Friday, November 18, 2016

Technical Director Business Applications Paramount Pictures Los Angeles

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This position is responsible for detailed technical design, development and maintenance of applications for the WWTV and Digital Licensing businesses using existing and emerging technology platforms.
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Support the end-to-end licensing lifecycle for the WWTV and Digital distribution groups with multiple touch points to studio wide applications.
Acts as key resource for the WWTV and Digital systems supporting the business area, ensuring the systems are performing up to requirements – key system is PRISM, an Oracle IP management package
Supports functional requirements gathering and translation into technical designs / solutions for the WWTV and Digital licensing business. Business functions covered include Rights Management, Sales & Availability Reporting, Deal Management and Accounting (Invoicing, Cash, GL Postings)
This role is seen by the business users as the key point of contact within IT and must manage business expectations and ensure prompt and complete customer service
Understands how the organization is structured and how the current and future technology will support and affect the business
Understands changing business needs for supported area and recommends strategies for the future
Interfaces with business analysts, project manager, and/or business users to define requirements
Interfaces with other Paramount IT system owners on integration efforts with other company systems
Performs coding and/or configuration to meet documented needs, utilizing standard procedures and techniques
Coordinates with offshore support resources to see that the requirements are fulfilled, providing work direction and guidance




Basic Qualifications


10+ years of experience in managing applications with complex business logic
Prior technical experience with:
Oracle – PL/SQL
Java
Database Modeling Tools – ERWIN, Power Designer or other
MS SQL Server – Transact-SQL
Informatica / EAI Integration Tools
Unix shell scripts and processes
Preferred experience w/ SOX compliance
Bachelors of Computer Science or equivalent

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated problem solving skills, as well as continuous process improvement skills
Demonstrated strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, vendor and other IT personnel
Ability to work independently and to prioritize tasks effectively
Knowledge and working experience in TV Distribution is preferred
Strong Database design and analysis skills
Strong understanding of software development life cycle and one or more software development methodologies RUP, RAD
Timely status and communication of risks and issues to the project manager
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