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I have 2 positions for *BCBS in MI*. One is for a *Cognos Developer* and the other is for a *Cognos Team Lead*. These are higher level people and must have strong communication. Please let me know if you have candidates. Job Descriptions are below: *Req 1:* *Cognos Developer* We are currently seeking a Consultant Associate with experience in Cognos development/leadership. The ideal individual will have 8+ years of industry experience, obtained a degree, and be responsible for successful technical delivery of Reporting Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence projects using a formal project management methodology. They will also have experience with enterprise architecture, business analytics, deep data analysis, IBM Cognos technology, business support and health care industry. · Has extensive experience in Cognos 10.X · Data modeling using Cognos Framework Manager · Dimensional Modeling / Semantic Layer · Report Studio · Transformer · Workspace / Workspace advanced · Dynamic Cubes · TM1 · Metrics Studio. · Has ability to provide subject matter expertise on any subject of Cognos development · MUST HAVE exceptional SQL capabilities using SQL Developer or Toad. · Has experience with Cognos Administration: · Configuration and performance tuning of Cognos with IBM WebSphere · Experience with deploying Cognos in a distributed Red Hat Linux or Solaris UNIX environment · Experience with resource groups and load balancing · Capable of conducting analysis on reporting data sources, reverse engineering of existing systems by him/her self as well as providing guidance and direction to the team. · Evaluates compliance with the organization's technology standards. · Has wide latitude in determining creative solutions to strategic and operational needs. · May have technical personnel reporting to them. · Working independently within guidelines, responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing application and system implementation projects using a formal project management methodology. · Typically manages multiple, highly technical projects of small to moderate size and risk concurrently. Oversees the full lifecycle system development process. · Develops detailed plans and schedules, including goals, risks, and resource allocation. · Monitors project metrics for significant deviations in quality, cost, or schedule. · Assists in establishing and improving project management methodologies, procedures and policies. · Provide high level and detailed estimate for projects · Must be able to diagnose and solve the problems as well as guiding with best practices of trouble shooting method s · Must be able present diagnostic, troubleshooting steps and conclusions to a varied audience · Adheres to Project Management Office policies, procedures, and methodologies. · Coaches and mentors individuals on the project teams and provides feedback on performance to their leaders. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. MUST HAVE strong documentation skills using PowerPoint, Excel and Visio · Supervising and/or assisting the continuous enhancement and support of existing Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence solutions · Analyze and solve business problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context. · Track record of success in a fast-paced development environment *Top Three Skills/Experience * · Cognos Business Intelligence suite (8 Years) · Dimensional data modeling with exceptional SQL capabilities (8 Years) · Leadership experience of small team (8 Years) *Required Skills/Experience* · Minimum eight (8) years related Data Warehouse, Information Management experience. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to read and interpret documents including process, procedure, and technical manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. · Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. · Experience in one or more of major BI Reporting tools such as Business Objects, SAP BW, Hyperion, SAS and their administration · Experience in one or more of major metadata tools and their administration · Experience in one or more of major data modeling tools such as Erwin, Data Architect, Oracle Designer and their administration · Experience in one or more of major ETL tools such as Informatica, DataStage, SAS and their administration · Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job. · MUST HAVE exceptional SQL capabilities using SQL Developer or Toad. · Has Ability to provide subject matter expertise on any subject of Cognos development · Experience with resource groups and load balancing · Experience with deploying Cognos in a distributed Red Hat Linux or Solaris UNIX environment · Has experience with Cognos upgrade from Cognos 8.3/8.4 to Cognos 10/10.1/10.1.1/10.2 *Preferred Skills/Experience* · Health care experience is preferred · Business Intelligence Background in large scale system integration and data mart projects. · Prior consulting experience preferred · Experience in UNIX shell scripting, JAVA , JavaScript. · Microsoft Project skills. · Experience in data warehousing/Business Intelligence (SQL, ETL, data warehouse, etc.) and using databases in a business environment with large-scale, complex datasets · Experience in gathering requirements and formulating business metrics for reporting · Utilizes solid knowledge of the Project Management Institute-s standards and terminology. · Extensive creativity required across areas of expertise. · Prior large, complex project management and delivery management experience a plus · Educational Requirements · Bachelor's Degree in related field required. · Master's Degree in related field preferred. *Req 2:* *(Cognos Report Team Lead)* We are currently seeking a IT Consultant Associate with experience in managing the report development team. The ideal individual will have 10+ years of industry experience, obtained a degree, and be responsible for successful technical delivery of Reporting Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence projects using a formal project management methodology. They will also have experience with business support, health care industry, enterprise architecture, BI governance, business analytics, deep data analysis, IBM Cognos, Web Focus, SAS or other leading BI technologies. ·Has extensive experience in Cognos 10.X ·Data modeling using Cognos Framework Manager ·Dimensional Modeling / Semantic Layer ·Report Studio ·Transformer ·Workspace / Workspace advanced ·Dynamic Cubes ·TM1 ·Metrics Studio. ·Has ability to provide subject matter expertise on any subject of Cognos development ·MUST HAVE exceptional SQL capabilities using SQL Developer or Toad. ·Has experience with Cognos Administration: ·Configuration and performance tuning of Cognos with IBM WebSphere ·Experience with deploying Cognos in a distributed Red Hat Linux or Solaris UNIX environment ·Experience with resource groups and load balancing ·Capable of conducting analysis on reporting data sources, reverse engineering of existing systems by him/her self as well as providing guidance and direction to the team. ·Evaluates compliance with the organization's technology standards. ·Has wide latitude in determining creative solutions to strategic and operational needs. ·May have technical personnel reporting to them. ·Working independently within guidelines, responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing application and system implementation projects using a formal project management methodology. ·Typically manages multiple, highly technical projects of small to moderate size and risk concurrently. Oversees the full lifecycle system development process. ·Develops detailed plans and schedules, including goals, risks, and resource allocation. ·Monitors project metrics for significant deviations in quality, cost, or schedule. ·Assists in establishing and improving project management methodologies, procedures and policies. ·Provide high level and detailed estimate for projects ·Must be able to diagnose and solve the problems as well as guiding with best practices of trouble shooting method s ·Must be able present diagnostic, troubleshooting steps and conclusions to a varied audience ·Adheres to Project Management Office policies, procedures, and methodologies. ·Coaches and mentors individuals on the project teams and provides feedback on performance to their leaders. ·Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. MUST HAVE strong documentation skills using PowerPoint, Excel and Visio ·Supervising and/or assisting the continuous enhancement and support of existing Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence solutions ·Analyze and solve business problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context. ·Track record of success in a fast-paced development environment *Top Three Skills/Experience * 1.Cognos Business Intelligence suite (10 years) 2.Experience developing Advance BI Application (10 Years) 3.Leadership experience in managing multiple development teams (6 Years) *Required Skills/Experience* ·Minimum* Ten* (10) years related Data Warehouse, Information Management experience. ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to read and interpret documents including process, procedure, and technical manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization ·Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. ·Experience in one or more of major BI Reporting tools such as Business Objects, SAP BW, Hyperion, SAS and their administration ·Experience in one or more of major metadata tools and their administration ·Experience in one or more of major data modeling tools such as Erwin, Data Architect, Oracle Designer and their administration ·Experience in one or more of major ETL tools such as Informatica, DataStage, SAS and their administration ·Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job. ·MUST HAVE exceptional SQL capabilities using SQL Developer or Toad. ·Has Ability to provide subject matter expertise on any subject of Cognos development ·Experience with resource groups and load balancing ·Experience with deploying Cognos in a distributed Red Hat Linux or Solaris UNIX environment ·Has experience with Cognos upgrade from Cognos 8.3/8.4 to Cognos 10/10.1/10.1.1/10.2 *Preferred Skills/Experience* ·Health care experience is preferred ·Business Intelligence Background in large scale system integration and data mart projects. ·Prior consulting experience preferred ·Experience in UNIX shell scripting, JAVA, JavaScript. ·Microsoft Project skills ·Experience in data warehousing/Business Intelligence (SQL, ETL, data warehouse, etc.) and using databases in a business environment with large-scale, complex datasets ·Experience in gathering requirements and formulating business metrics for reporting ·Utilizes solid knowledge of the Project Management Institute's standards and terminology. ·Extensive creativity required across areas of expertise. ·Prior large, complex project management and delivery management experience a plus *Educational Requirements* ·Bachelor's Degree in related field required. ·Master's Degree in related field preferred. *--------* *Thanks,* *Bhanu Pratap Singh* *Source InfoTech Inc.* W: *646-688-4913*| F: 732-909-2282| Email: *bh...@sourceinfotech.com* <bh...@sourceinfotech.com> | Website: *www.sourceinfotech.com* <http://www.sourceinfotech.com/> | -- -- *************************************************************************************** For all SAP related tutorials,Articles,Faqs,Tips www.sapbrainsonline.com **************************************************************************************** You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "sapbrains" group. 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