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2.: Sr. Process Manager in King of Prussia, PA From: Keith Bogen SPHR

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1.: IT Director Danbury, CT

Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com hrslugger2002

Sat May 22, 2010 8:44 pm (PDT)

IT Director (Speciality Chemical Industry)
Danbury, CT $125k-$150k plus bonus

Company is looking for a very enthusiastic, motivated, hands on, roll up your sleeves type of person with chemical (or similar industry experience). Ideally it would be someone who is an Assistant Director of IT or who has only been Director of IT for only a few years so this would be the next step in their career as this would be the top IT person in the company.
Manufacturing, SAP, Chemical and International experience required
Experience with company's in the $100 -$500 million revs pref
Very hands on position in entreprenurial environment
Relocation Package NOT offered
If interested please email resume
and compensation to elisa@Thepattongroupllc.com.
Candidate will be part of an aggressive team, assisting in the setting and execution of business strategy. Global revenues of $250 to $300 million are expected to exhibit strong growth across all regions,
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2. Key Accountabilities
Organization Management / Applications Support
· Develop, guide and implement information management strategies. Coordinate and manage information management solutions.
· Work closely with senior management and functional area leaders to proactively determine Information Technology needs and improvements.
· Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to all phases of Information Technology activities.
· Review and
enforce IT support practices and operations, and provide recommendations on improvements and enhancements.
· Improve business processes and support critical business strategies by managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications systems.
· Support the current implementation and future management of the SAP 6.0 Software.
· Develop, assess, promote and lead the IT staff, recommend changes where appropriate, and provide coaching to improve productivity of IT staff.
· Direct and lead departmental IT training and education efforts.
· Identify best business practices to maximize system effectiveness.
· · Infrastructure, Network Security and Disaster Recovery
· Oversee the
administration and maintenance of the company's infrastructure and assets at the host site
· Ensure security in the design and use of company's systems, databases and networks. Identify report and resolve security violations.
· Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans as they pertain to IT systems and technology through coordination with hosting provider.
· · Assist in the planning and implementation of additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure.
· Manage and develop upgrades to the company's telephone system.
· Oversee internal systems: troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides expert support when necessary.
· Oversee
all user support and help desk activities. Helps responds to escalated help desk issues.
· · Manage the purchasing of all software, hardware
Outsourcing, 3rd Party management
· Prepare proposals and solicit purchase of systems analysis, programming, and computer services from outside firms.
· Negotiate and contract with management specialists, technical personnel, or vendors to solve problems.
Build and maintain vendor relationships and manages the purchase of hardware and software products.

Requirements
· BA – Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
· Experience in leading IT functions, preferably in a chemical or other scientific environment.
· A minimum of 10 years
experience including 5 years of management experience.
· 5 – 7 years experience in designing, implementing or managing an SAP system.
· Experience implementing and maintaining firewalls, anti-spam appliances, and network hardware such as routers, switches and other network devices.

Elisa Sheftic
Senior Managing Director - Executive Search
The Patton Group LLC
elisa@thepattongroupllc.com
(201) 788 7283

http://www.linkedin.com/in/elisasheftic
*Feel free to connect with me on linkedin*

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2.: Sr. Process Manager in King of Prussia, PA

Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com hrslugger2002

Sat May 22, 2010 9:57 pm (PDT)

We currently have a contract to hire opportunity for a Sr. Process
Manager at a major company in King of Prussia, PA.
* 50% of this position involves project estimation, with a 10 day turnaround and many checks and balances.
* This position requires an assertive, fast paced individual, who is adept at handling what can sometimes be a stressful environment.
* Soft skills are important, as this position interfaces with VPs and above, requiring a polished presentation.
* This position involves both refining and executing processes. The candidate must have SDLC improvement experience; process improvement across the entire lifecycle.
* Candidates must have experience and ability in motivating people and gaining buy-in, at all levels, including C level.

Overview:
Reporting to the Director, Project Management
Office, the Senior Process Manager defines and manages standard processes for
the Project Management Organization. This work is integral to coordinating
information and efforts among PMO constituents and customers

Responsibilities:
* Facilitate and manage the identification and analysis of standard processes
* Document processes; ensure approval and adoption
* Implement policy decisions that address broad risks or strategic opportunities
* Track and measure the progress of standard procedure decisions; refine these procedures as needed
* Analyze how standard process decisions and definition impact existing project management systems and tools.
* Communicate and Train IT organization on new processes and policies
* Ability to prioritize tasks/objectives with strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills
* Has excellent interview skills, oral and written communication and presentation skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
* Self-motivated and detail-oriented
* Insists on producing quality deliverables
Qualifications:
* Demonstrated leadership skills (influence, motivate, coach, champion change)
* Tenacious and Results-driven
* Strong analysis skills
* Excellent presentation and communication skills
* Excellent business writing skills
* Proven Process Improvement experience
* Exposure to formal software development and project management methodologies.
* Project Management experience (either close interaction with, or within a PMO)
* Strategic perspective
* Ability and desire to form durable business relationships in a dynamic environment
* Bachelor's degree
* Minimum 10 years experience in software development/IT environment

Larry

Larry
Brazong
Sr.
Vice President of Staffing
Choice
Systems and Consulting
51 E.
42nd St. @ Grand Central, Suite 1610
New
York, NY 10017

646-254-4343
lbrazong@choiceco.com

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