CTO--Publishing or Media - (US-NY-New York)

CTO--Publishing or Media - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $200K - $230K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: INRJA3

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MUST HAVE RECENT EXPERIENCE IN PUBLISHING OR MEDIA

He/she will be expected to participate in the formation of IT policies and procedures by making appropriate recommendations for improvements and/or additions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT services and operations to support the business.This position requires an individual to roll up his/her sleeves and contribute while leading the IT function within the organization. The ideal candidate must be able to provide high level analysis and consulting services to all internal clients. This person will be a trusted advisor to management and the IT business function throughout the organization. This position will report to the CFO – North America on a day to day basis but will ultimately report to the Group CTO in the UK for all strategic technology matters.

Responsibilities:
Oversees all technology for the organization. Provides technology vision and leadership to create a transformational change in business performance. Provides guidance and counseling to senior management with respect to technology initiatives
Provides strategic planning, program development, technology evaluation, and coordination of IT systems to support business goals
Ensures department meets budget. Develops the coming year's capital and operating budgets
Maintains and shares an up-to-date awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies and exploring those that would benefit our web businesses. Provides leadership in awareness, exploration, and implementation of publishing specific technologies
Prioritizes budgets within financial framework, legal considerations, and budget constraints
Anticipates technology needs before the business recognizes the needs. Works to make technology a value add for the business. Helps employees to use technology to bolster value to clients in a proactive way
Supervises recruitment, training, retention, and organization of all technical staff
Participates as a member of the senior management team in establishing processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved
Participates actively in developing business strategy

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or related discipline; MA or MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in a publishing/media company is a MUST
Experience working with online content management and the delivery of digital products. Demonstrated success in leveraging technology to meet business objectives. Proven experience delivering software development projects on time and on budget. Leader with outstanding interpersonal, communication and leadership skills; ability to motivate people and manage resources effectively and work with business partners to achieve goals. Business acumen, knowledge, professionalism - understand all aspects of how the business operates, able to develop and articulate the value proposition of a new process or program. Proven track record of successfully implementing revenue generating online products. Ability to build the right team, focus people and model integrity. Results-oriented individual with strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
A problem solver; an individual that can quickly assess a situation from multiple dimensions, understand and integrate competing needs and develop creative solutions. Skill in budget preparation and management. Ability to function in a collaborative environment; sensitivity to others; high integrity and intelligence; excellent judgment. Ability to adapt to and remain effective in a changing environment.

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NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.

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Solution Architect - (US-NY-New York)

Solution Architect - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $120K - $130K / Year
Minimum Education: Tech School
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: SABJA2
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Appropriate candidates for this role will have worked in financial services and understand the business applications which they have built. The projects could be end to end solutions or product customizations. Candidates are highly technical and come from a development and implementation background. They are open to see people working in different technologies but Java technologies and Oracle database skills are preferred.

The following Key Skill are required for the role
· The ability to create activity models, sequence diagrams, use case diagrams, system functionality description, conceptual data models, logical data models and class/objects.
· Working knowledge and understanding of service oriented architecture design, J2EE and n-tier architecture concepts.
· Strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
· Minimum of 8 years experience.

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.

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Concepts In Staffing
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New York, NY 10016

Pre-Sales Executive - (US-NY-New York)

Pre-Sales Executive - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $110K - $125K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: SABJA1
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Company sells its products and services directly and indirectly. The solution affects the entire enterprise, so Pre Sales Executives are expected to be able to work with senior executives within the account. The average sale is in the five to seven figure range. The sales cycle is typically four to six months.

The new Pre Sales Executive will be required to assist to develop a pipeline, but will be expected to completely support development of new business within the client base as well

Required Experience

several years of relevant pre sales experience
employment history demonstrating solutions to the wholesale banking and/or securities industry
successful sales and services track record
demonstrated ability to win new business
track record of supporting the sale process with senior industry executives
well established industry contacts and a strong reputation
understanding of industry and market
ability to demonstrate product and relevant business knowledge in the middle to back office areas of the Financial industry
team orientation- works well with sales, peers and colleagues
willingness and ability to travel as required

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.

NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
Concepts In Staffing
9 East 37 Street
New York, NY 10016