1. [SLA LinkedIn] Senior Analyst, Global Marketing CRM 2. [SLA LinkedIn] Strategic Sales Director 3. [SLA LinkedIn] Data Research Services (DRS) Manager 4. [SLA LinkedIn] Metadata Cataloger 5. [SLA LinkedIn] Project Managers 1. [SLA LinkedIn] Senior Analyst, Global Marketing CRM http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000B5dpjMAB&tSource= Are you a seasoned data analyst with five years of expertise developing and managing large, complex data sets within a CRM database in a professional services firm? *LAC Group* seeks *Senior Analyst*, Global Marketing CRM on behalf of our client, a prestigious global management consultancy. The Senior Analyst, Global Marketing CRM will be responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive data integrity program for Clients’ CRM database including all policies and procedures for data standards and segmentation, compliance metrics and strategies to improve adherence to established policies and processes. Ideal candidate is an experienced data analyst with superior communication skills with the proven ability to thrive in an intellectually challenging professional services firm. Work location is Boston, MA. Responsibilities: - Develops and implements a comprehensive data management strategy to ensure and continually improve overall data quality. - Identifies and analyzes gaps in global classification of contact and company data. Devises solutions for improving accuracy and comprehensiveness. Manages regular audits to continually refresh data. - Utilizes New Delhi-based data management team to implement data quality strategy. Provides regular guidance via calls and periodic visits to India. - Leads data cleanup projects and campaigns including data population, cleansing, and purging. Oversees duplicate management process. - Analyzes submissions for changes to locked data for completeness and accuracy; manages the resolution of problems identified with data. - Oversees integration of external sources for data enhancement and cleansing. Manages extraction of data from third party sources and oversees periodic data uploads to supplement firm’s existing data. - Collaborates closely with full database team and other operational departments to gain consensus with firm leadership when developing and implementing new database organization/segmentation. - Develops training documentation to train team and end-users. Supports local Data Administrators by providing guidance on best practices of using data for client development. - Evaluates and recommends new products and services to improve data quality, comprehensiveness and utilization. Manages relationships with external data providers. - Manages global data change management process, regularly reviewing change management system to ensure quality and effectiveness and mitigate risk. - Directs usage of all data upload and cleansing tools. Supports local offices/Practice Area groups in the uploading of complex data sets. - Serves as a global resource for local Data Administrators, Marketing Manager, EAs and Partners on data-related queries. - Develops testing procedures during database upgrades. - Leads and supervises the activities of temporary employees as needed. Ensures quality of their work. Qualifications: - 7+ years’ experience in a professional services firm highly desirable. - Bachelor’s degree in an Information Services related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required. MLS degree desirable. - Minimum of 5 years’ experience with CRM database, software application usage and/or training experience required. Experience with developing and managing large, complex data sets required. - Strong data analysis skills plus experience with data cleaning, extraction and validation tools required. - Advanced knowledge of Excel and Access required; experience with reporting systems such as ReportNet or Impromptu desirable. - Demonstrated success in project management, problem-solving, detail-orientation and customer service skills required. Experience working independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams desired. - Ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities simultaneously and deal with confidential information required. - Outstanding written and oral communication skills. - Position based in Boston, ability to travel globally required. *LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.* *LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.* ------------------------------------------------- 2. [SLA LinkedIn] Strategic Sales Director http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=216059987&gid=108118&trk=eml-anet_dig-b_nd-pst_ttle-cn&ut=28gTzTMf0QflE1 LAC Group is seeking a Strategic Sales Director for a prominent library solutions organization in No. California. http://ow.ly/hTbJW<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fow%2Ely%2FhTbJW&urlhash=FNW6&_t=tracking_anet> --------------------------------------- 3. [SLA LinkedIn] Data Research Services (DRS) Manager http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000B4cn8MAB&tSource= Are you a dynamic, results-driven senior researcher with a commitment to process innovation excellence and project management experience in the business research function of a leading consultancy? *LAC Group* seeks *Data Research Services (DRS) Manager* on behalf of our client, a leading global management consulting firm. The DRS Manager will play an integral role in the creation and implementation of a shared research services function. Responsibilities include creating a detailed implementation plan for the DRS group, designing and operating model (including people and resourcing model) recruiting, training and development of operational quality, utilization and financial metrics to ensure the delivery of exceptional research services to internal customers. Work location is Boston, MA. This is a truly exceptional career opportunity to elevate research to serve its best and highest purpose – as its own discipline. Responsibilities - Create detailed implementation plan for the US center - Design operating model including people model and resource mix - Manage the US center location selection process and lead center set-up - Lead recruitment and training efforts with support of colleagues and outsourcing partners. - Provide leadership in setting up DRS operations related to knowledge codification, research processes, global request dispatching, etc. - Oversee management and training of DRS team; create collaborative results-oriented culture that rewards innovation, personal leadership, customer service excellence and the delivery of high-quality research output. - Ensure the DRS team is fully aligned with client culture and values - Responsible for achieving operational quality, utilization and financial metric - Implement appropriate training and career development processes to establish and maintain highly motivated, dedicated and efficient center Qualifications: - Master's Degree or equivalent in business, or related field - Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience and 3+ years of Leadership, Project and People Management experience is required (preferably with in a professional services firm) - Experience and proven ability to successfully designing, launching and managing large business units/centers/departments within organizations is required, with focus on organizational excellence, team development and training - Experience creating a collaborative environment (e.g., team development, incentive structure) and demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries - Must be a self-motivated project initiator who can build project concepts based on the needs of an organization - Must have innovative problem solving skills and the ability to multitask - Strong experience in process analysis, design and re-engineering is highly desirable - Proven ability to work effectively in a global environment with all levels within an organization *LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce. * *LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies. * *--------------------------------------------------* 4. [SLA LinkedIn] Metadata Cataloger* * http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000Ep1CiMAJ&tSource= *LAC Group* is seeking a *Metadata Cataloger* for a potential 5-year contract position with a federal government agency located in Washington, DC. The primary function of this position is to catalog and provide metadata for digital objects that are added to a digital repository. If interested, please send us a copy of your resume immediately as this is a quick turn-around; the position is contingent on award. *Responsibilities/Requirements:* - Participate in the development, maintenance, and documentation of transportation and library standards, such as the Agency’s Research Thesaurus, Dublin Core schema, MARC to Dublin Core mapping, authority files, and digitization specifications; - Support Agency’s digital document management functions, which include but are not limited to support for the Digital Repository, operation of the electronic journal maintenance system, and file systems; - Support expansion of media within the Agency as audio, video, still image, data series, or other content may be added; - Investigate and evaluate new software applications to facilitate technical services functions such as processing documents into the Digital Repository, machine-aided indexing, metadata extraction, and digital preservation; - Provide publications support, such as editors, desktop publishing professionals, editorial assistants, and graphic designers to assist RITA in the production, publication, or other services to produce reports, informational materials, and other documents in print and electronic formats for print publishing or publishing to the Web; - Provide digitization services for identified collections, delivering products adhering to the accessibility standards of Section 508; - Continue in progress improvements to Agency’s Integrated Search; - Complete and continue support for user interface for cataloging and integration of controls for controlled fields; - Support integration and development of Agency’s web site systems applications and services as these evolve, including but not limited to: information resource management; knowledge management; content management; process management; document management; and web site updates, development, and maintenance; - Provide and maintain metadata design and functionality consistent with national and international standards for Open Archives Initiative, Dublin Core Metadata Initiative, information retrieval, data visualization, and developing transportation standards for metadata; - Provide technical input and assistance for integrating Content Management System into Workflows; - Provide recommendations on how to improve and streamline the Agency’s Technical Services processes. *LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce. ** * *LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.* *--------------------------------------------* 5. [SLA LinkedIn] Project Managers* * http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000DOQcDMAX&tSource= *LAC Group* seeks skilled *Project Managers* with substantive experience working in research library with over 1 million volumes, supervising a staff of over 20 full-time employees and large scale shelf maintenance and bibliographic projects. This is exceptional career opportunity at a renowned Federal library located in Washington, D.C. is a full-time, on-site position pending contract (five year) award. Need is immediate, so please apply without delay! Responsibilities and Qualifications include: - Demonstrated experience (minimum of two (2) years) successfully managing large scale shelf maintenance and bibliographic projects in a major research library with over 1 million volumes; - Proven ability to coach, motivate and supervise a staff of 20+ full-time employees, - Knowledge of and minimum of one (1) year experience working with ILS/MARC records, preferably Voyager; - Proven ability to train and review the work of others; Proven ability to swiftly address performance and personnel issues; - Possess the ability to compile statistical data to produce daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports of work reviewed; - Possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills. *Library Associates Companies (LAC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.*