Thursday, October 29, 2009

Business Systems Manager

Title: Technology Manager
Specialization: HR and Finance Related Technologies
Reports to: Sr. VP, Information Technology
Department: Information Technology
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Full time

CLIENT OVERVIEW
Our client is one of the world's leading private investment firms with over $37 billion in assets under management. Their funds includes private equity, public equity, leveraged debt assets, venture capital, and absolute return capital. Their competitive advantage is grounded in a value-added investment approach that enables the firm to deliver industry-leading returns for its investors. Headquartered in Boston, Client has offices in New York, Chicago, London, Munich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

DESCRIPTION:

This position will be working directly with the shared resources business unit that is made up of HR, Finance, Legal and Compliance. The person will be responsible for all technology related projects from inception to implementation and support. Through in-depth knowledge of the business, this position will document business processes, develops needs analysis, functional specifications and technical requirements around hardware and software implementations.



RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consult with business users on technology needs
• Create documentation in support of technology requests
• Develop and mange project plans for technology implementations
• Manage technology vendor relationships


TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE:
• Strong understanding of relational databases
• Exposure to HR, and financial investment technologies preferred


QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA with concentration in finance or technology preferred
• Strong Project management skills
• 5-7 years experience in the financial field
• Analytical skills including ability to produce applications specs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with external vendors and consultants including negotiations on price
• Ability to deliver technology projects on time and within budget
• Previous experience working in an investment management environment preferred

Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.