Our client is a leading sports and entertainment management, marketing and content company. They represent some of the industries most recognized athletes and brands with offices in Los Angeles, New York, North Carolina, San Diego and London.

• Work with Business Heads to become a subject matter expert for all major enterprise business processes
• Manage Business Systems requirements gathering
• Manage 3rd party Implementation Partner relationships
• Manage Systems Implementation Lifecycle, through Vision, Requirements Gathering, Development, Stabilization, Documentation, Deployment, Training, and Maintenance
• Manage system enhancement and customization requests
• Specify system availability requirements and define Service Level Agreements
• Monitor and report on SLA achievements • Manage EDI Implementation and Maintenance with 3rd Parties
• Research 3rd Party plug-ins for existing Microsoft and ERP systems
• Implement System Integrations throughout the WMG Enterprise, particularly with our MOSS 2007 based Intranet
• Manage Report Requirements Gathering and Creation
• Regular status reports to Management
• Stay Current with evolving Technical Backend, APIs, and Web Services
• Maintain IT Dept Project Plan
• Must be able to deliver high quality products on time and on budget

• Minimum of 7 years full-lifecycle application development experience
• Must be experienced with entire Microsoft server product stack including MOSS 2007, Exchange 2003, SQL 2005, BizTalk, Live Communication Server, etc
  
• Minimum 4 years .NET coding and development experience
  
• Proficient with .NET development practices
• Strong understanding of relational database design required
  
• MSF training and expertise strongly preferred
  
• Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate a commitment of quality service to all clients internal or external.
  
• ABILITY TO MULTI-TASK, PRIORITIZE, EXECUTE AS DIRECTED, AND HANDLE A FAST PACED WORK ENVIRONMENT
  
• Ability to self-manage and work successfully within the WMG IT team
  
• Must be reliable and punctual, and willing to do what it takes to meet tight deadlines.
  
• Excellent Telephone and Verbal Communication skills
  
• Excellent vendor management skills required.
• Certifications are a plus