Director, Documentation Job Posting

[SuzanneC <suzannec -at- HGLLC -dot- COM>]

     Dear Techwr-l Subscribers:

     My name is Suzanne Candee, and I am with a retainer-based search firm
     called Huntington Group.  We have been retained by a large and rapidly
     expanding applications software firm to conduct a search for a
     Director of Documentation.  A copy of the position charter is attached
     below for your review.  This is a highly visible role that will allow
     outstanding candidates to manage a 20+ member team, and provide the
     vision for future Documentation Development at this software firm.

     I look forward to discussing this search with you directly, or getting
     your recommendations about individuals who would be well qualified for
     this position.  Should you wish to recommend any prospective
     candidates or have questions, please contact me.  Your referral of
     knowledgeable sources would also be greatly appreciated.  All
     inquiries will be held in strictest confidence.

     I look forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for your assistance.

     Sincerely,

     Suzanne W. Candee, CPC
     Associate
     PH: (203) 261-1166, x314
     suzannec -at- hgllc -dot- com
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     POSITION CHARTER

     CLIENT
     Our client, with $173 million in sales, develops, markets and supports
     a comprehensive suite of client/server financial application
     solutions. They help businesses worldwide address a full range of
     accounting, business planning and budgeting, multi-source
     consolidation and reporting, and business analysis needs. Based in
     Stamford, Connecticut, this firm has been ranked as a high-growth
     company by Business Week, Forbes, and Software Magazine. They have
     earned a reputation as a dynamic, forward-thinking company by
     utilizing state-of-the-art technology to address real business needs
     for large, multinational corporations.

     TITLE
     Director, Documentation

     LOCATION
     Stamford, Connecticut

     REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
     The Director, Documentation will report to the Vice President,
     Applications Engineering

     RESPONSIBILITIES
     The Director, Documentation will be responsible for quality user
     documentation for all commercial software products which includes
     several suites of financial, accounting and Web based software systems
     sold to Fortune 1000 firms. The Director will manage the efforts and
     career development of up to twenty Documentation Specialists including
     three Documentation Managers. S/he will determine the most efficient
     documentation standards and procedures as well as providing the vision
     for future documentation practices, as part of the overall development
     of more than ten software products. The Director will also be
     responsible for coordinating the localization of all documentation.
     Current software applications are written in a Windows based and client
     server RDBMS environment as well as Web based technologies.

     WORK EXPERIENCE
     The Director will possess at least ten years overall experience with
     at least six years managing the documentation process in a software
     development environment. The Director will have excellent personnel
     and Project Management skills as well as proven success in the
     development and vision of documentation practices. S/he will have a
     team oriented approach to management with the ability to interface
     extensively with all levels of personnel including the Director and
     Executive level to ultimately develop a thorough and state-of-the-art
     documentation 'process'. Experience with various tools for both online
     and hard copy documentation including desk top publishing, online
     help, GUI design, and Internet access experience required.

     COMPENSATION
     Commensurate with experience plus an annual bonus of up to 25% based
     upon performance. An attractive benefits package is also available.

     RESUMES TO
     Suzanne Candee, Associate, Huntington Group, 6527 Main Street,
     Trumbull, CT 06611.
     FAX: 203-452-9153, e-mail suzannec -at- hgllc -dot- com -dot-  Visit our Career
     Network: http://www.sgx.com/hg

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