Methodology - Search or Selection

Technology

Information Technology is now well established as a strategic as well as operational function and as it has touched more elements of business, the art of managing technology infrastructure and processes has become more complex. While some technical skill-sets are transferrable across industries, others are specific to their sector and it is this appreciation and understanding of the technology requirements in each of our industry practices that gives ConnectedSearch the ability to deliver quality search solutions in a function that we have been recruiting for since 1997. Specialist Roles

The following reflects our expertise within the industry - our engagement extends from functionally specific positions up to strategic, C-suite and equivalent level roles that operate across these specialisms.

IT Strategy

• Senior technology professionals focused on high level planning to deliver IT solutions that deliver in line with overall corporate strategic objectives.

Infrastructure/Architecture

• Design, development & management of complete systems covering both hardware & software & the relationships between.

Software Development

• Programming, design & evolution of software solutions including mobile & web related.

Support

• Planning & providing first to third tier support internally & fourth tier externally, managing both the needs of the business & relationships with external vendors when necessary.

Information Management/Maintenance

• Internal system & database related information management, maintenance & manipulation.

Risk & Compliance

• Dealing with IT related risk & security issues & ensuring internal & external compliance standards are met, supported by an effective IT audit framework.

Project Management & Consulting

• Professional project management associated with system implementation, upgrade, integration & decommissioning plus consulting focused on linking technology & business process re-engineering.

Pre/Post Sales

• Technical support to the sales process providing strong product knowledge & technical experience, liaising directly with clients in both the pre & post stage of deal closure.

Clients/Sectors

• Investment banking & investment management
• Insurance
• Management consulting , venture capital & professional
• Information technology & telecommunications
• Energy & resources
• Real estate & facilities management
• Construction & engineering
• Industrial & manufacturing
• Consumer
• Healthcare
• Media
• Fashion & luxury
• Government, public sector & education
• Legal