Information Technology Strategist

Information Technology Strategist Deloitte Services LP provides a wide variety of internal support services to Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries and their people. Deloitte Services LP is comprised of Operations, Financial Support Services, Information Technology, Marketing & Communications, Human Resources and more. As with all the businesses within Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries, a core set of competencies is associated with each of these businesses. An overall understanding of quality client service, a proven track record of working in multifunctional teams and across multiple geographies, strong business acumen and the instinct to think and act globally are essential for advancement within Deloitte Services LP.   Applicants or employees with disabilities must be offered any reasonable accommodations, which are necessary for them to be able to perform the essential functions of a position.   As a member of the Chief Technology Office, provides technical leadership, thought leadership and in-depth expertise in the researchand deployment of emerging technology solutions for Deloitte's current and future information technology systems and services.   RESPONSIBILITIES - Investigate and research emerging and newer technologies in support of Deloitte's technology roadmap and business systems.  Maintain up-to-date knowledge with relevant current and emerging technologies by tracking key vendor and industry directions and strategic technology roadmaps - Document and present proposals for viable (applicable) technology improvements to current systems and technologies - Develop and execute technology viability assessment plans as reference prototype/proof of concepts or through pilot projects, to prove usefulness in solving key business issues - Builds frameworks for those technologies that provide flexibility to meet the constant flow of change within the business or technologies.  - Recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and system flexibility for current and future business needs - Review proposed and existing IT projects and recommend appropriate proven technologies.  Contribute to the definition of timetables and cost estimates for new technical aspects of projects. - Mentor and train IT staff members on the use of new technologies, including methods and standards for applicable technologies.  - Stimulates interest in these technologies, indicating the values and potential applications for them - Provides  architectural and technical expertise, direction and assistance during the development life cycle - Serves as a visionary for IT technologies that are on the horizon, or that may be applicable in the future for Deloitte - 8+ years of experience and a Bachelors degree in a related technical area or equivalent.  MS/CS or MBA preferred. - Has contributed to the creation of technology-related best practices and processes - Has strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to a diverseaudience.  - Has in-depth knowledge and experience with multiple technology platforms.  Has played a leading role in the development and implementation of technical standards and platforms - Has consulted on the technical design of high-impact, multi-technology complex applications or systems. Provides consulting and mentoring support to technology staff - Has experience with multiple technologies in Unix, Windows, Windows Mobile and Linux environments - Has published, assisted, or lead the creation of multiple strategic roadmaps and technology directionsHas in-depth expertise with technologies such as: Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Application Integration Protocols, Application Frameworks, Portals, Web 2.0, Unified Communications, other Collaboration tools. - Has in-depth expertise with these languages, services and tools: Java, PL/SQL, SQL, C/C++, HTML, DHTML, XML, JDeveloper, Developer, SOA Suite, Fusion, J2EE, SOAP, Ajax, WSDL About DeloitteDeloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and its member firms. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.