[Sigia-l] Job Openings: Information Architects, Twin Cities, MN

[michael.sichmeller at usbank.com]

U.S. Bank is seeking candidates for several Information Architect and Lead
Information Architect positions in Saint Paul, MN. Please see position
descriptions below. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Rob Schima
(robert.schima at usbank.com). All positions are located in Saint Paul. More
information on U.S. Bank is at
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/about/index.cfm


Lead Information Architect

Information Delivery Systems/User Experience
Reports to: User Experience Manager

Candidates will have the following skills:

·     4+ years of work experience, including at least two years as an
Information Architect
·     Two or more years of experience in a web development environment,
either with an agency or in-house. Experience working with large sites or
in the financial services industry is a plus.
·     Proven ability to coordinate the work of peers on large projects.
·     Demonstrated understanding of and proficiency in leveraging an
industry-standard development methodology, such as the Rational Unified
Process.
·     Ability to mentor/coach less experienced Information Architects
·     Experience working with strategists and business analysts to
translate business requirements and use cases into value-added deliverables
for developers.
·     Candidate should be competent in the software tools of his/her trade.
(e.g., ClearCase, ClearQuest, Requsite Pro, Photoshop, Visio, Homesite,
etc.)

Job responsibilities include:
·     Act as the user experience lead on internal project teams, with
responsibility for ensuring projects meets U.S. Bancorp's enterprise
standards while satisfying user desires.
·     Evangelize the user to a fault at all stages of the development
process.
·     Lead by example with the use of U.S. Bancorp's process and
development methodologies.
·     Participate in the planning of  usability tests and other research.
·     Distill collected business/content requirements into focused,
understandable and actionable deliverables (storyboards, user assessments,
navigation diagrams, wireframes, etc.).
·     Assist in the ongoing definition of U.S. Bancorp's evolving user
experience standards.
·     Manage relationships with vendors and partners.
·     Represent U.S. Bancorp in a positive and professional manner
internally and externally at all times.




Information Architect

Information Delivery Systems/User Experience
Reports to: User Experience Manager


Candidates will have the following skills:

·     2+ years of work experience, including at least one year as an
Information Architect
·     Two or more years of experience in a web development environment,
either with an agency or in-house. Experience working with large sites or
in the financial services industry is a plus.
·     Demonstrated understanding of and proficiency in leveraging an
industry-standard development methodology, such as the Rational Unified
Process.
·     Experience working with strategists and business analysts to
translate business requirements and use cases into value-added deliverables
for developers.
·     Candidate should be competent in the software tools of his/her trade.
(e.g., Photoshop, Visio, Homesite, etc.)

Job responsibilities include:
·     Act as the user experience representative on internal project teams,
with responsibility for ensuring projects meets U.S. Bancorp's enterprise
standards while satisfying user desires.
·     Evangelize the user to a fault at all stages of the development
process.
·     Lead by example with the use of U.S. Bancorp's process and
development methodologies.
·     Distill collected business/content requirements into focused,
understandable and actionable deliverables (storyboards, user assessments,
navigation diagrams, wireframes, etc.).
·     Assist in the ongoing definition of U.S. Bancorp's evolving user
experience standards.
·     Manage relationships with vendors and partners.
·     Represent U.S. Bancorp in a positive and professional manner
internally and externally at all times.




Michael Sichmeller
  Lead Information Architect: Commercial Banking
  U.S. Bancorp Information Delivery and Payment Systems
  651.205.0507