Job title: Gaming Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
19/04/2024
Full time
Job title: Gaming Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking _ minimum 5 years' experience Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
19/04/2024
Full time
Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking _ minimum 5 years' experience Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Role: Head of Product Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 approximately Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. It's purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have a number of propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we has an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacting units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
15/04/2024
Full time
Role: Head of Product Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 approximately Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. It's purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have a number of propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we has an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacting units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.