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- LEAD: CIO - Loc? - to 250/ base - Hlthcare From: john sampson
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- LEAD: IT Mgr - Va - to 125k + bonus From: john sampson
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- LEADS: PMs - NJ - Fiserv From: john sampson
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- Fwd: Career [and] Life From Tim's Strategy From: Peter Lutz
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- Fwd: [NewEnglandNetworking] The Stress of Unemployment From: Peter Lutz
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LEAD: CIO - Loc? - to 250/ base - Hlthcare
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:38 pm (PST)
CIO position with salary range from $250-$200K base
The CIO will be the administrator for IT strategic planning, hardware/software
technology deployment, data/voice network architectural direction and medical
informatics. He/she coordinates IT and clinical policies for system requirements,
acquisitions and enhancements. Responsibilities include: oversight of the Epic
Electronic Medical Record, acquisition, implementation and support of large, complex
custom designed systems, vendor software and equipment; initiation and development
of feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses and RFPs.
The CIO is responsible for developing all information technology
strategies, plans, policies and procedures to support the strategic
goals of the institution. As chief liaison for all information
technology, medical informatics and telecommunications operations, the
CIO is responsible for coordinating and integrating software, medical
equipment, informatics services and data/voice/Internet/intranet network
services to members of the Medical Staff, the Nursing Staff,
Administrators, Managers, Clinicians, the Medical Board and the Board of
Governors. As a service provider, the CIO is responsible for the
Information Technology infrastructure which encompasses an enterprise
Wide Area Network (WAN) serving 7,000 client workstations with over 600
rules-based applications and data base servers and telecommunications
infrastructure serving inpatient and outpatient care. The CIO oversees
data and equipment integrity, security and data base administration.
* Provides strategic direction to coordinate Information Technology, Medical
Informatics, and Telecommunications deployment and service in support of strategic
goals.
* Serves as a permanent member of the Information Systems Steering Committee,
facilitating institution-wide input into Information Technology and
Telecommunications strategic planning, implementation, benefits realization,
resource utilization, security and service levels.
* Ensures the daily management, coordination, development, selection and
operation of all Information Technology and Telecommunications processing systems
and services within the organization and its business affiliates.
* Evaluates the impact of new technology; negotiate contracts for IT and
Telecommunications hardware, software, support, maintenance and consulting to ensure
effective and efficient resource utilization.
* Optimizes ongoing productivity improvement, cost effectiveness and total
quality management via the use of Information Technology, Medical Informatics, and
Telecommunications.
* Develops policies and procedures for business recovery and disaster
contingency planning.
* Creates and nurture an educational environment for IT, Medical Informatics
and Telecommunications staff to ensure ongoing professional development.
* Manages facilities for IT, Telecommunications, Medical Informatics and User
Training.
Management and Technical Skills Required
* Direct experience overseeing implementation and support of the Epic
Electronic Medical Record.
* Demonstrated management and leadership skills; program and project
management, strategic and tactical planning.
* Hands on experience with current LAN/WAN architectures, client/server
technology, distributed data base and data/voice communications technology; desktop
client workstation computer hardware and software technology; data warehouse, data
mining and data mart technology, biomedical engineering technology and medical
informatics technology for medication safety and patient care.
* Systems development and project management methodologies; system and data
administration; operating and capital budget planning and control.
* Interpersonal consensus building, team building, negotiating, problem and
conflict analysis and resolution; well developed interpersonal and communications
skills.
* Global orientation to information technology in a healthcare setting.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration,
information technology or a related academic discipline. Masters degree preferred.
* Fifteen plus years of administrative management experience in progressively
more responsible Information Technology positions.
* Familiarity with the Epic Electronic Medical Record.
Please reach out to Nina Nardone at 201 843-8882 ext 256 or at
nina.nardone@ajilonfinance. <mailto:nina.nardone@com ajilonfinance. >com
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Feb 8th Combined Dinner Mtg - Assoc of Women in Computing - Totowa - Rod Colon - Networking: Do You Get It?
Mar 29th - Tues Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out - Moderator - Bob Larson Berman Larson Kane
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LEAD: IT Mgr - Va - to 125k + bonus
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:38 pm (PST)
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Provides oversight and supervises employees in efforts to deliver software solutions and services for centralized Financial Management Systems. Trains team members to develop their technical skills and analytical proficiency. Plans, prioritizes and supervises team tasks for software system development, and life-cycle maintenance of in-house developed solution to include: collecting and defining requirements, analyzing, designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining software systems and system documentation. Responsible for system status reporting and change control. Proactively engages with Finance & Accounting staffs to address system issues and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Works with functional users and vendors to troubleshoot, and solve system problems. Ensures sound team procedures and quality team deliverables. Coordinates and collaborates with System Administrators, Network Administrators, Database
Administrators, other related tech staffs and Software System vendors as appropriate to achieve comprehensive solutions and to provide satisfactory services for the customer.
Serves as a subject matter expert and direct advisor to senior leaders in the organization for the assigned organizational division. Plans, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies. Pursues action to ensure follow through on maximizing productivity and economies. Analyzes programs on a regular basis, and prompts initiation of corrective action to ensure support of operating programs. Develops long range plans in conjunction with internal operating directives, and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by the Director. Oversees maintenance and enforcement of the security of resources and develops procedures to minimize the potential for fraud, waste and abuse.
Guides and oversees the physical and logical architecture, design, implementation, and administration of the components that make up the Financial System applications and tools.
Establishes and enforces the near and long-term vision for the Financial System architecture and procedures through development and maintenance of quality control best practices to ensure data is accurate and secure. Evaluates and recommends appropriate technologies, tools, and methods for data management, application functions, and reporting. Oversee the on-going administration and support including user and security administration, performance tuning, application installation, and upgrades.
Partner with cross functional units to build solutions that support and improve the decision making process. Full management responsibilities to help functional departments identify and solve their most critical information, reporting and analytical challenges. Responsible for all management activities including: resource management, project plan creation and maintenance, maintenance of issues logs and prioritization. Incorporates MRI Project Lifecycle deliverables into project plans. Translates project requirements into project objectives and tasks and manages resources to control project scope. Responsible for ensuring a quality and cost effective solution is provided.
Conducts briefings, drafts memos effectively communicating orally and in writing with a commitment to maintain open lines of communication with direct reports and other departmental associates. Prepares detail status reports indicating accomplishments for the reporting period as well as identifying any project related issues. Conduct weekly meetings with project members to discuss any project related matters as well as providing business related information. Conduct periodic meetings with managements to report on project status, new initiatives and current priorities. Ensures that project schedules and requirements are established and tracked on regular basis. Maintains professional contacts with other companies, professional associations and equipment manufacturers concerning computer applications and equipment. Keeps abreast of technological changes and innovations in the data processing field.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol abuse, and take appropriate action.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience with Computron financial system is a MUST.
· Demonstrated experience leading the implementation of Financial System solutions.
· Strong understanding of and functional knowledge of Financial System for various business activities such as: Accounts Payable, Budgeting, Cash Management, and General Ledger Reporting.
· Computron technical experience is a must and the following technical experience is nice to have:
· Unix shell scripting,
· Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL*Plus,
· Perl, and
· Visual Basic.
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
· Five years of prior experience as Senior Systems Analyst, Senior Programmer Analyst or an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates a knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.
· Two plus years experience in a supervisory role is required.
· Proven ability to understand and navigate through organizational politics.
· Significant experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server a must.
· Experience with program management is a plus. Strong analytical and reporting skills are required.
· This highly visible position requires proven expertise in building and leading teams. The successful candidate will be a leader and effective communicator who has the ability to take charge and inspire with a compelling vision.
· Must be able to work independently and manage multiple task assignments. Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint).
· Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment. Eagerness to mentor junior staff.
· Experience providing oversight support to the development team.
**Will pay relocation expenses for this position.-company is in Virginia
Salary 100-125k range + small bonus –excellent benefits –
For further info call or e-mail –ralph clark -732-446-7227
rclark@ralphclarkassociates. com
MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:
Jan 25th Reg Mtg - 6 pm - Berman Larson Kane Offices, Paramus - DO NOT use GPS for directions - Bring 15 copies of your resume
Feb 8th Combined Tues Dinner Mtg - 6pm - Assoc of Women in Computing - Totowa - Rod Colon - Networking: Do You Get It?
Mar 29th - Tues Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out - Moderator - Bob Larson Berman Larson Kane
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LEADS: PMs - NJ - Fiserv
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:38 pm (PST)
Fiserv has some Project Management jobs open in Jersey City. Please feel free to send your resume to me at Christopher.Millen@fiserv. and also apply on-line.com
Thanks
Chris
Program Manager - (RD33266)
Job Requisition ID:
RD33266
Job Title:
Program Manager
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Job Description:
A Fortune 500 company, Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), is a leader in information management and electronic commerce systems for financial services. For four of the last five years, the company ranked No. 1 on the FinTech 100 Survey, the world's only ranking of technology companies serving the financial industry. Fiserv is the partner of choice in core processing solutions for U.S. banks, credit unions, and thrifts, and drives innovation in transaction processing and outsourcing, investment management solutions, and electronic billing and payment. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Fiserv reported $4.08 billion in 2009 revenue. To learn more, visit fiserv.com.
We are currently interviewing for a Program Manager for Investment Services in our Jersey City office. In this position, you will manage all aspects of project management and project lifecycles by effectively initiating, planning, scheduling, controlling, and bringing to closure multiple, large, high profile, high priority projects.
Job Description
Acts as a role model and mentor on project management methodology, standards, strategy, quality and change leadership.
Serves as an influential leader by demonstrating PM professionalism, passion/enthusiasm, providing communication/motivation and creating teamwork and collaboration
Schedule Management: Create and maintain an effort-driven project schedule for each project by identifying and monitoring: overall project timeline, project milestones, tasks, resources, task dependencies, and critical paths.
Control and track project performance, time allocations, cost, and quality by constantly evaluating project progress and conducting regular team status meetings.
Cost Management: Determines, monitors, and reviews all project economics, including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.
Issue / Risk Management: Anticipates and identifies Risks and Issues that may impact deliverables and develops and implements mitigation and corrective actions
Reporting: Monitors and reports on the status of project efforts (including weekly time reporting, monthly resource forecasting, monthly executive reporting, issue management and risk prevention/mitigation)
Scope: Ensures the project remains focused on key objectives and goals and comply with established methodologies. Develop and manage project expectations ensuring all applicable functional areas in CheckFree are engaged on the project
Procurement: Manages vendor relations as appropriate
Closure: Promote continuous improvement by conducting, documenting, and communicating lessons learned
Provide oversight / on-the-job training in the use of eProject (project portfolio management tool)
Skills Required:
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management processes.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development project lifecycle
Extensive experience in meeting planning and facilitation
Demonstrated experience in making articulate and effective oral presentations to different audiences
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Proficient with Project Management tools including MS Project
PMI Certification
Skills Desired:
Ability to step into projects already in progress or in need of rescue
Organization and time management skills: Operates independently with minimal guidance by management
Problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Education Required:
Bachelor's or advanced degree
Seven years or more of professional experience in a project management and/or consulting role
Fiserv, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.
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Fwd: Career [and] Life From Tim's Strategy
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Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:38 pm (PST)
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*CAREER [and] LIFE*
January, 2011
Hi everyone! Welcome to the first monthly newsletter and I hope to hear back
from you with feedback. This email, of course, is less about job search and
more about helping you think strategically about your career and life.
So here goes:
*Don't Crawl Under A Rock*
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in a career today is to stop
networking (besides never doing it that is). It is easy to stop after a job
search. And stopping is easy to justify with the demands we all have on our
time.
So what are a few ways to make it easy?
1. *Make yourself available for others.* Let friends know that you are
available to help with career ideas and advice. Contact the leaders of a
few local networking groups - let them know you are available as a mentor
for job-seeking or career seeking members. And that you are open to hosting
a job seeker for an informational interview.
2. *Eat with a stranger*. At least once a week (perhaps every Friday), break
bread with someone new. Start with a list of key people in your company
you'd like to meet. Then begin looking outside your company for new lunch
dates. Use LinkedIn to identify others in your industry or function to meet
for a coffee. If your job were to end in three months, all these
interactions will make for a great start to a job search.
3. *Become a person of influence*. Networking is easier when you are
employed. You have a built-in platform and credibility. SO how do you
maintain a platform when you need it most? You share your subject matter
expertise with others. Write a blog, a white paper or an article for your
industry association. If you like to talk, make yourself available for
conference panels or speaking engagements. When people know you outside your
company, you have a stable platform that will not disappear if you lose your
job.
*The Pursuit of Happiness*
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Fwd: [NewEnglandNetworking] The Stress of Unemployment
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Subject: [NewEnglandNetworking] The Stress of Unemployment
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*The Stress of Unemployment*
*Managing The Emotional Roller Coaster*
There's no way around it - unemployment is a bumpy, unpredictable emotional
roller-coaster ride. Even under the best of circumstances; when you've got
ample savings, decent job prospects, and a healthy severance package, few
people manage to escape the unemployment blues. While you can't change the
unpredictable nature of the ride, there are steps you can take to better
manage your reaction to the peaks and valleys you'll inevitably experience.
Here are ten suggestions to help you better manage the anxiety of
unemployment:
1.
*Don't compare yourself to others:* The impact of job loss varies from
person to person. It's likely that a single 25 year-old who lives at home
and is thinking about going back to graduate school will react to his/her
job loss with a different intensity than a 40 year old single mother who is
laid off from the only job she has ever held. But, it's also true that two
people in similar situations may have two totally different reactions to
their common loss. Each individual is unique and reacts with a wide range of
emotions and behaviors; there is no one right way to handle this transition.
1.
*Become part of a support group:* As wonderful as family and friends can
be, many people find that joining a support group of peers is the most
valuable support of all. Interacting with a group of people, who are in your
situation and can fully understand what you're going through, can be an
invaluable aid in helping you maintain perspective and a sense of humor
during your search.
1.
*Be honest about your emotions:* Admitting your anger, fear, and
frustrations to your support group is the first step toward managing your
emotions instead of letting them control you.
1.
*Name and Claim the Enemy:* Rather than walking around with a vague but
continual sense of anxiety, try to figure out what specific things worry you
most. By facing what you actually fear (i.e. financial instability, concerns
that you'll never find a comparable position) you can see how realistic your
fears are and begin to work on a plan for addressing those issues.
1.
*Recognize that Luck Plays a Role in this Process:* While it's hard not
to wonder why your friend landed a job quickly while you're still looking,
the answer is that every person's search proceeds at a unique pace. Luck,
timing, market opportunities and a hundred other factors conspire together
in mysterious ways. Remember the saying, "God, grant me the serenity to
accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference."
1.
*Avoid Negative People:* A group of pessimistic nay-sayers will do
nothing but reinforce your worst fears. Align yourself with friends and
colleagues who think more of you than you think of yourself - their
suggestions will inspire, empower, and encourage you to move on in the face
of rejection. Sometimes though, even the best-intentioned people don't know
what to say and as a result usually end up saying the wrong thing. Try to
remember their intentions are honorable even if their actions are less than
helpful.
1.
*Take Care of Yourself:* Mom was right; it's important to take care of
yourself. Get enough sleep, exercise and eat well. Don't allow yourself to
mope around the house in pajamas all day - project an image that reinforces
a positive outlook.
1.
*Focus on the Positive:* While you can't change events, you can change
how you react to them. Instead of focusing on the negatives on your life,
take note of the positive side of unemployment. Whether it's the opportunity
to spend more time with your children, having a chance to explore new career
directions or simply being able to sleep past 6 a.m., there is undoubtedly
something positive to recognize during this difficult transition.
1.
*Keep Busy:* There is nothing more depressing than staring at an empty
calendar. Schedule your job search activities (i.e. 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.: make
cold calls, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.: work on revising resume, etc.) as you would
normal business appointments. If you have blocks of unused time, look in the
newspaper for listings of business related meetings, trade shows or seminars
that you might be able to attend. Go to the library. Force yourself to get
out of the house.
1.
*Volunteer:* By helping others you'll help yourself feel more valued.
Even if it's only a few hours each month, the psychological boost of helping
those less fortunate can be significant.
Finally, if your sadness feels very profound and does not seem to improve,
consider getting professional help. The cost of ignoring depression can be
far greater than the cost of getting treatment. Consult your local mental
health clinics, social services agencies or professional counselors for help
for yourself and family members who are affected by your unemployment. Some
assistance may be covered by your health insurance or, if you do not have
insurance, counseling is often available on a "sliding scale" fee, based on
income.
- Nancy Collamer
Career Consultant
Author of The Layoff Survival Guide
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