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1.: LEAD: Sr PM - NJ - to 120k + Bonus - Agile/Scrum From: john sampson

2.: LEAD: 6 QA Testers - MN - Trvl Pd - 12 mos gigs From: john sampson

3.: LEAD: PM - eCommerce - Wschstr - SDLC From: john sampson

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1.: LEAD: Sr PM - NJ - to 120k + Bonus - Agile/Scrum

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike

Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:25 am (PST)

I just received this position.
Location, Jersey City
Salary up to 120k w/ bonus

Happy Thanksgiving,
Mike

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

Role Profile
The Sr. Project Manager's primarily role is the management of projects. Management typically involving the development and implementation of projects to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilizing the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality.
The Sr. Project Manager will report directly to the Project Management Office and may manage multiple projects. The Sr. Project Manager will drive the project through all of the project lifecycle objectives.
Responsibilities
·        Builds on the analysis and recorded experience of similar projects to construct better quality estimates and an appropriate approach to specific aspects of project management.
·        Directs and counsels project team members, and advises clients/users as necessary, in the definition, documentation and execution of all Phases of IT projects.
·        Leads the project team; allocating and monitoring tasks, motivating staff, and providing individual performance data to resource managers (project staff line managers) for personal appraisals.
·        Liaises with other managers within the IT function and within the business; manages expectations for the projects.
·        Evaluates and makes recommendations/decisions on technical options as appropriate.
·        Makes consistent use of process checklists in all areas of project management to review and improve adherence to best practice.
·        Advises resource managers (project staff line managers) on the development, training and appraisal issues for project staff.
·        Ensures that project metrics and lessons learned are appropriately documented and communicated for the benefit of other staff and future projects.
·        Mentors Project Managers who require to extend the range or depth of their competency.
·        On projects which are not completely routine, will be fully capable of the creation or adaptation of a wide range of technical and/or management procedures while still adhering to the principles of good project management practice.
·        Will take into account the potential value elsewhere of such new or modified procedures, and ensure their documentation and communication as a standard feature of process improvement.

Skills / Knowledge
·        Demonstrates a totally Business-focused approach, aiming at clear and effective communication, the elimination of needless bureaucracy, achievement of Business objectives, and the identification of further Business opportunities.
·        Provides leadership in a wide variety of areas and situations.
·        Negotiates firmly but sensitively with senior Business and Technologies management, and external partners.
·        Communicates fluently and convincingly, both in meetings and discussions as well as through major reports and presentations using appropriate tools and techniques.
·        Displays adaptability and flexibility to deal with the non-routine or unexpected situations.
·        Practices very sound relationship management with business and external partners, and is fully conversant with key techniques in Project financial management.
·        Must be able to demonstrate general project management knowledge.
·        Familiarity with the Open Unified Process (OpenUP).
·        Certified Scrum Master is a plus.

Experiences
·      Achieved proficiency in the role of a Project Manager that involves substantial project work and team leadership.
·        8 – 10 Years of Project Management experience.
·        2 Years running projects using Agile methodologies (specifically Scrum).

Michael Petronaci
Executive Recruiter
JHEART LLC
973-586-3637
973-586-4853 Fax
michael@jheartusa.com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

Nov 22nd - Tues Reg Mtg - 6 pm - Berman Larson Kane Offices, Paramus - DO NOT use GPS for directions - Get dir from BLK site - Bring 15 copies of your resume

Nov 29th - Your Career Night Out Panel - Dinner Mtg - Bill Belknap Moderator, Janelle Razzino Razzino Associates - Marty Latman CIT/FENG/SENG - Alex Freund Landing Expert - Cathy Love Fairleigh Dickinson - Diane Young LYF Experience

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2.: LEAD: 6 QA Testers - MN - Trvl Pd - 12 mos gigs

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike

Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:31 am (PST)

Subject:
QA TESTERS TOTAL 6 POSITIONS

Date:
Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:19:20 -0500

From:
Raj Bikkani <raj@facesavors.com>

Reply-To:
Raj Bikkani <raj@facesavors.com>

To:

John Sampson jcsspike@yahoo.com

6 NOS OF QA TESTERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ONE OF THE FORTUNE 500 COMPANY.
DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW:

All interested are requested to send resume to raj@facesavors.com with the following details
Work Permit Status:
Hourly rate: 1099/C2C-- CLIENT HAS NOT SPECIFIED RATE CAP. BE COMPETITIVE AND QUOTE YOUR MINIMUM POSSIBLE RATE.
Availability:

Start date: ASAP

DURATION: 12 MONTHS
Pay travel and lodging: Yes

Job role & skill set: Technical Team Leader - Test Execution
Work location city: Bloomington , MN
NO OF POSITIONS: 6
Required skills:
Strong manual test skills- test leader
Healthcare Industry Experience - preferable but not required
Mainframe Skills - 5 years (Prefer Mainframe and Unix experience - need to be strong in at least one area)
Unix Skills - 5 years (Prefer Mainframe and Unix experience - need to be strong in at least one area)
Experience with test methodologies, best practices, test deliverables - 3 years
Experience with HP Quality Center helpful
Client interface experience - preferred
Global Team experience - preferred
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Thoughts about required onsite work in Minneapolis ?
This is a complex, very challenging project. Give an example of a complex assignment you worked on and your role and contribution on it.
Need immediate availability

If you are not interested/not available or not suitable for these positions, may I request to kindly forward the email to right candidates. This way you are helping your known persons.

Thanks,
Raj Bikkani, MBA, CPC
Face Savors Inc.
Phone: 845-454-1616
Fax: 914-885-1096

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

Nov 22nd - Tues Reg Mtg - 6 pm - Berman Larson Kane Offices, Paramus - DO NOT use GPS for directions - Get dir from BLK site - Bring 15 copies of your resume

Nov 29th - Your Career Night Out Panel - Dinner Mtg - Bill Belknap Moderator, Janelle Razzino Razzino Associates - Marty Latman CIT/FENG/SENG - Alex Freund Landing Expert - Cathy Love Fairleigh Dickinson - Diane Young LYF Experience

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3.: LEAD: PM - eCommerce - Wschstr - SDLC

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike

Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:52 am (PST)

Project Manager- ecommerce
Harris Allied - Westchester, NY (Greater New York City Area)

Job Description
Contribute expertise and responsible for delivering ecommerce solutionsin conjunction with internal and external stakeholders. Manage the solutionsfrom inception to completion within specified timeframes.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct scoping meetings with clients, complete scope document to ensure systems and products are clearly defined and signed off by the client and product companies.

Develop project plans as agreed for each stage incorporating the methodology used within the Project Management team. Project manage all activities across internal disciplines and geographies as required. Provide guidance to the client with respect to the tasks and their role within the plan.

Where applicable, work in client sites to facilitate the ecommerce implementation process including their subsidiaries.

Coordinate and manage internal and external parties to deliver the solution within the required timeline for the client.

Ensure compliance.

Facilitate issue resolution, testing, training, etc. related to the client implementation

Understanding of technical systems to manage the client's expectations. (SDLC a must)

Attend client meetings to review the project against the plan.

Accountability for end to end process and adequate transition to servicing partners.

Desired Skills & Experience

Proven experience in Project Management (PMP, Project Management Certification preferred, MS Project or Clarify)BA/BS degree preferred

3 plus years experience in ecommerce

Client focused

Ability to succeed in a large and dynamic environment

Demonstrated skills at developing and motivating others

Experience in the management of change

Proven experience in Microsoft Project, Excel

Strong communication skills internally and externally at senior levels

Strong presentation skills and negotiating skills essential

Expertise in time management

Team Player

Proven experience in Project Management (PMP, Project Management Certification preferred)BA/BS degree preferred

Company Description
By way of starting the conversation take a moment to watch http://www.youtube.com/user/HarrisAllied Let usknow what you think

Harris Allied is dedicated to providing premier Executive Search, Technology and Quant Analyst placement services to the financial services and tech communities. Our core values of integrity, credibility and discretion are the foundation for our long term relationships.

Additional Information

Posted:
November 20, 2011
Type:
Full-time
Experience:
Mid-Senior level
Functions:
Information Technology
Industries:
Retail
Compensation:
Contract to Hire
Referral Bonus:

iPad
Job ID:
2203906

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

Nov 22nd - Tues Reg Mtg - 6 pm - Berman Larson Kane Offices, Paramus - DO NOT use GPS for directions - Get dir from BLK site - Bring 15 copies of your resume

Nov 29th - Your Career Night Out Panel - Dinner Mtg - Bill Belknap Moderator, Janelle Razzino Razzino Associates - Marty Latman CIT/FENG/SENG - Alex Freund Landing Expert - Cathy Love Fairleigh Dickinson - Diane Young LYF Experience

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