Generator Group - Talent Management and Recruiting

Job Search: Software Engineer - Core Server

Our Technology recruiting team is seeking ingenious and creative problem solvers to join a winning product development team in Portland.  This cutting edge client is creating bleeding edge software that takes information gathering, analysis and presentation to the next level.  Development is being done in Java, and the position requires 6-7 years experience in application server development with Java, as well as experience with Java, JSP, XML, Eclipse.  The ideal candidate will have strong mathematics or scientific experience or educational qualifications, ability to develop complex algorithms and, most importantly, PASSION to push your mental limits, and DESIRE to solve complex problems in new and unique ways.

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Senior Graphic Designer

Overview:

Our client is seeking a superior graphic designer to join their team. The ideal candidate for this position excels at designing and creating assets for use in websites, online ad campaigns, blogs, desktop applications and GUIs. Experience creating corporate identities and brands is also a plus. Design tasks will include complete websites, rich media banners, corporate identities, icons, and more. Work From Anywhere Our client is a virtual organization. They log in from their homes, a nearby office, one of their global office locations, or wherever they have an internet connection. Who They Are: Our client is an organization of developers and engineers who are excited about the ever-changing world of software and technology. Their passion is building the next generation of consumer and business applications. They don't utilize the "factory" approach to software development, believing that coding is a creative process akin to an artistic endeavor. They also believe strongly in the benefits and sustainability of open source software and the philosophy behind it.

Qualifications:

Be in the top 5% of designers and have a superior eye for design with the drive to create Experience leading and providing direction for artistic and creative teams Ability to formulate and design fresh and innovative concepts with a minimum of guidance Must have online portfolio available (provide link in response). Myspace, Deviantart and Flickr are not acceptable Must have extensive web experience, including both web sites and banner ads Must have a strong background in design and color theory Must have a good working knowledge of XHTML and CSS Must be able to stay focused and multitask Be able to research and provide photographs from existing stock as well as update an in-house image library with a constant stream of new images Experience working under Mac OS X Experience working with Flash Always A Plus Advanced knowledge of JavaScript and ActionScript Experience cutting up website designs into usable templates (using CSS) BA or BFA in Graphic Arts/Design from an accredited University >> APPLY ONLINE <<

Product Marketing Manager - Analytics (Portland, Oregon)

As the widely recognized web analytics expert and market share leader, our client’s solutions are at the center of it all. They make sure that every dollar our customers spend on their online marketing initiatives is measured and tied to a return on their investment.

Responsibilities: 

·         Grow revenue by crafting strategies and targeted marketing programs that drive demand for the Analytics product line

·         Developing and execute go-to-market strategies, pricing strategies, product launches and sales collateral.

·         Develop, deliver and manage comprehensive portfolio of sales tools that build our client’s competitive advantage in the marketplace.

·         Monitor trends in online advertising, and uncover customer needs to identify new opportunities for expansion.

·         Drive growth in the business by maintaining performance dashboards and financial models that monitor the health of the business.

Qualifications: 

·         Bachelors degree required, MBA desired

·         5 or more years of relevant product marketing experience

·         Experience in creating, planning and executing go-to-market strategies

·         Experience in building effective marketing programs and sales tools that translate into customer wins

·         Experience in planning, executing and maintaining pricing strategies and programs

·         Strong leadership and motivational skills

·         Expert verbal and written communication skills

·         Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, matrixed organization

·         Experience in web analytics or digital marketing strongly desired

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Job Search: Director of Business Relations - Portland, OR - New Job Posting

Overview

Our Director of Business Relations acts as the primary liaison between Information Technology (IT) and internal business clients - building and maintaining effective relationships with assigned business unit partners.

Responsibilities:

• Establish, facilitate and maintain successful relationships with assigned business stakeholders by acting as the primary liaison between Information Technology and the business. Drive the realization of the IT mandate in creating a "trusted partner" relationship between IT and the business by managing client expectations, providing transparency into IT products and services and through effective communications at multiple organization levels. Provide client services by determining unmet client needs, reporting on IT engagements, following up on requests and driving alignment between business and IT strategic objectives.
• Consult with client partners in developing business objectives, identifying potential IT solutions addressing their needs and optimizing their IT solutions portfolio. Support and perform concept and definition activities including Benefit/Cost Analysis, IT engagement sizing, solution alternatives, service level support requirements and technology mapping. Engage necessary IT areas to provide specific IT expertise to address client needs.
• Partner with the IT Services area to create and maintain the IT products and services catalog based on documented business requirements. Engage with areas across IT to establish, support and monitor service levels for catalog items. Manage service level communications and expectations with clients using reports and metrics from the IT Services area.
• Coordinate with appropriate Product Managers to ensure client product support needs are met such as adequate user licensing, timely product upgrades, fixes and enhancements, training and service desk support.
• Communicate and coordinate across Business Solutions and other IT areas to ensure client needs are fully understood and met throughout IT.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Information Systems, business or equivalent education and experience. Masters degree a plus.
• Six plus years of IT account management or IT client services/sales experience within a corporate IT or similar environment.
• Excellent communication - written and verbal - Coaching/mentoring and partnering skills
• Extensive experience in client services

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Generator Group - Executive Recruiting Search Firm

Generator News: Generator Group Partners with Compli to Recruit Their New CTO

By Jeremy Barnaby

Generator had the opportunity to work with COMPLI and help them identify their new CTO Mark Lawler. Below is the press release but I have to say working with Ken Thrasher and Lon Leneve was a great experience.  They understood how critical it was to define exactly what they were looking for and take action on those candidates that demonstrated they might have the appropriate skills and knowledge.

I had a lot of fun on the search and the whole Technology Services team here at Generator helped introduce a great local talent to Ken and Lon.  This search was another example where one of our clients truly got to see the whole value of our SureHire model. It is because our retained model is paid on an hourly rate plus a smaller success fee Compli was able to hire a CTO at a rate of less then 2/3rds that of 'industry norm'.  This was possible because of a strong partnership with Compli, a great network, and solid selection process.

Do all searches end with this kind of savings for our clients?  Not always, as it is not common to experience the perfect set of circumstances that make this possible.  In other cases though our model protects our clients and we cap costs to a more industry standard 25% or 30% depending on level. Here is a quote from CEO Ken Thrasher on the search.

"The Generator Group was efficient, effective and great to work with on our CTO search. They helped Compli identify key candidates and hire their top candidate in a very short amount of time." Ken Thrasher, CEO

From Press Release: 

"Compli has hired Mark Lawler as senior vice president and chief technology officer.

Lawler joins Portland-based Compli, provider of compliance management systems for auto dealerships, from Bala Cynwyd, Pa.-based Primavera Systems Inc., provider of project management software, where he was vice president of ProSight product strategy."

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Job Search: QA Engineer II - Portland,OR - New Job Posting

Overview:

Analyze, plan, execute and report on quality assurance and testing activities to verify that programs function according to requirements and conform to established guidelines. Design, code, implement and manage functional and / or technical testing scripts using automated testing tools. Manage code libraries and implement best practices for code reuse. Employ consistent strategies and standards for use of automated testing tools, processes and methods.

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivolent education and experience
• Six plus years Quality Assurance experience within a software development environment including various development lifecycle methodologies.
• Three plus years using automated performance/load/stress testing tools
• Excellent communication - written and verbal - and partnering skills
• Experience in requirements analysis and management

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Generator Group - IT Staffing Solution in Portland, OR

Job Search: Lead Data Analyst- Portland, OR - New Job Posting

Overview:

Lead and perform expert strategic and tactical data analysis, integration, design, and modeling of corporate and business information. Create and support data models and physical databases to meet the corporate and business information requirements. As a recognized expert, lead and mentor Data Analyst level I, II, and III team members, consult and perform these duties within and across any and all business entities.

Qualifications:

 

• Degree in Information Systems or related field and ten or more years experience in data analysis and design, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant technical leadership experience.
• Practical experience applying data modeling techniques and tools.
• Practical experience applying relational and dimensional database concepts and technologies.
• Experience with relational and dimensional data modeling methodologies including data normalization/de-normalization
• Experience with data warehousing, ODS, and Data Mart methodologies and techniques.

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Generator Group - IT Staffing Solution in Portland, OR

Job Search: Director of Solutions Services - Portland, OR - New Job Posting

Overview:

This leadership position is responsible for directing and managing the requirements engineering group for the company’s business solutions. This includes oversight of internal staff, contractors, and outsourced teams performing requirements engineering, configuration of packaged applications to meet business customer requirements and lifecycle management (upgrades, patches, retirement) of products deployed as business solutions.

This position works closely with other Business Solutions areas responsible for design, development, maintenance and client services management to ensure solutions meet requirements and client expectations. Additionally, this position will partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure that the Solutions Management areas are aligned with and support the strategic reference architecture and that product solution architectures meet business and IT requirements. It will also partner with the Technology Management Office to establish and manage strategic vendor relationships.

Responsibilities also include developing and implementing a consistent requirements engineering framework, developing systems analyst staff in strategic technology skills, optimizing staffing levels based on demand, financial management of the budget, establishing department goals, overseeing process and quality improvements, and fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business or equivalent experience.
• Requirements engineering, quality assurance, solutions development, solutions and product lifecycles
• Seven or more years of diverse Information Technology management experience required, preferably including significant experience managing IT-related operational activities, planning software application implementations/upgrades with an understanding of SDLC methodologies, and leading and creating custom development and release methodologies.
• Demonstrated relationship and team building skills.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict management, project management, process management, negotiation, and team building required.
• Proven experience working in a fast paced, results driven, complex, and rapidly changing environment required.
• Experienced in mentoring/developing staff and co-workers; ability to successfully manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience in planning, organizing and integrating cross-functional software releases to deliver specific and measurable product changes (enhancements, features, bug fixes) into a live production.
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in vendor and account management.
• Advanced knowledge of contact center technology and services including outsourcing and off-shoring alternatives.
• Highly proficient problem management and communications skills; identifying opportunities and quantifying value to planning & administration of initiatives, business priorities against goals and objectives; and independent judgment within and outside the context of established policies, procedures or guidelines.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

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Generator Group - It Staffing Solution in Portland Oregon

Job Search: Director of Development Services - Portland, OR - New Job Posting

Overview: 

This leadership position is responsible for directing and managing the detailed design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the client’s business solutions. This includes oversight of internal staff, contractors, and outsourced teams developing, deploying, and maintaining new and existing business solutions aligned to the company’s strategic application architecture. This position works closely with other Business Solutions areas responsible for systems analysis, product management, process development, and client services management to ensure solutions meet requirements and client expectations. Additionally, this position partners with Enterprise Architecture to ensure that technical solutions align to the strategic architectural direction, and with the Technology Management Office to establish and manage strategic vendor relationships. Responsibilities include implementing the Solutions Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC), defining and implement best known development practices, developing staff in strategic technology skills, optimizing staffing levels based on demand, leadership and mentoring of development managers, financial management of the budget, establishing department goals, overseeing process and quality improvements, and fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business administration or equivalent experience in related field required. Graduate degree in computer science preferred.
• Solid ten years of Information Technology management experience in solution development and maintenance.
• Experience implementing best practice performance metrics in IT organizations.
• Minimum seven years of application development experience, including requirements engineering, developing solutions on mulitple platforms, implementing packaged software, and managing large, complex development projects.
• Broad knowledge of IT with strong understanding of the relationship between applications, databases, operating systems, processing platforms, storage platforms, and networks.
• Experience managing vendor relationships. Working knowledge of application development and maintenance contracts, and technolgoy outsourcing arrangements.
• Strong technical background, excellent client and project management skills. Ability to lead technical projects and technical teams.
• Ability to influence others without direct control, to coordinate multiple simultaneous efforts with complex overlaps and multiple conflicting priorities.
• In depth knowledge and experience with tailoring and impelementing software development life cycle for large scale applications.
• Experience with Modern Object Oriented Analysis and Design methodologies, Service Oriented Architectures and message based design and development.
• Project Management Institute Certification a plus.

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Generator Group - It Staffing Solution in Portland Oregon

IT Information Technology Job: Portland, OR - Sr. Programmer Analyst

We are actively searching for a senior level engineer that will contribute in the design and development of our client’s primary enterprise business application that serves the business needs of a geographically dispersed network of hospitals. With over 600 locations depending upon this system and everything from POS systems to medical devices interfacing with it, this complete re-architecture/re-design in .NET represents a massive project. This project has highlighted their need for additional full-time, permanent .NET expertise

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