Systems Project Leader, SAS Programmer Kohler, Wisconsin (relocation within U.S. available)


As a Systems Project Leader this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge. This position will lead project teams as necessary and direct the design and implementation of computer systems and programs to increase business effectiveness solve problems and create new opportunities to facilitate achievement of business goals. This role is responsible for preparing systems and program specifications, testing criteria, as well as project control and management reporting. The incumbent will write and execute scripts to control the execution of systems.


HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Drive Operational and Reporting Excellence by developing Reports & Tools for Field Sales Force as well as for Higher Management using SAS and Web Technologies.

• Provide analysis, counsel, and direction to management and personnel of operating units to analyze problems and develop solutions as well as assure efficient operation of existing systems.
• Design and Develop user-friendly web interfaces based on end user requirements.
• Provide inputs for project review meetings and management presentations including general design review, project scheduling, test plan, system and program tactics and methods, system controls, procedures, documentation, and system implementation plan.
• Should have experience in converting SAS Data Sets to various file types (text, xml, excel and dbf) and vice-versa using SAS.
• Experience creating Macros and Stored Processes to process data and produce special reports as needed.
• Acts as an integral part of respective team.

• Potentially assigned as a mentor to another team member for project leader work.

• Contributes ideas being respectful and understanding of individual experience and knowledge as compared to others.

• Willingly takes direction from a variety of other team members.

• Supports the team through meeting of commitments on assignments.

• Fosters effective relationships within assigned team, enhancing overall team collaboration and communication.

• Seeks out information from other team members and alternative sources regarding industry trends relevant to functional assignments

• Detail oriented in work and analysis.

• High quality of work in support of team initiatives.

• Exhibits strong, diverse technical systems skills and a strong knowledge of CIT processes, and strong project management skills.

• Exhibits a solid knowledge of business processes and a strong willingness to expand this knowledge.

• During performance of assigned tasks, watch for any missed opportunities in defined business process, making adjustments as required. Communicates scope changes with other team members.

• Challenge questionable business process changes with the business unit when experience raises questions/doubts.

• Develop practical systems scope that enhances the business function.

• When developing project scope, challenge obsolete practices, question accepted truths, and eliminate non-value-added processes.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY

• Bachelor’s degree required. Emphasis on Information Technology, Business, Mathematics or related field required.

• Mid to high level SAS Programmer/Analyst with 3-5 years’ experience to develop applications and perform data analysis. Strong experience in Base SAS, SAS/MACRO, SAS/ODS, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/SQL, SAS/IntrNet and SAS BI is required.



SKILL PREFERENCES – HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT

• Previous experience working with large data sets/tables (>1 million).
• This position needs to be able to drive meaningful information/analytics to a diverse user base, while continually looking to improve delivery efficiencies.

• Prior experience with Relational Databases, Java and SAP software is preferred but not required.
Relocation within U.S. available

Contact me to apply!
Send resume and summary of qualifications to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com

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