Job Opening:
Director, Application Development/Info. Mgmt

The Lacek Group, a specialty agency of OgilvyOne Worldwide, is a Minneapolis-based, full-service loyalty marketing agency dedicated to helping blue-chip advertisers establish and grow relationships with their best customers. We’re founded on the premise that miracles happen in partnership -- first among ourselves, and then with our clients.

Our recent wins have included work for some of the world’s most prestigious brands … and we offer tremendous opportunities for an individual to join us as Director of Application Development/Information Management.

This position will oversee the delivery/support of technology solutions and manage the resources for the Application Development and Information Management teams. This includes professional development of technical resources, utilization, profitability and staffing decisions.

Responsibilities:
•     Team oversight and management – provide team work direction and guidance, help in resolving project issues
•     Team assignment and hiring – work with account supervisors, interactive project managers and data analysts to provide appropriate resources
•     Help develop and maintain intellectual property, best practices, templates and reusable assets.
•     Provide guidance for the technical direction and solution platform of the company
•     Collaborate with other practice leads to ensure technical direction is in alignment with the business direction of the company
•     Participate as needed in client meetings and negotiations

Qualifications:
•     3+ years management experience to include leading cross-functional development in a fast-paced environment
•     Demonstrated success with managing multiple resources, projects and deadlines against competing priorities
•     Experience with enterprise and systems architecture, including SOA; software development using object oriented languages; and relational database concepts, technology, implementation and support
•     Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

This position reports to the VP/Interactive and Information Systems.

Candidates within the Minneapolis area that meet qualifications will be given primary consideration.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a fun, collaborative, casual environment. Please apply to:

http://careers.ogilvy.com


The Lacek Group
900 Second Avenue South
Suite 1800
Minneapolis MN 55402-1099

Fax: 612.359.9394

The Lacek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.