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Job Title
Technology Capability Specialist- Chicago IL
Location
Chicago, IL
Listing Date
May 04, 2008
Reference Number
353128
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
Not Disclosed
Experience Requirements
None Given
Accenture
Recruiter Accenture
Company Web Site
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Job Title: Technology Capability Specialist- Chicago IL
Company Name: Accenture
Required Technical Skills:
Infrastructure/IT Admin and Support
Job Description:
Organization: Systems Integration & Technology
Location: Chicago
The US Delivery Center organization is comprised of six delivery centers that create client value through innovative technology solutions primarily focused in Application Outsourcing, ERP solutions, Information Management Services, and Net Centric solutions. The Delivery Center model is based on the principle that efficiencies and economies of scale are achieved through procedural best practices and centralized relationships for our clients specializing in finance and accounting, procurement, customer service, human resources and other services..
Our USDC employees can expect to:
- work with cutting edge technology
- deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries
- work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope
- receive continuous training and career development
Job Description
The Technology Capability Specialist for ACIN is responsible for all of the technology components of the facility, which includes all emerging technology as well as technology infrastructure for the facility (i.e. A/V, Video Conferencing, Collaboration tools, etc.)
Key responsibilities may include
- Research emerging technology in the Retail/CPG space to refresh content and messaging
- Support existing emerging technology assets within ACIN
- Coordinate with ATIS for technology support
- Maintain and manage relationship with facility technology partners
- Asist in the building of and troubleshooting of Accenture Technology Labs research projects and/or Alliance partner assets and prototypes according to specifications of the original researcher and/or alliance partner.
- Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software for ACIN emerging technology assets
- Maintain and troubleshoot communication and digital tools relating to workshop execution and preparation
- Perform work within budgetary guidelines
- Continually research emerging trends and technologies in Retail and CPG by scanning journals, magazines, and occasionally attending tradeshows and conferences
- Average travel for this position will be 25%. Candidates must be open to 100% travel as needed.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Four year college degree or equivalent experience\
- Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
- Broad technical knowledge of PCs, PC operating systems, PC development environments, esoteric hardware, and wired and wireless networking
- Electrical and electronics assembly and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with emerging technology: RFID, Video Mining, Blue Tooth/Wireless, etc.
- Familiarity with common A/V & Collaboration Technology: AMX, SMART Technologies, Video Conferencing
Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of basic computer networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
- Intermediate knowledge of the Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems.
- Basic Active Directory administration skills. Ability to create and manage user accounts in Active Directory
Professional Skill Requirements:
- Broad understanding of custom/packaged applications, including knowledge of Web Servers, Application Servers, and Databases. Understanding of Accenture development lifecycle and standard environment requirements
- Ability to maintain current knowledge of all relevant technology developments and seek opportunities to deploy new technologies that benefit the client and project teams.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to travel as required by demands of the businessProven ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Communicates clearly and concisely, using appropriate level of detail, terminology, and style
- Ability to follow up with clients/customers to make sure requests have been meet
- Can balance and prioritize own activities to make sure critical items are addressed
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**Please note you will be re-directed to JobServe to submit your resume
About Accenture:
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The main reason people choose a career at Accenture is because of the work we do. With many of the word’s leading companies as our clients—including 91 of the Fortune Global 100, two-thirds of the Fortune Global 500 and government agencies around the world—every project we undertake is helping shape the future of business, government and society.
Another reason to join Accenture is because our people enjoy working here. Join Accenture and you will work in a dynamic environment, teaming with motivated people that make ideas happen. We have an extremely diverse workforce, but are united by a common culture. We promote an inclusive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where people use teamwork, respect and trust to achieve goals.
You’ll find the flexibility that helps you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. And you’ll have access to a renowned training program throughout your career to support your career development and stay at the top of your game. We offer around 80 more training hours than our competitors—in 2006 alone we invested nearly $700 million in training and provided an average of 75 hours of training per person.
With 152,000 employees in 49 countries, we bring together the unique experiences and perspectives of a diverse workforce to help clients become high-performance businesses. In other words, we help them become more successful in every part of their business, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. This includes helping them identify and enter new markets, increase revenues in existing markets, and deliver their products and services more effectively and efficiently.
The sheer scale of our technology capabilities and client engagements differentiates what we do from most other companies. Many of our clients are global organizations, so we build systems that operate across several countries and even continents—creating the digital infrastructure of business today. We know better than most how to mobilize the right people, skills, alliances, and technologies to deliver innovation and results that create high-performance businesses.
Visit our website to learn more about Accenture and all of our career opportunities.www.uscareers.accenture.com
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