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Headquartered in New York, GfK Custom Research North America (www.gfkamerica.com) is part of the GfK Group (www.gfk.com), the world's fifth largest market research company. GfK Custom Research North America combines the global resources of the GfK Group with the local knowledge of North America's leading research and consulting companies delivered by more than 700 employees in the US and Canada. Beyond our sector-specific experts, specialty practice areas and research centers of excellence, we deliver unmatched knowledge designed to help our clients grow their business.

By offering access to several of the world's largest databases combined with a full-range of ad-hoc research services, GfK Custom Research North America delivers proven, state-of-the-art solutions developed from a 360° view of each client's market. These include GfK Roper Reports®, GfK Starch® Ad Readership Studies, GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media public release surveys and more. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Vice President, Business Intelligence must possess the necessary technical skills and managerial experience, in order to effectively lead a software development team. 

• Define and implement solutions to meet business objectives and requirements defined by the sales & marketing organization and account teams
• Define application development strategy
• Lead the team to define and achieve objectives that are in line with department, GfK Custom Research North America, and overall GfK strategy and objectives
• Develop the technical and managerial skills of a medium-sized software development organization
• Build and promote a solid team environment
• Provide opportunities for growth for department staff through training and through opportunities to work with new technologies
• Manage team members day to day via one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, setting individual objectives, etc
• Write comprehensive proposals for technical solutions in response to RFP’s and other requests, including cost estimates
• Oversee the team’s portfolio of projects to deliver on time and on budget
• Manage technical platform direction, core framework architecture, and development
• Manage team resources to fulfill business objectives, including utilization targets
• Recruit and hire additional resources as needed
• Keep department leadership informed of project status, staff priorities, and progress against plans

Experience & Skill Responsibilities:

• Application development in a Microsoft .NET environment
• Application architecture
• Working knowledge of Microsoft technologies such as C#.NET, SQL Server, SharePoint Portal
• Market Research experience preferred
• Fixed-bid proposal writing in response to RFP’s
• Experience managing a team of employees
• Ability to mentor junior team members
• Team player
• Detail oriented with a thorough and systematic approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high energy, fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proactive thinker, who offers creative solutions
• Self starter/self initiator 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 7-10 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Application Procedures:

We offer a very competitive salary commensurate with your experience and a full benefits package.  Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to hr@gfk.com.  Your submission must include Job Code "IT App – VP - MPLS” in the subject line of your email and provide salary requirements in order to be considered. 

EOE/M/F/V