Job Posts Tagged: business

Analyst for Financial Planning and Analysis in California at Telestream

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:05:59 GMT

Location: Nevada City, California, United States
URL: http://www.telestream.net
Posted: 5/15/2012

Job Description:
The Analyst for the Financial Planning and Analysis role will provide financial analysis and decision support on a wide range of business issues to functional groups across the enterprise. This position will be responsible for implementing, and managing the processes that support business decisions, including the development of financial forecasts and analyses, generating internal management reports, monitoring key performance indicators, and driving profit improvement projects to implementation and resolution.

Essential Job Results

The following reflects the essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned:

.Provide executive management with clear reports and analysis on performance trends, profit drivers, risks, and opportunities.
.Develop and maintain complex budget, cash flow and business forecasting models that incorporate current business trends and operating strategies.
.Prepare monthly management reports, forecasts and analyses.
.Collaborate with the management team to develop annual operating and capital budgets and rolling financial forecasts that incorporate current business trends and strategies.
.Respond to ad hoc issues and problems raised by departmental managers to drive issue investigation, analysis and resolution.
.Develop comprehensive performance analysis and decision making reporting for business managers across the organization.
.Participate in the long range planning process and development of associated financial models.
.Lead automation of models and processes which result in streamlining forecasting, month-end and repetitive reporting.
.Conduct ad hoc analysis and build financial models as requested.

Essential Job Qualifications:

.Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or related field.
.CPA/MBA preferred.
.Previous experience as a financial analyst in a corporate setting.
.Must be able to make decisions and solve problems that are general in nature and for which there are precedents.
.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
.Effective written and verbal communication skills.
.Ability to work independently and as a team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
.Excellent time management skills.
.High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Business Solutions Analyst in Bangalore at Adobe

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:53:52 GMT

Location: Bangalore, India
URL: http://www.adobe.com/
Posted: 5/7/2012

Job Description:
Business Solutions Analyst (BSA) will be responsible for collaborating with IT and business clients to understand key business objectives and IT delivery capabilities to provide fully integrated solutions. BSA is a key driver toward the development of functional requirements and determines their impact to business objectives. BSA also has a critical partnership role, working closely with Project Managers to develop project plans, work breakdown structures and deliverables for overall solution delivery. For small projects and enhancements, BSA will also work as a project manager to coordinate and complete the delivery.

Responsibilities:

.Understands and translates the business strategy, business goals, and business processes into an IT solution.
.Serves as a technology thought leader for assigned business functions and advises business partners accordingly.
.Research, analyze, and recommend solutions that meet the business needs for new projects/enhancements.
.Interface with business users and technical staff to translate business user requirements into technical documentation such as use cases, process diagrams, functional design documents, and other system documentation required by project lifecycle methodologies.
.Analyze business requirements, explore and evaluate various options, configure the application to meet requirements, and coordinate testing with QA and User Acceptance testers.
.Translate business architecture through the elicitation and definition of functional requirements.
.Produce system documentation and data flows.
Interface on a day to day basis with other solution analysts, business users, engineers and IT managers to support business operations.
.Be a major player in business process improvement and a catalyst for building mature processes.
.Develop business specifications for application development or enhancements and be the key interface between users and engineers.
.Provide Level 3 end user support as called upon by the Production Support Team.
.Manage requirements volatility, integrity and continuity via change management and reprioritization
.Use structured and disciplined approaches to solving technical problems.
.Assist the Project Manager in identifying and managing project issues, risks, and scope creep.

Requirements:

.Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent.
.Minimum of 5 plus years of professional working experience in IT / Service companies.
.Minimum of 5 years performing the specification and analysis of functional, nonfunctional, and information requirements in order to develop the specifications of an IT solution.
.Detail-oriented mind-set with a proven track record of handling multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
.Experience writing test plans and test cases
.Experience, leading creating and working with detailed architecture diagrams and design tools
.Experience participating in Agile/Waterfall scrum sessions
.Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, web technology and MS office tools is required.
.Hands-on experience with content management systems and/or application administration tools is required.
.Knowledge of web design and development tools is preferred but not mandatory.
.Strong proofreading and communication skills.

Job Number: 14744

Content Manager -- Business Segment in California at lynda.com

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:18:45 GMT

Location: Carpinteria, California, United States
URL: http://www.lynda.com/
Posted: 5/2/2012

Job Description:
lynda.com is seeking a Content Manager, Business Segment to help the company invent the future of business skills content by delivering effective, engaging online learning that will enable our Members to achieve their personal learning objectives. Reporting to the Director of Content, Business, this role strategizes future course development, works with existing and recruits new authors, defines the vision of future courses, and collaborates with the Production team to develop new courses.

Primary responsibilities:

.Research the training needs for all aspects of business skills.
.Collaborate with internal team members, including Content, Product, Production, Sales, and Marketing.
.Develop and execute the overall strategic content plan for the business skills content within the Business segment of the Online Training Library in a way that aggressively grows the membership and viewership of content serving the business skills market.
.Develop, track and share metrics and success criteria for the content performance in your segment.
.Recruit, assess and retain the best possible authors. Nurture long-term author relationships and help them succeed. .Negotiate contracts with authors.
.Develop new and innovative learning resources to deliver business skills content in compelling ways.
.Partner with authors and the Production team to continually improve the quality of published content.
.Develop relationships with key industry experts and software product managers to understand and ensure that we meet our members' training needs in a timely manner.
.Evangelize lynda.com and the Online Training Library by communicating with the lynda.com audience through blogs, videos, podcasts, and other online communications regarding content area developments and news, attend and present at industry conferences, etc.

Experience and qualifications:

.A minimum of 5 years of business skills course development, publishing, and/or organizational and training development
.Demonstrated success with business planning, business case development, researching marketplace trends and gathering customer requirements
.Highly motivated, analytical, and business focused with proven ability to develop comprehensive product plans that accelerate market share and sales growth
.Respected within topic area among industry peers, as demonstrated by program development leadership at the intersection of technology and education
.Creative Thinking: Applies expertise and intuition to develop original ideas and simple solutions to complex challenges that are innovative and meaningful
.Collaboration: Embraces a process through which people with different viewpoints can constructively explore their differences to develop solutions that go beyond their own individual perspective of what is possible
.Communication: Writes, speaks and presents information effectively and persuasively, while remembering effective communication begins with active listening
.Curiosity: Has an insatiable desire (and the ability) to learn more, and the capacity to apply learning against the mission of the company
.Customer Focus: Demonstrates empathy for the customer and a view on our business model and strategy that keeps the customer at the center of all decisions

Company benefits:

lynda.com offers an extraordinary work environment, tremendous opportunity for advancement, and great benefits, including:

.100% company paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents
.401(k) plan including safe harbor, employer match, and discretionary profit sharing
.Paid company holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement, and jury duty leave
.Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
.Company paid group term life insurance, with optional employee buy-up program
.Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
.Employee Referral Bonus program
.Great employee gatherings
.Complimentary gourmet coffees and teas as well as fruit, nuts, and other healthy snacks

Senior Project Manager in New York at Siegel+Gale

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:51:25 GMT

Location: New York, New York, United States
URL: http://www.siegelgale.com
Posted: 5/2/2012

Job Description:
Manage the day-to-day activities for approximately 3 key client relationships, each with multiple projects. Lead the team from initial project brief through project completion, supporting the strategic and administrative needs. Use best practice project management techniques to achieve project objectives, on time and on budget. This includes proactive communications among project team members and with clients, gathering input from Strategists and Creative leads to facilitate efficient work flow, reporting project status, setting objectives for activities and meetings, and leading follow-through. Understand the strategic needs of the client and proactively work to enhance and expand the overall relationship. Participate in Business Development by contributing to proposals, meetings, and case studies. Contribute to the development of the Project management practice at Siegel+Gale globally.

Responsibilities:

.Lead in the project management of 6-10 brand-related projects serving 2-3 client account programs
.Develop work plans designed to meet project objectives
.Establish project budgets, schedules, and resource needs for various brand strategy, naming, interactive, and communications projects
.Assist in the day-to-day oversight of these projects to ensure that the project team fully understands and meets project scope and deliverables
.Track project progress and ensure change is effectively controlled and managed
.Proactively manage project knowledge and client materials to ensure various team members' activities and work product are aligned
.Analyze and report on project performance to inform company Finance and New business functions
.Forecasting revenues and ensure job profitability
.Assist in keeping Senior Account Management abreast of issues and informed of work flow improvement opportunities
.Assist in professional development and directing of project managers

Experience:

.Proactive and detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and a keen sense of urgency
.Formal training in project management (some certification courses or fully certified PMP)
.Experience managing multiple priorities, while working under strict deadlines.
.Demonstrated experience working with vendors and clients.
.Strong interpersonal capabilities with strong verbal, visual, and written communication, specifically to talk with clarity and confidence to clients, enjoy collaborating with production and creative teams.
.Experience developing and executing project activity plans, project communication plans, issues logs, status reports, agendas, minutes and action items
.Working knowledge of design and corporate identity/branding.

Sales Operations Manager in United Kingdom at SAS

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:31:26 GMT

Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
URL: http://www.sas.com
Posted: 5/2/2012

Job Description:
SAS is looking to hire an experienced individual to lead and develop the Sales Operations function. The role's core activities will be to support Sales management predominantly across the core business units for the UK & Ireland Region but also some other areas of the EMEA region. The Sales Operations Manager will ensure the continued prosperity and growth of SAS by defining, promoting and supporting the implementation of best practice within the sales function and its internal and external relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

.The Sales Operations Manager will be responsible for the end to end sales process across Enterprise Sales, Client Services (externally focussed) and Business Services (internally focussed) working through the Sales Directors and Sales managers responsible for each area of business (Enterprise Sales, Client Services & Business Services).
.Act as a Trusted Advisor to the Sales Management team, providing support and guidance
.Define, maintain and implement sales processes, best practices, behaviours, discipline and consistency that will ensure sales excellence for the whole of SAS UKI
.Provide analysis, insight and support on pipeline, productivity and planned activity
.Lead and support account and opportunity planning processes and ensure robust auditing and governance
.Develop and implement strategic plans pertaining to the function
.Develop and implement sales guidelines, policies and procedures
.Ensure the region's achievement of actual monthly sales performance against sales forecast
.Regular monitoring and reporting to the Sales Director UK on Business Unit and UK Sales pipeline in accordance with adopted Solution Selling practices
.Develop a cross-functional, cross-organisational partnership to work with Business Units and Marketing to define go-to-market plans for new growth markets in conjunction with the existing sales team
.Maintain an in-depth understanding of competitive conditions, industry partners, market opportunities, and customer requirements

Qualifications:

.Demonstrable experience in a senior sales support and/or operational management role
.High level sales and management experience in the software or hardware industry (or any other industry which is confronted with multidimensional customer or market models)
.Solid knowledge of enterprise sales and marketing
.Proven service mentality, having led and developed teams with a focus on supporting other (commercial) parts of the business
.Proven track record of success in managing a transactional sales environment

Job Number: 12001802

Executive Business Administrator in Redmond at Microsoft

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:48:21 GMT

Location: Redmond, Washington, United States
URL: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
Posted: 5/2/2012

Job Description:
The team supporting the Windows and Windows Live Division president is seeking an experienced executive administrator. In this position, you will take on a variety of roles and work with an engineering and marketing team in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have strong planning, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and a strong ability to work within a matrix of responsibility. This role requires initiative, flexibility, and a strong desire to impact and influence the day to day business needs of a high functioning team.

Additional required skills:

.Ability to effectively communicate with business support community and business leadership
.Strong organizational skills with the ability to consolidate and integrate a wide range of inputs
.Ability to make, frame-up, and drive day to day business decisions based on shifting business needs
.Ability to influence and embrace cross-functional/cultural teams
.Ability to work on several complex projects simultaneously
.Ability to solve complex problems
.Experience using Microsoft's Office Suite, in particular Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Personal Attributes:

.Strong interpersonal and communications skills including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
.Ability to thrive in a diverse matrix environment, build consensus, and develop/nurture key relationships
.Ability to effectively handle ambiguous, dynamic tasks and have the ability to switch gears in response to events and circumstances.
.Analytical thinker and ability to diagnose operational data

Business Systems Analyst in The Netherlands at Belkin

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:33:30 GMT

Location: Schiphol - Rijk, Netherlands
URL: http://www.belkin.com
Posted: 4/30/2012

Job Description:
As a Business System Analyst you review, analyse and document business and functional requirements, process flows, and design specifications. The Business Systems Analyst will work closely with IT and business counterparts to aid with the delivery of solutions that will enhance Belkin' user experience and productivity.

How you'll do it:

�Identify benefits and support the development of profitable business cases for new initiatives
�Gather and document business and functional requirements. Perform business process analysis and data analysis of external files and reports
�Demonstrate project management skills at a level required to coordinate several basic-to-moderate complexity projects or enhancements simultaneously
�Identify cross-business synergies and communicate opportunities when they arise to improve software and applications used by Belkin Employees and potentially external customers
�Estimate the work-effort for own tasks and take responsibility for on-time delivery for tasks. Provide pro-active feedback on status and raise issues when they arise.
�Demonstrate and/or develops general understanding of regional business, systems, policies and procedures while ensuring one's own work contributes to the organization's strategic goals.
�Configure enterprise systems for regional business use through supported systems interfaces.
�Assist in the delivery of end user training
�Demonstrate ability to counsel customers and/or partners regarding scope, timelines and deliverables.
�Ensure project activities remain aligned to business objectives

What you'll need:

�Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
�Good understanding of structured methodologies (SSADM, Prince2,etc)
�Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
�Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
�Creative and lateral thinking ('out of the box') and willingness to challenge the accepted solutions
�Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
�Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills in English and preferably one other language
�Knowledge of trends in technology relating to software applications.

Experience should include:

�(2-5) years experience as a Business systems analyst
�Experience preferred in Salesforce.com, Portal and Web Content Management, E-commerce, Oracle Applications

What you're getting into:

We've got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding - for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.

You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you'll be motivated to pursue the ideal.

Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you'll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.

Quantitative Product Analyst in San Francisco at Yammer

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:27:00 GMT

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
URL: http://https://www.yammer.com
Posted: 4/23/2012

Job Description:
Yammer needs highly analytical, data analysis superstars to generate actionable insights used for product and business decisions. This position will help define and uncover the key metrics that drive the business, as well as create key reports for executives to identify the key trends.

If you love making sense out of mountains of data and have a strong background with applied statistics, then we should talk. Bonus points for an advanced degree in a quantitative field (economics, statistics, quantitative sociology, psychology, computer science, etc.), experience with large data sets, experience with SQL, mastery of Excel, or experience with a statistical software package.

What you'll do:

.Identify trends that are important to the business.
.Define and surface key metrics for the company.
.Analyze A/B tests to improve the product.
.Help to organize Yammer's data.
.Create clear reports for executives and customers.

You should be familiar with:

.Excel
.SQL

Other things we use:

.PostgreSQL
.R or SAS
.Tableau

Director of Strategic Partner Marketing in Cupertino at SugarCRM

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:13:17 GMT

Location: Cupertino, California, United States
URL: http://www.sugarcrm.com
Posted: 4/23/2012

Job Description:
SugarCRM, the world's fastest growing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) company, is looking for an experienced Senior Partner Marketing Manager to develop and manage joint marketing programs and events, drive partner recruitment efforts and provide marketing support for SugarCRM's portfolio of Strategic Partners.

As a member of the Business Development organization, you will work closely with the sales, marketing and product marketing teams to manage a total partner go-to-market strategy. The ultimate measure of your success will be growth in partner-driven revenue through our Strategic Partners, with an emphasis on IBM.

Working closely with members of the Business Development, Corporate Marketing, Partner Marketing teams, and individuals from our Strategic Partners, responsibilities will include leveraging existing programs and assets, as well as creating new programs and assets specific to our Strategic Partners:

.Plan and execute repeatable and tailored lead generation campaigns, programs and events with Strategic Partners for sales opportunity growth
.Create sales collateral and tools that teach new partners how to position and sell SugarCRM, tailored to Sugar's Strategic Partners
.Plan and execute Strategic Partner events and conferences, including sales kick offs, partner days and tracks at SugarCon and regional user groups
.Prioritize, plan and execute SugarCRM's participation in Strategic Partners' events and marketing activities
.Define and manage new partner on-boarding for marketing activities
.Develop case studies showcasing Strategic Partner and end-user successes
.Manage Strategic Partner entries on website, including partner profiles, customer case studies and developing solution content with partners
.Manage and drive regular (weekly) Strategic Partner Marketing calls
.Plan and track partner-marketing budget
.Deliver ROI focused measurement reporting

Qualifications:

.Minimum 5 years Partner Marketing experience in CRM, ERP or similar software, with 7 to 10 years of marketing experience in general
.Prior experience working with key or strategic partners
.Experience with IBM a plus
.Track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams including sales and channel managers
.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, teamwork, presentation and project management skills

Sales Operations Manager in Massachussetts at Acquia

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:01:23 GMT

Location: Burlington, Massachussetts, United States
URL: http://www.acquia.com
Posted: 4/17/2012

Job Description:
We are seeking a Sales Operations Manager who will help provide our Sales Leadership the support required to fuel Acquia's World Wide Sales Organization. Responsible for driving sales forecasting, sales analytics, modeling and incentive compensation initiatives.

Acquia offers fabulous company benefits and a fast paced, highly motivated, enormously fun work environment... Not to mention a career with tons of potential to grow within the company. Let us help you build yours!

Responsibilities:

.Manage all sales forecasting / reporting (includes ownership of salesforce.com)
.Manage the contracts process from initial contract review, contract revisions, final internal approvals, signature, entry into Acquia systems
.Administer, manage and report on revenue forecasting using Acquia methodology and automation/forecasting tools; drive adoption of forecasting tools and dashboards within respective regions.
.Generate weekly forecast and metric reports & provide analysis for Sales Management
.Proactively diagnose the analytical requirements of the sales organizations; design and deliver reporting to meet their requirements
.Develop comprehensive pipeline reporting tools
.Partner with Sales Management on business planning and strategy for their respective sales areas
.Assist in the structuring and approval process of customers contracts
.Setup, maintain, and modify sales territories and provide comprehensive analysis of territory alignment decisions
.Assist in all facets of sales planning, inclusive of regular updates to quotas, headcount and sales plan
.Work with the CRM team to define business requirements and support the sales organization

Qualifications:

.3 to 5 years experience in Sales Operations or Business Operations
.Superior analytical skills
.Advanced MS Excel skills
.Experience using Salesforce.com
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field. MBA preferred

Client Support Analyst in Austin at Convio

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:37:03 GMT

Location: Austin, Texas, United States
URL: http://www.convio.com
Posted: 4/17/2012

Job Description:
Convio is seeking a talented and experienced Client Support Analyst in our Austin office to join our team and help our clients save the world . Do your friends and family affectionately call you a geek? Are you THE "go to" person for gnarly technical problems? Do you get a thrill helping others? Are you ready to work for one of Austin's best places to work? Do you long to work with really smart, caring people? Come join us!

Primary Responsibilities:

.Maintain high client satisfaction with primary focus on providing the best client care.
.Interact with clients to help troubleshoot and resolve highly complex product problems or issues.
.Diagnose and resolve complex client questions or problems over the telephone/Internet in the areas of system configurations/setup, product functionality, and bugs/enhancements.
.Track and document inbound support requests and ensure proper notation of client problems or issues.
.Document problems and solutions to train lower-level support on how to properly address client or product problems.
.Communicate with product development department to improve on current design or to identify possible problems with design.
.Stay abreast of current technology in products, design changes, and new products offered.
.Modify, repair, or expand existing databases to correct errors, increase efficiency, upgrade interfaces, or improve performance.
.Develop database queries, macros, tables, and indexes.
.Build or configure windows, screens, and reporting solutions.
.Perform analysis on implemented database software and systems.
.May be involved with database monitoring and performance tuning/optimization.
.Fully understand and enforce Convio's strict security guidelines

General Qualifications:

.Bachelor's degree in business or related field; advanced degree desirable or equivalent in technical certification.
.Knowledge and technical expertise in Convio's products, services, and business operations.
.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly communicate client's needs to technical support staff, and communicate case details to clients and/or management.
.Experience with technical troubleshooting skills, including research of software application errors, issue re-creation, read/diagnose log files.
.Knowledge and experience working with HTML, SQL, CSS, JavaScript, XML, TCP/IP, DNS
.Experience with Salesforce.com / Force.com, open API's and Web application development a plus