The Enterprise Architect works as a consulting team leader and a member on software products or enterprise solutions development, enhancement and integration projects. The architect will follow a development process and work closely with project managers, offshore team members and customers to conduct system analysis, requirements gathering, design and prototype the systems, specify and document the system architectures, technology and the overall solution for the customer and distributed development team.
You’ll have solid experience in designing systems in Java and J2EE, deep and extensive expertise in 2-tier, 3-tier and n-tier applications, and sound UML knowledge. A BE, B.Tech, MS or an MCA with 10 to 15 years of total IT
Essential Duties:
• Demonstrates successful technical management and delivery of major projects, capable of helping to reverse troubled projects.
• Works in collaboration with the offshore PM’s and PM at the US office.
• Accountable for all technical aspects of project, design, scalability, and performance.
• Works closely with clients to analyze, architect and prototype systems; provide strategic direction and technical management consultation for the customers.
• Collaborate with global project management teams as well as lead and mentor global technical development teams.
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently (typically critical projects or major accounts).
• Participate in pre sales support and in maintaining and expanding existing accounts.
• Spends up to 10% of time identifying opportunities and participating in technical development process improvement and refinement; help develop technical competencies within the delivery team.
• Active participant in the continuous acquisition and effective dissemination of technical knowledge through publication of technical papers and presentations.
• Frequent travel (80%) due to duties generally performed at the customer site.
Required Experience:
• BS in CS, EE, CE or related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years industry experience.
• Previous experience as lead architect on multiple large-scale product or enterprise designs.
• 3+ years experience successfully leading, collaborating and motivating global technical project teams with 25 + members.
• Excellent client-facing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Broad knowledge of multiple technologies.
• Expertise in one or more technology platforms; one or more middleware platforms with knowledge of others.
• Understanding of software vendors and platforms in one or more domains.
• Knowledge of frameworks and design patterns with some experience in application rationalization and reverse engineering processes.
• In depth understanding of full life cycle software engineering processes, tools, utilities, methodologies.
• Expert in OOAD, OOP, programming languages, component based development, web services.
• Specific technical skills: 4+ years J2EE application development experience; strong EJB experience.
• Experience in Java, JSP, Servelets, Swing; experience with BEA Weblogic, Websphere, or JBOSS.
• Experience in XML, junit, ant, struts, tiles; experience with Jbuilder, IntelliJ, Eclipse or equivalent.
• Experience within a consulting environment preferred.
• Ability to articulate the effect of technology on business.
All qualified candidates can expect to have a detailed conversation with a representative of Bluespeed about their background, desires and the opportunity. We will be interested in hearing more about the accomplishments noted on your resume, as well as your future aspirations, salary requirements and other particulars. At that point, we will also provide you with detailed information on the opportunity and Client Company, complete with a job description, white papers, websites and any additional information we may have. Next, we will work with you to create a compelling presentation of your abilities and desires to submit to our client. Finally – with our Managing Partner`s approval and your blessing – we will submit the presentation as an official introduction to our client. Thanks for entertaining an opportunity through Bluespeed, Inc.
A Senior Practice Manager – eCommerce/eBusiness Solutions provides technology and consulting guidance to clients on how Business Technology Services capabilities in order to meet client organizations’ IT and business objectives. They work closely with the Industry Vertical Sales and Practice/Delivery teams to drive pre-sales efforts, solution architecture and grow the business.
Business Technology Services include:
1) Business Collaboration – Solutions to enable ebusiness, Multi-Channel (B2B, B2C, Online) Commerce & Superior Customer Experience, Web 2.0 and Social Computing Apps, Portals/Content Mgt
2) Enterprise Business Integration – B2B and Application to Application Integration Solutions to enable Efficient Business Processes, Enterprise Mobility, Business Process Management, SOA
Requirements for the Senior Practice Manager – eCommerce Solutions include:
• Collaborate closely with the Global teams to develop proposals, presentations, statement of work (SOW) & proactively recommend strategies around eCommerce and Web related solutions
• Provide thought leadership & IT transformation recommendations for large eCommerce programs. Own the eCommerce related revenue and order book targets for US geography.
• Should be able to execute short term strategic consulting projects, assessments, POC/pilots, map solutions to client business processes, develop value proposition and business case.
• Experience selling, managing, & solutions of large scale ebusiness/eCommerce/B2C/Online engagements
• Demonstrated breadth of IT knowledge ranging from Web Middleware, Web Protocols, Java, eCommerce, Networking, Server Hardware, Storage, Databases, High Availability, Business and Performance Monitoring, System Architecture, troubleshooting, etc.
• Familiarity with Internet Email, wireless protocols, supporting the system operations of 24×7 applications running on a multiple platforms. System administration knowledge of Websphere Application Server, Jboss, IBM HTTP Server, Apache, Unix middleware, etc
• Capable of problem solving, building tools and scripts to automate operations processes
• Familiar with J2EE application packaging/deployment, mobile networks, collaboration
Ideal candidates will be located in any of the following locations with travel being up to 50%:
NY/NJ, Chicago, Dallas, California, Minneapolis
Should have experience in a fast-paced growth, experience working in a Global Delivery Model with a major IT Services or Software Organization. Experience working with complex transformation projects preferred. Should have interacted significantly with VP and above in CIO and Business groups, for Fortune 500 organizations.
All qualified candidates can expect to have a detailed conversation with a representative of Bluespeed about their background, desires and the opportunity. We will be interested in hearing more about the accomplishments noted on your resume, as well as your future aspirations, salary requirements and other particulars. At that point, we will also provide you with detailed information on the opportunity and Client Company, complete with a job description, white papers, websites and any additional information we may have. Next, we will work with you to create a compelling presentation of your abilities and desires to submit to our client. Finally – with our Managing Partner`s approval and your blessing – we will submit the presentation as an official introduction to our client. Thanks for entertaining an opportunity through Bluespeed, Inc.
Bluespeed, Inc. is committed to streamlining the process of seeking out the best talent in the Information Technology and Business Consulting Services arenas for innovative, cutting-edge, global organizations. In our synergized team environment, we build long-term relationships by thoroughly understanding the specific needs of both our clients and applicants.
For this particular client we are seeking an accomplished Practice Manager to be responsible for pre-sales/solution architecture responsibilities within the Testing Services Practice.
Our client is an independent Consulting arm of a leading Research and Development Services provider which offers strategic Business and Information Technology Services to its Fortune 1000 clients across a wide array of industries. With over $4 billion in annual revenue and 70,000+ employees they are one of the largest providers of outsourced R&D, BPO and IT Services in the world.
Practice Manager – Testing Services
Skills Required:
• Strong sales and delivery background along with responsibility for Testing Services business handling accrual.
• Previous experience in working with development team to sell Testing business. Should be able to drive large testing deals.
• Experience in delivering offshore/onsite model.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• At least 3 to 5 years of Industry domain expertise in Enterprise Services, Media, Entertainment, pharma, or Banking and Financial.
Roles and Responsibility:
• Responsible for achieving revenue target and working closely with BDMs to hunt new business.
• Ability to drive RFPs and turn out proposals as per the timeline.
• Experience in providing out of box solutions in testing business for Enterprise Services customers.
• Work closely with account team to mine more business in the existing account.
• Liase with the delivery team for ensuring project sign off and billing.
• Work with offshore team to ensure smooth delivery and close all customer issues.
• Should be able to drive accounts with maximum customer satisfaction.
Locations – NewYork, NY and Dallas, TX
Compensation – $125,000 – 200,000
Travel is required, but it’s typically regionally focused, so come with your running shoes on. Oh, and don’t forget your BS/BA degree.
All qualified Practice Managers can expect to have a detailed conversation with a representative of Bluespeed about their background, desires and the opportunity. We will be interested in hearing more about the accomplishments noted on your resume, as well as your future aspirations, salary requirements and other particulars. At that point, we will also provide you with detailed information on the opportunity and Client Company, complete with a job description, white papers, websites and any additional information we may have. Next, we will work with you to create a compelling presentation of your abilities and desires to submit to our client. Finally – with our Managing Partner’s approval and your blessing – we will submit the presentation as an official introduction to our client. Thanks for entertaining an opportunity through Bluespeed, Inc.
Requirement: Senior Manager, Marketing reporting to the Head of Field Marketing. Focus will be on supporting Banking and Financial Services Business Unit to drive new logo sales. This person will work closely with the Director of Sales to develop marketing campaigns and deliverables.
This individual will have a high-level understanding the key business processes, business drivers, roles/responsibilities of decision makers and influencers, common issues and obstacles faced in Banking and Financial Services, as well as the regulatory requirements and other distinctive industry attributes. Maintain industry expertise with relevant secondary research, implementation of primary research, participation at industry events and customer meetings.
Must have:
- Deep business domain knowledge of BFS in one of these areas (retail banking, asset management, wealth management, Capital markets)
- Demonstrated program management skills executing comprehensive marketing programs
- Ability to help develop sales campaigns, thought leadership and lead generation for new business development
- Excellent communication(written and verbal), interpersonal, decision-making , presentation and organizational skills
- Experience working with Sales Management in a solution selling environment
- Client-centric orientation and ability to align marketing efforts and to customer needs
- Expert in demand-generated Push Campaigns
- MBA Marketing or equivalent industry experience
Preferred Background:
- Experience with Onshore/offshore delivery model
- Development of web content, marketing collateral and deliverables to increase industry awareness working with marketing communications team
- Former employment with a Global Consulting Services Company (Big 4)
- Industry recognition as a FSI “thought leader” to include published articles
General notes:
- Senior Manager Level
- Location –NY/NJ
Practice Manager – SAP (pre sales)
We are seeking an SAP Practice Manager – Pre-Sales to Gather market intelligence and identify prospective customers or assess cross sell opportunities in current clients. The majority of their clients are large organizations, and as a result an understanding of how organizations like these work, and how they purchase products and services is important.
Our client is a leading independent Research and Development Services provider which offers strategic Business and Information Technology Services to its Fortune 1000 clients across a wide array of industries. With over $4 billion in annual revenue and 70,000+ employees they are one of the largest providers of outsourced R&D, BPO and IT Services in the world.
Responsibilities:
- Gather market intelligence and identify prospective customers or assess cross sell opportunities in current clients.
- Assess prospect needs and effectively pitch appropriate service offerings (Consulting, Implementation, Upgrade, Support etc.)
- Develop and present proposals for customized business solutions on SAP.
- Anchor the ’sale’ process, working with consulting sales team, client and the package practices.
- Close the sale and ensure effective project initiation.
- Leverage client satisfaction and client relationship to grow existing accounts.
- Build long term relationships to ensure strong revenue pipeline.
Requirements:
- Total Experience of 10+ yrs with 3 years of relevant pre-sales/sales experience.
- Possess specific in-depth knowledge of either SAP. Demonstrated experience in managing at least one full cycle SAP implementation program or one large application support around SAP.
- Strong understanding of one or more industry – Retail, Utilities, Financial Services, Insurance, Banking & Manufacturing.
- Self-motivated and driven, with high energy levels, a strong desire to excel and play an active role in shaping the future of this business.
- Have demonstrable experience of effectively selling at the senior level.
- Have ability to work with cross-functional teams and individuals at various levels. Preferred candidates with experience in global delivery model.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills.
All qualified SAP Practice Managers can expect to have a detailed conversation with a representative of Bluespeed about their background, desires and the opportunity. We will be interested in hearing more about the accomplishments noted on your resume, as well as your future aspirations, salary requirements and other particulars. At that point, we will also provide you with detailed information on the opportunity and Client Company, complete with a job description, white papers, websites and any additional information we may have. Next, we will work with you to create a compelling presentation of your abilities and desires to submit to our client. Finally – with our Managing Partner’s approval and your blessing – we will submit the presentation as an official introduction to our client. Thanks for entertaining an opportunity through Bluespeed, Inc.
Location: Mountain View, CA
Compensation – $135,000 – 165,000 Base OTE $150-200k
