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Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:01 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"john sampson" jcsspike
From:Shayna Paolucci [mailto:shayna@atlanticpartnerscorp.com]
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 4:50 PM
To: jcsspike@yahoo.com
Subject: QA Manager/Lead - Perm Position - NYC
Hi,
I have a DIRECT client seeking a QA Manager/Lead for a Full-Time Permanant Position in NYC.
The ideal candidate must have financial services and CRM experience!
The client is not considering sponsoring or transferring H1B Visas, TN or EAD/OPT either. Rate is based on experience.
If you are interested please send me your resume with contact information, current location, visa status and rate.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Job Description:
We are looking for a Hands on Technical Test Lead for the Firmwide CRM technology team in the NY metro area. The Candidate needs to be able to work with, coach, guide and manage a team of geographically dispersed team members in a very dynamic, rapidly evolving and high pressure, high visibility project setting. The candidate is expected to contribute both in a hands on fashion as well as performing qa lead/managerial activities across ~20 team members. The following is a listing of some of the key focus areas for the candidate. (not an all-inclusive list).
Responsibilities:
* Rapidly ramp up on and learn the CRM application landscape within the first 90 days.
* Design, Develop and Drive QA strategy for all projects within the Firmwide CRM technology group.
* Take a very hands on approach to implementing QA strategy right from requirements analysis, test design, estimates, test execution, reporting, escalation, stakeholder communication, managing output of team and essentially the end to end spectrum of QA for the CRM technology group.
* Own the quality and timeliness of delivery across all projects within the CRM technology group.
* Liaise with the performance engineering and automation test engineering groups to drive performance testing and automation test coverage within QA.
* Collaborate with Developers, Development managers, product managers, business unit stakeholders and other groups and drive QA standards by engaging with all teams throughout the SDLC.
* Maintain, Retain , Record and build technical and domain knowledge base of the team members;
* Handle escalations and manage expectations of qa and test cycle with senior stakeholders.
* Communicate key issues and progress updates in a regular, accurate, timely fashion.
* Coach peers and subordinates on processes and provide guidance and course correction to team members when needed.
* Be accountable and responsible for product quality and project delivery across all projects within CRM.
* Work with and Report back to CRM QA Head on progress, issues etc.
* Stretching as and when required to accommodate the projects asks. This potentially includes staggered work timings as well.
* Contribute to and take part in QA department goals in addition to project and delivery responsibilities.
Technical Skills:
* Solid functional Test design skills , Database testing and data modeling, Datawarehousing, SQL, ETL concepts,
* Windows app testing, web testing, testing of Rich Interactive apps, Unix, MS Office tools, Basic programming in .NET, Shell Scripting, VB Script, IDE?s like DBArtisan, Putty, Eclipse etc., MS Project, Web services testing,
* Device testing (major bonus if the candidate has experience testing telephony devices ? like Turrets and Cisco
* IP phones, Avaya phones etc.), Performance testing, some automation engineering experience.
* Web services testing, static testing of data models, Code Coverage and instrumentation tools, Predictive Analytics - R/SPSS/SAS
* Basic understanding of Python libraries supporting analytics
* Experience setting up and managing Continuous integration, VB Script, Javascript , Shell Script and Windows Powershell
Managerial Skills.
* Requirement analysis, test cycle end to end management, estimations, negotiation , task allocation, planning, monitoring, reporting, escalation, stakeholder management, prioritization, overall project management.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Major Plus If the candidate has prior experience and deep knowledge on CRM systems.
Qualifications:
* 10+ (atleast 8 years managing ~10-15 team members.)
Education:
* Bachelors Degree (Masters IT/Comp Sci background is a plus).
Shayna Paolucci
Technical Recruiter
Atlantic Partners Corp.
561-912-9323561-912-9323
www.atlanticpartnerscorp.com
NY OFFICE:
469 Seventh Avenue, Suite 206
New York, NY 10018
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 4:50 PM
To: jcsspike@yahoo.com
Subject: QA Manager/Lead - Perm Position - NYC
Hi,
I have a DIRECT client seeking a QA Manager/Lead for a Full-Time Permanant Position in NYC.
The ideal candidate must have financial services and CRM experience!
The client is not considering sponsoring or transferring H1B Visas, TN or EAD/OPT either. Rate is based on experience.
If you are interested please send me your resume with contact information, current location, visa status and rate.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Job Description:
We are looking for a Hands on Technical Test Lead for the Firmwide CRM technology team in the NY metro area. The Candidate needs to be able to work with, coach, guide and manage a team of geographically dispersed team members in a very dynamic, rapidly evolving and high pressure, high visibility project setting. The candidate is expected to contribute both in a hands on fashion as well as performing qa lead/managerial activities across ~20 team members. The following is a listing of some of the key focus areas for the candidate. (not an all-inclusive list).
Responsibilities:
* Rapidly ramp up on and learn the CRM application landscape within the first 90 days.
* Design, Develop and Drive QA strategy for all projects within the Firmwide CRM technology group.
* Take a very hands on approach to implementing QA strategy right from requirements analysis, test design, estimates, test execution, reporting, escalation, stakeholder communication, managing output of team and essentially the end to end spectrum of QA for the CRM technology group.
* Own the quality and timeliness of delivery across all projects within the CRM technology group.
* Liaise with the performance engineering and automation test engineering groups to drive performance testing and automation test coverage within QA.
* Collaborate with Developers, Development managers, product managers, business unit stakeholders and other groups and drive QA standards by engaging with all teams throughout the SDLC.
* Maintain, Retain , Record and build technical and domain knowledge base of the team members;
* Handle escalations and manage expectations of qa and test cycle with senior stakeholders.
* Communicate key issues and progress updates in a regular, accurate, timely fashion.
* Coach peers and subordinates on processes and provide guidance and course correction to team members when needed.
* Be accountable and responsible for product quality and project delivery across all projects within CRM.
* Work with and Report back to CRM QA Head on progress, issues etc.
* Stretching as and when required to accommodate the projects asks. This potentially includes staggered work timings as well.
* Contribute to and take part in QA department goals in addition to project and delivery responsibilities.
Technical Skills:
* Solid functional Test design skills , Database testing and data modeling, Datawarehousing, SQL, ETL concepts,
* Windows app testing, web testing, testing of Rich Interactive apps, Unix, MS Office tools, Basic programming in .NET, Shell Scripting, VB Script, IDE?s like DBArtisan, Putty, Eclipse etc., MS Project, Web services testing,
* Device testing (major bonus if the candidate has experience testing telephony devices ? like Turrets and Cisco
* IP phones, Avaya phones etc.), Performance testing, some automation engineering experience.
* Web services testing, static testing of data models, Code Coverage and instrumentation tools, Predictive Analytics - R/SPSS/SAS
* Basic understanding of Python libraries supporting analytics
* Experience setting up and managing Continuous integration, VB Script, Javascript , Shell Script and Windows Powershell
Managerial Skills.
* Requirement analysis, test cycle end to end management, estimations, negotiation , task allocation, planning, monitoring, reporting, escalation, stakeholder management, prioritization, overall project management.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Major Plus If the candidate has prior experience and deep knowledge on CRM systems.
Qualifications:
* 10+ (atleast 8 years managing ~10-15 team members.)
Education:
* Bachelors Degree (Masters IT/Comp Sci background is a plus).
Shayna Paolucci
Technical Recruiter
Atlantic Partners Corp.
561-912-9323561-
www.atlanticpartner
NY OFFICE:
469 Seventh Avenue, Suite 206
New York, NY 10018
Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:16 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"john sampson" jcsspike
The role of the Project Manager 2 is to drive delivery of estimation, planning, management, execution and finalization of 3-4 projects of a medium size and complexity or 1 – 2 projects of an Extra Large size and complexity (as defined by the Project Framework) within each project's established time, cost and scope constraints through the complete project lifecycle, following the Project Framework and other relevant standards as appropriate.
Requirements:
> * Educated to University Degree level or
> * Equivalent training in technology/Project Management
> * Formal project-management or IT-management training such as Prince2/PMP
> * 7+ year's professional experience
> * Formal project-management experience, including the management of large, complex projects (4+ years)
> * Experience managing large, matrixed project teams (4+years)
> * Experience managing vendors (3+ years)
> * Experience managing technical resources (3+ years)
> * Requirements gathering experience (3+ years)
> * Broad commercial and technical knowledge developed in a fast-moving web environment
> * Excellence in PM standards and best practices
> * Strong problem solving and technical appreciation skills
> * Excellent communication skills, both in writing and speaking
> * Experience in writing or helping with business cases and plans
> * Full life cycle management including measurement of benefits realization
> * Ability to use metrics to demonstrate delivery of business value
> * Committed to delivery/deadlines
> * Self-starter, highly organized, detail oriented
> * Analytical and problem solving skills
> * Ability to communicate the concepts of user experience in clear, expressive English
> * Meeting and facilitation skills
> * Coaching and mentoring of junior team members
> * Provide support to management team for on-going process and team improvements
> * Manage stakeholder's expectations
> * Experience and good track record with working with other team leaders within the team as well as colleagues/teams in other locations
> * Self-motivated and flexible attitude
> * Ability to effectively build relationships at all levels
> * Committed team player with strong management skills
> * Provide support to management team in building and sustaining a high performance team
> * Customer-focused attitude
> * Ability to elicit cooperation from people over whom there is no direct control
> * Committed to continuous improvement and takes responsibility for self-development
> * Ability to travel, based on the project's requirements
NOTES:
One PM reports to a resource in the UK
One PM working on Wiley Science Solutions/Chem Planner and Bio Planner., report to a manager in the UK
They are looking for someone who has experience with integrating multiple existing products/tools to create new products helpful.
Exp developing innovative products and servicing (prototyping "fail fast" approach) helpful
German language skills helpful but not required
Thank You
Anthony Rapa
Anthony Rapa
Sr. Recruiter
Starpoint Solutions
732-616-3038732-616-3038
Requirements:
> * Educated to University Degree level or
> * Equivalent training in technology/Project Management
> * Formal project-management or IT-management training such as Prince2/PMP
> * 7+ year's professional experience
> * Formal project-management experience, including the management of large, complex projects (4+ years)
> * Experience managing large, matrixed project teams (4+years)
> * Experience managing vendors (3+ years)
> * Experience managing technical resources (3+ years)
> * Requirements gathering experience (3+ years)
> * Broad commercial and technical knowledge developed in a fast-moving web environment
> * Excellence in PM standards and best practices
> * Strong problem solving and technical appreciation skills
> * Excellent communication skills, both in writing and speaking
> * Experience in writing or helping with business cases and plans
> * Full life cycle management including measurement of benefits realization
> * Ability to use metrics to demonstrate delivery of business value
> * Committed to delivery/deadlines
> * Self-starter, highly organized, detail oriented
> * Analytical and problem solving skills
> * Ability to communicate the concepts of user experience in clear, expressive English
> * Meeting and facilitation skills
> * Coaching and mentoring of junior team members
> * Provide support to management team for on-going process and team improvements
> * Manage stakeholder's expectations
> * Experience and good track record with working with other team leaders within the team as well as colleagues/teams in other locations
> * Self-motivated and flexible attitude
> * Ability to effectively build relationships at all levels
> * Committed team player with strong management skills
> * Provide support to management team in building and sustaining a high performance team
> * Customer-focused attitude
> * Ability to elicit cooperation from people over whom there is no direct control
> * Committed to continuous improvement and takes responsibility for self-development
> * Ability to travel, based on the project's requirements
NOTES:
One PM reports to a resource in the UK
One PM working on Wiley Science Solutions/Chem Planner and Bio Planner., report to a manager in the UK
They are looking for someone who has experience with integrating multiple existing products/tools to create new products helpful.
Exp developing innovative products and servicing (prototyping "fail fast" approach) helpful
German language skills helpful but not required
Thank You
Anthony Rapa
Anthony Rapa
Sr. Recruiter
Starpoint Solutions
732-616-3038732-
Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:05 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are next week's upcoming networking events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend. Try going to at least one or two meetings a week, what you learnthere will definitely help shorten your time in transition. Also, many of thesegroups convene in the evening, so it will not take time away from your dailyjob search activities.
Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going toschool, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gainingknowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standoutfrom your competition.
In traveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only willit reduce the cost of driving there, but the friendly conversation will makethe ride seem to go much faster.
If anyone is aware of a meetingthat you would like to share with the group, please let me know and I willgladly include it. Also, if any transition support group would like to receivethis list to share with your members, please let me know and it would be mypleasure to add your group's e-mail address to my distribution list.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
Next Week'sUpcoming Networking Events
Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, TheBronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Hosts FrankKovacs and Wanda Ellet bring youthe best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you arein transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student,Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a special guest to cover aunique topic. Don't forget to tune into107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with theirquestions at 1-877-900-1077. Inaddition, interesting previous episodes are availableat: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 withyour questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the UnitedStates, specialized in the 7 Step JobSearch and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Getfree coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the roughseas of the 21st century job market.
In addition tothe great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors(NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.
Monday, October 13th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give apresentation titled: Why Bother Networking. Most people dread networking since they donot understand it, think that they are not good at it and while in transitionthey do not feel good about themselves. About 60 to 80 percent of people gettheir jobs through networking. Based on that fact alone, people in search oftheir next position should master this art. The audience will learn about: 1) What is networking, 2) How to networkeffectively, with whom and where, and 3) What are the common barriers tonetworking, and much more. This one hourlong presentation will clarify many of the myths associated with thissubject. Additional information isavailable at: www.psgcnj.biz. Themeeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West HighStreet, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Tuesday, October14th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm: The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will hostMark Troncone, an information technologyprofessional, who will give apresentation titled: Creating an Elevator Speech that WOWs. Havingbeen in transition six previous times in his career, Mark has witnessed thechanges in the traditional way of finding employment. Through theseexperiences, he has developed and implemented a multi-component program to givea person in transition the necessary skills to gain employment in the newmillennium. At this meeting, Mark willdiscuss: His 7 Point Employment Strategy, What is an Elevator Speech, Why it isnecessary to have one, Elevator Speeches to Avoid, Creating one using by Secretformula, Effectively using a Hook, Two important parts often overlooked, Creatinga Passion Statement for Interviews, Passing the lucky 7 W's test, Using yourElevator Speech, and Refining your Elevator Speech. Foradditional information call John Barry at 1-203-270-0051 or john@itechcp.com. The meeting is in the St. Rose Knights ofColumbus Building, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470. Behind Saint Rose church to the far left. The Knights building has 3garage doors on the first floor, the meeting room is on the second floor. Theentrance is the first door in the front of the building.
Tuesday, October 14th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Kristina Leonardi,who will give a presentation titled: AuthenticBranding: Letting the Real You Shine in Any Situation. Getting to know and accept who you are,what you have to offer, and how you fit into any situation is your key tosuccess, whether you're interviewing for a job, working towards a promotion,starting a new business or looking to meet new people. Kristina will discuss how to get in tune withyour unique talents, abilities, strengths and passions and project that imageout into the world to create and attract the outcomes you desire in every areaof your life. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, October 14th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: How Best To Compete. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, October 15th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: WorkSearchOrientation. Are you a 40+ jobseeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provideslinks to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at nocost to individuals. After taking theorientation, WorkSearch isaccessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Librarycomputers. Attendees will be shown howto download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USBdrive). The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York,NY 10016.
Wednesday, October 15th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. The New York Science,Industry and Business Librarywill host Sherry Natkow, a careercoach, who will give a presentation titled: Job Seekers: Keep the Momentum Going. This interactive workshopdesigned for job seekers who have been looking for work for at least 6 months.Participants can share questions, pool resources, and share collective wisdom.Practice your elevator pitch, rehearse that one tricky interview question, andleave with new ideas to energize your job hunt and keep the momentumgoing. Pre-registration is required. Interested participantsmust email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additionalinformation. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Win Sheffield, acareer Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Caterpillar to Butterfly: How todiscover and to move on to your next career. The job market isconstantly changing and so are we. As a result we are often interested inchanging, or required by circumstance to change. Yet without exposure to otherareas, it is easy to assume there is no way for us to do a different job. Join coach Win Sheffield to learn how we canbring value to a new industry or to a new field. Learn how breadth ofexperience can be a competitive advantage in a changing marketplace. We willcover: 1) Approaches to discover what we want to do, 2) How to research optionswe are considering, 3) Why ads demand prior experience and how to changeanyway, 4) How to adapt our experience to new fields, and 5) Set priorities forthe career options you will pursue. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, October 15th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach andco-author of Career Changing: The Worry-Free Guide, who will give a presentation titled: Strategies for Winning the Telephone Interview. Topics will include:Outsmarting the Telephone Interviewer, CriticalFirst Hurdle in Landing a Job, Quick Initial Evaluation, AppropriatePreparation, Reasons Candidates Are Eliminated After Phone Screenings, How toImprove Your Phone Interview, and End Game - Follow-up and Practice. For additional information or to register,please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meeting is at the Library of the Chathams,214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, October 15th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. JobSeekers of Montclair, will host a program titled: Recognizing Your Accomplishments. Identifying your accomplishments - reallygetting to know your strengths - can be an important and rewarding task.Accomplishments summarize what you have done successfully in the past and are agood indicator of what you are capable of doing in the future. Sometimes we take our accomplishments for granted. Byexpecting them to be dramatic achievements, we overlook some of the simpleaccomplishments that have made us effective in our work and in our lives.Consistently completing assignments on time, finding more efficient ways to dosomething, research skills and creativity are all accomplishments, even thoughwe might not recognize them as such. At this meeting, learn to: 1) Know andunderstand yourself, 2) How to make a personal assessment inventory, 3) Am Iwho I think I am, and 4) Identify your assets and liabilities. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. The meeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of UnionStreet), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, October 16th from 12:00 noon - 1:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host Maribel Aleman, who will give a presentation titled: The Power of Body Language During Interviews. You prepare well for the interview of alifetime. Your resume is spotless, you have rehearsed your answers to all theusual and not so usual interviewing questions, you are ready. But have youthought about how you are presenting yourself. What does your body language sayabout you. What do you want it to say. Maribel will discuss the power andperils of body language and how it can affect your chances of success during aninterview. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Friday, October17th from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon: The Philadelphia Chapterof the ChemPharma Association will host SusanHowe, a consultant specializing intax, who will give apresentation titled: Taxes and the 1099 Employee. Susan will discuss the tax implications of being a 1099 employee. Please register at: www.ChemPharma.net. For additional information, contact BarryRosenblatt at 1-215-694-2925 or SMEbiotech1@comcast.net. Themeeting is at Right Management's Officeat 630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 400, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Saturday, October 18th from 8:15 -10:30 am: The Saint Gregorythe Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host: David Schuchman, whowill give a presentation titled: Interview Preparation and Tips. Come learn and participate in this important presentationabout what you need to do in order to prepare for your next interview, what toexpect from your interviewer, and what you need to do after the interview. Additional information at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=283. The meetingis at Saint Gregory the Great' Church, in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, October 18th from 8:30 -11:00 am: Careers inTransition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech aboutthemselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3),how the group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed bya short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourselfto and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for:1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want itreviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A)Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help toreinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various jobsearch related topics. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at ChristChurch, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, October 18h from 9:00 - 10:00 am: The Church of the Saviour will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewingcoach, who will give a presentation titled: The Interview...
Sunday,October 19th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church willhost Ed McCabe, a Lee, Hecht,Harrison career coach, and Rich Kritzerwho will present the second segment of a four part workshop titled: Define Your Target Market. Learning howto clearly and logically define your target market allows you to focus onspecific organizations and ensures that you waste little time finding appropriatenew employment. Staying focused with realistic goals can shorten youremployment search by weeks and even months. All are welcome! For additional information, please call Carol Shea at1-201-447-
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