Intermediate Project Manager (Data Acquisition project)

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About the Job

Our client has a requirement for an Intermediate Project Manager for a 1 Year Contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto, ON.

 

What makes this Special

Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

Role

One of client is looking for an Intermediate Project Manager to manage 2 data acquisition projects/work streams. This role will have a large focus around data governance, quality and acquisition.

Requirements or Qualifications

• 5+years of project management experience
• Experience leading/managing a data acquisition project
• Experience with Data Warehousing environments
• Experience managing large projects within Financial Institutions
• Previous Financial Industry experience is required; previous Banking experience is preferred
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment
• Experience leading large 1+ year projects or multiple small initiatives
• Must have managed budgets of $2-3+ million
• Experience managing vendors
• Experience managing combination of internal contract and GR resources as part of a delivery team; Project work will be based out of the US but primary location will be Toronto – will have to lead global teams including off-shore global resources, third party vendors, project teams in the US
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work on their own and not need to be led in terms of knowledge; understand processes and procedures and come up to speed and speak the language of the PMO right away
• Very strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals.
• Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics.
• Advanced understanding of the SDLC and PMLC, artifacts as deliverables, Waterfall process, etc.
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinker with creative problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• PMP is desired, not required

 

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Microsoft SCOM Custom Management Pack Architect

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

 

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About the Job

Our client has a requirement for a SCOM Architect for a 12 Month Contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

 

Role

• Senior SCOM resource required for Microsoft SCOM 2012 Authoring, Reporting, and Administration Experience, including Management Pack authoring.
• Individual should be a very efficient & very advanced SCOM developer/architect who can write/build custom monitoring to spec.
• Advanced developer; a subject matter expert in design and development of SCOM management packs for infrastructure, application and process monitoring.

 

Requirements

• Develop, enhance and tune SCOM Management Packs using Microsoft Authoring Tools, .NET, Powershell, XML and scripting for performance monitoring of applications and environments.
• Research and recommend system design criteria, in coordination with team strategy • Coordinate with other areas of technology department and ensures system alignment with overall corporate technology strategy.
• Create and maintain system documentation, such as Custom Management Pack Guide, Architecture Guide, Visio Process Documentation and others, ensuring that information is current and reflects system updates and changes.
• Financial experience would be an asset, but is not required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; business facing experience and experience working with end-users

Technical Skills Required

• SCOM 2012 Ops Mgr in Windows, Linux, HP
• Updating Alerts
• Management Pack Authoring
• .NET
• Powershell
• XML
• Configuring for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

 

Keywords: SCOM, .NET, Powershell, XML

 

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Mobile Application Developer

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

 

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

 

Job Description

Our client has a requirement for a Mobile Application Developer for a 12 month contract opportunity. The position is located in Calgary, AB.

 

What makes this Special

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

 

Requirements

• Software development (minimum of 5 years).
• Implementing Web, Distributed and Service-oriented architectures and technologies (minimum of 2 years).
• Developing and implementing architecture and development models and frameworks (minimum of 2 years).
• Web-based technologies such as HTML/XML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX and other web protocols (e.g. HTTP, REST) (minimum of 3 years).
• Software Configuration Management and agile development tools and practices (minimum of 3 years).
• Hands-on mobile web development with web services integration.
• Hands-on development experience with at least one of the major mobile platforms, such iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone/Mobile/CE and their respective development platforms, productivity tools and utilities.
• Broad knowledge of emerging trends and practices in mobile application development.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication (both orally and in writing) and interpersonal skills.
• Highly-evolved analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-directing and innovative.

 

Skills

• HTML5, jQuery Mobile, PhoneGap, WebSockets.
• Experience with Mobile Application Framework.
• GIS, Microsoft SharePoint, Social networking/media integration.
• User Experience Design expertise.
• Knowledge of mobile security principles and practices.
• Mobile System Management.
• Previous work experience with Municipal, other Government Organizations or equivalent endeavours.
• Knowledge of agile and traditional project approaches.

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Oracle DBA - Junior

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

 

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job

Our client has a requirement for Oracle DBA a 6-months contract opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto.

 

What makes this Special

Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

 

Role

• Coordinating changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems.
• Planning, coordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard the computer database.

Responsibilities

• Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
• Modify existing databases and database management systems.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Skills and Competencies

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as SQL, Oracle, etc. Major Job Duties

 

Must Have Skills

• Oracle 10 & 11 & 12 (RAC and DataGuard are not crucial)
• Shell scripting in Solaris/Linux
• MS SQL Server -Good communication skills
• Team oriente

 

Education / Experience

• Associates degree in computer programming or relevant field required.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Entry level to 2 years experience required.

 

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Project Manager

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

 About The Job

Our client has a requirement for Project Manager for a 3 months contract opportunity. The positions is located in London.

 Role

• Manage day to day project activities of medium complexity or units/phases of a larger complex project.
• Plan, execute, control and close out project against defined scope and budget. Utilize accepted standards and procedures. Maintain team relationships and team coaching and development. Manage stakeholder expectations. Manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Responsible for the oversight and execution of several medium complexity projects.

The Project Manager will need to have a breadth of knowledge of Database and Middleware technology and Network and SAN technology

 

Responsibilities

• Monitor RM queue for new requests, and review them for completeness and accuracy.
• Interface with the PDLs/Requestor to obtain missing information from the RM and/or associated documentation.
• Create\Submit RM requests (Child Records) with sufficient content, obtained through the review of the original request/project documentation, in order that the Build engineers and QA team can complete their tasks without the need for additional follow up and information gathering.
• Monitor Build Coordinator reports to ensure that requests are completed and closed in a timely manner.
• Provide direction to PDLs as to proper process for submitting records to the Build team and act as central Point of Contact for all parent records assigned to your individual work queue.
• Coordinate tasks for multiple technology Build teams, based on priorities, dates and resource availability.
• Follow up and provide updates to mgmt. on escalated requests and specific tasks.
• Escalate requests to build teams and/or appropriate level of mgmt. when \as required.
• Coordinate handoff between the Build and QA teams upon completion of build tasks.
• Attend status meetings, provide input\feedback to Build teams and mgmt. regarding build status’, process improvements and upcoming demand.

 

Requirements 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• General understanding of server and infrastructure build process and the order of tasks necessary for any given request.
• General understanding of Windows/Linux/Unix-AIX operating systems and associated technology.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications as documented within the ISS and PID docs, and create the necessary sub-requests to the Build and QA teams based on this information.
• General understanding of Network and SAN technology.
• General understanding of Database and Middleware technology.
• Good negotiating and incident mgmt. skills would be an asset.

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Sr. Technical Analyst

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

 

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

 

Job Description

Our client has a requirement for a Technical Analyst for 6 months contract. The position is located in Mississauga.

 

What makes this Special

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

 

Responsibilities

• 3 to 5 years of experience as technical analysts with the ability to facilitate workshop sessions with SME’s (subject matter experts) and be able to present program material to various levels of IT staff and management.
• Organize and document “Infrastructure Technology Controls & Operational Directives and Procedures” to align with existing “Control Designs” developed in 2011 & 2012.
• These activities are in support of a broader ‘Infrastructure Technology Risk & Control Framework’.
• Applicants should be well versed in a broad range of infrastructure technologies.
• Exposure to Governance, Compliance, Risk and Audit in a financial services environment is highly desirable, as is experience working with a structured Risk and Control Framework.

 

Requirements

• Excellent English written, oral and presentation skills
• Infrastructure technologies (preference given to banking experience)
• Technical Controls Standards
• Governance / Risk/ Compliance
• IT internal controls and structured control frameworks.
• IT Security - CISSP and/or CISM certification is an asset

 

Keywords: CISSP, Security, Risk, Compliance, Governance

 

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Business Intelligence Specialist, Level 2

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

 

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

 

Job Description

Our client has a requirement for a Business Intelligence Specialist L2 for a 4 month contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

 

What makes this Special

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

 

Role

• Develop code for the data mart front end
• Develop reports
• Unit Testing, providing information to Testers and other team members
• Working closely with the other developers, Data Modellers, Testers and BA
• Troubleshoot and problem fix defects
• Participating in meetings, providing regular and ad-hoc status reports
• Creating documentation for work completed
• Develop code for the data mart front end
• Develop reports
• Unit Testing, providing information to Testers and other team members
• Working closely with the other developers, Data Modellers, Testers and BA
• Troubleshoot and problem fix defects
• Participating in meetings, providing regular and ad-hoc status reports
• Creating documentation for work completed
• Design, Build (i.e. Develop code, Unit Test and related documentation) and complete deployment packages including related documentation to fulfil business requirements for MPI
• Document all changes to the MPI carried out for review and approval by the Client
• Prepare the Deployment Guide for deployment to production in the format required by the Client
• Review all application design decisions pertaining to the Application with the Client staff before proceeding to make changes
• Work with the Business Analyst to ensure requirements are fully understood and complete, design and ensure implemented solution fulfils requirements.
• Work with the Client technical staff to identify performance or availability issues and provide solutions for the Application
• Support resolving day to day programming issues
• Assist in code and design reviews
• Provide improvements, changes or Defect Fixes identified during Quality Assurance (QA) Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the Application and Application enhancements
• Provide systems designs and program code which conform to Client Cognos BI Coding Standards and to Client Project Interface Design
• Obtain Client application architect approval for all Application program code changes
• Revise relevant Application documentation, as determined by the Cluster.
• Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines
• Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as the he/she becomes aware of them
• Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices
• Comply with Public Sector architecture/technology standards and best practices;
• Comply with the Public Sector Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines;
• Provide knowledge and skill transfer to a designated Cluster/Ministry staff and comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures

 

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience as a BI Specialist
• Experience with Cognos 8.4.1/10.2: Framework Manager, Report Studio, Query Studio, Analysis Studio
• Experience with developing Framework Manager metadata model development, Report Studio Development, and administration for deployment purposes
• Experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
• Working knowledge of ETL mappings and workflows using PowerCenter solutions: Designer, Workflow Manager, Workflow Monitor, Repository Manager
• Experience with OLTP and OLAP data modeling
• Experience in understanding and updating UML based design documents.
• Experience with developing monitoring and error notification processes to ensure data is updated as designed.
• Demonstrated skills and experience as BI Specialist in application design, development and implementation project
• Experience with the development of common utility components
• Experience in contributing to large, complex, IT system development and implementation projects
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Experience in the development of distributed applications
• Demonstrated skills and experience with presentation and server-side frameworks and SQL
• Cognos 8.4/10.2.1
• Web development experience, including HTML, JavaScript
• Experience with Informatica 8/9/9.5: Power Centre, Metadata Manager
• Experience developing ETL mappings and workflows using the PowerCenter solutions: Designer, Workflow Manager, Workflow Monitor, Repository Manager
• Experience with OLAP analysis and design
• Experience with Oracle SQL schemas and PL/SQL procedures, packages and Functions
• Demonstrated familiarity with systems development for OPS program areas
• Experience within the OPS in projects of a similar nature
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills; excellent English language verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and
• Experience in Cognos/Informatica reviews.

 

Keywords: Public Sector, Business Intelligence, Cognos

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