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1.: LEAD: Apps Dir - NYC - to 150k - Media

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

Sat May 14, 2011 6:14 pm (PDT)

Applications Director- Media
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*Reporting Structure: Reporting to the CTO
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*New York City** – 150K*

*Recruiter contact info at the bottom of the description
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The Applications Director has responsibility for managing the team that
delivers internal and external applications, Tools and solutions for North
America. This role is seen as a key role in the aligning IT and the delivery
of Web based applications (Intranets, Extranets, Portals etc...) with
business objectives.

*Main Responsibilities
*· Management Duties
o   Direct and guide the Applications Team (8) regarding strategy,
architecture, development methodology and vision.
o   Negotiate and deliver against SLA's with internal customers as well as
clients
o   Develop an on boarding process for supporting new applications.
o Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders,
including management, development teams, end users, and unit leaders.
o   Coordinate with department heads to assess departmental application
training needs and objectives.
· Business Objectives
o   Maintain and enhance performance of supported software and applications
across the organization.
o   Create and deploy feedback mechanisms for end users. Analyze results,
make recommendations for support process improvement, and implement changes.
o   Develop and document policy and procedure for consistent applications
management.
o   Assist in developing and documenting IT business continuity and disaster
recovery procedures
· Vendor Management
o   Recommend and negotiate changes to 3rd party SLA's to ensure business
requirements are met
o   Provide a point of escalation for the IT Department for technical issues
o   Monitor effectiveness and availability of applications at regular review
meetings

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**Essential Skills and Experience
*· Previous management experience 7-10 years.
· In-depth, hands-on knowledge of and experience with enterprise and desktop
applications, including:
o   Microsoft SharePoint/ .Net
o   MS SQL
o   Internet and intranet technologies
o   Finance Systems
o   Media planning and buying systems (Optional).
· Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and
issue resolution techniques.
· Understand application level security policies
· Understand business goals of the end users and the business in general
*Personal Attributes
*· 10 Years + experience in application development/management with
excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
· Account and relationship management skills
· Negotiation and influencing skills
· Cost and budget management skills
· Strong customer-service orientation.
· Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
· Ability to conduct research into application issues and products.
· Highly self-motivated and directed.
· Keen attention to detail.
· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure
environment.
· Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Call or email below:

Janelle Razzino

Razzino Associates, Inc.

220 Kinderkamack Road

Westwood, New Jersey 07675

(O) 201-722-3111

(F) 201-722-3113

(C) 201-925-6086

janelle@razzinoassociates.com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

May 10th - Tues Reg Mtg - 6 pm - Berman Larson Kane Offices, Paramus - DO NOT use GPS for directions - Bring 15 copies of your resume

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