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

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, TECHNOLOGY

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



About Sapient:

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

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

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

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

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DIRECTOR, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT in Chicago, IL

Job Summary

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

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

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically AVP or above.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. IT strategy formulation

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

3. Understanding of theInfrastructure Engineeringdevelopment process.

4. Vendor/contract management

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

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

7. Working knowledge of CNA and industry skill trends

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

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

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


Education & Experience

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

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

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

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Typically AVP or above.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. IT strategy formulation

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

3. Understanding of the Infrastructure Engineering development process.

4. Vendor/contract management

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

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

7. Working knowledge of CNA and industry skill trends

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

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

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


Education & Experience

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

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Manager in Chicago, IL

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

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


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

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, TECHNOLOGY

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MANAGER, TECHNOLOGY

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

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

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

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

Job Title:
Manager, Technology – Core .NET Architect

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keywords:

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

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Director of Technology in Chicago, IL

Summary of Responsibilities:

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

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


Essential position responsibilities include:

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

Desired qualifications and experience:

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

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

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


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Application Developer in Chicago, IL

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

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

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

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

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

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Software Designer in Chicago, IL

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

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

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


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