Director, Consulting

Director, Consulting

Job ID: Job-0924 Job Title: Director, Consulting location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Description: This role is for a bright individual who has the passion to develop market leading software service offerings from top to bottom. Your role will entail market strategy, service road maps, coordinating Sales, Solutions, Delivery and Finance as well as artifact creation and coordination. You should be a proven team leader and team player with a string of successful product launches – very likely within larger organizations but also high tech startups. Our expectation is that you will reach deep into our organization and match our capabilities with clear market opportunities based on expected ROI. Working with a team of equally passionate leaders, we will create the next evolution of global software development solutions together.  Additionally, we would like to take this expertise to our clients in the form of Product Management Consulting. Between 10 and 20% of your time will be focused on educating our clients on what it means to be an outstanding Product Manager in today’s world. Many of our clients are just becoming aware that they are actually in the software business. We need to help them be successful and success starts with clear vision and disciplined Product Management.  Requirements:  • 8-15 years as Product Management VP or related role  • Large company pedigree and startup experience (attitude)  • Minimum 3 years consulting to Product Management roles  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with global Agile software development  • Proven track record in identifying new product and service offerings and bringing them to market with high growth  • Willingness to travel  • Personal commitment to the success of our clients  • Must have strong planning, organization, and time management skills  • Solid knowledge and network within the global product software development industry  • Combination of business skills and technical competence  Interpersonal Skills:  • Highly-motivated, creative thinker  • Ability to work independently  • Superior communication and writing skills  Education/Experience:  • BA/BS or equivalent in Marketing, MBA a plus  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.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Director, Consulting

Director, Consulting

Job ID: Job-0924 Job Title: Director, Consulting location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Description: This role is for a bright individual who has the passion to develop market leading software service offerings from top to bottom. Your role will entail market strategy, service road maps, coordinating Sales, Solutions, Delivery and Finance as well as artifact creation and coordination. You should be a proven team leader and team player with a string of successful product launches – very likely within larger organizations but also high tech startups. Our expectation is that you will reach deep into our organization and match our capabilities with clear market opportunities based on expected ROI. Working with a team of equally passionate leaders, we will create the next evolution of global software development solutions together.  Additionally, we would like to take this expertise to our clients in the form of Product Management Consulting. Between 10 and 20% of your time will be focused on educating our clients on what it means to be an outstanding Product Manager in today’s world. Many of our clients are just becoming aware that they are actually in the software business. We need to help them be successful and success starts with clear vision and disciplined Product Management.  Requirements:  • 8-15 years as Product Management VP or related role  • Large company pedigree and startup experience (attitude)  • Minimum 3 years consulting to Product Management roles  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with global Agile software development  • Proven track record in identifying new product and service offerings and bringing them to market with high growth  • Willingness to travel  • Personal commitment to the success of our clients  • Must have strong planning, organization, and time management skills  • Solid knowledge and network within the global product software development industry  • Combination of business skills and technical competence  Interpersonal Skills:  • Highly-motivated, creative thinker  • Ability to work independently  • Superior communication and writing skills  Education/Experience:  • BA/BS or equivalent in Marketing, MBA a plus  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.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Senior Estimator Carlisle, PA

Senior Estimator

Job ID: Job-0923 Job Title: Senior Estimator location: Carlisle, PA Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $90K - $115K Description: This Senior Estimator will deal with projects involving electric transmission line, distribution line and substation construction  My client has provided comprehensive electrical services including new construction, storm restoration work, renewable energy, turnkey project solutions and maintenance services for the transmission and distribution sector of the United States' electric utility industry for over 100 years.  Duties include but are not limited to:  -Prepare complete cost estimates for electric transmission, distribution and substation projects.  -Understand and monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines.  -Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements.  -Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.  -Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency.  -Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders.  -Assist construction personnel throughout the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.  -Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders.  -Follow-up at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process.  Qualified Candidates will possess the following:  -Candidate must possess experience in understanding blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.  -10 years or more of experience in the Utility Industry and/or possessing estimating knowledge of electric distribution, transmission and substation projects is required.  -10 years or more of experience in the Utility Industry and/or possessing Project Management within the electric distribution, transmission and substation projects is preferred.  -Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.  -Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field is preferred.  -Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required throughout PA and surrounding areas.  -Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written and communication skills.  -Must be a team player and be able to work with various partners from start to finish.  -Must be self-driven and have the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time.  -Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Project is 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.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Technical Team Leaders NYC

Technical Team Leaders

Job ID: Job-0922 Job Title: Technical Team Leaders location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Description: Technical Team Leaders are responsible for the analysis, definition,  design, construction, testing, installation and modification of properly  engineered information systems, containing software as the major  component, to meet agreed business needs. The candidate will work on,  but not limited to, the client's Messaging product. *  *Essential Day-to-Day Responsibilities:*  • Works on medium and large complex projects that are enterprise wide  and require the highest level of expertise and multiple technical  disciplines.  •*Networking on a development level (Lan/Wan networking)*  • Contribute key technical expertise, potentially global, which may have  a direct material impact on the firm's reputation, and products.  • Working with on-shore and off-shore development, test and operations staff  • Accountable for a team's results, or for a project, and takes  responsibility for the quality of work delivered. Sets timeframes and  schedules to meet customer and business needs.  • Defining and developing the project scope of multiple complex projects  with assistance from the project team.  • Providing design recommendations, developing and integrating programs  per written specifications. Responsible for writing moderate to complex  design specifications.  • Translating business and technical requirements into detailed design  specifications for the application  • Preparing and presenting status updates for various projects.  • Maintaining a good understanding of Social Netowrking trends and  technologies  • Provides assistance in researching new and emerging technologies.  Works with vendors to understand technology. Evaluating new tools,  technologies and platforms to be included.  • Ensuring project process is followed (assignment objectives, post  assignment performance reviews, etc.)  • Identifies ways to improve the operation of own area and to achieve  efficiencies and results.  • Provides technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to application  development teams across the organization.  **  *Required Skills:*  • *Minimum 8-10 years of application development experience. Experience  must include architectural and design responsibilities as well.*  • Complex Programming *primarily in Java on Unix Platforms*  • Familiar with open source community involvement  • *Relational object models*  • Understanding of *Service Oriented Architecture*  • Hands on experience with designing scalability solutions and  performance improvements (concurency)  • Experience with *deployment and support of large-scale production  quality applications*  • Experience with monitoring/troubleshooting tools such as Perfmon &  Event alerting  • *Experience in writing Unit test cases.*  • Engaged in innovative concepts and programming techniques on how to  develop high quality software and still maintaining shorter time to  market (e.g. *Agile and Extreme Programming (XP)*  • High awareness of customer service  • Very Focused and Challenged  Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  NO RELOCATION. VISA TRANSFERS WITH AT LEAST 3 YRS REMAINING ON YOUR H01B VISA OK. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Senior Estimator Carlisle, PA

Senior Estimator

Job ID: Job-0923 Job Title: Senior Estimator location: Carlisle, PA Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $90K - $115K Description: This Senior Estimator will deal with projects involving electric transmission line, distribution line and substation construction  My client has provided comprehensive electrical services including new construction, storm restoration work, renewable energy, turnkey project solutions and maintenance services for the transmission and distribution sector of the United States' electric utility industry for over 100 years.  Duties include but are not limited to:  -Prepare complete cost estimates for electric transmission, distribution and substation projects.  -Understand and monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines.  -Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements.  -Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.  -Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency.  -Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders.  -Assist construction personnel throughout the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.  -Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders.  -Follow-up at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process.  Qualified Candidates will possess the following:  -Candidate must possess experience in understanding blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.  -10 years or more of experience in the Utility Industry and/or possessing estimating knowledge of electric distribution, transmission and substation projects is required.  -10 years or more of experience in the Utility Industry and/or possessing Project Management within the electric distribution, transmission and substation projects is preferred.  -Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.  -Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field is preferred.  -Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required throughout PA and surrounding areas.  -Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written and communication skills.  -Must be a team player and be able to work with various partners from start to finish.  -Must be self-driven and have the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time.  -Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Project is 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.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Production Underwriter NYC and NJ

Production Underwriter

Job ID: Job-0921 Job Title: Production Underwriter location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $110K - $120K +bonus Description: Prefer someone who can work in both New York City and New Jersey  Responsible for the growth, development and management of producer distribution and new business underwriting for Commercial Multiple Lines (Middle Market) in an assigned territory. Commercial Multiple Lines is a targeted growth segment which includes property and casualty products.  Essential Job Functions  Production and Underwriting  Appoints, develops and manages relationships with the Producers who fit within guidelines.  Performs all marketing duties in connection with assigned territory.  Manages Producer performance including submissions, hit ratios and other quality measures.  Achieves established production goals focusing on profitable growth.  Analyzes, evaluates and reviews information to determine acceptability of new accounts.  Underwrites and determines the policy parameters and pricing of risks based on underwriting guidelines and appetites.  Provides rating instructions and policy issuance instructions to Technical Assistant staff.  Prepares quotations and proposals on new business.  Makes recommendations on risks which exceed authority using established referral procedures.  Orders Loss Control surveys, as applicable.  Recommends and places proper reinsurance when necessary and authorized.  Meets all file documentation standards and complies with underwriting authority level.  Prioritize and delegate work to meet producer deadlines and internal service standards.  Adheres to department goals and objectives. Coordinate, implement and monitor producer plan which includes visits, new business, renewal retention, pricing increase and profitability.  Develops new Product ideas and tracks competitor activity.  Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.  Qualifications:  - College degree preferred  - At least ten years of underwriting experience  - Good oral and written communication skills.  - Ability to innovate and apply new ideas.  - Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs  - CPCU designation preferred.  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.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Production Underwriter NYC

Production Underwriter

Job ID: Job-0921 Job Title: Production Underwriter location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $110K - $120K +bonus Description: Prefer someone who can work in both New York City and New Jersey  Responsible for the growth, development and management of producer distribution and new business underwriting for Commercial Multiple Lines (Middle Market) in an assigned territory. Commercial Multiple Lines is a targeted growth segment which includes property and casualty products.  Essential Job Functions  Production and Underwriting  Appoints, develops and manages relationships with the Producers who fit within guidelines.  Performs all marketing duties in connection with assigned territory.  Manages Producer performance including submissions, hit ratios and other quality measures.  Achieves established production goals focusing on profitable growth.  Analyzes, evaluates and reviews information to determine acceptability of new accounts.  Underwrites and determines the policy parameters and pricing of risks based on underwriting guidelines and appetites.  Provides rating instructions and policy issuance instructions to Technical Assistant staff.  Prepares quotations and proposals on new business.  Makes recommendations on risks which exceed authority using established referral procedures.  Orders Loss Control surveys, as applicable.  Recommends and places proper reinsurance when necessary and authorized.  Meets all file documentation standards and complies with underwriting authority level.  Prioritize and delegate work to meet producer deadlines and internal service standards.  Adheres to department goals and objectives. Coordinate, implement and monitor producer plan which includes visits, new business, renewal retention, pricing increase and profitability.  Develops new Product ideas and tracks competitor activity.  Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.  Qualifications:  - College degree preferred  - At least ten years of underwriting experience  - Good oral and written communication skills.  - Ability to innovate and apply new ideas.  - Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs  - CPCU designation preferred.  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.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr