Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Senior Solution Architect - Siemens IT Solutions and Services - Germany

Siemens IT Solutions and Services is a leading international provider of IT solutions and services across the entire value chain. It provides services ranging from consulting to system integration right through to infrastructure management, all from a single source. Siemens IT Solutions and Services also develops software and IT solutions to complement the portfolios of other Siemens Sectors. Backed by its extensive expertise and specific knowledge of relevant sectors, Siemens IT Solutions and Services generates measurable added value for its customers. In fiscal 2007, the Siemens division with its roughly 43,000 employees generated revenues of about €5.3 billion, roughly 70 percent of which came from non-Siemens companies. For more information, go to www.siemens.com/it-solutions.

As a Senior IC Solution Architect, you will be the responsible solution design authority for strategic IT products and solutions for power generating companies. You will be in charge of developing solution architectures in connection with proposals and tenders; you will also head the proposal teams as they develop proposals on the basis of the standard energy solution offerings for companies in the power generating industry. In this role you will be intimately familiar with energy generation processes and have wide-ranging expertise in standard software.

Responsibilities
Solution design:
- Function as the “solution
design authority” for strategic projects.
- Develop strategic proposals in the specific solution segment.
- Develop integrative solution concepts for international customer projects.
- Provide help for specific problems in international proposals and projects.
- Manage project teams in the implementation of operations and maintenance integration scenarios.
- Conduct solution-specific training for the sales and delivery departments.

Process consulting:
- Develop professional solutions and provide related consulting services.
- Create technical solution proposals that meet the customer’s requirements and Siemens’s guidelines.
- Identify and develop potential follow-up business based on ongoing projects.
- Provide support for acquiring and executing strategic preparatory projects such as case studies, due diligences, white papers, etc.
- Provide project planning services regarding task contents and schedules so that they can be performed in an economical and goal-oriented manner.

Contacts:
- Be the segment’s point of contact responsible for power generation-specific solutions.
- Be the point of contact for consultative selling approaches and technical sales support.
- Help regional units develop customer-specific solutions.


Education
The position requires a college/university degree in a technical field or in business administration/economics. In addition, it requires many years of professional experience and extensive training in IT for the energy industry as well as many years of international expertise in SAP consulting.

Knowledge
- Knowledge of relevant technologies and trends, solutions and services for the energy industry
- Product and system knowledge regarding the respective product lines (ERP, DCS, EAM, EMS, etc.), especially the SAP platform
- Knowledge of IT architectures and methodologies (portals, web services, SoA, etc.)
- Knowledge of project management
- Experience in developing and describing technical solutions for proposals and specifications
- Presentation and facilitation techniques
- Knowledge of processes and markets in the generation segment
- Knowledge of competitors’ strategies and solution approaches
- Fluent in business German and English
- Additional languages desirable

Experience
- 5 to 10 years of experience in the IT (preferably SAP) and utility fields
- Several years of experience as a consultant, development or project manager, preferably in customer projects
- Experience in the functional management of virtual teams
- Experience in international projects, ideally with several years spent abroad

Capabilities
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Analytical skills
- Organization skills and quality orientation
- Communication skills
- Networking skills
- Motivation and enthusiasm

Additional information

The position involves international travel; trips abroad lasting several weeks are common.

We look forward to receiving your detailed application, which should include your personal letter, your résumé (C.V.) and the relevant certificates and references.

If you have any questions about this job offer, please contact:

Marion Heinrich
Siemens IT Solutions and Services
SIS HR SD
Sourcing & Development
Telephone: +49(89)636-30083

Business Finance Manager - Chemtura Organometallics GmbH - Bergkamen - Germany

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and talented individual for the position of Business Finance Manager (m/f) to support our business unit Organometallics in Bergkamen, Germany.

This position will be responsible for providing financial planning and business analysis support for the global business.

Key Responsibilities
Provide monthly reports and analysis and interpret for senior management the results utilizing Chemtura's standard reporting practices
Provide forecasts and analysis, driving accuracy and realism in the process. Explain the key reasons for changes in forecast and advise on mitigation strategies
Analyze gross profit and EBITDA and provide advice on high and low profitability. Provide advice of key cost drivers such as the impact of raw material and manufacturing costs on profitability and provide costing/margin analysis to support pricing/volume decisions
Lead the budget process for the business and provide analysis to the business leader on the risks/opportunities and mitigation/realization strategies. Present the business plans alongside the business leader
Perform and review economic evaluations underpinning new products and capital investment and any other changes within the business

Qualifications include
Degree/diploma required (Finance or Accounting major strongly preferred), MBA preferable
Practical finance/accounting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (German/English)
Ability to analyse critical areas within business and excellent financial modeling skills for commercial scenarios
Ability to work with a broad level of management within the global business
Ability to work autonomously but provide corporate deliverables on time
Chemtura Corporation is committed to creating a diverse workforce that
recognizes and values differences. All applicants will be considered
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
citizenship status, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, veteran status or any category or class
of person protected by law.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your full
CV and details of your current package to:

Chemtura Organometallics GmbH
Human Resources
Frau Ulrike Staschat
Postfach 1620
D-59180 Bergkamen

Tel: +49 2307 661 2546
Fax: +49 2307 661 2855
E-Mail: ulrike.staschat@chemtura.com

Senior Engineer - TridonicAtco GmbH And Co KG - Dornbirn - Austria

Responsibilities:
It is your competency to define the overall technology strategy and the state of the art in research & technology.
You create new topologies and methods and ensure the reliability and manufacturing process compatibility.
You are responsible for the technical system design and continuous improvement in the design process.
The presentation of results and concepts to steering committees as well as coordination of activities with other departments are part of your function.

Requirements:
University degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent study.
Industrial experience in system design and basic understanding in project management is a plus.
Networked and systematic thinking as well as strong ability to understand systems and its interaction is your strength.
You look forward to using your English language skills in international teams.

Welcome!
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter via our online recruiting tool:

TridonicAtco GmbH & Co KG
Judith Zortea
Human Resources Specialist
Tel. +43 5572 395-4596
Fax +43 5572 395-94596
jobs@tridonicatco.com
Apply at: www.tridonicatco.com

Managing Director - via eTec Consult GmbH - UK

Tasks:
Responsibility for sales, distribution and marketing
Development of sales strategies and subsequent implementing
Market development and expansion of distribution network
Management of all sales activities including key accounts and distributors
Observation of the market and analysis of customer-, product- and competition-related information
Responsibility for pricing policy, assortment and product management
Staffing and personnel development; increasing efficiency of the management teams
Reporting to the German HQ (business volume, profit & loss and turn-over)

Requirements:
Engineering degree or comparable technical education
Sales Management experience in Great Britain with documented success
Excellent knowledge of the electro technical industry in the UK as well as of the British distributors
Good skills in Key Account Management
Market-oriented entrepreneur with an industrial management background
Customer-focused and sales-oriented character
Excellent skills in English; skills in German would be advantageous
Trustful personality living in the region
Availability for traveling


Our client offers an attractive salary, modern workplaces in a professional and innovative environment. If you are interested in that position, we do look forward to receiving your documents (preferably by e-mail):

eTec Consult GmbH
Felsweg 16
35435 Wettenberg
Germany
Tel.: 0641-982200
www.etec-consult.de
e-mail: info@etec-consult.de

Commercial Director - via eTec Consult GmbH - Sibiu - Romania

Tasks:
Responsibility for the commercial department of the production site:
Accounting & Finance
Production Controlling
HR
Cooperation in all strategic and constitutional decisions
Responsibility for special projects, especially for the optimization of processes and structures
Responsibility for liquidity planning and financial planning
Further development and implementation of the modern reporting system
Direct consulting of the Managing Director
Leadership, motivation, and development of the employees

Requirements:
Degree in business administration with a focus on finance / controlling
Controlling experience in a production site
Min. 5 years experience in finance / controlling in an international company
Good IT-knowledge (Excel, SAP/R3)
Very good knowledge of standard accounting legislation
Leadership experience in Romania
Very strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Very good skills in Romanian and possibly in German
Trustful personality living in the region

A perspective of that position is to develop into the executive management of our client with full responsibility for the country operation as Managing Director. Our client offers an attractive salary and modern workplaces in a professional and innovative environment. If you are interested in that position, we do look forward to receiving your documents (preferably by email):

Dr. Rolf Keck
eTec Consult GmbH
Felsweg 16
35435 Wettenberg
Germany
Tel.: 0641-982200
www.etec-consult.de
E-Mail: info@etec-consult.de

Sales Manager Home Appliances - via 3C - Career Consulting Company GmbH - Western Europe

Location: Western Europe

Key Responsibilities
Sales development of Western European countries such as Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, UK, France and the Baltic countries
Start-up of the representation in Europe
Development of key account strategies and activity plans
Identification of key European markets and evaluation of most promising countries
European market analysis as to price policy/nomenclature/new tendencies
Acquisition of new clients (whole-sellers, retail), sales analysis, negotiations
Definition of terms and conditions for key customers in cooperation with the management in Ukraine
Representation of the manufacturer at the retailers' central offices
Reporting and forecast
Travelling within Europe
Your Qualifications:
Education: university (economics/marketing)
Experience in a senior or leading role, selling home appliances (refrigerators, freezers, gas/electric cookers)
Languages: very good English; Russian or other European language (desirable)
high-experienced, active, analytical way of thinking, self-independent, responsible, management potential
Are you interested? Please send your detailed cv to Daniela Molle at jobs@3ccc.de

General Manager Wind Energy Blade Test Centre - via Mercuri Urval GmbH - Tianjin - China

Your Responsibilities:
Entire responsibility for your organization’s budget, turnover, personnel and business development in order to reach defined milestones
Overall responsibility for finalization, procurement of equipment, build up and commissioning of the test centre
Build up strong relationships with key partners in China/Asia to develop and realise business opportunities
Lead the daily operation of the Wind Energy Technology Test Centre with 10 employees in the future
Secure and maintain all relevant accreditations related to the Wind Energy Blade Technology Centre

Your Profile:
University degree in mechanical engineering with experience in production, research & development or testing preferable in the field of composite structures
Operational experience in a management or team leader function demonstrating strong leadership and negotiation skills and a great deal of initiative
Analytical and result orientated approach with a hands on mentality to support the daily operation and to create business in China and Asia
Innovative thinking, strong business acumen and the will to develop your international career within a challenging environment
Expert knowledge ideally from the wind industry, alternatively from the aircraft, shipping yacht or other relevant industries
Operate confidently in international settings and in English speaking environments

Your Opportunities:
A chance to be a part of a successful, well-known international company with an excellent service portfolio
You will be supported by a large Chinese subsidiary with offices all over China
Enjoy the company’s strong reputation in achieving solid growth within the wind energy market, a sector with tremendous perspectives
Excellent opportunity to shape the company’s wind energy activities in China and Asia with an international team
Be part of an organisation full of passionate, dynamic and committed people
The salary, benefits and career opportunities are highly attractive in accordance with the position

If you have the passion and commitment to drive this job within a global player, please send your full CV quoting reference DE-03165-3327 to Mercuri Urval Hamburg by using the following mail address:

www.mercuriurval.com/RS/DE-03165

hamburg.de@mercuriurval.com . For further information you are welcome to contact Senior Consultant Volker Schulz on tel. +49 40 85 17 16 0.

Mercuri Urval GmbH

Holstenkamp 1, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Tel +49 40 85 17 16 0, Fax +49 85 17 16 99,

Director Sales Training Orthopaedics - via concept.hr - Zurich area - Switzerland

Your job:
In this newly created function, you assume the overall responsibility for the development
of sales representatives in the European Orthopaedics team, leading to
increased effectiveness of the sales resources
You will establish a Sales Training function with a central European core team and
Training Managers in the different markets
Together with the central European Marketing team and the local General Managers
you will develop a suitable curriculum and course content for effective and continuous
training of sales people
You will manage the training budget. Further, your main focus will be on the
implementation of processes and certification/accreditation to ensure consistency of
standards across Europe
You will collaborate with our Sales Academy in the US and share existing learning
material, resources and processes with them

Your profile:
We are looking for a highly convincing and charismatic professional with excellent
communication skills across cultural boundaries
The successful applicant has a track record in Sales Training & Development in an
industry with a high sales focus/tradition in a regulated environment (e.g. Pharmaceutical,
IT). Preferably you have experience in managing a sales force
You are experienced in curriculum development, building-up a team and setting new
frame works
You possess strong project management skills
You are fluent in English and German, a third language is expected and you are willing
to travel around Europe up to 50 %

The offer:
You have the unique opportunity to contribute your exceptional skills and talents to an
inspiring medical network with an excellent global reputation
Here you can build-up an effective Sales Training organisation and contribute
significantly to the further expansion of the company’s market share
Your future working environment will be highly dynamic and in a process of cultural
change from a product-driven to a sales-oriented company
Your office will be located in the greater Zurich area, Switzerland

If such a challenge inspires you, please submit your application in English (CV, motivation
letter) in confidence by e-mail to 3090@conceptjobs.ch . For further questions please contact
Karin Ohmann. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Director Sales Training - via concept.hr - Switzerland

Your job:
In this newly created function, you assume the overall responsibility for the development
of sales representatives in the European Orthopaedics team, leading to
increased effectiveness of the sales resources
You will establish a Sales Training function with a central European core team and
Training Managers in the different markets
Together with the central European Marketing team and the local General Managers
you will develop a suitable curriculum and course content for effective and continuous
training of sales people
You will manage the training budget. Further, your main focus will be on the
implementation of processes and certification/accreditation to ensure consistency of
standards across Europe
You will collaborate with our Sales Academy in the US and share existing learning
material, resources and processes with them

Your profile:
We are looking for a highly convincing and charismatic professional with excellent
communication skills across cultural boundaries
The successful applicant has a track record in Sales Training & Development in an
industry with a high sales focus/tradition in a regulated environment (e.g. Pharmaceutical,
IT). Preferably you have experience in managing a sales force
You are experienced in curriculum development, building-up a team and setting new
frame works
You possess strong project management skills
You are fluent in English and German, a third language is expected and you are willing
to travel around Europe up to 50 %

The offer:
You have the unique opportunity to contribute your exceptional skills and talents to an
inspiring medical network with an excellent global reputation
Here you can build-up an effective Sales Training organisation and contribute
significantly to the further expansion of the company’s market share
Your future working environment will be highly dynamic and in a process of cultural
change from a product-driven to a sales-oriented company
Your office will be located in the greater Zurich area, Switzerland

If such a challenge inspires you, please submit your application in English (CV, motivation
letter) in confidence by e-mail to 3090@conceptjobs.ch . For further questions please contact
Karin Ohmann. We look forward to hearing from you!

Medical Writer - MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH - Innsbruck - Austria

Responsibilities:
To research, create, edit and proofread documents in English to the highest standard for a full range of medical education and communications materials such as scientific articles, abstracts, posters, press releases, brochures, and oral presentations

Working with teams within MED-EL as well as teams located at various clinics using our products

Qualification and skills:
Degree in sciences or social sciences
Medical writing experience preferably in the medical device industry
Demonstrated understanding of clinical research
A flexible attitude about work assignments and new learning
Team player
Good interpersonal skills, negotiation, has an eye for detail
Verbal and written communication skills

MED-EL is a fast pace and high tech company specialized in implantable medical devices. We design, fabricate, and distribute cochlear implants and other neuro stimulation products. The company is located in scenic Innsbruck, Austria. For more information check our website at www.medel.com.

We offer you a multifaceted challenge in our globally acting company with a multinational working atmosphere and English as the company language. Our Head Office in Innsbruck offers you a high quality of life in an attractive environment. We look forward to receiving your application via e-mail to: jobs@medel.com .

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH - Innsbruck - Austria

Job Description:
The focal point for development, preparation, and submission of applications and notifications to international regulatory agencies and governing bodies, as assigned
Provides input to product development projects and changes to existing products regarding regulatory requirements and related company requirements
Provides input to the development of regulatory strategies and obtaining regulatory approvals from international regulatory agencies, as required throughout the product life cycle
Reports to Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Qualification and skills:
Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in the field of Regulatory Affairs and medical device
Perfect English skills necessary
Very good German skills preferred

MED-EL is a fast pace and high tech company specialized in implantable medical devices. We design, fabricate, and distribute cochlear implants and other neuro stimulation products. The company is located in scenic Innsbruck, Austria. For more information check our website at www.medel.com.

We look forward to receiving your application via e-mail to: jobs@medel.com .