Under general direction provides consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at technical level on all phases of the project development cycle. Designs major systems and their subsystems utilizing an understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. Works closely with client management to identify and specify the complex business requirements. No direct management responsibilities, but is accountable for the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of project design decisions and how easily these designs can be implemented. Experienced, functional area expert with technical and/or business knowledge and functional expertise. Must be competent to work at a technical level of all phases of system design and implementation. 1. Provide consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at ta high technical level on all phases of the project development cycle. 2. Designer for systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. 3. Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication. 4. Consult with business unit partners to determine the most effective computer utilization to solve business problems or address business needs. 5. Help direct systems projects, including project planning, management status reporting, systems specifications and implementation. 6. Review, negotiate, and maintain vendor contracts and makes recommendations for purchasing outside services. 7. Communicate with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs. 8. Help ensure compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required. Seasoned expert with technical and business knowledge and functional expertise that has been developed over several years. Experience in systems analysis and application program development. Experience with project feasibility, definition requirements, design and/or project leadership. Experience with various technical programming languages, and phase report studies is required. • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. • In-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle, the client area's functions and systems, and applications program development technological alternatives • Analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staff. • Highly flexible and adaptable to change. • Leadership and organizational skills are required to help determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and help assess and assist in the development of the skills of the staff.