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Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:31 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"john sampson" jcsspike
SAVE THE DATE
COMBINED DINNER MTG – TUESDAY, May 28th
Recruiter Night Out
Raffle: Donated by Razzino Associates
On Tuesday evening, May 28th, MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In Transition (CIT) will host a combined Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ. The Recruiter Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of four recruiters from the venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries from the dinner meeting attendees:
- Contingency: Vinay Singh – Robert Half Technology
- Contingency: Janelle Razzino – Razzino Associates
- Corporate: Jack Renahan -- Rema Tip Top NA
- Consulting: Sue McLean -- The Connors Group
The panel will be moderated by Bob Larson of Berman Larson Kane.
As president of Berman Larson Kane, which was named "Best Employer in New Jersey" by NJBIZ magazine for both 2008 and 2007. Bob leads one of the country's foremost information technology and human resource staffing firms and one of the first nationally-credentialed firms in the United States.
Bob is a nationally recognized speaker and author whose published works include Aim, Shoot, Get Hired! and numerous articles in a wide range of professional journals and magazines.
In addition to his work as president, he serves as chairman of the board of the National Association of Personnel Services, a national organization that represents more than 1,000 staffing firms. He has also served the Association as district director as well as president of the New Jersey Staffing Association and certified employment arbitrator and staffing ethics chairperson for New Jersey.
Inducted into the Staffing Hall of Fame in 2007 and the recipient of numerous awards for his work throughout the years, Bob began his career in 1980 when he was one of two founding partners of both Berman & Larson and Larson Consulting Services. He purchased the firm from his partner in 1988 and purchased HR Pros, a Rose Kane company in 1999. In 2008 he acquired a clinical and medical affairs recruiting and consulting firm.
Holding a bachelor's degree from New Jersey City University where he majored in sociology and minored in computer science. He has completed graduate studies in human resources and people development at New School for Social Research. Bob earned CPC (certified personnel consultant) designation in 1992.
Unedited questions for the panel are included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, May 24th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous recipients. Please return your comments on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.com ASAP. The final questions will be available in hard copy at the registration desk the evening of the dinner meeting on May 28th. Again, ad hoc questions will be accepted by the Moderator during the discussion with the panelists and Bob Larson may have a few questions for the panelists himself.
The schedule for the dinner meeting on May 28th will be:
- 6:00 to 6:45 pm – Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
- 6:45 to 7:15 pm - Introductions
- 7:15 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 pm - Panel discussion moderated by Bob Larson
- 9:30 Approx – Raffle – You Must Be There To Win
The informal networking groups are so helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" again on the 28th before we sit down for dinner and the general introductions. Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to say during these conversations.
There will be an opportunity to circulate up to 50 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.
The cost will be $30 for everyone if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by COB Friday, May 10th at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470. Checks should be made out to John Sampson who can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com . Reservations can also be made by contacting Lizanne Fiorentino at lizanne@ignitetheflame.com but checks must be sent directly to John.
An initial list of attendees will be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT and other interested parties the weekend of May 25/26 for initial review and correction. The RSVP list will facilitate networking at the May 28th meeting and can be used to communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or position availability must be included in your RSVP.
For those attendees who are in transition, three target companies should be included in your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.
A "final" numbered RSVP list of attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID badge at the registration desk on the 28th. Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your introduction: "I'm number x on the RSVP list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator speech at the ready. Too many "ahs, dees and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!
A final RSVP list of the actual attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by June 4th.
The cost of the dinner will be $45 for everyone after the COB on May 10th and before COB on May 27th.
We will accept a LIMITED number of walk-ins on the 28th. Anyone who attends on the 28th and whose check has not been received by COB on the 28th will be charged $60 WITHOUT EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no shows WILL be billed.
Again, bring 50 copies of your bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the evening of May 28th.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be found at www.holiday-inn.com/totowanj.
Dues are due for MNA Members.
If you would like to help out at the meeting on the 28th, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall". Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for details. We can use your help!!!
Please join us for what always is a well attended evening of lively discussion, great networking opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.
Draft Questions for Recruiters Night Out 5/28/13 (Pls edit these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1. What is your perception of the current job market in general such as demand for IT, HR, Fin Svcs, and Eng skills for both contract and permanent senior positions ?
2. Are there any key industries to target?
a. Growth industries?
b. specific companies?
3. Do you see or anticipate any impact on hiring – in financial services or other - as a result of the subprime mortgage and liquidity crunch?
Client Related
4. What are the top issues or problems that your clients are trying to solve?
a. most sought after skills?
5. When a client specifies "hands on"
a. do you ask for a clarification / definition?
b. what is your interpretation?
6. What is your/your client's policy regarding references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7. What makes a resume click with you? Can you relate any examples?
8. What can a person do to differentiate themselves?
9. How important are certifications? Which ones are in the most demand?
10. How and how often should candidates stay in touch with you?
11. Do you use LinkedIn as part of your search process in looking for candidates? How often do pictures and a complete profile figure your evaluation of candidates?
Final
12. Considering the audience tonight, and the current status of the market as you see it is there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with Recruiters like yourselves?
MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates
Apr 30th - Tues - Reg Mtg - 6 pm Offices of Berman Larson Kane - Bring 10 copies of your resume - Don't use GPS for Dir to BLK Offices - Go to BLK site for directions
May 28th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out - Bob Larson - Berman Larson Kane - Modertor: Janelle Razzino - Razzino Associates: Vinay Singh -- Rob Half Tech: Sue McLean Connors Grp: Jack Renahan - REMA TIP TOP
COMBINED DINNER MTG – TUESDAY, May 28th
Recruiter Night Out
Raffle: Donated by Razzino Associates
On Tuesday evening, May 28th, MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In Transition (CIT) will host a combined Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ. The Recruiter Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of four recruiters from the venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries from the dinner meeting attendees:
- Contingency: Vinay Singh – Robert Half Technology
- Contingency: Janelle Razzino – Razzino Associates
- Corporate: Jack Renahan -- Rema Tip Top NA
- Consulting: Sue McLean -- The Connors Group
The panel will be moderated by Bob Larson of Berman Larson Kane.
As president of Berman Larson Kane, which was named "Best Employer in New Jersey" by NJBIZ magazine for both 2008 and 2007. Bob leads one of the country's foremost information technology and human resource staffing firms and one of the first nationally-credenti
Bob is a nationally recognized speaker and author whose published works include Aim, Shoot, Get Hired! and numerous articles in a wide range of professional journals and magazines.
In addition to his work as president, he serves as chairman of the board of the National Association of Personnel Services, a national organization that represents more than 1,000 staffing firms. He has also served the Association as district director as well as president of the New Jersey Staffing Association and certified employment arbitrator and staffing ethics chairperson for New Jersey.
Inducted into the Staffing Hall of Fame in 2007 and the recipient of numerous awards for his work throughout the years, Bob began his career in 1980 when he was one of two founding partners of both Berman & Larson and Larson Consulting Services. He purchased the firm from his partner in 1988 and purchased HR Pros, a Rose Kane company in 1999. In 2008 he acquired a clinical and medical affairs recruiting and consulting firm.
Holding a bachelor's degree from New Jersey City University where he majored in sociology and minored in computer science. He has completed graduate studies in human resources and people development at New School for Social Research. Bob earned CPC (certified personnel consultant) designation in 1992.
Unedited questions for the panel are included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, May 24th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous recipients. Please return your comments on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.
The schedule for the dinner meeting on May 28th will be:
- 6:00 to 6:45 pm – Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
- 6:45 to 7:15 pm - Introductions
- 7:15 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 pm - Panel discussion moderated by Bob Larson
- 9:30 Approx – Raffle – You Must Be There To Win
The informal networking groups are so helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" again on the 28th before we sit down for dinner and the general introductions. Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to say during these conversations.
There will be an opportunity to circulate up to 50 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.
The cost will be $30 for everyone if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by COB Friday, May 10th at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470. Checks should be made out to John Sampson who can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.
An initial list of attendees will be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT and other interested parties the weekend of May 25/26 for initial review and correction. The RSVP list will facilitate networking at the May 28th meeting and can be used to communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or position availability must be included in your RSVP.
For those attendees who are in transition, three target companies should be included in your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.
A "final" numbered RSVP list of attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID badge at the registration desk on the 28th. Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your introduction: "I'm number x on the RSVP list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator speech at the ready. Too many "ahs, dees and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!
A final RSVP list of the actual attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by June 4th.
The cost of the dinner will be $45 for everyone after the COB on May 10th and before COB on May 27th.
We will accept a LIMITED number of walk-ins on the 28th. Anyone who attends on the 28th and whose check has not been received by COB on the 28th will be charged $60 WITHOUT EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no shows WILL be billed.
Again, bring 50 copies of your bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the evening of May 28th.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be found at www.holiday-
Dues are due for MNA Members.
If you would like to help out at the meeting on the 28th, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall". Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for details. We can use your help!!!
Please join us for what always is a well attended evening of lively discussion, great networking opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.
Draft Questions for Recruiters Night Out 5/28/13 (Pls edit these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1. What is your perception of the current job market in general such as demand for IT, HR, Fin Svcs, and Eng skills for both contract and permanent senior positions ?
2. Are there any key industries to target?
a. Growth industries?
b. specific companies?
3. Do you see or anticipate any impact on hiring – in financial services or other - as a result of the subprime mortgage and liquidity crunch?
Client Related
4. What are the top issues or problems that your clients are trying to solve?
a. most sought after skills?
5. When a client specifies "hands on"
a. do you ask for a clarification / definition?
b. what is your interpretation?
6. What is your/your client's policy regarding references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7. What makes a resume click with you? Can you relate any examples?
8. What can a person do to differentiate themselves?
9. How important are certifications? Which ones are in the most demand?
10. How and how often should candidates stay in touch with you?
11. Do you use LinkedIn as part of your search process in looking for candidates? How often do pictures and a complete profile figure your evaluation of candidates?
Final
12. Considering the audience tonight, and the current status of the market as you see it is there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with Recruiters like yourselves?
MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates
Apr 30th - Tues - Reg Mtg - 6 pm Offices of Berman Larson Kane - Bring 10 copies of your resume - Don't use GPS for Dir to BLK Offices - Go to BLK site for directions
May 28th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out - Bob Larson - Berman Larson Kane - Modertor: Janelle Razzino - Razzino Associates: Vinay Singh -- Rob Half Tech: Sue McLean Connors Grp: Jack Renahan - REMA TIP TOP
Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:31 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"john sampson" jcsspike
We have an IMMEDIATE hire, for a mid-senior level Front-End Developer who will be hired as a contractor for 6 - 12 months and possibly longer depending on the project and performance. We would like the contractor to be a right-to-hire but it is not required.
I am looking to fill this position as soon as possible so please send your top 3 resumes. This candidate will be working on various projects in the property and casualty industry.
Experience should include interactive prototypes/skeletons in HTML/CSS/JavaScript. This candidate must have the following qualifications:
· Project Requirements:
1. Experience coding fully object-oriented JavaScript
2. jQuery
3. Hands on experience coding/debugging AJAX requests
4. Code table-less CSS layouts
· Basic Requirements:
1. 4+ year's experience of software or website development
2. Expert level skills in HTML 4/CSS 2/jQuery
3. Experience creating a responsive layout and using CSS media queries
4. Hands on experience with DOM, W3C Standards, Browser Standards
5. AJAX and JSON against web services (SOAP/RESTful)
6. Client side debugging using Firebug, Chrome Web Developer, Fiddler, and etc.
7. Experience working with code repositories (SVN, Git) and on projects with multiple developers
8. Good communication skills
· Nice to have:
1. Portfolio of any design / external website work
2. HTML5/CSS3 real world experience (Local Storage/Web Sockets)
3. Mobile Frameworks (Titanium, PhoneGap, Sencha)
Here are a few of our new positions! Please visit our website at www.theconnorsgroup.com for a complete list of our current Job Postings. Feel free to call me at my direct number at The Connors Group – 201-537-0032. (cell is 201-317-2271).
Job #4420 | Information Security Analyst – Morris County NJ -
This is a new position and reports to the Information Security Manager and is primarily responsible for creating and implementing processes that help ensure Information Security policies and standards are followed within the organization (for example, all changes to production are authorized and all access is terminated timely. As a member of the Information Security team the Information Security Analyst participates in policy and standard development and counsels teams in implementing them.
Responsibilities
Monitors logical access controls to ensure they are operating effectively, identifies gaps, and implements solutions to close gaps.
Participates in the development and execution of processes to monitor changes to production are authorized.
Evaluates and recommends tools to automate processes and ensure complete and accurate data (e.g., File Integrity Monitoring tools)
Develops and executes processes to monitor changes to production file systems to detect unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Create and maintain accurate Information Technology documentation related to, but not limited to, Information Technology compliance efforts and applicable lists (inventory, users, etc.)
Develop and prepare state of compliance and deficiency reporting; establish metrics and report on key performance indicators as needed. Working knowledge of various Information Technology change management systems, workflows as it relates to approval structures, change types, and roll back procedures.
Assist in the creation and updating of a change management review and approval contact list. Consult with system owners to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse systems environments.
Evaluates tools to automate compliance checking and processes. Creates and executes project plans to meet timelines
Required skills, abilities, and certifications
5 years in system security, audit, and/or controls experience.
Good understanding of information security standards, frameworks, risk assessment and best practices from; ISO2700x, COBIT, ITIL,
Experience in auditing all aspects of access and change control processes and procedures.
The ability to work effectively with other functional areas and understand the operational and cultural issues relevant to achieving superior results. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to develop maintain and foster constructive relationships with others. Dynamic, hard-working and ambitious individual, with excellent oral and written communication skills; attention to detail and willingness to analyze data is important.
Must be well organized with excellent follow up skills to meet deadlines and manage requests in a timely manner. Innovative, creative, and responsive, with a strong sense of urgency.
Experience in security aspects with one or more of the following platforms: Windows, UNIX, MS SQL, Oracle and Web services, SDLC, communications, LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN and network protocols.
Familiarity with Application monitoring software, authentication and identity management software and Internet directory services. Education/Certifications - Bachelor degree in related discipline preferred; Information Security and control certifications preferred in one or more of the following: CISA, CISSP CRISC.
Job #4418 | Business Analyst / Project Manager (Consultant) (6 month contract) RETAIL
Requirements
Document required process / system flows
We have system flows at a high level, but need to detail these down to the interface points, use cases, and technical integration levels.
Process flows need to be developed for each affected area
Shop @ Home , Troy Distribution / Logistics , Speed FC , Finance , Marketing
Additional minor partner integration points
Process Reviews & Procedures
Detail process requirements & develop draft operating procedures and document same.
Job Functions / Requirements
Map process requirements to job roles. Work with business owners to identify resources (existing or new)
System / User Testing
Develop test cases to validate business requirements, integration processes via UAT and end-to-end testing.
Engage / facilitate / assist business resources during UAT and end-to-end testing and track test results
Work with Program Manager to prioritize and address issues with vendors for remediation
Project Coordination
Assist program manager in project coordination efforts:
Meeting coordination / agendas / minutes
Solution alternatives
Technical subject matter expert identification
Background / Skills
Experience in developing / implementing ecommerce and CRM ecosystems in aggressive timeframes
Experience in developing end-to-end test cases, and overseeing end-to-end testing with external implementation partners
Strong interviewing / interpersonal skills , Self-starter
Technical background in ecommerce / CRM outsourced arrangements
Experience with Demandware and Web Decisions a plus
3. Job #4416 | Contracts Manager - Software License
Position can be located in Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX or Parsippany, Livingston or Berkeley Heights, NJ. This position will help manage all software vendor contracts, reconciliation activities, and related reporting.
-provide reporting of pricing, terms and conditions for each vendor, renewal triggers and related dates (through creation of calendar of activity and payment schedules)
-perform review of compliance with terms and conditions; reconcile vendor contractual obligations to product usage and identify action plan(s) for remediation of gaps
-Understand software, hardware, licensing requirements based on SLA's/ELAs and alignment with business needs
-Should be familiar with inventory techniques to have accurate licensing inventory and to match with vendor contracts.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
vendor management skills and experience in software licensing
requires attention to detail
must have excellent interpersonal skills, maintain excellent relationships with clients
must be fluent in MS office products, especially Excel to massage data
Strong operations and/or service delivery experience.
Capable problem management skills.
Sound organizational agility.
Strong interpersonal and team skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Salary range $130k-
4. Job #4412 | Finance Director - Software License Management - Morris County NJ $175k
Develop and institute revised enterprise financial management and accounting processes for the company's Software License Management activities. -establishing a discipline across the company to analyze SLM budget and demand forecasts to ensure consistency and variation against actual spend
-establish intercompany charge-back policies, and procedures, creating software license metrics and charge-back basis
- be a critical contributor to a Software License Management deal team in reviewing and structuring enterprise vendor contracts; model development
-in addition to interacting with IT the incumbent will interact with Sourcing and businesses across all the company.
-creating monthly reporting, improving existing reports that enhance transparency, provide actionable variance driver explanations and will conduct monthly financial chargeback reviews with Senior Management.
-must be able to work with all levels of management. Knowledge of Technology finance, software license finance
- The work is accomplished through a process of financial planning, forecasting, measurement, review and analysis.
REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years experience with records management, vendor management, electronic content management, compliance management or audit experience.
- Experience with technical aspects of IT including networks, servers, application architecture, application development, and related software license management regulatory controls and associated risk issues.
- Experience performing vendor compliance management, audits, and reconciliation.
- Ability to clearly interpret and communicate the threats, risks and impacts to all levels of the organization.
- Experience with regulations, policy, standards, procedures and other requirements and ability to support compliance through process management.
- Experience with software license management tools.
- Extensive experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and HTML.
- High level critical thinking and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, effective interpersonal skills, strong formal presentation abilities.
- Project Management Skills.
- Experience working with federal regulators a plus.
Job #4405 | Senior Manager, SAP Basis – Bergen County NJ $135k
The Senior Manager will provide technical support and leadership on SAP Basis systems including establishing standards and requirements, evaluating and directing enhancements, implementing solutions for performance monitoring, systems configuration, design and implementation. Designs and develops SAP architecture requirements and specifications to ensure the system is meeting corporate needs. This position is responsible for setting, leading and defining SAP landscape strategy and for managing staff and ensuring the effective operation of the systems environment. This entails managing the database and hardware aspects of SAP and all its peripherals. The key responsibilities will include: SAP system installations and version upgrades, management of the Corrections and Transport Systems (CTS) and Change Management process, support of all aspects of SAP management, support for the Solution Manager Module, SAP performance and the recommendation of tuning
changes to enhance performance. This position is responsible for ensuring maximum system utilization and availability by performing the following duties:
Direct the team supporting security and day-to-day operations
Technical Design and Implementation for new SAP application functionality
Perform SAP system monitoring and support· SAP Security
Manage setup and administration of SAP print services and queues
Lead SAP system performance and capacity planning
Work with the Global Data Center, technical and functional staff as needed
Take the lead on upgrade and maintenance projects to improve information on hardware, data transfer, replication, restoration or other necessary activities
Work closely with business application staff to improve process performance and reliability of production systems
Conduct rigorous performance, reliability and capacity testing on new applications prior to live implementation
Establish documenting and monitoring procedures
Address system issues, this includes resolving and escalating issues to the appropriate group on: system performance, system error logs, work processes, ABAP dumps, workload analysis buffers, database error Logs, etc
Implement technologies and processes to automate system monitoring and performance benchmarking
Oversee daily tasks and develop Basis skills of the Operation Technicians and Analyst
Training Other Individuals (Basis/Security)
Maintain disaster recovery documentation
Participate in Disaster Recovery Testing
Support and investigate change requests to system functionality
Research and approve application of OSS note fixes to programs when necessary
Network monitoring/trouble shooting· Coordinate technical requirements for special Projects
Job Requirements :
Education:
Minimum – Bachelor's Degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Comp Sciences, Engineering or Business
Experience: At least 7 years of experience in a similar technical position, being able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Netweaver experience· Hands-on experience with SAP, BW, Solution Manager
SQL Server experience
SAP Security Design and Set Up· Operating Systems (OS 400, Windows, UNIX a Plus)
Applicant must possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent problem resolution and interpersonal skills
WAN and LAN experience a huge plus
Prior experience on an SAP Implementation team is a huge plus
Sharepoint experience a plus
Sue McLean
Also, in Bergen County, we need a LINUX ENGINEER, and a WEB DEVELOPER with PHP…both are perm.
Job #4385 | Lean ADM Process Engineer
Key Job Functions / Responsibilities:
· The role is to work with the dedicated Operations Development and Lean project team to develop improved processes and implement changes to drive efficiency and productivity improvements
· Support discovery walkthrough to understand current ADM processes
· Support collection and analysis of baseline data (e.g., org data, tickets, change requests, process flow maps)
· Conduct workshops with ADM leads and conduct value stream mapping (VSM)
· Interview frontline staff to understand value-add vs. non-value-add work for different skill sets
· Identify opportunities for improvement and bottlenecks through waste analysis and consistency analysis
· Analyze incoming work/demand and workload allocation methods
· Support future state design and implementation of changes to get to target state
Candidate Attributes:
Technical Skills:
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills
· Ability to design, develop and implement application development and maintenance processes changes
· Good knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma tools and methods, Business Process Management, Change Management and Business Process Re-engineering
· Must have deep knowledge of software development and maintenance lifecycles (SDLC's), ITIL and software engineering methods
· Ability to rapidly master client specific ADM process, Lean ADM Method, models and tools and provide application leadership and mentoring in this context
· Strong interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills
· Skills and experience in end-to-end process analysis, design and improvement to rapidly deliver major business outcomes
· Ability to produce high quality written and verbal communication within a knowledge management framework
· Strong PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Word
· Consulting experienced desirable as is participation in at least one full lifecycle Lean ADM project
Personal Skills:
· Can work independently to deliver result
· Team player and collaborative working style to implement change
· Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and make project adjustments accordingly
· Can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates
Apr 30th - Tues - Reg Mtg - 6 pm Offices of Berman Larson Kane - Bring 10 copies of your resume - Don't use GPS for Dir to BLK Offices - Go to BLK site for directions
May 28th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out - Bob Larson - Berman Larson Kane - Modertor: Janelle Razzino - Razzino Associates: Vinay Singh -- Rob Half Tech: Sue McLean Connors Grp: Jack Renahan - REMA TIP TOP
I am looking to fill this position as soon as possible so please send your top 3 resumes. This candidate will be working on various projects in the property and casualty industry.
Experience should include interactive prototypes/skeleton
· Project Requirements:
1. Experience coding fully object-oriented JavaScript
2. jQuery
3. Hands on experience coding/debugging AJAX requests
4. Code table-less CSS layouts
· Basic Requirements:
1. 4+ year's experience of software or website development
2. Expert level skills in HTML 4/CSS 2/jQuery
3. Experience creating a responsive layout and using CSS media queries
4. Hands on experience with DOM, W3C Standards, Browser Standards
5. AJAX and JSON against web services (SOAP/RESTful)
6. Client side debugging using Firebug, Chrome Web Developer, Fiddler, and etc.
7. Experience working with code repositories (SVN, Git) and on projects with multiple developers
8. Good communication skills
· Nice to have:
1. Portfolio of any design / external website work
2. HTML5/CSS3 real world experience (Local Storage/Web Sockets)
3. Mobile Frameworks (Titanium, PhoneGap, Sencha)
Here are a few of our new positions! Please visit our website at www.theconnorsgroup
Job #4420 | Information Security Analyst – Morris County NJ -
This is a new position and reports to the Information Security Manager and is primarily responsible for creating and implementing processes that help ensure Information Security policies and standards are followed within the organization (for example, all changes to production are authorized and all access is terminated timely. As a member of the Information Security team the Information Security Analyst participates in policy and standard development and counsels teams in implementing them.
Responsibilities
Monitors logical access controls to ensure they are operating effectively, identifies gaps, and implements solutions to close gaps.
Participates in the development and execution of processes to monitor changes to production are authorized.
Evaluates and recommends tools to automate processes and ensure complete and accurate data (e.g., File Integrity Monitoring tools)
Develops and executes processes to monitor changes to production file systems to detect unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Create and maintain accurate Information Technology documentation related to, but not limited to, Information Technology compliance efforts and applicable lists (inventory, users, etc.)
Develop and prepare state of compliance and deficiency reporting; establish metrics and report on key performance indicators as needed. Working knowledge of various Information Technology change management systems, workflows as it relates to approval structures, change types, and roll back procedures.
Assist in the creation and updating of a change management review and approval contact list. Consult with system owners to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse systems environments.
Evaluates tools to automate compliance checking and processes. Creates and executes project plans to meet timelines
Required skills, abilities, and certifications
5 years in system security, audit, and/or controls experience.
Good understanding of information security standards, frameworks, risk assessment and best practices from; ISO2700x, COBIT, ITIL,
Experience in auditing all aspects of access and change control processes and procedures.
The ability to work effectively with other functional areas and understand the operational and cultural issues relevant to achieving superior results. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to develop maintain and foster constructive relationships with others. Dynamic, hard-working and ambitious individual, with excellent oral and written communication skills; attention to detail and willingness to analyze data is important.
Must be well organized with excellent follow up skills to meet deadlines and manage requests in a timely manner. Innovative, creative, and responsive, with a strong sense of urgency.
Experience in security aspects with one or more of the following platforms: Windows, UNIX, MS SQL, Oracle and Web services, SDLC, communications, LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN and network protocols.
Familiarity with Application monitoring software, authentication and identity management software and Internet directory services. Education/Certifica
Job #4418 | Business Analyst / Project Manager (Consultant) (6 month contract) RETAIL
Requirements
Document required process / system flows
We have system flows at a high level, but need to detail these down to the interface points, use cases, and technical integration levels.
Process flows need to be developed for each affected area
Shop @ Home , Troy Distribution / Logistics , Speed FC , Finance , Marketing
Additional minor partner integration points
Process Reviews & Procedures
Detail process requirements & develop draft operating procedures and document same.
Job Functions / Requirements
Map process requirements to job roles. Work with business owners to identify resources (existing or new)
System / User Testing
Develop test cases to validate business requirements, integration processes via UAT and end-to-end testing.
Engage / facilitate / assist business resources during UAT and end-to-end testing and track test results
Work with Program Manager to prioritize and address issues with vendors for remediation
Project Coordination
Assist program manager in project coordination efforts:
Meeting coordination / agendas / minutes
Solution alternatives
Technical subject matter expert identification
Background / Skills
Experience in developing / implementing ecommerce and CRM ecosystems in aggressive timeframes
Experience in developing end-to-end test cases, and overseeing end-to-end testing with external implementation partners
Strong interviewing / interpersonal skills , Self-starter
Technical background in ecommerce / CRM outsourced arrangements
Experience with Demandware and Web Decisions a plus
3. Job #4416 | Contracts Manager - Software License
Position can be located in Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX or Parsippany, Livingston or Berkeley Heights, NJ. This position will help manage all software vendor contracts, reconciliation activities, and related reporting.
-provide reporting of pricing, terms and conditions for each vendor, renewal triggers and related dates (through creation of calendar of activity and payment schedules)
-perform review of compliance with terms and conditions; reconcile vendor contractual obligations to product usage and identify action plan(s) for remediation of gaps
-Understand software, hardware, licensing requirements based on SLA's/ELAs and alignment with business needs
-Should be familiar with inventory techniques to have accurate licensing inventory and to match with vendor contracts.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor'
vendor management skills and experience in software licensing
requires attention to detail
must have excellent interpersonal skills, maintain excellent relationships with clients
must be fluent in MS office products, especially Excel to massage data
Strong operations and/or service delivery experience.
Capable problem management skills.
Sound organizational agility.
Strong interpersonal and team skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Salary range $130k-
4. Job #4412 | Finance Director - Software License Management - Morris County NJ $175k
Develop and institute revised enterprise financial management and accounting processes for the company'
-establish intercompany charge-back policies, and procedures, creating software license metrics and charge-back basis
- be a critical contributor to a Software License Management deal team in reviewing and structuring enterprise vendor contracts; model development
-in addition to interacting with IT the incumbent will interact with Sourcing and businesses across all the company.
-creating monthly reporting, improving existing reports that enhance transparency, provide actionable variance driver explanations and will conduct monthly financial chargeback reviews with Senior Management.
-must be able to work with all levels of management. Knowledge of Technology finance, software license finance
- The work is accomplished through a process of financial planning, forecasting, measurement, review and analysis.
REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor'
- 3-5 years experience with records management, vendor management, electronic content management, compliance management or audit experience.
- Experience with technical aspects of IT including networks, servers, application architecture, application development, and related software license management regulatory controls and associated risk issues.
- Experience performing vendor compliance management, audits, and reconciliation.
- Ability to clearly interpret and communicate the threats, risks and impacts to all levels of the organization.
- Experience with regulations, policy, standards, procedures and other requirements and ability to support compliance through process management.
- Experience with software license management tools.
- Extensive experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and HTML.
- High level critical thinking and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, effective interpersonal skills, strong formal presentation abilities.
- Project Management Skills.
- Experience working with federal regulators a plus.
Job #4405 | Senior Manager, SAP Basis – Bergen County NJ $135k
The Senior Manager will provide technical support and leadership on SAP Basis systems including establishing standards and requirements, evaluating and directing enhancements, implementing solutions for performance monitoring, systems configuration, design and implementation. Designs and develops SAP architecture requirements and specifications to ensure the system is meeting corporate needs. This position is responsible for setting, leading and defining SAP landscape strategy and for managing staff and ensuring the effective operation of the systems environment. This entails managing the database and hardware aspects of SAP and all its peripherals. The key responsibilities will include: SAP system installations and version upgrades, management of the Corrections and Transport Systems (CTS) and Change Management process, support of all aspects of SAP management, support for the Solution Manager Module, SAP performance and the recommendation of tuning
changes to enhance performance. This position is responsible for ensuring maximum system utilization and availability by performing the following duties:
Direct the team supporting security and day-to-day operations
Technical Design and Implementation for new SAP application functionality
Perform SAP system monitoring and support· SAP Security
Manage setup and administration of SAP print services and queues
Lead SAP system performance and capacity planning
Work with the Global Data Center, technical and functional staff as needed
Take the lead on upgrade and maintenance projects to improve information on hardware, data transfer, replication, restoration or other necessary activities
Work closely with business application staff to improve process performance and reliability of production systems
Conduct rigorous performance, reliability and capacity testing on new applications prior to live implementation
Establish documenting and monitoring procedures
Address system issues, this includes resolving and escalating issues to the appropriate group on: system performance, system error logs, work processes, ABAP dumps, workload analysis buffers, database error Logs, etc
Implement technologies and processes to automate system monitoring and performance benchmarking
Oversee daily tasks and develop Basis skills of the Operation Technicians and Analyst
Training Other Individuals (Basis/Security)
Maintain disaster recovery documentation
Participate in Disaster Recovery Testing
Support and investigate change requests to system functionality
Research and approve application of OSS note fixes to programs when necessary
Network monitoring/trouble shooting· Coordinate technical requirements for special Projects
Job Requirements :
Education:
Minimum – Bachelor's Degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Comp Sciences, Engineering or Business
Experience: At least 7 years of experience in a similar technical position, being able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Netweaver experience· Hands-on experience with SAP, BW, Solution Manager
SQL Server experience
SAP Security Design and Set Up· Operating Systems (OS 400, Windows, UNIX a Plus)
Applicant must possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent problem resolution and interpersonal skills
WAN and LAN experience a huge plus
Prior experience on an SAP Implementation team is a huge plus
Sharepoint experience a plus
Sue McLean
Also, in Bergen County, we need a LINUX ENGINEER, and a WEB DEVELOPER with PHP…both are perm.
Job #4385 | Lean ADM Process Engineer
Key Job Functions / Responsibilities:
· The role is to work with the dedicated Operations Development and Lean project team to develop improved processes and implement changes to drive efficiency and productivity improvements
· Support discovery walkthrough to understand current ADM processes
· Support collection and analysis of baseline data (e.g., org data, tickets, change requests, process flow maps)
· Conduct workshops with ADM leads and conduct value stream mapping (VSM)
· Interview frontline staff to understand value-add vs. non-value-add work for different skill sets
· Identify opportunities for improvement and bottlenecks through waste analysis and consistency analysis
· Analyze incoming work/demand and workload allocation methods
· Support future state design and implementation of changes to get to target state
Candidate Attributes:
Technical Skills:
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills
· Ability to design, develop and implement application development and maintenance processes changes
· Good knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma tools and methods, Business Process Management, Change Management and Business Process Re-engineering
· Must have deep knowledge of software development and maintenance lifecycles (SDLC's), ITIL and software engineering methods
· Ability to rapidly master client specific ADM process, Lean ADM Method, models and tools and provide application leadership and mentoring in this context
· Strong interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills
· Skills and experience in end-to-end process analysis, design and improvement to rapidly deliver major business outcomes
· Ability to produce high quality written and verbal communication within a knowledge management framework
· Strong PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Word
· Consulting experienced desirable as is participation in at least one full lifecycle Lean ADM project
Personal Skills:
· Can work independently to deliver result
· Team player and collaborative working style to implement change
· Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and make project adjustments accordingly
· Can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
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I am presently working with a client that is offering an exciting job opportunity for the right candidate. I thought I would send you over a summary of this opportunity to see not only if you might be interested in the opportunity, but also if you may know of someone that may be interested in pursuing this opportunity as well. If you or someone else feels that you may be a fit for this posting, please feel free to forward along an updated resume with an expression of interest. I will review the resume with the client I am representing to determine fit, and I will contact you if an interest is present.
Job Requisition Number 382444
Consumer Products/Industrial Manufacturing Company is looking for:
POSITION: Senior Project/Program Manager (PMP Certified)
LOCATION: Home Based – No Relocation Required
SALARY: $110-130K + 20% Bonus
DEGREE: Must have PMP Certification, Degree not required but preferred
EXPERIENCE: 8+ Years Project Management
RELOCATION: Not Required
TRAVEL: 50-60% depending on the needs of the business
Keys to this job
Project budget size – 5mm-25mm, good financial management (actually managed the budget not just oversee)
Project team size –50+ team members (Direct/core team 12, additional team members up to 30, stakeholders 12)
Cross functional experience managing projects (manufacturing/
PM experience - 8 + years as a dedicated project manager (not a dual role), a project manager by profession
Description of the Position:
The Project Manager, Production facilitates processes and communication to ensure the success of all manufacturing and supply chain projects.
Qualifications:
• PMP certification required.
• Education – BS Degree Preferred; not required
• 8+ years in project management.
• Production studio experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software, and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities:
• Facilitate design phase of production projects, including setting up meetings, gathering information from all stakeholders, and recapping and distributing information.
• Oversee the flow of communication between team members in regards to projects.
• Provide status and progress reports on projects. Ensure Director is equipped with up to date status of projects.
• Utilize project management tools - Track and maintain project schedules, task lists, resources and work allocation.
• Participate in and initiate iterative process improvements.
Skills and Abilities:
• Collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with technology project life cycles.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Organized and fluent in project management tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitator.
• Easily able to prioritize and delegate.
Salary:
• Competitive wage and benefits based on experience and qualifications.
If this position is NOT of interest to you, but you are actively looking for other opportunities, I would suggest going on to our website http://www.judgeinc
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Thanks, Michael Glinter
Michael Glinter
Sr. Vice President, Operational Excellence
The Judge Group
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Apr 30th - Tues - Reg Mtg - 6 pm Offices of Berman Larson Kane - Bring 10 copies of your resume - Don't use GPS for Dir to BLK Offices - Go to BLK site for directions
May 28th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out - Bob Larson - Berman Larson Kane - Modertor: Janelle Razzino - Razzino Associates: Vinay Singh -- Rob Half Tech: Sue McLean Connors Grp: Jack Renahan - REMA TIP TOP
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