AMI-0908102-Cognos Architect/Manager-Business Intelligence

Hi,

      This is Vysham from Sriven Infosys Inc, looking for consultants for below requirement.

 

Cognos Architect / Manager – Business Intelligence Group

Location:  Jersey City, NJ

Duration:  long term

 

PhoneScreen, Inperson Interview

 

Must have 10/10 communication skills

 

 

Job Summary

Consulting opportunity for a talented and experienced Cognos Architect / Manager.  The candidate will be exposed to “cutting edge” technologies building BI Solutions including dashboards, scorecards and reports. 

 

Required Skills:

Candidate must possess strong organizational, communication, and relationship skills.  Must be proficient with Cognos 8 suite of products including; Report Studio, Analysis Studio, Powerplay and Framework Manager.  Cognos SDK is a strong plus. Candidate must be able to function independently throughout the lifecycle of a project and also a strong “A” team player and flexible to adapt as the project evolves.

 

Technical skills and abilities:

• Four years minimum of Cognos experience / Five years minimum of related IT experience
• Ability to manage Data Warehousing projects, design, reporting, and tracking performance metrics
• Translate high-level Business Intelligence requirements to functional definitions, and ultimately to a technical design and implementation
• Experience using webfocus a huge plus as some of the existing team members will need to be mentored in transitioning from webfocus to Cognos
• Strong analytic, problem solving, and collaborative skills
• Strong data modeling skills (Normalized and Multidimensional for Data Marts, including Star Schema, Snow-Flake Modeling, Fact and Dimensional Modeling)
• Extensive knowledge in SQL programming / Store Procedures
• Knowledge and experience working with Relational Databases such as Oracle, MS SQL, UDB
• Familiarity with ETL Solutions
• Ability to design, create, and refresh Powerplay cubes using Powerplay Transformer
• Proficient in creating multi-prompt reports with drill-thru capabilities
• Experience designing and developing charts, graphs and dashboards
• Experienced in implementing Cognos Security
• Working knowledge of life insurance business, terms, and processes a plus
• Multi-tasking, able to manage and deliver multiple tasks within short timeframe
• Experience in business requirements gathering
• Experience using the ERwin data modeling tool a plus
• Hands on experience with the following are also a plus -- Javascript/HTML/ DHTML/XML
• Good written and verbal communication skills a must
• Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred

 

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 4 developers
• Design and develop executive dashboards, key performance indicators and other system solutions
• Work with data architects to develop data models, design specifications, and metadata documentation
• Design and create complex framework manager models
• Design and develop drill-thru’s, drill-down’s/up
• Participate in strategic planning of Cognos solutions
• Lead reviews and proof of concepts (POC’s) as new enhancements are made available to the Cognos platform
• Assist in the development and architecting data warehouse initiatives and reporting needs for the business
• Assist with the scheduling, distribution, bursting and refresh of reports
• Create documentation and procedures with system deliverables, application design, and changes planned for production environment
• Full life cycle methodology including change management processes and ensuring changes are properly tested and migrated to production
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to less experienced staff members

·         Must be comfortable interacting with Senior Management and end-users

 

 

Thanks & Regards
Vysham
Technical Recruiter
Sriven Infosys INC
Voice : 212-999-6251 Ext: 219
Alt : 646-644-2894
Fax :212-658-9460
vysham@sriveninfosys.com

IM: vysham2501@yahoo.com;

vysham.sriveninfosys@gmail.com;
www.sriveninfosys.com

 

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