websites in a corporate environment. The Web Developer will create, install, configure, maintain, administer support and troubleshoot for the company website and will also sustain services, applications and their related network components and environment.
This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.




<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The Web Developer should have development experience to perform web content migration between content management systems. The appropriate candidate will possess 3+ years of experience developing websites in a corporate environment. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and HTML. Experience with other programming languages and databases is a plus.

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


A Chicago-based trading firm seeks a Software Developer who wants to make an impact on the business. Essential to the position is to maintain code and develop new functionality to existing software as well as to design new features (enhancements), fundamental for our electronic trading system used by our U.S and European proprietary business.

Youll work with traders, financial engineers and other IT staff on applications geared for: Front-Office Trading, Electronic Trading Systems, Position Keeping, Back-Office Systems and Exchange Connectivity Interfaces.

We value and compensate for individual, team and firm wide performance. We encourage independent and collaborative contributions and continuous learning

The ideal candidate has:
- 3+ years of experience developing C++ based software or academic equivalent
- Excellent understanding of the Standard Template Library (STL).
- Excellent UNIX/Linux skills and SQL skills.

The position requires the ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions to meet trading and business goals and communicating clearly with colleagues across disciplines.

Proven troubleshooting skills and enjoyment of teamwork is essential. Knowing when to listen and when to speak up is necessary to be effective. Familiarity with financial markets is desirable. The willingness to learn is indispensable

Qualifications:
- Minimum three years of commercial software development work experience
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely
- Solid troubleshooting skills
- System programming knowledge of Linux and Windows
- Proficient with the use of STL and POSIX threads
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Perl, UNIX Shell, awk, etc) is required
- Knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures
- Familiarity with web technologies like php, AJAX, a plus.

Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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A design boutique that works with globally recognized brands to create unique experiences across channels &#150; with an emphasis on online.

We are seeking a mid-to senior level web designer/art director. A qualified candidate can concept and produce both motion and interactive design with a solid understanding of online branding. This designer has a willingness to work with others while being able to lead when needed. Design craft is paramount; including a strong sense of composition, typography and attention to detail. Should be as comfortable working within existing visual systems as inventing new ones. Must have a passion to push the capabilities of the web environment to create sophisticated design experiences that meet the unique needs of our clients and their site visitors.<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: Required:
&#149; An undergraduate degree in graphic design or interaction design
&#149; Minimum 3 yrs web design experience (in agency or design firm)
&#149; Proficient in Adobe CS3
&#149; Working knowledge of HTML and Flash

Plusses:
&#149; Working to expert knowledge of: action script, java script, CSS, PHP and video technologies
&#149; Client-facing experience with consumer brands
&#149; eCommerce experience
&#149; Print experience

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Robert Half Technology is looking for a High-level Flash/Actionscript developer who can start immediately. My client is working on a e-large development project using Actionscript 3.The Flash developer should have experience with Actionscript 3 to help build online courses. The candidate will program eLearning simulations, presentations, exercises and will also build both templates and final course screens. This is an ongoing opportunity by Robert Half Technology.




<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The developer must be experienced with Flash/Actionscript 3 using either the timeline or more object-oriented methods, including developing classes, sub-classes and components.

The ideal candidate should closely follow specifications and also contributes new ideas and approaches. Experience working with Graphic design, media creation, Flash/ Flex together and prior elearning development is a plus.




The developer must be dependable, thorough, accurate, a good communicator, able to work well with all team members and have great attention to detail and high quality standa

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Programmer/Analyst - .Net

Great company in the Loop is seeking a Programmer/Analyst to join their growing team. This person will be responsible for a wide array of duties including business requirements gathering, analysis and documentation as well as system design and documentation, system support and system development. The core technologies required are SQL server, ASP.Net and C#. This person must have a good understanding of business processes and great communication skills.

TO APPLY for this position directly email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: 2+ years experience in a programmer analyst capacity gathering business requirements and working in the core technologies of SQL server, ASP.Net and C#.

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

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Our Client a leader in their industry,seeks an experienced Crystal Reports Developer with BO XI. This is a 3-6+ month CONTRACT enagement with possible extenstions.Job Title: Crystal Reports DeveloperRequired Skills: 3-6 years of experience designing & creating Crystal Reports in BO XI Helpful Skills: SQL, PeopleSoft HCM and EPM 8.9 Job description: As part of the development team, will design & create Crystal Reports in BO XI from PeopleSoft EPM based on functional specifications.
Experience: RATE: OPEN (BASED UPON QUALIFICATIONS)WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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My client, a downtown consulting company, seeks a Sharepoint Architect to join their team on a full- time basis. The Sharepoint Architect will oversee and participate in the architectural design, development, customization and integration efforts of enterprise solutions involving Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process and Forms, and Business Intelligence.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 4+ years of .NET experience (VB.NET or C# and ASP.NET) and SQL Server. They MUST also have 3+ years of Sharepoint technical lead and architecture experience. This position is extremely client- focused, so excellent communication abilities are an absolute requirement.

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SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision.

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

To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That’s why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we’ve not only struck a balance between art and science – we’ve mastered it.

Job Title:
Manager, Program Management – CPG, MFG or Retail Verticals

Job Summary:
This exciting leadership opportunity for a senior-level Project Management professional encompasses all facets of project management, client management and team leadership. Ideal candidate should have proven track record in leading and delivering Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing or Retail related solutions from top consultancies such as Accenture, Deloitte, etc.

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities:
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.

Experience Guidelines
5-10 years of industry experience
2+ years project management experience in successfully delivering IT solutions in Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing or Retail Verticals.
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
Frequent travel may be required.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
.
About Sapient
Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, 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 Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

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

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

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

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Dynamics AX Pre-Sale Consultant

Under its core purpose of "Building Value with ValuesÁ®," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization.

The mission of Crowe Chizek'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:
- Manufacturing and Distribution Pre-Sale consultant for Dynamics AX.
- Site visits to understand requirements
- Preparation of demonstration scripts to meet requirements
- Delivery of sales/demonstrations
- Solid understanding of a wide range of distribution and manufacturing functions, use of ERP to manage these functions, and technology fundamentals such as database structures and object oriented applications.
- Excellent solution creation, communication, and demonstration skills.
- 3-5 years of management-level experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- 3-5 years of experience in pre-sales for a major ERP application.
- Practical experience working in a manufacturing environment with ERP systems is a plus.
- 1-2 years of Dynamics AX pre-sales and/or implementation experience

* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL

EOE
M/F/D/V

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We are looking for a Business Analyst with Intermediate Charles River OMS experience to assist in the upgrade to CRD 8.x

Conducts analysis with expertise in different business areas, application wide analysis and proposal of solutions. Assembles, analyzes, and represents customer business requirements. Performs feasibility analysis, scopes project, recommends alternative solutions, project strategy, and deliverable prioritization.

Responsible for high level implementation plans, data and process models, cost estimating, cost benefits analysis, and return on investments. These resources are also able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Business Analysts should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.
Experience: -Must have significant prior experience in analyzing and documenting OMS workflows. As well as a solid understanding of trading functionality, financial instruments, data requirements surrounding trading in capital markets.

-Able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.

-Advanced level analytical skills, requirements gathering, high level technical and functional design related to Charles River OMS

-Advanced MS Office Suites, Professionalism, Detail Oriented, Technical Documentation, Testing, and Verbal Communication

-Intermediate SQL, MS Access, Lotus Notes

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Are you looking for a position that will allow you to use your creativity? If so, we have the position for you to make a significant impact with our client's website.

The Web Developer will create, install, configure, maintain, administer support and troubleshoot for the company website and will also sustain services, applications and their related network components and environment. The Developer will maintain and create new web applications for the company website by adding to or altering existing content. He/she will be responsible for updating charts, margin information & repairing codes. The Web Developer should have in-depth knowledge of Internet protocols and applications in addition to a solid understanding of business strategy.

This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.

<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The Web Developer must possess a Bachelors Degree in computer science or a related field, plus 3+ years of web related experience. Candidate should be well versed in web technologies and tools such as XHTML, Java Script, PHP, Flash, C#, Action script and SQL.

The Developer must work well in a team environment and should be able to effectively express technical concepts, ideas, instructions and information.

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SENIOR MANAGER, BUSINESS CONSULTING

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

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

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

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

Senior Manager, eCommerce Strategy

Job Summary:

A Senior Manager, eCommerce Strategy leads the development of innovative strategies to improve business performance for Sapient’s eCommerce clients. This individual will work on projects to develop eCommerce business, operating, and IT strategies. The focus of work includes three key areas:
eCommerce Business Problem Solving – You tackle our clients’ toughest business problems by leveraging Sapient’s research and business assessment capabilities to define the problem and identify innovative solutions.
Informed eCommerce Business Decision Making – You bring rigor to the client decision-making process by conducting detailed financial analyses, presenting solution options, and driving consensus among key stakeholders.
eCommerce Solution Planning – You define, scope and plan new solutions for clients, including determining how to measure business results, modeling business processes, gathering business requirements, and identifying the organizational changes required to realize the benefits of the solution.

Primary Responsibilities:

Drive eCommerce strategy engagements including:
o Merchandising strategy
o Order management and fulfillment
o Related brand and marketing strategies
? Acquisition demand generation strategies and measurement
? Retention strategies and analysis
? Customer analytics and reporting (cross-channel)
? Personalization
o Globalization strategies
o Affiliate programs
o Vendor relations
o Enabling eCommerce and marketing technologies.
Lead the gathering and prioritization of business requirements based upon eCommerce business needs, user needs and technology capabilities
Review, document and assess client eCommerce operations and technology
Develop and apply conceptual frameworks and analytical approaches
Stay current on key players and trends in the ecommerce industry and leverage this information appropriately
Coordinate and execute customer, vendor, market analyst, and client interviews, using qualitative and quantitative methods as appropriate, including ethnographic research,
in-context interviews, facilitated work sessions, focus groups, and surveys
Conduct primary and secondary research, data collection and market/competitor analyses
Perform financial analysis and develop business cases
Develop and present solutions and recommendations
Facilitate meetings, working sessions and workshops
Create strong working relationships with clients in business and IT roles
Support business development activities including client proposals
Stay on top of best practices in multi-channel retailing
Contribute to thought leadership through white papers and conference speaking engagements


Experience Guidelines:

5-8 years of relevant work experience with and online retailer; business analysis and consulting experience is a plus (ideally in eCommerce, marketing, merchandising, or operations)
Strong experience gathering and developing requirements from eCommerce solutions
Creativity with an eye to developing new and innovative solutions
Strong problem identification and analytical skills
Ability to effectively interact with senior clients
Experience working across organizations
Understands project lifecycle
Lead primary and secondary research & analysis
Financial analysis and business case development
Experience leading teams and motivating others to take action
Ability to structure and plan large projects/programs
Experience with process mapping and process redesign
New business opportunity identification
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to create & deliver clear, powerful & concise presentations/proposals
Ability to plan and manage time and resources, establish priorities and meet goals
Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project

Significant travel may be required as much of the work is done at the client site.

Education:

Ideal candidate will have an MBA or advanced degree in a relevant research discipline.

About Sapient:

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

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

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

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Senior Software Engineer - C# .Net

Located in the Loop my client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer skilled in development in C# and ASP.Net. Experience with .NET windows forms development, including custom user control development is important. They use SQL server as the backend for their applications. This company is on the leading edge using the latest .Net 3.0 technologies. They are seeking a well rounded player who has a great personality and communication skills to go along with strong .Net fundamentals (C# / ASP.Net).

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: 3+ years experience developing in C# and ASP.Net with SQL backend in a professional environment.

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

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Title: SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Location: Chicago, IL, 60607 (excellent location, close to the Union Station)
Duration: permanent
Level: Jr to Mid level
Salary: negotiable based on experience.

Experience Required:
· Strong knowledge of .Net 2.0, ASP.Net, VB.Net, AJAX
· 1-3 years work experience in a technical environment
· Bachelors degree in a science or technical field of study, however extensive related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
· Knowledge of design patterns, refactoring, and unit testing is a plus

Qualifications:
· Strong aptitude to learn in a fast pace environment
· Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
· Must be authorized to work in the United States

Excellent benefit package. Growing award-winning company. Creative and casual work environment.

For immediate consideration, please feel free to reply with word .doc of your resume, your contact info and availability to interview/start. Julia:

(As it is our intent to offer a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, we conduct a pre-employment background check)

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


A Chicago-based trading firm seeks a Software Developer who wants to make an impact on the business. Essential to the position is to maintain code and develop new functionality to existing software as well as to design new features (enhancements), fundamental for our electronic trading system used by our U.S and European proprietary business.

Youll work with traders, financial engineers and other IT staff on applications geared for: Front-Office Trading, Electronic Trading Systems, Position Keeping, Back-Office Systems and Exchange Connectivity Interfaces.

We value and compensate for individual, team and firm wide performance. We encourage independent and collaborative contributions and continuous learning

The ideal candidate has:
- 3+ years of experience developing C++ based software or academic equivalent
- Excellent understanding of the Standard Template Library (STL).
- Excellent UNIX/Linux skills and SQL skills.

The position requires the ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions to meet trading and business goals and communicating clearly with colleagues across disciplines.

Proven troubleshooting skills and enjoyment of teamwork is essential. Knowing when to listen and when to speak up is necessary to be effective. Familiarity with financial markets is desirable. The willingness to learn is indispensable

Qualifications:
- Minimum three years of commercial software development work experience
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely
- Solid troubleshooting skills
- System programming knowledge of Linux and Windows
- Proficient with the use of STL and POSIX threads
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Perl, UNIX Shell, awk, etc) is required
- Knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures
- Familiarity with web technologies like php, AJAX, a plus.

Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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We are seeking a professional with development experience to work on a custom web content management system. The appropriate candidate will possess 3+ years of experience developing websites in a corporate environment. The Web Developer will create, install, configure, maintain, administer support and troubleshoot for the company website and will also sustain services, applications and their related network components and environment.
This is an ongoing opportunity by Robert Half Technology.




<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The developer should have development experience to perform web content migration between content management systems. The appropriate candidate will possess 3+ years of experience developing websites in a corporate environment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and HTML. Experience with other programming languages and databases a plus.

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My client, a downtown consulting company, seeks a .NET developer with Sharepoint experience, to join their team on a full- time basis. The Sharepoint consultant will provide professional consulting services on Sharepoint development projects in the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of enterprise- scale information portals and content management systems for mid- market and Fortune 500 clients.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 2+ years of .NET experience (VB.NET or C# and ASP.NET) and SQL Server. They MUST also have 1+ year of Sharepoint experience. This position is extremely client- focused, so excellent communication is an absolute requirement.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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My client, a downtown consulting company, seeks a Sharepoint Architect to join their team on a full- time basis. The Sharepoint Architect will oversee and participate in the architectural design, development, customization and integration efforts of enterprise solutions involving Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process and Forms, and Business Intelligence.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 4+ years of .NET experience (VB.NET or C# and ASP.NET) and SQL Server. They MUST also have 3+ years of Sharepoint technical lead and architecture experience. This position is extremely client- focused, so excellent communication is an absolute requirement.

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SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision.

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

To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That’s why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we’ve not only struck a balance between art and science – we’ve mastered it.

Job Title:
Manager, Program Management – CPG, MFG or Retail Verticals

Job Summary:
This exciting leadership opportunity for a senior-level Project Management professional encompasses all facets of project management, client management and team leadership. Ideal candidate should have proven track record in leading and delivering Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing or Retail related solutions from top consultancies such as Accenture, Deloitte, etc.

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities:
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.

Experience Guidelines
5-10 years of industry experience
2+ years project management experience in successfully delivering IT solutions in Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing or Retail Verticals.
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
Frequent travel may be required.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
.
About Sapient
Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, 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 Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

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

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

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

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Previous experience in managing a service center with high level of volume of inventory stock is a MUST.

Experience: The Certification Lab Technician will be responsible for imaging desktops and laptops, in both the certification lab and service centers. Install standard software and associated updates on desktops and laptops. Resolve hardware, software, and possible application problems for supported systems and applications. Secondary duties will be to maintain an inventory of desktops, laptops, and printer hardware parts as well software accessories and various other computer / voice hardware. The technician will be tasked with maintaining inventory control and asset disposal, tracking all items entering and leaving the service centers. The technician should be proficient in XP operating system. Good written and oral communication skills. The technician must be able to work in team environment with minimal supervision and needs to be self-motivated and organized. Specific skill sets include: Solid understanding of HP desktops and IBM laptops, HP local and network printers and Blackberry's. Knowledge with LANDesk, Remedy and MS Products (Word, Excel), is a plus. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, as the job will require boxing and unpacking of shipments. Candidate should have 1 year of experience.

Has experience in installing, troubleshooting, and repairing desktop equipment. Responsible for installation, repair, maintenance, and setup of desktop equipment. Desktop equipment includes: cabling systems, terminals, personal computers, voice communication equipment, and laser printers.


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


A Chicago-based trading firm seeks a Software Developer who wants to make an impact on the business. Essential to the position is to maintain code and develop new functionality to existing software as well as to design new features (enhancements), fundamental for our electronic trading system used by our U.S and European proprietary business.

Youll work with traders, financial engineers and other IT staff on applications geared for: Front-Office Trading, Electronic Trading Systems, Position Keeping, Back-Office Systems and Exchange Connectivity Interfaces.

We value and compensate for individual, team and firm wide performance. We encourage independent and collaborative contributions and continuous learning

The ideal candidate has:
- 3+ years of experience developing C++ based software or academic equivalent
- Excellent understanding of the Standard Template Library (STL).
- Excellent UNIX/Linux skills and SQL skills.

The position requires the ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions to meet trading and business goals and communicating clearly with colleagues across disciplines.

Proven troubleshooting skills and enjoyment of teamwork is essential. Knowing when to listen and when to speak up is necessary to be effective. Familiarity with financial markets is desirable. The willingness to learn is indispensable

Qualifications:
- Minimum three years of commercial software development work experience
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely
- Solid troubleshooting skills
- System programming knowledge of Linux and Windows
- Proficient with the use of STL and POSIX threads
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Perl, UNIX Shell, awk, etc) is required
- Knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures
- Familiarity with web technologies like php, AJAX, a plus.

Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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Interactive Project Manager

Chicago



Overview

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 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?



We encourage and support equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Employment decisions are evaluated on the basis of an individual's skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance and other qualifications. In addition, Arc Worldwide maintains policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Arc has facilities.



Position Requirements: Project Manager

2-5 or more years experience as an Interactive Project Manager

Responsible for taking a project from concept through completion – on schedule, on budget – and meeting or exceeding the expectations of the client and Arc

Collaborates with the project team to identify strategies and solutions that will best meet the client's needs within established constraints

Works with account team as well as any and all members of assigned project team to estimate costs and timing for tasks such as project strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing established estimating process and tools

Actively participates in all project activities, collaborating on the content and presentation of key client deliverables as required to ensure relevancy, strategy, quality and timeliness

Responsible for managing project financial lifecycle, including estimates, status reporting, revenue forecasts, invoicing, etc.

Create accurate, timely resource requests according to process; ensure that projects are appropriately staffed

Create and maintain project documentation such as estimates, project plans, proposals, statements of work, status reports (internal and external), change requests, functional specifications, etc.

May serve as a "lead" on large clients, working with account teams to nurture client relationships, and monitor opportunities for new business

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Dynamics AX Pre-Sale Consultant

Under its core purpose of "Building Value with ValuesÁ®," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization.

The mission of Crowe Chizek'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:
- Manufacturing and Distribution Pre-Sale consultant for Dynamics AX.
- Site visits to understand requirements
- Preparation of demonstration scripts to meet requirements
- Delivery of sales/demonstrations
- Solid understanding of a wide range of distribution and manufacturing functions, use of ERP to manage these functions, and technology fundamentals such as database structures and object oriented applications.
- Excellent solution creation, communication, and demonstration skills.
- 3-5 years of management-level experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- 3-5 years of experience in pre-sales for a major ERP application.
- Practical experience working in a manufacturing environment with ERP systems is a plus.
- 1-2 years of Dynamics AX pre-sales and/or implementation experience

* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL

EOE
M/F/D/V

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We are looking for a Business Analyst with Intermediate Charles River OMS experience to assist in the upgrade to CRD 8.x

Conducts analysis with expertise in different business areas, application wide analysis and proposal of solutions. Assembles, analyzes, and represents customer business requirements. Performs feasibility analysis, scopes project, recommends alternative solutions, project strategy, and deliverable prioritization.

Responsible for high level implementation plans, data and process models, cost estimating, cost benefits analysis, and return on investments. These resources are also able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Business Analysts should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.
Experience: -Must have significant prior experience in analyzing and documenting OMS workflows. As well as a solid understanding of trading functionality, financial instruments, data requirements surrounding trading in capital markets.

-Able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.

-Advanced level analytical skills, requirements gathering, high level technical and functional design related to Charles River OMS

-Advanced MS Office Suites, Professionalism, Detail Oriented, Technical Documentation, Testing, and Verbal Communication

-Intermediate SQL, MS Access, Lotus Notes

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SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision.

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

To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That’s why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we’ve not only struck a balance between art and science – we’ve mastered it.

Job Title:
Manager, Program Management – CPG, MFG or Retail Verticals

Job Summary:
This exciting leadership opportunity for a senior-level Project Management professional encompasses all facets of project management, client management and team leadership. Ideal candidate should have proven track record in leading and delivering Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing or Retail related solutions from top consultancies such as Accenture, Deloitte, etc.

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities:
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.

Experience Guidelines
5-10 years of industry experience
2+ years project management experience in successfully delivering IT solutions in Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing or Retail Verticals.
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
Frequent travel may be required.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
.
About Sapient
Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, 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 Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

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

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

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

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Our GLOBAL Client located in Chicago currently seeks a Technical Implementor/Integrator with STRONG Trade Execution Systems experience for a 12-15 MONTH project engagement. Trade Execution Management system implementation experience needed. Can be any type of system ( Portware, TMS, ITG, Inforeach, ProgressApama, Neovast, Liquidnet etc.)Need experience as well with trade execution processing, FIX Protocol, testing, scripting with Perl or Shell.Summary This position requires collaboration both internally within Clients Alternative & Quantitative Investments (Equity Trading, IT, and Logistics) and externally (with third party vendors and brokers) to facilitate implementation of a Program / Portfolio Trading Execution Platform. The position will also be responsible for small to medium size projects, pre - production activities such as testing / configuration, and support / maintenance for the A&Q Trade Execution Platform. The role involves the following:· Capacity to quickly develop an in depth understanding of the functionality, business / trading concepts, methodologies, and technical underpinnings of various trade execution systems as well as straight through processing trade systems. Initially the focus will be on Program / Portfolio trading with a view towards expanding into single stock trading. · Good understanding of the infrastructure, architecture, and inter dependencies across the set of applications that make up trade execution and straight through processing. · Sound judgment, clear thought processes, effective communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously, in a team setting, and 1:1 with traders. · Solid organizational skills to manage small projects involving multiple parties both internally and externally. Responsibilities · Project management and co-ordination of small projects across the third party trade execution systems including an understanding of the interrelationships and impact analysis on internal, proprietary straight through processing trade systems. · Testing of third party trade execution systems both with the vendors, brokers, and internal IT testing. This includes testing of broker connections between A&Q and the vendor, testing of new software releases, and testing of configuration changes prior to being release.· Configuration of the software into the test environment along with pre production support activities required for deployment and integration of the software into the production environment.· Provide technical support to traders related to production problems identified on the trade execution and straight through processing platforms. · Regular communication of status on small projects, testing, configuration activities including escalation of critical, re-occurring problems to development and senior management. JOB REQUIREMENTS: · Undergraduate degree: Computer Science or Finance related preferred.· Excellent verbal,written and comprehension skills a must · 2 years related experience in testing, configuration, and management of small project activities preferably in a trading environment. · Hands - on experience in a production support environment. · Technical understanding of the FIX protocol.· Familiarity with applications residing in a Unix / Linux environment · Shell scripting experience. · Exposure / familiarity with third party vended products in the Program / Portfolio Trading execution space as well as single stock trading execution platforms. The role requires an individual who is self motivated, flexible, dedicated, and thrives on demanding delivery schedules and high customer expectations. The individual must be able to multi task at once while not sacrificing quality of work. Excellent problem solving skills are essential along with experience in working in a dynamic team atmosphere.
Experience: RATE: OPEN (BASED UPON QUALIFICATIONS)WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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Remedy Project Manager

12 months

Downtown Chicago, IL

Face interview reqd

The Solutions Design and Delivery team is looking for a seasoned Project Manager to help lead various BMC Remedy v6 and ITSM v7 projects. This is an exciting role for a project manager who would like to be part of our IT Service Management program this year.

Candidates must have expertise in different business areas, application wide analysis and proposal of solutions. Assembles, analyzes, and represents partner or client business requirements. Performs feasibility analysis, scopes project, recommends alternative solutions, project strategy, and deliverable prioritization

Experience: Specific Experience Required

* 5-7+ years of IT project management experience (applications & infrastructure)
* 3-5 + years experience working on software development projects
* 2-3 + experience in a Business Analyst role
* Working knowledge of BMC Remedy v6/v7 applications
* Ability to create detailed project plans using Microsoft Project
* Ability to effectively facilitate projects from start to finish within the required timeframe
* Ability to create graphical mockups and data models based on requirements provided
* Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
* Well organized, works effectively with minimal direction, able to work with various technical teams
* Ability to manage several projects at once

**ITIL knowledge and experience is preferred.
**ITIL foundation certification is a plus.
**PMP Certification is a plus.
** Remedy ITSM v7 Implementation experience a major plus (Change Mgmt, Incident Mgmt, Knowledge Mgmt, Asset Mgmt, CMDB)

==============General PM Experience======================
Minimum of 5 - 7 years experience with expertise in managing all phases of systems development from concept through implementation and maintenance. Overall responsibility for structuring a project, performing the detailed planning, and managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects. Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses, schedules roles and resources, evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans. Manages the development of the technical strategy. Assigns resources and tasks, and manages quality assurance, resolution of issues, status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures.


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Our Client a leader in their industry,seeks a strong project manager to lead multiple small to medium sized separate but related initiatives for Reinsurance. Previous experience managing financial-related initiatives and/or insurance industry experience strongly desired; reinsurance experience a definite plus. This is a 6+ month CONTRACT enagement with strong liklihood of extenstions.Competencies: In addition to proven project management discipline, the candidate must possess strong leadership, negotiation and communications skills.Special Tools: Primavera proficiency required. (MS Office Suite expected)Activities/Functions:? Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.? Selects, executes and monitors adherence to the approved Project Management techniques and practices.? Works with the Domain Owners and engineers to identify additional members of the Team and ensures they are in place prior to planning the remaining Phases.? Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of each Team member are clearly understood, and accepted.? Validate existing plan(s) or develop new plan by decomposing the initiative into time-phased, manageable work units, prioritizing key deliverables and assuring the ownership is clear.? Proactively manages the issues and risks to the program and establishes contingency and risk mitigation plans.? Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).? Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.? Integrates schedules between the Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.? Works to obtain Technology staffing.? Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.? Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.? Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.? Ensure that the quality assurance activities are documented in the Quality Strategy and Plan and included in the detailed phase plan ? Ensures that all deliverables have been appropriately reviewed and approved by Team members and other identified business or Technology personnel.? Identifies and resolves escalations.? Establishes and tracks commitments via the Program Review Status. ? Ensures the requirements (both functional and non-functional) are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.? Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.
Experience: RATE: OPEN (BASED UPON QUALIFICATIONS)WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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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 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?



Purpose

The Flash Engineer (FE) is responsible for architecture and development of rich media applications on the Macromedia Flash platform, and for owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of junior team members, enhancing departmental frameworks and procedures, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. Other responsibilities include project estimation, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's rich media application frameworks and toolsets. The FE position reports directly to the Director of Engineering.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1.2-3years of Flash/ActionScript software programming experience, specializing in rich web applications

2.Thorough familiarity with object-oriented concepts, design patterns & anti-patterns

3.Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to rich media web applications

4.Past involvement in software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

5.Familiarity with the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology.

6.Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, XPath, transformers and parsers.

7.Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS, SVN & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

8.Knowledge of alternative Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.

9.Knowledge of non-flash web development platforms (Microsoft.NET, Java/J2EE) is a plus, but not required.



Planning/Analysis

Creates architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features as specified by senior resources

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

Clearly documents code, testing results, and application changes in a timely fashion.

Provides maintenance of their own personal development environments.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1.Core Competency

Able to provide high levels of customer service to internal team members, particularly Project Managers, proactively communicating status and issues.

Able to consider several alternatives, which may not be clearly defined, where problems are similar but not identical to past experiences, where information is incomplete and answers are typically sought outside of the work area. Able to effectively present rationale for identified solution.

Able to anticipate, a

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Title: SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Location: Chicago, IL, 60607 (excellent location, close to the Union Station)
Duration: permanent
Level: Jr to Mid level
Salary: negotiable based on experience.

Experience Required:
· Strong knowledge of .Net 2.0, ASP.Net, VB.Net, AJAX
· 1-3 years work experience in a technical environment
· Bachelors degree in a science or technical field of study, however extensive related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
· Knowledge of design patterns, refactoring, and unit testing is a plus

Qualifications:
· Strong aptitude to learn in a fast pace environment
· Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
· Must be authorized to work in the United States

Excellent benefit package. Growing award-winning company. Creative and casual work environment.

For immediate consideration, please feel free to reply with word .doc of your resume, your contact info and availability to interview/start. Julia:

(As it is our intent to offer a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, we conduct a pre-employment background check)

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SENIOR MANAGER, BUSINESS CONSULTING

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

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

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

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

Senior Manager, eCommerce Strategy

Job Summary:

A Senior Manager, eCommerce Strategy leads the development of innovative strategies to improve business performance for Sapient’s eCommerce clients. This individual will work on projects to develop eCommerce business, operating, and IT strategies. The focus of work includes three key areas:
eCommerce Business Problem Solving – You tackle our clients’ toughest business problems by leveraging Sapient’s research and business assessment capabilities to define the problem and identify innovative solutions.
Informed eCommerce Business Decision Making – You bring rigor to the client decision-making process by conducting detailed financial analyses, presenting solution options, and driving consensus among key stakeholders.
eCommerce Solution Planning – You define, scope and plan new solutions for clients, including determining how to measure business results, modeling business processes, gathering business requirements, and identifying the organizational changes required to realize the benefits of the solution.

Primary Responsibilities:

Drive eCommerce strategy engagements including:
o Merchandising strategy
o Order management and fulfillment
o Related brand and marketing strategies
? Acquisition demand generation strategies and measurement
? Retention strategies and analysis
? Customer analytics and reporting (cross-channel)
? Personalization
o Globalization strategies
o Affiliate programs
o Vendor relations
o Enabling eCommerce and marketing technologies.
Lead the gathering and prioritization of business requirements based upon eCommerce business needs, user needs and technology capabilities
Review, document and assess client eCommerce operations and technology
Develop and apply conceptual frameworks and analytical approaches
Stay current on key players and trends in the ecommerce industry and leverage this information appropriately
Coordinate and execute customer, vendor, market analyst, and client interviews, using qualitative and quantitative methods as appropriate, including ethnographic research,
in-context interviews, facilitated work sessions, focus groups, and surveys
Conduct primary and secondary research, data collection and market/competitor analyses
Perform financial analysis and develop business cases
Develop and present solutions and recommendations
Facilitate meetings, working sessions and workshops
Create strong working relationships with clients in business and IT roles
Support business development activities including client proposals
Stay on top of best practices in multi-channel retailing
Contribute to thought leadership through white papers and conference speaking engagements


Experience Guidelines:

5-8 years of relevant work experience with and online retailer; business analysis and consulting experience is a plus (ideally in eCommerce, marketing, merchandising, or operations)
Strong experience gathering and developing requirements from eCommerce solutions
Creativity with an eye to developing new and innovative solutions
Strong problem identification and analytical skills
Ability to effectively interact with senior clients
Experience working across organizations
Understands project lifecycle
Lead primary and secondary research & analysis
Financial analysis and business case development
Experience leading teams and motivating others to take action
Ability to structure and plan large projects/programs
Experience with process mapping and process redesign
New business opportunity identification
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to create & deliver clear, powerful & concise presentations/proposals
Ability to plan and manage time and resources, establish priorities and meet goals
Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project

Significant travel may be required as much of the work is done at the client site.

Education:

Ideal candidate will have an MBA or advanced degree in a relevant research discipline.

About Sapient:

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

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

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

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