<p>Our Oakland, CA client is seeking a Senior Engineer to support its Finance and HR systems in a hands-on, application-focused role. This position is not development-heavy but centers on improving IT operations, troubleshooting technical issues, coordinating integrations, and driving process efficiencies. The engineer will manage enterprise applications such as Dynamics GP (Great Plains), ADP, and other related platforms, enabling better support for business functions like Finance, HR, and recruiting.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is adept at vendor management, systems troubleshooting, and building automation strategies, showcasing a strong grasp of Finance and HR applications.</p><p> </p><p>This is a contract-to-hire role, and is onsite 5 days a week.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>System Support: Provide day-to-day application troubleshooting and issue resolution for tools like Dynamics GP, ADP, and Jobvite.</li><li>Integration & Automation: Lead system integrations and identify automation opportunities to streamline processes.</li><li>Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with external vendors for system upgrades, implementations, and support.</li><li>Documentation & Knowledge Management: Create robust knowledge-sharing materials for sustained IT efficiency.</li><li>User Adoption: Assist end-users with onboarding and training for new applications and features.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a highly experienced interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a critical evaluation of IT systems and operations within a higher education environment. This contract position requires a strategic leader who can identify inefficiencies, recommend cost-effective solutions, and oversee the implementation of optimized IT systems. This is a remote position and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to drive transformative improvements in technology and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of IT systems, including payroll, enterprise software, and technology infrastructure, within a higher education organization.</p><p>• Identify redundancies and inefficiencies in the current technology stack and propose cost-saving measures.</p><p>• Provide detailed recommendations for modernizing and streamlining IT operations to enhance functionality and reduce costs.</p><p>• Perform cost evaluations and analyses of existing systems, focusing on overlap and operational redundancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to implement recommended changes effectively.</p><p>• Manage the evaluation project within tight deadlines, ensuring decisions are delivered by the set timeline.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders to optimize and streamline systems such as Moodle, Microsoft 365, Windows, Ellucian Colleague, and Oracle.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation and optimization of recommended IT solutions over several months.</p><p>• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams during the project.</p><p>• Provide strategic leadership to ensure IT systems align with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a Technology Asset Management Coordinator II to support enterprise-wide technology asset lifecycle management with a focus on ServiceNow automation, ServiceNow Asset Management, and inventory control. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate asset tracking, optimizing inventory workflows, and supporting the procurement, deployment, return, and disposal of technology equipment across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>The Coordinator II maintains detailed asset records, drives process accuracy, and works closely with IT teams, end users, and vendors to ensure equipment is delivered and managed efficiently. This role requires hands-on work in warehouse and office environments and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Execute and enhance ServiceNow Asset Management workflows, including automation, asset updates, inventory reconciliation, and lifecycle tracking.</li><li>Maintain asset records across procurement, deployment, returns, repairs, and end-of-life.</li><li>Process daily receiving of technology equipment and update all corresponding ServiceNow asset records with barcode scans and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate shipping, receiving, and distribution of laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and peripherals.</li><li>Prepare, process, and track purchase orders for inventory replenishment.</li><li>Manage equipment returns from corporate and field offices; evaluate and re-enter reusable equipment into inventory.</li><li>Maintain inventory accuracy through regular audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation reports.</li><li>Process and close Asset Management tickets, ensuring complete documentation and timely customer communication.</li><li>Coordinate e-waste collection and disposal following company and environmental guidelines.</li><li>Create and maintain reports on inventory levels, asset lifecycle metrics, and audit findings.</li><li>Follow all Robert Half IT guidelines, policies, and security standards.</li></ul>
