Project Manager/CSM

Project Manager/CSM

 
Job ID: Job-1737       
Job Title:      Project Manager/CSM    
location:       Brooklyn, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $100K - $115K  
       
Description:    The Scrum Master/Project Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery, using Agile / Scrum methodologies, of major technology developments on the front and back-end domains for the Organization’s Salesforce.com CRM project. This is highly impactful work involving our organization-wide data. It is of enterprise scope and includes: project planning, scope management, risk management, change management, budget and resource planning, cost estimation, tracking and issue resolution. Throughout the lifecycle of these projects, the PM is responsible for making appropriate tradeoffs with project teams to mitigate any issues or risks. 

The Scrum Master will contribute Agile/Scrum knowledge to help improve the organization wide processes. The primary project will be run using Agile / Scrum while other projects may require SDLC project management methodologies. The Project Manager reports to the Senior Managing Director, Project Management. 


Qualifications: 

Responsibilities 

· Manage multiple projects, including Salesforce.com Front-End development, using Agile / Scrum. 

· Organize sprint planning, facilitate the sprint review and daily stand ups 

· Own the success of the team's process, support the Product Owner, and communicate status and issues to Stakeholders and PMO, 

· Manages all aspects of the project life cycle, and work with team members to oversee all phases of project completion (using both Agile/Scrum and SDLC methodologies). 

· Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters. 

· Develops and maintains cost-conscious project plans that meet organizational objectives and timelines for both technology solutions and business process improvements 

· Identifies key project stakeholders both internally and externally, including vendors, and managing those relationships in support of a comprehensive approach to each project 

· Proactively manages and mitigates issues and risks. 

· Manages organizational resources efficiently - time, people and budget 

· Follows processes and methodology set forth by the PMO 

· Validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures 

· Partners with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria. 

· Manages and mentors one direct report Project Manager. 

· Serve as a subject-matter expert in Agile/Scrum methodology across the IT team and the organization. 

Competencies 

· Expert level knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and Agile/Scrum development processes with experience on large software projects 

· Knowledge of PMI standards and software development process. 

· Proven technical project management skills with demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects. 

· Experienced in various software estimation techniques and budgeting activities. 

· Experienced in production support, release management, ROI proposals and IT Systems Implementation. 

· Strong team leadership skills 

· Operates effectively, and with a positive attitude, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with High sense of urgency and with ability to drive results. 

· Must be detail-oriented, extremely organized, and have strong presentation skills. 

· Must have the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally. 

· Risk assessment, negotiation and problem resolution skills. 

· Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; remove barriers, influence stakeholders and enable teams to complete their objectives. 

· Comfort with ambiguity, frequent change, and unpredictability. 

· Excellent task management, organization, and team collaboration skills. 

· Sound business and technology acumen. 

Number of Years of Project Management Experience 

· 7+ years of demonstrated outcome delivery across different types of high-risk, high-value projects. 

· 3+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum environment as Scrum Master 

· Experience managing Salesforce development using Agile is a big plus. 

Additional knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

· Detailed knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Microsoft Project 

· Knowledge of other technology tools for project planning and testing including JIRA 

Academic Qualifications: 

· Bachelor's degree required 

· Agile / Scrum Certification is required (CSM) 

· PMP certification preferred 

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

NO RELOCATION. ONLY THOSE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US. VISA TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

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Project Manager/CSM Brooklyn, NY

Project Manager/CSM

 
Job ID: Job-1737       
Job Title:      Project Manager/CSM    
location:       Brooklyn, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $100K - $115K  
Primary Skills:        
Description:    The Scrum Master/Project Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery, using Agile / Scrum methodologies, of major technology developments on the front and back-end domains for the Organization’s Salesforce.com CRM project. This is highly impactful work involving our organization-wide data. It is of enterprise scope and includes: project planning, scope management, risk management, change management, budget and resource planning, cost estimation, tracking and issue resolution. Throughout the lifecycle of these projects, the PM is responsible for making appropriate tradeoffs with project teams to mitigate any issues or risks. 

The Scrum Master will contribute Agile/Scrum knowledge to help improve the organization wide processes. The primary project will be run using Agile / Scrum while other projects may require SDLC project management methodologies. The Project Manager reports to the Senior Managing Director, Project Management. 


Qualifications: 

Responsibilities 

· Manage multiple projects, including Salesforce.com Front-End development, using Agile / Scrum. 

· Organize sprint planning, facilitate the sprint review and daily stand ups 

· Own the success of the team's process, support the Product Owner, and communicate status and issues to Stakeholders and PMO, 

· Manages all aspects of the project life cycle, and work with team members to oversee all phases of project completion (using both Agile/Scrum and SDLC methodologies). 

· Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters. 

· Develops and maintains cost-conscious project plans that meet organizational objectives and timelines for both technology solutions and business process improvements 

· Identifies key project stakeholders both internally and externally, including vendors, and managing those relationships in support of a comprehensive approach to each project 

· Proactively manages and mitigates issues and risks. 

· Manages organizational resources efficiently - time, people and budget 

· Follows processes and methodology set forth by the PMO 

· Validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures 

· Partners with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria. 

· Manages and mentors one direct report Project Manager. 

· Serve as a subject-matter expert in Agile/Scrum methodology across the IT team and the organization. 

Competencies 

· Expert level knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and Agile/Scrum development processes with experience on large software projects 

· Knowledge of PMI standards and software development process. 

· Proven technical project management skills with demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects. 

· Experienced in various software estimation techniques and budgeting activities. 

· Experienced in production support, release management, ROI proposals and IT Systems Implementation. 

· Strong team leadership skills 

· Operates effectively, and with a positive attitude, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with High sense of urgency and with ability to drive results. 

· Must be detail-oriented, extremely organized, and have strong presentation skills. 

· Must have the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally. 

· Risk assessment, negotiation and problem resolution skills. 

· Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; remove barriers, influence stakeholders and enable teams to complete their objectives. 

· Comfort with ambiguity, frequent change, and unpredictability. 

· Excellent task management, organization, and team collaboration skills. 

· Sound business and technology acumen. 

Number of Years of Project Management Experience 

· 7+ years of demonstrated outcome delivery across different types of high-risk, high-value projects. 

· 3+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum environment as Scrum Master 

· Experience managing Salesforce development using Agile is a required

Additional knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

· Detailed knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Microsoft Project 

· Knowledge of other technology tools for project planning and testing including JIRA 

Academic Qualifications: 

· Bachelor's degree required 

· Agile / Scrum Certification is required (CSM) 

· PMP certification preferred 

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

NO RELOCATION. ONLY THOSE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US. VISA TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

Watch and subscribe to TheBigGameHuntrTV on YouTube for ”No B.S.” job search and hiring advice. To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to http://www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe. Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings –@ TheBigGameHuntr  

ASP.Net Programmer Brooklyn, NY

ASP.Net Programmer

 
Job ID: Job-1736       
Job Title:      ASP.Net Programmer     
location:       Brooklyn, NY   
Jobtype:        Contract       
Rate:   up to $60 p/h  
Primary Skills:        
Description:    Interview by 6/19/2013 
12+ month assignment 

6-8 Years of experience in : 

. Designing web services based applications using visual Studio Dot Net. 

. Designing document management systems. 

. Designing Active Directory based security. 

. Designing telecommunications systems. 

. Designing workflow systems. 

. Designing payroll management systems. 

. Designing 3 tiered applications. 
Candidate Must Have : Visual Studio Dot Net,Designing DMS,Active Directory based security designing,workflow systems design,Designing 3 tiered applications. 

Please quote your best rate and email a resume in Word that makes it obvious how you match the specification 

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

NO RELOCATION. ONLY THOSE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US. VISA TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

Watch and subscribe to TheBigGameHuntrTV on YouTube for ”No B.S.” job search and hiring advice. To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to http://www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe. Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings –@ TheBigGameHuntr  

Project Manager

Project Manager

 
Job ID: Job-1735       
Job Title:      Project Manager
location:       Brooklyn, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   up to $60 p/h  
               
Description:    Must be able to interview by 6/20 

- Minimum 2-4 Years Experience in overseeing small scaled, non-complex projects, comprised of a small number of deliverables and/or a small number of phases. 

- Minimum 2 Years experience coordinating and delegating assignments for a large consultant project staff. 

- Minimum 2 Years experience being focal point of contact for Issuing Entity regarding project status, meetings, reporting requirements, scope changes, and issues and concerns raised by consultant staff or Issuing Entity 

Candidate Must Have : Experience in overseeing small scaled, non-complex projects,Experience coordinating and delegating assignments for a large consultant project staff. 

Please quote your best rate and email a resume in Word that makes it obvious how you match the specification 

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

NO RELOCATION. ONLY THOSE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US. VISA TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

Watch and subscribe to TheBigGameHuntrTV on YouTube for ”No B.S.” job search and hiring advice. To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to http://www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe. Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings –@ TheBigGameHuntr  

Software QA Analysts Westchester, NY

Software QA Analysts

 
Job ID: Job-1734       
Job Title:      Software QA Analysts   
location:       Rye Brook, NY  
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $85K - $100K   
Primary Skills:        
Description:    Must be able to develop test plans, setup testing environments used to ensure quality and be responsible for timely releases of the products. Design/update and execute automation testing using QTPro/SoapUI. You will be responsible for creating, executing and reviewing test plans, scripts and test case scenarios following QA standards. Perform interactive testing on Windows platforms using various browsers. 

REQUIRED: 
Expert-level automation testing skills using QTPro. 
Knowledge of SOAPUI a plus. 
Be able to review current manual testing for automation testing possibilities 
Identify new areas for automation testing as well as update current automation testing 
Experience testing ECommerce applications. 
Ability to work effectively under pressure and within deadlines. 
Ability to quickly learn new systems. 
Knowledge of inventory management. 
Troubleshooting and analytical skills. 
Analyze defined requirements for testability. 
Design and execute Quality Assurance test plan, including the creation of test cases. 
Design and execute User Acceptance test plan, where applicable. 
Conduct peer review of QA and User Acceptance Test plans. 
Assist with Development’s unit integration testing, system testing, and system integration testing when scheduling permits and where applicable. 
Run regressive test systems and evaluate results. 
Execute functional, application, and performance tests. 
Troubleshoot and analyze defects found during testing cycles. 
Record, track and test defects to closure. 
Maintain software testing documentation including, but not limited to checklists, master file lists, standard test plans, test cases, and test scripts. 
Manage own assignments in relation to the project schedule. 
Able to test Ecommerce Applications in French Canadian a plus. 
Webdriver experience a strong plus. 
MSQL and XML a strong plus 
Prior programming background a strong plus. 
BSEE, CS + 5 yrs or MS + 4 yrs or PhD + 1 

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

NO RELOCATION. ONLY THOSE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US. VISA TRANSFERS ARE AVAILABLE. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

Watch and subscribe to TheBigGameHuntrTV on YouTube for ”No B.S.” job search and hiring advice. To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to http://www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe. Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings –@ TheBigGameHuntr