Development Manager Job Posting
| Job Title: | Manager, Applications and Development |
| Job ID: | 509-040572 |
| Company: | Robert Half Executive Search |
| Position Type: | Permanent |
| Pay Rate: | 110,000.00 to 115,000.00 |
| Date Posted: | Oct-28-08 |
Overview:
Our client has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of Canadians in their homes since 1966. They are Canadian owned and operate more than 35 home care offices across Canada. They offer a wide range of home and community health services and strive to make a difference in their clients' lives - every visit, every time. They also provide specialty services such as temporary staffing of health care professionals, pharmaceutical products support services, health education programs, infusion clinics and dialysis centres.
Description:
Our client is seeking a Manager, Applications and Development to join its team. The Manager, Applications and Development works closely with business unit leaders to identify and create business automation solutions. He/she will help business leaders identify process improvement opportunities, support the development of business cases for each opportunity, find technology solutions, and manage the implementation of these solutions in a production environment.
The Manager, Applications and Development is responsible for a comprehensive approach to implementation of related business systems with emphasis on delivering competitive advantage, betterment of patient / client care, customer service, improved efficiency, improved quality and optimal use of resources.
The incumbent is also responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Applications and Development staff and all activities performed in Applications and Development area of Information Systems. This includes working on agreed priorities following through all stages of the SDLC. You will manage the Applications and Development Group time / project management techniques / tools to emphasize proactive planning and monitoring of assignments through to successful completion with win/win results for both the customer as well as information system.
The Manager, Applications and Development will interact with the Information Systems Steering Committee to gain approval for new projects, set priorities for the project portfolio and report on the progress of each project.
Requirements & Qualifications:
As a strong candidate for this profile, you have completed a post-secondary Diploma and/or Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance and/or Management Information Systems followed by 10 or more years of related work experience. Professional certification in project management and/or business analysis is an advantage.
You will have proven experience with business and technical needs analysis, business process modeling / mapping, methodology development, and data modeling; you will also have an excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
As a strong candidate you will have demonstrated ability to help business users translate their requirements into well defined, detailed system specifications (either for system acquisition or internal development). You will have a demonstrated ability to help business users create business cases and Return on Investment (ROI) for automation initiatives. You will have excellent project management skills and project management software skills, including Microsoft Project; experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products are required.
The Manager, Applications and Development will also have proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies and applications systems. You will also possess:
? the ability to create systematic and manual operations procedures in both a technical and user-friendly language;
? the ability to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required;
? a firm working technical knowledge of industry standard programming languages.
Candidates must additionally possess a working knowledge of industry standard network and PC operating systems and platforms along with an in-depth knowledge of Canadian, Ontario and United States data privacy practices and laws. Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures is equally a must.
To Apply:
For more information and confidential consideration, submit your resume and profile to jennifer.gray@roberthalf.com, quoting Manager, Applications (#509-040572) in the subject line of your response.
About Us:
Executive Search calls for absolute confidentiality and professionalism at every level and at all times. For this reason, Robert Half International Inc. (RHI), the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm, has created Robert Half Executive Search to provide leading organizations with senior-level accounting and finance professionals on a full-time basis. Robert Half Executive Search has a thorough understanding of the particular recruitment needs of the financial sector and provides a highly specific response to an equally specific demand.
At RHI Executive Search, we help companies build superior leadership teams -- teams that enable profitability and create a sustainable competitive advantage. Product and service innovations can yield short-term success, but long-term performance is a direct result of leaders who excel. We help companies compete more effectively in this global market by partnering with them to recruit their most valuable asset: their executive talent.
RHI Executive Search is a different kind of search firm; we are functional specialists. We focus on the recruitment of executive-level financial, information technology, legal and human resources professionals across all industry sectors. Our specialization affords us the opportunity to understand when skills and accomplishments are transferable across industry sectors and when they are not.
While Robert Half International (RHI) is a global S&P 500 company, RHI Executive Search is a boutique firm. Clients and candidates get the best of both worlds: customized searches, a consultative and collaborative approach, personal attention and proven business processes. Because we seek to build and nurture long-term relationships, our clients and candidates receive regular updates so they are constantly aware of the search project's progress.
Robert Half International has maintained a reputation for credibility and integrity since 1948. These important qualities are in the RHI Executive Search “DNA.” We have an unwavering focus on financial, information technology, legal and human resource recruitment and are pleased to carry the Robert Half International legacy to the executive level.
For more information, please visit us at www.rhies.com or call 1-800-474-4253.
| Location: [rss] | Canada-ON-Toronto |
| Telecommute: | No (Onsite Position) |
| Contact Name: | Jennifer Gray |
| Contact Phone: | 416-350-3934 |
| Contact Email: | jennifer.gray@roberthalf.com |
| URL: | http://www.roberthalffinance.com |
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