Assistant Director Software Development (Lotus Notes/Websphere P

Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to restoring the public’s trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Our 107,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on auditing, accounting, tax, and transactions. We strive to help all of our people achieve both their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized by organizations such as Fortune, Working Mother, and Training magazine, Ernst & Young continually strives to be a great place to work.
Full Job Title: Assistant Director Software Development (Lotus Notes/Websphere Portal/SQL server)Job Description:
The Assistant Director Software Development manages the operational activities of programming, systems analysis and software development professionals. This position requires extensive knowledge of the client area's functions and systems, application program development alternatives, and system development life cycle. Responsibilities
Manage the continual upgrading of procedures and equipment to maintain currency with technological progress, economic change, and business needs. Manage the training and development of staff members to develop their skills and maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in their area of responsibility. Prepare the annual budget and manage expenditures in order to operate within approved budget guidelines. Directly and indirectly supervise staff members in the development, implementation, and support of applications to meet the client's business requirements. Recommend the selection of and be responsible for the performance management of staff members. Consult with clients in the analysis of short and long-range business requirements and recommend innovations which anticipate the future impact of changing business requirements. Coordinate activities across units such as database, telecommunications, operations, technical support, etc. Ensure the coordination with clients so that the use and implications of the application are understood when implemented into production. Develop, recommend, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Develop procedures and coordinate application development activities across project teams.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: The incumbent of this position must have:Education:
a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience; an advanced degree in Computer Science preferred
Experience:
approximately 8-10 years of experience in systems analysis and application program development The person filling this role must have extensive experience in managing large scale products. They must have: Strong communications skills, both written and verbal and must be comfortable interacting with non-technical clients. Strong analytic and problem solving skills. Strong teaming skills and be comfortable leading multi functional teams. Experience with Websphere Portal Server project implementations desired Experience with Knowledge Management Systems desired Technical knowledge of: o Lotus Notes o Websphere Portal Server o SQL Server Experience with the RUP project management methodology required
Skills:
excellent management, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills strong analytical ability sound judgment and tact the ability to work and team effectively with clients and other management personnel