Principal Accountabilities
Principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Technology Management
- Oversees all aspects of the information technology systems and processes for fast-growing Consumer and Operations Research company
- Develops and delivers against a clear Strategic IT Plan to reach business goals
- Drives major infrastructure, platform and application initiatives
- Prepares and manages annual operating and capital budgets consistent with the Strategic IT Plan
- Develops IT policies and monitors compliance; Fosters a widespread awareness of good technology practices
- Leads the strategy and planning for the company’s IT infrastructure to assure maximum availability and security
- Works with business partners across the organization to improve internal processes and business solutions
- Develops technology and processes to secure client data according to industry-accepted guidelines (HIPPA, FACTA)
- Implements and oversees an asset inventory and tracking system to aid project planning and accounting
- Identifies and solves complex technical issues as they arise
- Assures adequate training and support is available to the internal users of IT services
- Promotes a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, entrepreneurship, and overall excellence within the technology organization
Technology Development
- Leads ideation, development, and execution of custom software, applications and processes to increase Halverson Group’s custom research, analytic and media capabilities
- Continuously develops ideas to apply technology and processes in new and innovate ways to solve business problems for internal and external clients
Consulting
- Participates in pre-engagement activities including client calls, developing responses to RFPs and scoping, projects and scheduling resources
- Provides external clients with various technical services related to networks, remote access and virtualization, communications, handheld solutions and data acquisition
- Proactively provides technology recommendations and strategies
- Properly identifies challenges and implements solutions
- Has the ability to work with clients across all levels of an organization from site personnel to C-Level management
- Is able to manage client and internal resources to complete projects within time and budget constraints
Vendor Management
- Manages the commercial relationships between Halverson Group technology suppliers and developers
- Provides support for the negotiation of new or renewed contracts as appropriate
- Identifies needs for vendor services and evaluates multiple offerings to select the best fit
- Develops internal capabilities to reduce reliance on external vendors when possible
Confidentiality
- Maintains strict confidentiality related to Halverson Group’s proprietary research methodologies and tools and client findings
Position Requirements
- Requires BS in related discipline (Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering)
- 10+ years of experience in related field (Technology Consulting, Innovation Management, Research and Development), including several years in a management/supervisory capacity
- Experience in one or more of the following technical areas: video management and analytics, video streaming and distribution, mobile application development, networking and data security, data analytics and reporting
- Strong technical background in engineering, software, hardware, architecture and information technology
- Ability to manage internal and external resources
- High degree of creativity and innovation, combined with demonstrated ability to execute ideas
- Ability to manage multiple projects with internal and external stakeholders and to communicate across a rapidly growing organization
- Willingness to travel
- The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and management skills, along with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit
About Halverson Group
Halverson Group is a research, analytics, and strategy firm specializing in keeping customers on the Path to Purchase. Our solutions help many of the world’s most celebrated retailers reexamine, rethink, and redesign their channels and touch points to stimulate traffic, maximize sales, and cultivate deep customer loyalty.
