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[full-time] Digital Marketing Communication Manager at Hound

2010-07-17 04:21:33

Location: Portland,ME
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Expense management performance metrics / cost analysisOperating efficiency and effectiveness measuresKey volumesHeadcount and staffing analysis / capacity planning Drive the development of an annual operating budget and ongoing expense management for Client Services and Information Technology. (complex, multifunctional organizations with annual operating expenses generally in excess of $170M each) Drive all aspects of financial forecasting/budgetingDrive action plan alignment/integration with budgetsDirect the development and presentation of monthly reporting, analysis and remedial action planning Serve as key Client Service and Information Technology liaison with Cost Management department and HR reporting organization Provide operational support and direction for key cost projects (implementation of new financial/budgeting systems, etc)Provide operational support and direction for HR Reporting projects(headcount reporting and performance metrics) Lead a team of analysts to support Client Service and Information Technology management information needs Provide highly independent decision-making around the day to day Management Information Reporting operations for the assigned multiple areas within Client Service and Information Technology. May include role as a site manager for Management Information Reporting team. Provide proactive/complex/in-depth analysis of operating information – Partner with senior management to develop management information for strategic decision making Provide leadership for coordination and implementation of departmental projects as needed Provide business sponsorship and management of systems projects related to improving management information Position requires extensive interaction with senior level management on an independent basis. Active participation in management meetings required. Incumbent will work with senior management team as a peer. Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesImplement tools and develop techniques for measuring and reporting performance metrics across all Customer Service and Information Technology locations and all lines of business. Provide support for both operational and ad hoc information as well as customized reports for specific audiences. Performance metrics include: Expense management performance metrics / cost analysisOperating efficiency and effectiveness measuresKey volumesHeadcount and staffing analysis / capacity planning Drive the development of an annual operating budget and ongoing expense management for Client Services and Information Technology. (complex, multifunctional organizations with annual operating expenses generally in excess of $170M each) Drive all aspects of financial forecasting/budgetingDrive action plan alignment/integration with budgetsDirect the development and presentation of monthly reporting, analysis and remedial action planning Serve as key Client Service and Information Technology liaison with Cost Management department and HR reporting organization Provide operational support and direction for key cost projects (implementation of new financial/budgeting systems, etc)Provide operational support and direction for HR Reporting projects(headcount reporting and performance metrics) Lead a team of analysts to support Client Service and Information Technology management information needs Provide highly independent decision-making around the day to day Management Information Reporting operations for the assigned multiple areas within Client Service and Information Technology. May include role as a site manager for Management Information Reporting team. Provide proactive/complex/in-depth analysis of operating information – Partner with senior management to develop management information for strategic decision making Provide leadership for coordination and implementation of departmental projects as needed Provide business sponsorship and management of systems projects related to improving management information Position requires extensive interaction with senior level management on an independent basis. Active participation in management meetings required. Incumbent will work with senior management team as a peer. Bachelor degree or equivalent related work experience required5 years experience with budgeting, financial analysis and performance measurement reporting required and/or advanced degreeManagement experience preferredLeadership experience and credibility – demonstrated ability to achieve resultsHighly motivated and self-directed – performance drivenGeneral knowledge of insurance operations and key functions.

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[full-time] Product Development Executive at Greg David

2010-06-03 17:20:10

Location: Illinois
Description:

DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) Software product and technology solution planning, delivery, and management for a global customer base of investment and trading organizations; (2) Designing and developing strategy for future product and service offerings; (3) Working closely with senior executive management focused on short/long term business development opportunities, product development opportunities, and product development plans; (4) Working closely with sales and marketing teams to assess market opportunities, calculate revenue opportunities, manage product launches, and target market and product campaigns; (5) Working closely with the technology organization to manage the product development lifecycle; (6) Working closely with customer service and support teams to understand issues related to product and service offerings while designing enhancements to enrich the overall customer experience; (7) Leveraging and expanding software and services offering to a global audience in broad based and niche oriented markets; (8) Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) both internally within the organization and externally to the industry and marketplace.

REQUIRED:

Must have a verifiable undergraduate degree. There is a strong preference for candidates with a finance or technology focused MBA.

MUST have a MINIMUM of 10 years of direct responsibility for managing/bringing investment/trading software products and services to market in the investment and trading industry, as the head of product development & management.

MUST currently be directly responsible for bringing investment/trading software and technology services to market focused on the global trading and investment industry.

MUST currently be located in the Chicago area marketplace and have EXPERT level understanding of the electronic trading industry to include: Futures and Options, Equities and FX, service providers, order routing systems, market data systems, matching engines, and clearing/settlement systems and processes.

MUST have SUPERB external customer orientation and excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and team building skills.

MUST be proficient at establishing a software product roadmap and identifying future trends and opportunities for bringing software and services to market.

Personality: Organized and detail oriented. Passionate about electronic trading. Takes ownership and accountability with a smile. Manages and leads others while being a strong motivator. Leads by example. Able to handle pressure and stress of the trading and software industry and thrives on it. Has strong character and a track record demonstrating integrity.

If interested, here is the hitch: You must follow this application process exactly as our search process is automated, and if you do not follow the process exactly, your information will not make it to the right person to make contact with you.

Prepare to send resume as a Microsoft word doc attachment to greg.david@laka.com —- Please include a copy and paste your resume in the body of the email in the event the attachment cannot be opened or is corrupted.

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[full-time] Regulatory Supervision Director at Hound

2010-03-29 04:24:08

Location: Texas
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

Job Responsibilities : The RP Director is also responsible for problem resolution of escalated issues and provides training to team members to enhance team effectiveness. Additionally the RP Director is expected to work closely with the Regulatory Control Director to review and assess existing supervision guidelines to ensure alignment with 1st Globals written supervisory procedures (WSPs). A focus should be placed on the quality of suitability review taking place within the RP group with an eye to training and coaching moments to ensure that the groups approach is uniform, appropriate, and evolves with the industry and 1st Globals needs. All responsibilities are generally performed on a daily basis, unless otherwise noted. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversee regulatory specialist daily functions for review and approval of new accounts, IRA, options and check writing applications. Communicate with advisors about supervisory procedures, particularly suitability requests. Oversee the supervision of brokerage trade activity, including identifying and addressing potential share class issues and breakpoint issues. Monitor staff performance; provide direction and counseling as appropriate. Maintain accurate knowledge of all product lines. Identify, analyze and provide resolution to escalated issues. Ensure that RP maintains documentation of actions taken during the course of surveillance, i. e. cost analyzers available in customer record, notes on conversations with FAs, etc. Ensuring continued adherence to broker-dealer supervisory procedures. Maintaining certain books and records. Recommending and developing processes and procedures for the operations unit.

Job Requirements : College Degree required in a related field. 7 years experience in the securities industry. Extensive knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements. Series 4, 7, 24, 53, and 66 (Series 63 and 65 is acceptable in place of 66) required. Group 1 license preferred. Must be willing to obtain series 65/66 and Group 1 within 180 days. Supervisory experience preferred.

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[full-time] Director Product Management at Hound

2010-03-27 07:24:36

Location: Georgia
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

Job Responsibilities : Responsible for the profit and loss of the mobile wireless product offering. Cbeyond is looking for a Product Director to oversee the definition, development, rollout, and maintenance of mobile wireless products and services. Specifically, this individual will lead cross-functional teams through the product development life-cycle including ideation, justification, definition, development, implementation, and maintenance. Collaborate with Marketing on product positioning, value proposition, market segmentation, and prospect qualification Own the product line including P&L Define product feature sets and manage product life cycle Develop product positioning and develop product pricing strategies; create and drive road maps for pricing, strategy, promotion plans, and sales channel plans Prioritize product development projects Lead cross functional product development and product enhancement through the product development cycle including documentation, project participation, problem solving, and negotiation Evaluate and determine buy versus build development opportunities in conjunction with engineering Negotiate key software licensing contracts and maintain partnerships; manage partner relationships Assist with product training and support to sales teams Create competitive product matrix, quarterly market share analysis, and participate in monthly sales performance process Deliver a quality end-to-end user experience including both product and supporting business processes Facilitate delivery of the whole product solution on time and within budget; help ensure timely deliver of each component of the product /solution Determine base pricing for assigned products and, when necessary, develop multivariate pricing models with finance and business development to support what-if analysis Conceive new product concepts with management, business development and engineering Listen to the sales channels and deliver the right products at price points that makes sense for the customer, and where applicable, the channel partner Work with the legal staff to finalize contracts and help manage their review, signing and execution.

Job Requirements : Bachelors degree in business, related field or equivalent experience. Minimum 12 years of experience as a Software or Hardware Product Manager/ Value added mobile services Handheld/mobile phone/PDA and wireless product experience/ i. e. Voice handsets, Data Cards Strong knowledge of messaging and mail applications Capability to translate customer needs into product requirements; track record of managing and/or producing deliverables that include product requirements, information architecture, interface design, and data model Proven ability to champion efforts in a cross-functional organization; and solve problems Strong motivational and interpersonal skills Excellent creative, written and verbal communication skills.

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[full-time] Assoc Director at Hound

2010-03-26 03:51:51

Location: California
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

Job Responsibilities : Contribute leadership skills and significant commercial expertise to the development of the business unit’s operations, strategic and tactical plans Where assigned, identify, recruit, hire and develop direct reports, as well as oversee their work to ensure all goals, targets and objectives will be met or exceeded Oversee the identification, development, implementation and ongoing management of strategies, plans and tactics for optimized business unit operations, as assigned, which may include some or all of the following: – Enhancing business unit planning processes, templates and tools – Identifying, recommending and implementing select operational efficiencies and/or best practice initiatives across multiple products/brands – Developing, coordinating and implementing a wide range of communication strategies, programs and tools that support optimal business unit performance and employee engagement – Driving the planning and development for business unit meetings and/or the business unit’s attendance and role at broader organizational meetings and forums. Including driving development of meeting presentations and materials on behalf of business unit executives and/or to represent the business unit to other groups – Leading, or otherwise overseeing, cross-brand taskforces that execute on key deliverables impacting the business unit’s portfolio of products – Overseeing development of plans and tactics for marketing strategies that impact multiple franchises within the assigned business unit. Includes contributing to 3-year brand plans and overseeing the development of 1-year tactical plans to support cross-franchise strategies – Overseeing the execution of cross-franchise marketing plans and tactics to ensure on-time, on-target and on-budget results – Leading the development and completion of various other projects for effective and efficient cross-brand coordination, communication and execution Identify and advise on departmental infrastructure and resource requirements, including organizational design, staffing, operating and expense budgets and the like Act in complete & total compliance with all laws, regulations and policies Utilize only approved resources and messages to meet goals and targets Work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with all internal and external partners and stakeholders Participate, as and when needed/appropriate, in cross-functional or other project teams; helping the overall business of Genentech to continuously evolve, improve & excel .

Job Requirements : Bachelors Degree MBA or other related graduate-level degree is preferred 8 or more years’ work experience in product marketing, field sales management, or market planning management in the pharmaceutical/biotech/or other related industry Commercial experience is preferred Previous marketing experience in the same or related therapeutic area is preferred Previous field sales management experience is strongly preferred Previous people management experience.

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[full-time] Global Online Product Manager at Hound

2010-03-26 01:24:11

Location: Texas
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

Job Responsibilities : Define requirements for future Dell. com capabilities, features, and functions to support Dells strategy. Define a long-term product roadmap while identifying key opportunities and strategic partnerships. Demonstrate and develop deep domain expertise, competitive landscape awareness, and provides consulting on best practices and emerging trends. Be the subject matter expert for the online capabilities area(s) and drive for long term roadmap recommendations. Ensures that business and customer interests are represented, and that IT is aligned on those needs. Drive need and priority of a given effort into and through development with IT. Translate business requirements into business solution concepts, user stories, test case input, or other documents to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify processes, technology, staffing, and project management involved in proposed technology solutions. As needed, provide a œtrusted expert advisor role to both internal and external stakeholders, ranging from formal advice to customer presentations Responsibilities:. Define requirements for future Dell. com capabilities, features, and functions to support Dells strategy. Define a long-term product roadmap while identifying key opportunities and strategic partnerships. Demonstrate and develop deep domain expertise, competitive landscape awareness, and provides consulting on best practices and emerging trends. Be the subject matter expert for the online capabilities area(s) and drive for long term roadmap recommendations. Ensures that business and customer interests are represented, and that IT is aligned on those needs. Drive need and priority of a given effort into and through development with IT. Translate business requirements into business solution concepts, user stories, test case input, or other documents to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify processes, technology, staffing, and project management involved in proposed technology solutions. As needed, provide a œtrusted expert advisor role to both internal and external stakeholders, ranging from formal advice to customer presentations.

Job Requirements : Experience in constructing complex solutions. Strong communication and partnering skills. Project management. Customer focus. Proven leadership. Ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced e-business environment. Advanced functional knowledge of online content, commerce and portal systems. Ability to work cross functionally in order to achieve desired results. Global project experience preferred. 8 year relevant experience.

For more information of this job please visit us at http://www.hound.com/gjviewjob.php?jid=ac17cf1c97091e188400731862af84b87dc123

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[full-time] Vice President at Hound

2010-03-23 10:42:09

Location: Illinois
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

Job Responsibilities : Own the product roadmap for the Firm digital platforms, with support for new curriculum and supplemental programs that blend print and digital experiences Partner with portfolio management and product development group to manage feature sets and best practices, guiding decisions around value differentiation and likely business models for delivery Own the product requirement definition and feature identification for horizontal platform initiatives, including documentation of prioritized feature sets and use cases, prototyping and testing. Includes educating liaising with teams on direction and recommendations that tap into new delivery models for learning Develop and direct the incorporation of new tools and technologies that augment the core curriculum experience “ including delivery through e-books, curriculum management, lesson plans, etc. Collaborate with business unit stakeholders to drive the prioritization, planning and ongoing monitoring and improvement of theFirm platform from product management through development, delivery, hosting and go to market. Develop go-to-market strategies, positioning, pricing, collaboration on marketing campaigns with Firm leadership Develop metrics and ROI across all aspects of the platform to ensure feature and product effectiveness, and scalability near and long term. Manage a team of experienced product managers.

Job Requirements : Bachelors degree or equivalent in a technology or business discipline with qualifications in product management; masters preferred. 10 years proven and demonstrable experience in a senior product management role with emphasis on technology solutions Must have worked in a software development environment; preferably with some experience in education technology Ability to prioritize among competing opportunities, balance business priorities and articulate the rationale behind decisions Proven ability to advocate a feature or product direction, and present market facts and data to back the position Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, written and oral presentation skills Must be resourceful, self-motivated, and able to be successful in a non-traditional entrepreneurial team-based environment Demonstrated ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines consistently Creative individual who is creative, diligent, driven, detail oriented, and dedicated Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Equal Opportunity employer with a proud commitment to diversity.

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[full-time] Executive Director at Hound

2010-03-12 14:40:42

Location: Chicago , IL
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

“Job Responsibilities : Responsible for the general management of the Vermont Chapter and for ensuring that it carries out the mission and goals of the in its designated territory. Provide executive leadership in developing and implementing Association strategic policies, procedures, and services to those served by the Association. Essential Job FunctionsProvide leadership in developing strategic plans for future growth of the Chapter which are aligned with the strategic plan of the Association Provide leadership in the area of Chapter Board developmentProvide executive leadership for the Vermont Chapter and implement Board policy decisions within the chapter. Provide executive leadership for the Chair, the Board of Directors, key Board committees, and staff to enable timely and responsible decision-making. Lead the management team and, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, develop current operating plans and budgetsPosition the chapter and its programs to maximize fund development opportunities; solicit key donors and develop key community, corporate, government and related sectors in support of the chapter’s fundraising goalsDevelop productive, collaborative relationships with other community groups whose missions interrelate with and support the chapter’s work to maximize program delivery opportunitiesEnsure support for the Chapter’s involvement in advocacy efforts to improve public policyServe as a spokesperson for the Chapter to the public, ensuring that written and verbal communication about the Chapter reflects its mission and goalsRepresent the Association at public events, conferences, workshops and media eventsMaintain an organizational climate that attracts, motivates and retains high quality staff by implementing appropriate human resources policies and practicesGuide, develop and coach staffEnsure the adequacy and soundness of the Chapter’s financial structureAssure compliance with all Association policies, procedures, standards and applicable regulatory requirements; promote Association-wide programs and initiativesEnsure chapter programs and systems are reviewed and evaluated regularly.

Job Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in public, health or business management, or a related field; or equivalent work experience5 years of demonstrated senior management experience in non-profit or business management position(s)Demonstrated success in fund raising, and experience in budgeting and financial managementWorking knowledge of human resources laws and regulationsExperience supervising professional and clerical staff and volunteersProficient user of personal computer and software applications.

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[full-time] Product Manager at Hound

2010-03-12 14:10:28

Location: Charleston , SC
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

“Job Responsibilities : The primary processes involve state of the art electronic components. The company is planning significant expansions. This position would be involved in several ways: review of design of new and better applications, review of marketing procedure and market targets, cost budgets and justifications, proposal packages for potential customers, technical coordination with Engineering, manufacturing and customer requirements. This company is a leading edge, high tech manufacturing organization with growth potential in to many new areas. They are seeking a key team player in a position that will lead development and sales of new products especially related to power electronics or power films. In this position, you would take full product responsibility and gain cooperation and consensus from all internal and external parties. Knowledge of electronic market and technical application and representation (to customer) and the ability to be involved with design, evaluation and justification of new power related electronic componentsYou will be involved with costs and budgets related to your products and will communicate with production, engineering, marketing and customers. electronic product, Product Manager, manufacturing, engineering, technical, power electronics, power film, communication, integrity, professional, design, electrical /electronic engineering, cost improvement, marketing. The primary responsibility will be full responsibility for specific Product Management. Candidates must have a track record of successful product design and marketing. You must be technically strong enough to be involved in design issues and communicate well with design engineers and you must be able to fully learn and understand complex manufacturing processes. In this position, you will exhibit technical expertise and good judgement, integrity, ingenuity, and personal professionalism.

Job Requirements : The Company requires a minimum four-year BS Electrical /Electronics (prefer Masters) degree and a minimum of ten years of related experience. Related experience would include extensive experience with small and large product launch and support. Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background in development and promotion of specific purpose electronic components (focus on Power applications). Candidates must be self-motivated with very strong documented experience in engineering. Excellent communication skills and the ability to gain the cooperation and confidence of others are required. The ability to think on your feet and rapidly adjust to changing priorities is necessary. Strong documentation skills and reporting skills are required. Desirable attributes include advanced education (prefer MSEE) and/or strong related experience.

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[full-time] Production Supervisor at Hound

2010-03-10 13:37:39

Location: Dothan , AL
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

“Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Producing/shooting/editing client commercials, editing station promotion spots, webmaster for the WDFX-TV website and other video and web duties. Experience with photo shop, Avid and television video production a big plus.

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