Vp Of Software Development
Emerald Resource Group (Cleveland, Ohio)

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VP of Software Development * Open Source Software Development

Emerald Resource Group is an executive search firm that specializes in the placement of top IT talent in Northeast Ohio and beyond.  Our client is a leading provider of performance-based interactive marketing solutions, consumer products and interactive services.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, our rapidly expanding company has been profitable since our inception in 1987 and is generating attractive profit margins.

SUMMARY    

Responsible for directing the design of new Open Source software products and/or product enhancements through software product development managers by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-         Hiring, mentoring and developing JAVA / J2EE Software Developers.

-         Determines practicality of new software products and/or product enhancements.

-         Serves as focal point for other departments on project status or other project information.

-         Monitors product development from initiation and planning through completion.

-         Works with other executives to plan and establish product goals and development strategies.

-         Ensures software projects are completed and properly documented according to product specifications, time lines, and corporate quality standards.

-         Collaborates with various programming and product groups within the company to ensure the required features and modifications are included in the appropriate releases to support cross-product features.

-         Evaluates new technologies and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities within the company products.

-         Keeps informed of status of projects and makes recommendations as necessary.

-         Keeps Senior Management informed of department progress and problems.

-         Keeps informed of new developments, trends and recommends computer operation expansion or replacements based on current and projected activity.

-         Other duties that are within education and experience or the incumbent may be assigned for the betterment of the company.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

-         Experience in an Open Source Web environment is required.  Must have a strong technical background in addition to strong leadership experience.

-         Experience in hiring and retaining high performing JAVA / J2EE Software Developers.

-         Proven experience in leading software development architecture design of high-transaction web sites.

-         Excellent knowledge of the company’s objectives and strategies.

-         Highest level of knowledge of software platforms and connections to usage of Internet system.

-         Proven team leadership and management skills.
-         Proven record of building high performing teams within software development.  (JAVA / Open Source).

-         Proven experience managing multiple vendor relationships.
-         Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
-         Attention to detail.

-         Project resource forecasting, hiring and expense estimation skills.
-         Proven track record with hiring and managing outsourced testing activities.

-         Proven history of thriving in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.

JOB LOCATION :  Cleveland, Ohio

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE DESIRED

BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.  Advanced degree desired. Additionally, a minimum of 10 years experience in Software Design and Development with a minimum of 5 years management for an Internet-Based Company or a company with a large Internet presence.

No relocation assistance provided.  Local candidates only.

Contact Information

Mark Krusinski

Emerald Resource Group

440.922.9000 x104

markk@emeraldresourcegroup.com