Our client has an Enterprise Data Warehousing initiative currently in
progress. The scope and size of this project has merited the company to
have multiple development and support initiatives for the Data
Warehouse. These efforts include ongoing development of existing and new
database storage data reporting and analytical systems. As such, our client
requires a Data Warehouse Project Manager to set the direction of
application development in the Data Warehouse arena.
As the DW Project Manager, you will lead all development activities and
be responsible for project team deliverables. Your team will maintain
the systems source data extractions, data loading, database, ETL
processes, and presentation tools. New projects will deliver more complete
information and custom data normalizing routines and loading processes.
The team consists of data architects, ETL tool developers, data
modelers, BI developers and shared resources for hardware support services. As
a senior-level Data Warehouse Project Manager, you will provide overall
direction in the design and maintenance of this large-scale Data
Warehouse. You will provide expertise in the areas of design, development,
business process, reporting and performance tuning. Information will be
received from accounts receivable, processed through various reporting
tools and reported against for the purposes of decision support. The
Data Warehouse will have direct interfaces with various business units and
transactional systems, accounts receivable, and sales activity
applications. You will work in a team environment and be responsible for the
design and delivery of the BI / OLAP technical solution as well as the
reporting process.
As the ideal candidate, you will have experience with the design and
delivery of large Data Warehouses and Data Marts. You will have
experience using an ETL tool(s) and Business Intelligence product suites to
design and deliver Data Warehouse solutions. You should also have
experience with the implementation and ongoing support of large data warehouses.
You will be responsible for oversight of multi-dimensional cubes,
sizing issues, and design issues.
For this key position, you should have experience working in highly
transactional environments. You must have experience with table structure
design and maintenance, star schema, snowflake design, and data
mapping. Key responsibilities include business process design, management,
reporting structure, and design, as they pertain to this particular Data
Warehouse. Excellent communication and presentation skills are
essential.
YOUR ROLE:
-- Work closely and communicate effectively with a variety of business
users (Executives, Directors, Managers, and Analysts).
-- Participate in the evaluation and creation of system requirements.
-- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of efficient and
effective solutions to complex business requirements in a global
environment as you work as part of a larger DW team.
-- Play a key role in meeting the challenge of developing large-scale
decision support systems on a variety of technical platforms.
-- Participate in a variety of roles from analysis and design to
development and implementation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-- Work directly with business and technical personnel to achieve
stated objects of Information Systems-related projects.
-- Coordinate all technical resources of assigned projects, ensuring
the delivery of quality solutions in a timely manor consistent with
overall project objectives.
-- Team with various Business Project Managers to achieve the
objectives of the project.
-- Define the best technical solution; develop a project plan; monitor
the plan's execution and budget; resolve or escalate issues as
appropriate; and provide status reports to management.
-- Develop technical solutions that best support business requirements.
-- Develop resource and staffing plan required to complete project.
-- Develop project plans, risk management plans, budgets, and
documentation consistent with approved policies and methodologies.
-- Employ MS Project as the project management tool of choice.
-- Manage a project team consisting of internal and external IS
personnel.
-- Coordinate activities with other internal and external organizations
assigned to projects.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
-- 10+ years of Information Technology experience.
-- 5+ years Data Warehouse project development experience (Data
Warehouse, ETL tools, Business Intelligence Suite).
-- 3+ years of hands-on technical project leadership experience
managing teams of 4-10 developers.
-- 5+ years relational database background.
-- 5+ years of successful major systems project experience with
customized applications.
-- Conceptual Data Warehouse / Data Mart knowledge required.
DESIRED:
-- Extremely customer-oriented. The final users will be business
executives or company customers.
-- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
-- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
-- Proven leadership and organization skills.
-- Demonstrated commitment to delivery of quality results on time and
on budget.
-- Experience with ETL Development tools.
-- Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques.
-- Proficient using Microsoft Project as project management and
reporting tool.
-- OS: Unix, Windows, NT.
-- NT server and workstation.
-- Experience in working with TCP/IP and IPX-based client/server
systems, Ethernet network (LAN, WAN).
Educational Skills
- BS or BA, desirable. Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics,
Engineering or relevant analytical field. Masters degree preferred.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume
and indicate job code and job title. Our client is only accepting U.S.
citizens and permanent residents. You must pass a background check, drug
test, and credit check before starting this assignment. If you feel you
do not have all the qualifications to fit this position, please forward
this to a friend or co-worker.
We would like to thank everyone who submits his or her resume for this
position. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those
candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. r2 Technologies
offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, is an equal opportunity
employer and promotes a smoke free & drug free workplace.
Experience: -- 10+ years of Information Technology experience.
-- 5+ years Data Warehouse project development experience (Data
Warehouse, ETL tools, Business Intelligence Suite).
-- 3+ years of hands-on technical project leadership experience
managing teams of 4-10 developers.
-- 5+ years relational database background.
-- 5+ years of successful major systems project experience with
customized applications.
-- Conceptual Data Warehouse / Data Mart knowledge required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here