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Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:07 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Joseph" joesonline

Please post on your Yahoo Group and Heather on JobScout.

Global Head of Desktop Engineering
Investment Bank
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full Time



POSITION OVERVIEW:
As a leading global provider of investment decision support tools, CLIENT offers a challenging and rewarding work environment that integrates best of breed investment theory, technologies and data.
The IT Infrastructure group is looking for an Executive Director to join the team as Global Head of End User Computing. This core function delivers the day-to-day provision of services & technology all professional IT Infrastructure, Desktop & Mobile services. The Global Head of End User Computing is responsible for the management of all aspects in the day to day running of all of CLIENT infrastructure technology in our offices throughout the world.
Candidates must be comfortable leading large, complex projects across multiple functional groups and global locations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Candidates should also be reasonably technical and fully familiar with enterprise and consumer computer technologies and their application within a corporate context.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
General management
People and Line Management of Global team, split into three regions, Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific
Build a culture of service within the team including our 3rd party providers
Provide strong leadership and vision around continuous improvement
Provide continuous communications on metrics, performance, progress and change to all End-User staff
Mentoring, coaching and career management for staff
Manage budgets, costs and billing processes
Vendor and Supplier Management
Manage the 3rd party relationships ensuring alignment to business needs and the meeting of SLA's and contractual terms
Contract and service agreement management and monitoring
Managing RFP's and vendor selection

Process Management
Build a robust and meaningful metrics system to provide effective measurement of processes and outcomes
Program manage the introduction of new technologies, tools and processes
Streamline processes and organizational structure to maximize efficiency and flexibility to meet changing business needs
Providing high level of end user support, maintain/improve customer satisfaction and improve processes around providing support.
Proceduralizing repeatable support and drive improvement of Support Services
Defining service levels and implementing tools to measure and report against performance
Utilizing data and metrics to identify and implement opportunities for improvement
Driving enhanced productivity through evaluation and deployment of new functionality
Implementing automation of processes and deployment where possible
Strengthening processes around testing and deployment

Customer Management
Liaise with CLIENT business areas to understand needs and managing expectations
Ensuring that the established broad project portfolio is properly prioritized, resourced and achievable
Ensuring resourcing is balanced to allow for continuous improvement of the support function, the desktop computing environment and professional infrastructure outside of the project portfolio.

Technology
Expanding mobility capabilities to meet demands of growing mobile user base
Evaluating overall architecture of professional infrastructure and identifying opportunities for improvement, driving integration of IT into requirements gathering, selection, and evaluation process for new equipment/systems
Evaluating opportunities for simplification or consolidation of multiple systems.
Ensuring that systems are implemented in a way that meet functional requirements as well as comply with all operational and security policies and procedures.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS in business, finance, computer science, engineering, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5-7 years managing large scale technology services & teams
Experience of managing global / remote teams (including direct reports)
Expertise in developing detailed plans for complex projects with changing requirements, resources and aggressive schedules
Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication to facilitate team and business sponsor meetings effectively.
Experience with validated/qualified systems
Excellent customer service skills interfacing with customers and vendors
Excellent Organizational Skills -ability to manage time and multiple tasks
Strong experience implementing ITIL processes and practices
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically.
Demonstrated ability to drive results in an expedient manner quickly gathering information and consensus along with the ability to make sound decisions.
Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, negotiation), including the ability to communicate effectively with people at different job levels within the organization.
Must be an excellent facilitator having strong leadership skills.
Sound understanding of technology and its application to achieve business objectives.
Interest in the mechanics of global financial markets and the investment process
Flexibility in work hours necessary to interact with a global team
Work experience in a foreign country or with an international company a plus


Please send resume to: jmass@bondstreetgroup.com

Jeff Mass
Executive Recruiter
Bond Street Group
261 Madison Avenue
17th Floor
New York, NY 10016


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Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:11 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Joseph" joesonline

One of my recruiter contacts at Novartis just sent this over. If you have candidates can apply directly to Dolores and mention my name.

Dolores Scotto
Talent Acquisition-Sourcing Manager
Oncology HR – Staffing
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
180 Park Avenue
Building 104
Florham Park, NJ 07932-0675
USA

Phone: +1 862 778 0510

dolores.scotto@novartis.com
www.novartis.com

Current openings for Novartis:

EAST HANOVER NJ - SAS and Senior SAS Programmers, Clinical Research Physicians – Clinical Development or Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Trial Heads and Managers, Biostatisticians – Full and Early Development, Clinical Data Managers, Medical or Submission Writers

CAMBRIDGE, MA – SAS and Senior SAS Programmers, Associate Director and Senior Associate Director Regulatory Affairs, Analytical Method & QC Scientist


Susan Terman
Regional Job Market Consultant, New Jersey/Delaware Valley
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Thu Jun 20, 2013 5:48 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"john sampson" jcsspike


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Thu Jun 20, 2013 5:58 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"john sampson" jcsspike


My name is Amit from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and I found your resume through one of the job portal - and would like to know if you are looking for a new job opportunity. Our records show that you are an experienced IT professional with experience relevant to one of my current contract openings.

Pyramid provides strategic workforce solutions to meet the flexible staffing requirements of clients looking for talented IT professionals. A strong relationship with Pyramid can go a long way in helping you achieve your job search objectives and long-term career goals. As a Pyramid consultant, you can enhance your credentials with project work with some of the most recognizable brands in the global economy.

The job is located in Raritan, NJ with one of our Fortune 500 direct client. They are looking for a Portfolio Manager and the following is a more detailed description of the job.

Location--North America, Raritan, NJ
Durationâ€"6+ Months

Project Title (CONTRACTOR): Portfolio Manager

Position Overview:
This position will lead and support various Portfolio related activities across the Pharm R&D Portfolio. Primary responsibilities for this role will focus on the R&D Governance Model and the Portfolio. The Governance Model consists of a Committee which includes a joint partnership between the R&D Business and the IT Organization. This committee is responsible for assessing and determining the portfolio of investments for the IT organization. Additionally, this role will provide support to various portfolio related activities related to the Portfolio. The scope of “portfolio” may be applied to all IT investments, financials, resources, including IT assets and labor resources.

Primary Duties:

Lead activities related to R&D Portfolio Governance Process (70)

Handle all day-to-day coordination for generating Meeting materials pre/post meetings
Work with various levels of Leadership and their teams to collect, review and communicate progress
Collaborate with Finance to ensure alignment between Portfolio tool and their data
Update SharePoint site status and slides pre/post meeting
Generate meeting materials (agenda, process slides, etc.)
Develop, analyze and maintain portfolio dashboard
Manage Meeting follow-ups

Assist with PMO related activities (30%)

Facilitate project & resource planning and management processes that includes macro level resource estimation. Mature IS/AS Investment planning and 90 Day Capacity process
Ensures the completeness and accuracy of portfolio data with project managers and other stakeholders, including Senior Management.
Maintain formal improvement plans for portfolio activities (i.e.Track and respond to VP requests, recommend continuous improvement opportunities)
Drive awareness of information on IT assets and create transparency to key cost drivers.
Drive Total Cost of Ownership awareness for Business Critical Applications & establish framework for non-critical apps and services.
Analyze and develop presentations for portfolio governance processes and reviews.
Provide education and support for the portfolio related data and processes.
Collaborate with peers to develop and execute portfolio and capacity planning processes within Pharm and across the sectors. Continually strive to improve and evolve processes and develop organizational competencies in project planning and execution, resource management and benefit realization.
Qualifications
Education: BS/BA degree is required
Experience/Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree (Business or Computer Science preferred).
A minimum of 8-10 years progressive IT work experience is required.
Strong end-to-end process development/ management
Ability to think strategically and work independently is a must. Work through ambiguity.
Must be highly analytical with a focus on business results. Ability to analyze data, translate into meaningful dashboards/metrics for executive audiences
Must be a results-driven with ability to effectively execute a variety of activities concurrently in a rapid manner across local and global organizations.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.
Strong knowledge of portfolio management methodologies and tools, including project selection methods, prioritization processes, and models to support portfolio decision making.
Coordinate across functional groups
Create process documentation and reporting
Strong knowledge of program and project management processes and financial processes are required.
Strong technical acumen and leadership.
Strong presentation, facilitation and communication skills and the ability to influence without authority are required.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

If you are qualified, available, interested, planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and interest, please feel free to reach me on desk: (732-276-9936) , even if we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP.

Look forward to working with you and be a part of the Pyramid family.

Warm Regards,
Amit Bajpai
Executive Resourcing
Pyramid Consulting, Inc.
11100 Atlantis Place, Alpharetta, GA
email: amit.bajpai@pyramidci.com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates

June 18th - 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

Sept 24th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out

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