Senior Security Consultant in Boston, MA

Within Grant Thornton?s rapidly expanding Business Advisory Services (BAS) practice, we are currently seeking a Senior Security Consultant to participate in and supervise multiple client engagement teams and other related activities. This professional will serve as a fieldwork leader to assist clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. The successful candidate will work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other BAS professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents. Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.

Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify the engagement and client service issues, and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.

Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. Experience: Job Qualifications:

? Bachelor's or master's degree in information systems, engineering and/or other appropriate academic major
? Minimum of 3 years of experience with a focus on security for a public accounting firm, information security consulting firm or particular systems/technology experience to meet special needs
? Detailed and fundamental knowledge of systems security, systems development methodologies, firewalls, networking, operating systems principles (mostly Windows Server), database security, network security, general information technology controls.
? Obtained or actively pursuing security and/or audit certifications, such as CISSP, MCSE, RHCE or CISA a plus

Benefits:
Grant Thornton LLP is able to offer an outstanding opportunity for career growth, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits (including immediate participation in 401k plan), and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a teaming environment.

Grant Thornton LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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BAS Manager ? Information Security Consultant in Boston, MA

Within Grant Thornton?s rapidly expanding Business Advisory Services (BAS) practice, we are currently seeking a Manager to participate in and supervise multiple client engagement teams and other related activities. This professional will serve as a fieldwork leader, specializing in information security, assisting clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. The successful candidate will work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other BAS professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete information security assessments, information technology audits, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.

Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.

Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.

Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, internal control, and compliance.

Work with management consulting teams to implement controls in new systems deployment.

Apply current knowledge of IT trends and IT systems processes to identify security engagement issues and risk management issues.

Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.

Work with the National BAS practice teams in terms of practice direction and leadership.

Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to implement and manage change.

Handle day-to-day practice and client administrative matters (billing, performance reviews, client acceptance, engagement letter preparation, etc.)

Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.

Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.

Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.

Play a key role in the future business generation and continued development of the client base within industry groups and identify future client needs and new business opportunities.

Use established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales opportunities.

Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.

Recruit and retain managers, senior associates, and associates.

Coach staff and motivate others to accept new ideas, practices, or action and achieve goals and objectives for performance and professional development.

Attend professional development and training seminars on a regular basis.

Perform other job-related duties as necessary. Experience: Job Qualifications

? Bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, information systems, and/or other appropriate academic major
? Minimum of 5 years of experience with a focus on information security for a public accounting firm, information security consulting firm or particular systems/technology experience to meet special needs
? Obtained or actively pursuing security and/or audit certifications, such as CISSP or CISA a plus
? Knowledge and experience related to IT risk and controls and Information Technology operations.
? Areas of expertise should include the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).
? Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.
? Demonstrated experience in practice development, business development, and managing other managers.
? Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
? Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
? Outstanding leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Benefits:
Grant Thornton LLP is able to offer an outstanding opportunity for career growth, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits (including immediate participation in 401k plan), and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a teaming environment.

Grant Thornton LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Software Manager - Solutions Delivery in Boston, MA

68242 Join a fast-paced, growing software company as they continue to build their client base and revenue stream. You will report directly to the VP and will be responsible for the delivery of next generation products and enhancements of current products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and have experience in the ecommerce or mobile search industry.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage a team of developers responsible for delivering customized solutions to clients based on the companys core technology platform.
Manage day-to-day decisions of project teams, work assignments and product delivery.
Create detailed solution plans, prioritize work assignments and assign projects based on available resources.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure that all applications developed are maintainable, configurable and that all processes are well-documented.
Demonstrated experience developing reliable, portable, high-performance mobile applications.

Required Experience:

Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of both education and experience.
Minimum of 10 years of previous experience, with 6 years of management or team leading.
Previous experience with Professional Services and interacting with clients to discuss solutions a must.
Start-up experience and ability to make quick decisions.
Demonstrated ability to work with strong technical people within all levels of the organization and motivate employees.
Strong business acumen and professionalism, with solid communication skills both verbal and written.
Able to work well with Product Management to refine specifications into something that can be delivered on time and on budget.
Experience developing and deploying Java-based web technologies (J2SE, XML, HTML, JSP, Servlets).
Experience with the following is desirable: web or mobile web application delivery, billing system integration, XML, SQL (Oracle and others), server-side application development, user interface design experience (using non-WYSIWYG authoring tools), scripting languages.
Proven track record of on-time, on-budget application delivery.
Capable of delivering presentations and demos to customers in a professional manner.

For more information and immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Ben Hicks at

If you are currently working with a Winter, Wyman consultant, please contact them directly about this job; otherwise, please contact the person listed above.

The Winter, Wyman Companies, a leading staffing firm for more than 30 years, is one of the largest and most recognized staffing organizations in the Northeast. Winter, Wyman specializes in permanent, contract and contract-to-perm staffing in Accounting & Finance, Investments & Financial Services, Human Resources, Information and Software Technology including Quality Assurance and Information Design & Delivery, as well as Technology Sales & Marketing, and Customer Support and Materials. Winter, Wyman also serves the metropolitan New York market in Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, Information Design & Delivery, Software Engineering & Technology, and Web Design.

Experience: Desired skills: Java. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP HR PA (Personnel Admin)Consultant (See Major Cities List in Boston, MA

We are in immediate need of experienced SAP HR Personnel Administration (PA) Consultants, for direct placement with our Fortune 50 customer. To qualify for this opportunity, candidate must possess the following: Minimum 3 years of SAP PA configuration & project lead experience, 4.5 or above. Secondary module experience in recruiting, performance management, career management, succession management or compensation. Experience in implementation planning, fit analysis, configuration, testing, rollout and post-implementation support. Ability to resolve configuration and functional business issues across the various HR modules. Location: Must live within a reasonable commuting distance (generally 50 miles) of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington DC. This is a PERMANENT position. 4-year degree required. Position requires up to 100% travel. Salary is negotiable. For an immediate interview and additional information call Marisol at 512-342-1030, ext. 12. Please also submit your resume. Job Title: SAP HR PA (Personnel Admin)Consultant (See Major Cities List Primary Skills: SAP HR PA Job Industry: Computers Vacancies: 3 Job City: Boston Job Metro Area: Boston Job State: MA Job Country: US Salary: NEG Hours per Week: 40 Start Date: 07/01/2006 Job Duration: Direct Placement Detailed Job Duration: NA Degree Type: BS Degree Area: Computer Science Experience Minimum: 3 Years Certificates/Licenses: Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. To submit a resume for this position, you must place PR78731_NT_878XZ3 in the subject line of your e-mail. Send your resumes to: in text format. Do not send e-mail attachments. SAP HR PA Apply directly at: ?jobref=931482&referer=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Purchasing Manager in Boston, MA

Position Summary: Key organizational IT position manages all current and future IT contracts and vendor relationships, currently estimated with fifty active IT vendors. Responsibility of managing pre and post contract negotiations including RFP, contracts development and contract amendments. Responsible for purchasing software, hardware, software integration, IT Services and consultant services. Responsible for managing two direct resources. Key Accountabilities: ? Manage the current IT Vendor and Outsource Contract Portfolio; $160M annual, 50 plus vendors ? Manage and research vendors (products and services) and project lead all IT RFI/RFP vendors ? Manage the Purchasing function of all IT procurements ? Proactive Vendor Relations activities ? Develop and manage day-to-day the IT Enterprise-Wide contract database ? Responsible for managing timely all the related contract development, execution, and implementation processes and related status management ? Manage the IT support area contract administration and reimbursement functions ($150M annual) ? Manage and coordinate all day-to-day IT contract activities with corporate legal department ? Develop and manage the IT support area Contract Business Plan ? Track and follow-up on the status of all contracts, and investigate and resolve related disputes or issues ? ?Provide leadership, direction, guidance and support to project manager, technical staff, and administrative staff ? Interface with legal counsel on matters requiring legal review Challenges/Problem Solving: ? Insure that all contracts are complete, accurate and legally feasible. ? Manage the RFP process to insure a clearly written, easy to understand document will be delivered to vendors in a timely manner. ? Work with multiple Project Mangers working on multiple projects to keep up-to-date on RFP requirements. ? Keep team of business owners and IT Project Mangers involved or aware of all contract negotiations. ? Submit change orders and amendments to contracts in a timely manner. ? Review and negotiate all SOW's to insure they relate back to the contract. ? Seek legal assistance in contact negotiations. ? Strive to lower average rate of consultant resources. ? Implement a departmental-approved change in the process of hiring consultants, which includes educating both internal and external team members. Position Title: Senior IT Contracts Manager (cont.) ? Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions ? Identify risks and issues and suggest alternatives that lead to the best solution ? Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc ? Manages daily workload of direct personnel ? Act as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly ? Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance ? Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for the contract negotiation engagement Decision Making Authority: ? Authority to negotiate business terms and conditions of IT contracts and procurement of IT services, vendor resources, hardware and software. ? Manages day-to-day reimbursement for all IT vendors ($160 million). ? Authority to determine purchase order award to participating vendors. Leadership Responsibilities: ? Manage the IT Contact Business Unit. ? Required to supervise Contract Management professionals, project staff, or other business personnel in a functional expertise manor only during contract negotiations. Apply directly at: ?jobref=931697&referer=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Peoplesoft HRSA Techno/Functional in Boston, MA

Our client located in Boston, MA is looking for a techno/functional Peoplesoft HRSA consultant for a 6 month contract. Position Description: Our client is upgrading from PeopleSoft HRSA v8.0 to v8.9 and as part of this upgrade they are looking for an experienced PeopleSoft consultant to some in and help them with the implementation of the new PR module as part of the upgrade. Candidates should have extensive experience with HRSA Payroll and know how it interfaces with the Financial Aid module with regards to College Work Study. Candidates must be effective communicators and have experience working in this role on an upgrade from 8.0 to 8.9. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: The candidate will be involved in identifying, documenting and knowledge transferring the differences between the 8.0 and the 8.9 versions, as well as full life cycle development work too. This will involve interfacing with the user community at times, will involve performing some some functional configuration, technical design, technical development, unit testing, implementation and post production support. Skills: Essential: 4-5 years of PeopleSoft HRSA Techno Functional 3 years of PeopleSoft Student Administration PeopleSoft HRSA v8.9 PeopleSoft HRSA v8.0 PR (Payroll module) exp in a higher education environment FA (Financial Aid module) exp PeopleCode PeopleTools Apply directly at: ?jobref=931682&referer=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SENIOR ORACLE APPS. PM in Boston, MA

Our client is seeking a senior Oracle Applications consultant with experience in Financials, Projects, etc. The primary role and responsibility for this candidate will be that of a Project Manager. The contract will be for a period of at least 12 months Apply directly at: ?jobref=931923&referer=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here