Application Architecture Associate Director/Product Manager (.Net or Java) - 00GY5

The Application Architecture Product Manager is responsible for managing the operational activities of the Application Architecture group. This role requires experience in understanding the technical architecture of a Global IT organization including development methodologies utilized, technical standards in place, application program development alternatives, and system development life cycles. Hands-on resource with a proven track record in managing global technical architecture programs. financial systems. Experience should include managing both the development as well as the delivery of Enterprise technical architectural strategies. Responsibilities Direct the continual upgrading of procedures and equipment to maintain currency with technological progress, economic change and business needs. Provide linkage between technical and business management on a variety of complex initiatives by integrating the business and IT architecture strategies and developing recommendations for senior business and IT management. Direct new international and domestic architecture initiatives. Recommend the selection of and be responsible for the performance management of staff members. Consult with Global Application Services management in the analysis of short and long-range business requirements and recommend architectural projects which anticipate the future impact of changing business requirements, hardware, and software on Global IT applications and systems. Develop annual budgets and manage expenditures in order to operate within approved budget guidelines. Ensure that all projects stay on budget and within scope utilizing proper change management processes. Work with the appropriate Global IT groups to communicate and implement Global IT technical standards. Ensure effective policies and procedures are implemented for the organization. Coordinate project development activities of project team's leaders. Ensure the training and development of staff members and application portfolio architects to develop their skills and maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in their area of responsibility. P2D To qualify, candidate must have:an advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience Approximately 10-12 years of work experience in systems analysis and application program development. At least 4 of these years must have been spent managing application architecture teams. Strong Interpersonal Skills Communications (written/verbal) Negotiation (clients, vendors) Ability to work effectively across organizational and geographical boundaries Experience in the use of alternative staffing options Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage a team to deliverable completion Global deployment experience Technical Skills Required: Experience in .Net or Java architecture required Experience in developing enterprise level technical standards required Experience in developing a Service Oriented Architecture a plus but not required Good understanding of global infrastructure workings (networking, authentication strategies, information security, application performance considerations, directory services etc.,) Full application life cycle experience NJ-Secaucus