Wednesday, January 11, 2012

[NE-Financial-Services-IT-Jobs] Digest Number 733

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1.

Business Relationship Manager - IT/Business - N. 128 Area of MA - Up

Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net   wrightassociates

Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:48 am (PST)



Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.

Position Title – WAATBRM012012

Business Relationship Manager – IT/Business - N. 128 Area of MA – Up to
$120K

Excellent Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Local Candidates Only – No sponsorship

Company

Mid sized, very successful, High Tech Media Solutions Firm – Customer
focused – Collaborative – Team Oriented.

Position Responsibilities – Summary
The role of the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) is a liaison between IT
and the business. The BRM has significant knowledge in subject matters
pertaining to both IT and the business. The BRM is responsible to understand
the business, assist in the prioritization and management of projects,
ensure that projects align with the technology that best provides maximum
return on investment, and direct IT strategy in support of the overall
business strategy.

Responsible (Works in a collaborative team environment)

· Works with the Internal and External Technology teams to design a
business solution

· Identifies opportunities for operational efficiency

· Works with the Business, Internal and External Technology teams to
create Service Level Agreements (SLA)

· Engages all resources needed to deliver a sound business and
technology solution

· Provide overall leadership in managing cross-functional teams

Accountable (Works to fulfill the commitment)

· Manages the resources and the project following a lifecycle
approach

· Delivers commitments on-time and on-budget

· Addresses project issue and seeks swift resolutions

· Develops long-range technology strategies

· Provides initial project estimates for cost-benefit analysis

· Communicates with the project team, management and steering
committee members

· Monitors the portfolio to align and make recommendations to the
PMO to prioritize and balance supply and demand.

Consultant (Advises on the task)

· Participates in technology aspects of business-sponsored requests

· Evaluates project objectives

· Reviews project priorities and resources based on availability

· New business initiative analysis

Informed (Is advised on the task)

· Works with Business Partners to gain an understanding of business
strategies

· Gathers information on competitor technology

· Stays abreast of industry trends in the business and technology

· Stays abreast of organization goals and emerging themes

Key Role Interactions:

Business Partners

The BRM works with the business at several organizational levels. The BRM
will work with the business area teams to understand project requirements,
shape the initial project request, and provide a high-level estimate of the
project effort and costs used in realizing. The BRM will regularly report
back to business managers on the status of projects.

Application Architects

Early in the process, the BRM works with the architects to discuss potential
solutions that match the business strategy with the technology strategy. The
architects will also provide consulting on additional costs due to
additional equipment or increased capacity requirements.

Project Managers

The BRM functions as a project manager and is responsible to effectively
delivery the initiative, by determining the resources (people, technology,
etc.), a timeline, and the costs associated with the project. Throughout a
project, the BRM will distribute project status in order to provide business
managers with regular communications. During the project, the BRM will work
as a facilitator to ensure discussions occur regarding the resolution of
issues, risks and impasses between the technology team and the business
teams.

Budget & Planning

The BRM may also need to work and supply information through their IT
Management to provide information for the Organization's annual planning
process, monthly forecasts, and in tracking the project's overall spend.

Professional Skills

The BRM needs to have subject matter expertise in both the business and
technology. The position requires the ability to understand the business
sufficiently to communicate the importance of projects to the technology
teams, as well as to understand the technology sufficiently to communicate
the complexity in simple terms for the business.

Interpersonal Skills

Required Skills and Competencies:

The BRM requires the following key skills:

· Communication

· Presentation

· Critical Thinking

· Collaboration

· Project Management

· Business vision, strategy and requirements

· Proficiency in managing people, financials, and project portfolios

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential

· 5 - 10 Years related experience in IT infrastructure and business
relationship management

· Bachelor degree required

Contact Information

Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates

Phone - (508) 761-6354

Email - garywright@prodigy.net - WEB Site – www.wrightassociates.org

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2a.

Manager of Windows System Engineering - 128/Mass Pike Area of MA - U

Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net   wrightassociates

Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:52 am (PST)



Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.

Open & Active as of 01-10-2012

Position Title – WRTMTS092010 - Searching for strong candidates

Manager of Windows System Engineering – 128/Mass Pike Area of MA – Up to
$140K+

Excellent Compensation Package – Base + Bonus + Very Comprehensive Benefits

Preference is for Local Candidates - Relo Assistance possible for
exceptionally strong matches – No sponsorship

Company

Large, public, highly successful, and growing Retail Firm - Great Company –
Lots of Upside.

Position Responsibilities – Summary

· Manages the activities related to the design, procurement, testing
and operations in support of server related technical projects.
· Oversees the daily activities of direct reports. Coaches and
mentors staff towards career development.
· Manages, maintains and implements applications/technologies and
associated systems standards.
· Negotiates and establishes vendor business partner relationships
to ensure best pricing and service level delivery.
· Establishes and maintains budgets and associated expenditures
along with acquisition methodologies for assigned applications/technologies,
purchases and maintenance.
· Evaluates and acquires new/upgraded software and hardware
technologies that offer competitive advantages or productivity gains in
delivery of information and system services to the end user computing
community.
· Provides inter and interdepartmental communication concerning all
computing standards and future strategic directions. Sets standards
concerning specific corporate direction in relation to assigned applications
and technologies.
· Other duties as assigned.

Reports to Manager of Technical Services - Global Infrastructure

Required Skills and Competencies:

· 8+ years Information Technology experience in large data center,
distributed, multi-location, multi-protocol, networked environment.
Candidates must have experience working in an environment of a 500 - 1000+
Windows Servers or very close to this number.
· 5+ years of management experience – Need experience managing a
group of 25-30 people – Person best suited for this role will have come up
thru a hands-on technical role and can still engage hands-on as needed.
Needs to be hands-on technically in the technologies specified.
· Experience building Windows Based Servers.
· Experience with VMware, Citrix, Active Directory and Clustering.
· Experience with the acquisition and management of technology
including midrange, desktop and other hardware, software and network related
areas.
· Extensive technical experience in current infrastructure
technologies used at the firm. These technologies include, but are not
limited to: Mainframe, Servers, Desktops, Peripherals, Wireless Devices,
Miscellaneous Appliances, Storage Devices, Operating Systems, Utilities,
Monitoring Tools, Software Packages, Networks, etc.
· Experience in current development methodologies, audit and SOX
compliance, security practices, middleware, change management compliance,
database technology, etc.
· Solid understanding of hardware, operating systems and associated
technologies including both current technologies and future trends for
industry strategic hardware and software in the assigned environment.
· Ability to manage and adjust multiple priorities in a fast paced,
rapidly changing environment.
· Ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies and business
requirements.
· Cross platform technical knowledge.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Retail experience preferred but not mandatory.

Travel:

Very minimal, as necessary

Contact Information

Send Resume in Word format only to: Gary Wright - President – Wright
Associates

Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - replywrightassociates@verizon.net - WEB
Site – www.wrightassociates.org

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