Systems SprecialistLocation: Des Moines, IA, Charlotte, NC, or MinneapolisContract4 yr degree7-10 yrs expPlease send resumes to tcahill [at] comsys [dot] com ____________________________________________Description: -Acts as a liaison between client area and technical organization by planning, conducting, and directing the analysis of highly complex business problems to be solved with automated systems.

-Provides technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet business requirements.

-Works with user groups to provide training, resolve questions, assess user needs, and recommend changes.

-Prepares specifications for system changes.

-Recommends and initiates systems testing.

-Acts as an internal consultant within technology and business groups by using quality tools and process definition/improvement to re-engineer technical processes for greater efficiencies.

-Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff.Top 3 qualities/requirements to best fit this position

1. Ability to find and negotiate win-win situations.

2. Ability to effectively communicate across organization and management tiers.

3. Familiarity with distributed infrastructure environments.Top Personality Trait needed for this position: -Organizational savviness-flexibility with personal integrity.

Infrastructure Management Group: Wholesale and International Service Delivery TeamPurpose of Project: -To support International integration projects-roadmap: Responsible for the delivery and management of the infrastructure and for the Line of Business sub-vertical International Systems.

-Provides the LOB sub-verticals with a focused point of entry into the technology organization and other infrastructure groups in an effort to ensure consistent delivery of service for end-to-end hosting services, including datacenter, distributed systems, network, mainframe, and desktops.

-Infrastructure services delivered will encompass all corporate competency services (e.

g., risk and governance).

-Manage relationships at the LOB Application Manager levels, seeking win-win situations.

-Ensures the expected maintenance and sustenance of International Systems infrastructure condition and evolves the infrastructure environment as a function of LOB demands.

-Develops and maintains infrastructure roadmaps Manages demand for services and drives optimization through new and existing technology, while providing transparency reporting.

-Assists in the development and maintenance of OLAs/SLAs among WISD, TIS/TOG partners, and LOB partners Utilizes the technical delivery arm of the Wholesale and International Service Delivery team to deliver solutions.

-Provides leadership, prioritization, and guidance to the matrix assigned resources from the Design & Engineering, Build & Support, and System Integration teams, while effectively managing costs and risks.

-Manages the relationships of TIS Partners to deliver non-SDT services for complete end-to-end infrastructure solutions.

-Influences continuous improvement across all service delivery operational process by collaborating with other WISD and TIS/TOG peersMinimum Qualifications: 4 yr degree (or equivalent experience)8+ years combined technical and business experience-Proven relationship management and leadership skills with a strong ability to rapidly establish credibility while leveraging key working relationships with business and technology partners-Excellent communication skills with demonstrated critical listening skills, as well as the ability to describe and articulate complex designs to various technology and business audience levels Domain-Knowledge of the Wholesale and/or International Business -Application Development or Infrastructure Delivery and/or management experience-Proven Delivery track record of traditional and innovative solutions, while maintaining the right balance on strategic versus tactical focus.

-Experience supporting global 24x7 environment, including the unique challenges of operating in the International space-Heavy spreadsheet work and analysis.

Professional certifications such as PMP, CISA, CBCP, CISM, and others are preferred.

____________________________________________Tim CahillComsys RecruiterIowa Market515.661.6206

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