SVP Information Technology

5.      Driving the overall Information Technology Road Map.

6.      Management of all Technology related vendors/contractors/consulting arrangements.

7.      Consistently work with other department to ensure that Information Technology is a

driver of efficiency and revenue, not just a support mechanism.

8.      Work with little daily direct supervision.

9.      Act as an internal consultant and change agent.

10.    Mentor/train employees lacking career experience in business analysis, project

management, and general Information Technology best practices.

11.    Exercise proven analytical and creative problem solving abilities.

12.    Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and oral.

The Background and Experience Required:

·        Progressive IT management experience (10 to 15 years).

·        Background in IT operations and/or software development.

·        Experience working in a large IT organization and/or IT consulting (at least 5 years).

·        Experience working with and conducting contract negotiations with third party vendors.

·        Experience working in the publishing and/or non-profit industry a plus, but not required.

·        Solid experience in Project Management and Change Management (PMI certification highly preferred).

·        Business Process Management / Six Sigma experience a plus.

·        Experience working with/at the Executive Level.

The Desired Personal Traits and Competencies:

Integrity to include:

Committed to and acts with high ethical standards.

Earns trust of coworkers by maintaining confidences and honoring commitments.

Works without bias, avoiding undue influence or prejudice.

Leadership skills to include:

Guides group and individuals toward common objective.

Demonstrates a sense of urgency about next steps.

Develops cooperation and teamwork.

Judgment, Decision Making, Analytical skills to include:

Identifies, evaluates, and resolves non-routine problems.

Makes accurate, timely, informed decisions.

Synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Planning and Resource Management skills to include:

Forecasts needs and sets priorities.

Identifies and effectively utilizes appropriate resources.

Communication skills to include:

Clearly, concisely, and accurately presents information.

Communicates directly, openly, and honestly.

Replies quickly to requests.

Develops clear and concise documentation.

Technical Competence to include:

Applies essential skills in performance of job responsibilities.

Manifests knowledge of technical information.

Produces high quality work.

Development of People to include:

Clarifies organization goals and objectives.

Specifies expected level of performance.

Strategic Focus/Vision to include:

Perceives the impact and implication of decisions on the components of the organization.

Translates vision and strategy into a clear, actionable goal.

Interpersonal Skills to include:

Establishes and maintains effective relations with relevant individuals and groups to achieve desired results.

Demonstrates respect for people’s concerns and their well being.

Bias for Action to include:

Recognizes and works to overcome obstacles.

Aggressively pursues goals and objectives.

Has personal conviction to take independent action.

Expectation for All Employees to include:

Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: competence and commitment to excellence; teamwork—building strong, long-term partnerships with our suppliers and customers (internal and external); integrity—commitment to and acting with high ethical standards; respect—demonstration of esteem, concern, and courtesy towards fellow employees and customers; community commitment—giving back to the community; accountability and ownership—taking responsibility for one's actions and an active role in career development.

The Preferred Education:

A college degree in information technology or related discipline is preferred.   An advanced degree such as an MBA is also desired.

The Compensation:

Commensurate with desired experience and track record, our client is offering competitive compensation plus unusually attractive employee benefits.

The Contact:

In strict confidence, please send resume by (1) express mail or (2) preferably via email using a MS Word attachment as follows:

1.         Via USPS Express Mail:

Confidential Search Engagement #1917

c/o William Guy, Chairman & CEO

Cornerstone International Group

Post Office Box 57407

Sherman Oaks, CA  91413  USA

Tel:       818-763-2514

2.         Via Email:

billguy@cornerstoneintl.com (subject line should read “Confidential Search Eng. #1917”), with resume as MS Word attachment (not pdf file).

(please do not call/fax information)