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Information Technology – IT’s human energy crisis

June 10, 2010/0 Comments/in Information Technology, Information Technology Field, Information Technology Organizations, IT, IT Department, IT Field, IT Job News, IT Staffing, IT talent, Technology/by admin

An essential question for all IT leaders to ponder is whether their IT organization is exothermic — one that releases positive energy) or endothermic — one that sucks energy out of the enterprise)

Word association time: When I say "IT energy," what do you think of? After everything that’s been written in the past couple of years about green IT and the amount of electricity that’s needed to power data centers, you probably think first about the cost of our profligate energy consumption.

IT News – How to Build IT-Business Alignment

June 9, 2010/0 Comments/in IT, IT Department, IT Field, IT Industry, IT Professionals, IT Projects, IT talent, IT Workers, Technology/by admin

The first practical guide to building IT-business alignment.

Year after year, IT survey results inevitably state that one of the top priorities for the coming year will be to align IT with the business. It is as if alignment is some unattainable and mysterious process and IT leaders prefer to avoid it in fear of failure – or perhaps in fear of receiving more work as a result. The topic certainly gets a lot of attention and is often the source of many articles – such as this one, as well as presentations at IT conferences. After requisite googling task, I found 3,300,000 results on the topic!

To make this article standout and ascend above the rest of the chatter, I will describe what alignment is and precisely how to build it for your organization. That’s right, the first practical guide to achieving in your business!

Perm JD Edwards Enterprise One Senior CNC Administrator – Richmond, VA

June 9, 2010/0 Comments/in IT Careers, IT Jobs, IT Professionals/by admin

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Perm JD Edwards Enterprise One Senior CNC Administrator – Richmond, VA

Create medical supply solutions so well thought out, they give our customers time to focus on what matters – their patients.

At this client company, you have the power to integrate customized supply management solutions that enable healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care. Solutions that optimize supply purchasing and materials management. Giving doctors more time to manage lives, instead of supplies. Join our supportive, collaborative team and make a real difference in your future. That’s the power to build your future.

Position Description

Responsible for translating he client’s business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for very large complex IT solutions and integrating architecture. Acts as an advocate for the client, as the ultimate authority on the architecture designed to address client business problems. Provides direction for design activities.

Design, install, configure, modify, develop, upgrade, administer, tune and troubleshoot all aspects of MMS’s E1 (EnterpriseOne) ERP System, (one of the largest, most extensively enhanced JD Edwards systems in the world), particularly the complex and proprietary Configurable Network Computing (CNC) middleware layer.

Execute daily tasks around CNC including object package builds and deployments, server installs, and middleware maintenance. Design new installs, application and middleware upgrades, and the porting of customized code to new releases; then guide the other technical resources implementing the foregoing. Manage performance of E-1components through proactive tuning and troubleshooting. Determine which electronic software updates (ESU) to take to keep system stable and in vendor support range. Decide how to adjust periodically all system wide settings and parameters to insure reliability of E1. Maintain close working relationship with Oracle’s JDE support staff and find fixes to issues and best practices at the JDE users web site. Coordinate CNC work both orally and in writing, with a wide range of staff, from senior IT management to junior developers.

Minimum Requirements

· 8+ years experience in software engineering and/or software architecture.

· Seven years as CNC Administrator of E1 system, at least four in a most senior capacity CNC person.

· Business analyst level understanding of a wide range of processes, particularly order entry, purchasing, inventory and warehousing.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

· Installation, setup and configuration of JDE environments, pathcodes, subsystems, Object Management Workbench (OMW) for project promotions, package builds and deployments, Object Configuration Management (OCM) Mappings, and Security Server.

· Fluent user of JDE OneWorld Development Tool Set, able to build and modify master business functions, and program in C++.

· Hands on experience with logical server installation, configuration, and security workbench.

· Expert knowledge of multiple foundations, OMW Transfer rules, roles, subsystems, and E-1 application servers. Can build development utilities and do joint troubleshooting with application developers.

Education

A four year degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences or equivalent of relevant work experience.

Client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our client is everywhere in healthcare. They offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. As an equal opportunity employer, our client unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to direct-hire?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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Job Tips and Job News – Computerworld’s Smart Salary Tool 2010

June 9, 2010/0 Comments/in IT Spending, IT Staffing, IT talent, Technical Staffing/by admin

Is your salary on par with what your peers are making? Use our Smart Salary Tool to compare your pay with IT workers in similar jobs from across the U.S. Our 2010 survey reports on salaries from nearly 6,000 IT professionals.

Check it out here

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Job Tips and Job News – Projected Increase in Hiring

June 9, 2010/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

The Robert Half Professional Employment Report projects a 3% increase in hiring for the third quarter. It’s obviously not tremendous growth, but it is movement in the right direction.

Overall, a net 3% (6% increase, 3% decrease) of surveyed executives said they plan to increase the number of full-time employees in professional occupations in the third quarter.

This is down slightly from the prior quarter’s forecast but continues a trend of hiring outpacing staff reductions. Transportation and business services projected the most growth, while the legal field had the strongest hiring activity projections. New England was the regional leader.

Cross posted from About.com

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Information Technology – In praise of unsung IT heroes!

June 8, 2010/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

Next time an IT person helps you out, or even listens to your whining without complaint, offer to take that person to lunch. Or, at least, say thank you and really mean it.

Gawd, it’s so easy to be negative, which is why an article praising the efforts of unsung IT heroes caught my attention.

The message is simple, short, and sweet: despite all the project failures, legions of IT workers do a great job every day. They suffer the sins, inexperience, and bad attitudes of non-technical colleagues who act like IT people are their personal servants.

Job Tips and Job News – Cloud computing momentum: What it means for CIOs and IT departments

June 8, 2010/0 Comments/in Technology/by admin

Cloud computing has gone from being scoffed at by CIOs to being one of the top two CIO concerns of 2010. TechRepublic and ZDNet recently did a Webcast in which ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and I discussed the full range of issues that IT leaders face when considering if and how to implement cloud computing.

Some of specific topics included:

The different flavors of cloud computing
Security concerns
Compliance with the cloud
Cloud-washing
Private cloud vs. public cloud
Bringing legacy code to the cloud
How the cloud will affect IT jobs

IT Staffing – Increased IT Hiring on Horizon, Survey Suggests

June 7, 2010/0 Comments/in Information Technology, Information Technology Field, Information Technology Organizations, IT, IT Budgets, IT Hiring, IT Industry, IT Job Growth, IT Job News, IT Professionals, IT Spending, IT Staff, IT Staff Augmentation, IT Staffing, IT talent, IT Workers, Technical Staffing, Technology Budgets, Technology Projects, Uncategorized/by admin

Although companies such as HP may be slashing their workforce, a survey finds the majority of HR heads are planning on making IT hires in the next six months.

Although companies such as HP may be slashing their workforce, a survey finds the majority of HR heads are planning on making IT hires in the next six months.

More than three-quarters (78 percent) of human resources managers or recruiters who have responsibility in recruiting technology positions are looking to hire IT workers in the next six months, according to the 2010 IT Hire Intelligence Survey conducted by Monster.com, an online career and recruitment resource on behalf of technology services provider Technisource. In addition, the majority of survey respondents said they are confident that their company’s performance will improve across the same time period.

Among the key findings, 76 percent of respondents have confidence that their company’s performance will improve in the next six months, while 78 percent of respondents plan to hire IT staff in the next six months. When asked what technology-oriented positions IT hiring managers were looking to fill, applications and infrastructure positions took the lead.

Job Tips and Job News – Forrester’s IT Forum: Business Technology (BT) Will Be Driven By CEO-CIO Partnership

June 7, 2010/0 Comments/in CIO, IT Consultant, IT Consulting, IT Department, IT Hiring, IT Job News, IT Professionals, IT Spending, IT Staff, IT Staff Augmentation, IT Staffing, IT talent, IT Workers, technical recruiting, Technical Staffing, Technology, Technology Budgets, Technology Projects/by admin

Many future chief executive officers (CEOs) will come from the ranks of 21st century business-minded chief information officers, Xerox Chairman and CEO Ursula Burns told more than 1,100 attendees at Forrester’s IT Forum, Forrester’s flagship IT event spanning 12 roles across IT and technology marketing professionals.

Burns was among the senior business leaders — including CIOs from JetBlue, Nike, Sony, and Starbucks — that demonstrated how technology can transform the business.

“For too long, the emphasis in information technology has been on the technology — the latest and the greatest — with all too little attention on the information our businesses need to run more efficiently and effectively,” Burns said. “Forrester has taken the notion one huge step forward — putting the emphasis not on information but on business.”

George F. Colony, Forrester’s chairman and CEO, told the audience that the CEO is essential to the success of business technology (BT). For BT to succeed, according to Colony, the CEO must provide a clear high-level direction for the company, be a catalyst for bringing the business and technology together, and keep business and technology focused on strategic initiatives that drive the business forward. For their part, it is essential that CIOs be proactive, bring best practices and develop a point of view on priorities.

Job Tips and Job News – The Power of Headhunters

June 6, 2010/0 Comments/in job search, Job Seekers, Job Tips, Uncategorized/by admin

When seeking jobs, having the support of a headhunter or recruiting firm can be an asset. Although most jobs nowadays are sourced through networking, recruiters are the second most important source for companies to find valuable employees.

What can a recruiter do for you and for your job search? When we think of the effects of networking, and how they affect job search, a recruiter presents similarities with a different edge. Establishing relationships with people and connecting one-on-one has been demonstrated as an important step to find opportunities. In that same manner, a headhunter will focus on learning all regarding your profile, and when identifying a fit with the position, will become a promoter of your candidacy within a firm. There is a lot to say about someone marketing your services. It is a great advantage to have someone on your side, talking well about your skills, career progress and how you can become an asset for a firm.

Well-established recruiters manage relationships on a daily basis. When becoming respected professionals, their endorsement is a great tool to count with. Thus, it is important for candidates to understand that the image projected to a recruiter is as important as the one projected for an employer.

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An essential question for all IT leaders to ponder is whether their IT organization is exothermic — one that releases positive energy) or endothermic — one that sucks energy out of the enterprise)