Hi, We are looking for consultants for the below mentioned requirement. If you find yourself suitable for the position, please send your updated resume along with your employer details if any and bill rate per hour ASAP. IT PROJECT MANAGER - Kuali Financial Systems (KFS) Location: Tucson, AZ #1: 3 months - Contract to hire - possible hire for IT Sr. Technology Manager #2: 3+ months – Contract (possible extension through August 31, 2010) Possible Start Date: October 15, 2009 SCOPE OF WORK The objective of this engagement is to provide expert consulting to provide support on the Kuali Financial Systems (KFS) component of the project. The specific assignment will include responsibility defining, planning, organizing, and managing the activities and operational priorities of the KFS project team members. Specific duties include: Plans, organizes, and directs KFS Project Development and Conversion Teams. Directs and coordinates all technical aspects of the project and coordinates closely with Environment Management Team. Coordinates with other team leads and communicates tasks and project communications to Development and Conversion Teams. Sets structure and standards around development process. Define project deliverables and due dates in conjunction with Project Manager. Identifies resource issues and helps to resolve. Tracks and reports status with regard to the build/unit test process. Works closely with KFS Project manager in the responsibility for the development and management of the move to production plan. Defines the unit’s mission, scope, operational priorities, standards and policies. Develops implementation plans including milestones and performance metrics. Recommends actions to improve work flow, simplify operational and reporting procedures and improve performance standards. Communicates with users and senior management to determine policy, address concerns, and resolve operational issues. Negotiates working agreements, represents unit interests and coordinates operations with other organizational entities. Guides staff concerning highly complex technical and operational questions and performance expectations; develops and implements training systems to develop staff technical and/or management skills. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Experience with J2EE web applications. Experience with Applications servers, particularly Tomcat. Experience with Object Relational Mapping tools, particularly OJB, Hibernate, and JPA. Knowledge of management practices, principles, and techniques. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of providing computing services in an academic environment. Knowledge of current computer hardware, software, and emerging technologies. Skill in establishing and maintaining standards, policies, and operational effectiveness of information technology staff. Skill in analyzing and improving operational efficiency. Skill in strategic planning, analyzing, and defining policy and procedure objectives. Skill in managing projects, including development and management of budget. Skill in managing the work of others, including leading and motivating technical staff. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of Web and client-server technologies, distributed computing concepts, and application development methodology. Experience with version control systems. Experience resolving bugs and managing the technical side of the Question/Answer process. Preferred: Significant participation in any of the open source community’s system development projects. Experience with J2EE web development technologies such as JavaScript, Eclipse, Struts, Spring, XML, JSP, Hibernate, OJB, JetSpeed, Ant, JUnit, JMeter, JSTL, JSF, and Shibboleth. Basic database experience, specifically in Oracle. Thanks & Regards, Riaz Deen| IT Recruiter | AIT Resource Group Inc. 2500, West Higgins Road, Suite 1273 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois - 60169 Phone: 847-598-4444 Extn 8805 | Fax: 847-594-6069 mailto:[email protected] | http://www.aitresourcegroup.com Yahoo IM: r_i_111 | Important: This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this information may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. Please notify the sender, by electronic mail or telephone, of any unintended recipients and delete the original message without making any copies
