Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
08/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
08/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Quantity Surveyor - (£55-60k) TEKsystems are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a Utilities customer of ours, rapidly growing. Description: Site Evaluation and Assessment: Ensure that the costs being proposed are suitable and proportionate in line with the approved design. This will mainly be a desktop exercise, however there may be a requirement to attend site from time to time. Design Optimization: Work closely with the Design Manager to ensure the design offers the most efficient layout that maximize available space, streamline equipment placement, and adhere to safety regulations. Provide input on design modifications based on your expertise in spatial planning. Procurement Management: Assist in the procurement process by validating material schedules, evaluating quotes from 3rd party suppliers, and ensuring the most appropriate selection of cost-effective and quality materials is being used. Budget Control: Monitor project expenditures against established budgets, identifying potential cost overruns or savings opportunities. Take proactive measures to manage costs while maintaining project quality and integrity. Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with project execution and propose mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety protocols. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including progress reports, cost tracking, change orders, and relevant correspondence. Prepare regular status reports for project stakeholders. Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members, contractors, regulatory authorities, and Energy Suppliers to ensure smooth project execution and timely issue resolution. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices related to meter room design and utility infrastructure. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of standardized procedures. Skills: Cost analysis Cost estimate autocad budget control continuous improvement Employee Value Proposition: Have the chance to work within a fascinating and developing organisation within the smart energy space and be at the forefront of the climate/green energy challenge. Work and learn from a group of highly professional and capable people, with a very positive and growing reputation. Have a wonderful opportunity to enhance your knowledge and experience within a growing business, learning new skills and overcoming challenges that you would not normally get an opportunity to be part of. Have access and be visible to Senior Management and a range of internal and external stakeholders including highly established Consultancies and the Managing Director If you are a Quantity Surveyor and interested in this opportunity then please do apply within. Altneratively, email me directly. Quantity Surveyor - (£55-60k) Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: London, UK Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Yearly Job Type: Permanent Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
08/05/2024
Full time
Quantity Surveyor - (£55-60k) TEKsystems are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a Utilities customer of ours, rapidly growing. Description: Site Evaluation and Assessment: Ensure that the costs being proposed are suitable and proportionate in line with the approved design. This will mainly be a desktop exercise, however there may be a requirement to attend site from time to time. Design Optimization: Work closely with the Design Manager to ensure the design offers the most efficient layout that maximize available space, streamline equipment placement, and adhere to safety regulations. Provide input on design modifications based on your expertise in spatial planning. Procurement Management: Assist in the procurement process by validating material schedules, evaluating quotes from 3rd party suppliers, and ensuring the most appropriate selection of cost-effective and quality materials is being used. Budget Control: Monitor project expenditures against established budgets, identifying potential cost overruns or savings opportunities. Take proactive measures to manage costs while maintaining project quality and integrity. Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with project execution and propose mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety protocols. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including progress reports, cost tracking, change orders, and relevant correspondence. Prepare regular status reports for project stakeholders. Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members, contractors, regulatory authorities, and Energy Suppliers to ensure smooth project execution and timely issue resolution. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices related to meter room design and utility infrastructure. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of standardized procedures. Skills: Cost analysis Cost estimate autocad budget control continuous improvement Employee Value Proposition: Have the chance to work within a fascinating and developing organisation within the smart energy space and be at the forefront of the climate/green energy challenge. Work and learn from a group of highly professional and capable people, with a very positive and growing reputation. Have a wonderful opportunity to enhance your knowledge and experience within a growing business, learning new skills and overcoming challenges that you would not normally get an opportunity to be part of. Have access and be visible to Senior Management and a range of internal and external stakeholders including highly established Consultancies and the Managing Director If you are a Quantity Surveyor and interested in this opportunity then please do apply within. Altneratively, email me directly. Quantity Surveyor - (£55-60k) Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: London, UK Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Yearly Job Type: Permanent Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Program Manager Dublin (Hybrid) €90,000 - €100,000 plus bonus My client is a prominent global aviation firm that provides services to airlines and aircraft investors worldwide. Their leadership team boasts extensive experience and a solid reputation in the industry. They are deeply committed to their work and prioritize not only what they do but how they do it. They proudly adhere to their values of which guide their professional and personal interactions every day. This commitment is what distinguishes my client as an exceptional workplace. The Role: The successful candidate will join a high-performing Project Management & Technology team. As the Program Manager, they will oversee the coordination, day-to-day management, and execution of technology and process optimization programs aligned with my client's corporate objectives. This role offers opportunities to collaborate across teams within the organization, driving change and making a significant impact. Role Responsibilities: Lead intricate, cross-disciplinary programs for my client, taking ownership throughout the entire program life cycle, including planning, scoping, management, and execution of strategic programs. Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, and spearhead the implementation of optimized solutions. Coordinate and oversee all activities related to each program. Manage external vendors throughout the program life cycle. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to scope, design, test, and review each phase of the program pre-implementation. Manage and oversee program timelines, risks, and budgets. Assess program performance continuously and generate status reports. Address program risks and issues, as well as manage change requests. Handle all activities related to the launch of new technologies and processes, both pre and post-implementation. The Person: The ideal candidate will effectively manage, prioritize, track, and deliver tasks for themselves and their team. They will proactively embrace change, striving for continuous improvement, and utilize outstanding communication skills to consider alternative perspectives. They will be ambitious, resourceful, and possess excellent organizational skills. Additionally, they will adeptly articulate complex concepts and present compelling arguments and rationales. Acting with integrity is paramount, representing my client transparently and honestly, setting a strong example for others to follow. Essential Skills and Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead change effectively, managing multiple projects and delivering on key milestones in a dynamic environment. Driven, focused, resourceful, and self-motivated, with an ability to think independently and proactively identify solutions to emerging issues. Proven leadership skills, empowering others, fostering accountability, and driving high performance in a collaborative environment. Proficient in managing, prioritizing, tracking, and delivering tasks for self and team, delegating effectively to achieve high-quality results within set timelines. Champion of effective customer partnership, ensuring a deep understanding of customer and business priorities to deliver commercially focused, insightful, and pragmatic solutions. Highly motivated individual who brings original thought, challenge, and innovation to problem-solving, actively leading change and striving for continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills, understanding the key financial and operational drivers of the company. Experience in process design, identifying efficiencies, and delivering quality-assured outputs with reduced inputs. Strong, independent-minded individual capable of expressing views with conviction, confronting established thought while acknowledging alternative perspectives. Professional, personable, and adept at developing diverse stakeholder relationships, navigating challenging situations to achieve positive outcomes. Direct, effective, and engaging communicator with the ability to inspire others and deliver results across the organization. My client is an equal opportunities employer that values diverse opinions, listens to all views with respect, recognizes individuals based on their merits without bias, and embraces diversity.
08/05/2024
Full time
Program Manager Dublin (Hybrid) €90,000 - €100,000 plus bonus My client is a prominent global aviation firm that provides services to airlines and aircraft investors worldwide. Their leadership team boasts extensive experience and a solid reputation in the industry. They are deeply committed to their work and prioritize not only what they do but how they do it. They proudly adhere to their values of which guide their professional and personal interactions every day. This commitment is what distinguishes my client as an exceptional workplace. The Role: The successful candidate will join a high-performing Project Management & Technology team. As the Program Manager, they will oversee the coordination, day-to-day management, and execution of technology and process optimization programs aligned with my client's corporate objectives. This role offers opportunities to collaborate across teams within the organization, driving change and making a significant impact. Role Responsibilities: Lead intricate, cross-disciplinary programs for my client, taking ownership throughout the entire program life cycle, including planning, scoping, management, and execution of strategic programs. Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, and spearhead the implementation of optimized solutions. Coordinate and oversee all activities related to each program. Manage external vendors throughout the program life cycle. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to scope, design, test, and review each phase of the program pre-implementation. Manage and oversee program timelines, risks, and budgets. Assess program performance continuously and generate status reports. Address program risks and issues, as well as manage change requests. Handle all activities related to the launch of new technologies and processes, both pre and post-implementation. The Person: The ideal candidate will effectively manage, prioritize, track, and deliver tasks for themselves and their team. They will proactively embrace change, striving for continuous improvement, and utilize outstanding communication skills to consider alternative perspectives. They will be ambitious, resourceful, and possess excellent organizational skills. Additionally, they will adeptly articulate complex concepts and present compelling arguments and rationales. Acting with integrity is paramount, representing my client transparently and honestly, setting a strong example for others to follow. Essential Skills and Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead change effectively, managing multiple projects and delivering on key milestones in a dynamic environment. Driven, focused, resourceful, and self-motivated, with an ability to think independently and proactively identify solutions to emerging issues. Proven leadership skills, empowering others, fostering accountability, and driving high performance in a collaborative environment. Proficient in managing, prioritizing, tracking, and delivering tasks for self and team, delegating effectively to achieve high-quality results within set timelines. Champion of effective customer partnership, ensuring a deep understanding of customer and business priorities to deliver commercially focused, insightful, and pragmatic solutions. Highly motivated individual who brings original thought, challenge, and innovation to problem-solving, actively leading change and striving for continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills, understanding the key financial and operational drivers of the company. Experience in process design, identifying efficiencies, and delivering quality-assured outputs with reduced inputs. Strong, independent-minded individual capable of expressing views with conviction, confronting established thought while acknowledging alternative perspectives. Professional, personable, and adept at developing diverse stakeholder relationships, navigating challenging situations to achieve positive outcomes. Direct, effective, and engaging communicator with the ability to inspire others and deliver results across the organization. My client is an equal opportunities employer that values diverse opinions, listens to all views with respect, recognizes individuals based on their merits without bias, and embraces diversity.
Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland Robson Bale are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board for a permanent opportunity in Poland. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Responsibilities: Technical Skills - Must have Leadership: Lead and manage DevOps/Infrastructure projects, overseeing the entire development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Mentor and guide team members and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Security and Compliance: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security practices. Perform threat modelling and implement encryption, network defense, and web security measures. Champion security best practices in a production environment and address cloud security risks. Integrate identity providers such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML to enhance security. DevOps/Infrastructure and Cloud Expertise: Drive change, release, and incident management processes to maintain a stable environment. Utilize extensive experience in DevOps to optimize performance, conduct application upgrades, and apply patches. Lead continuous integration and deployment efforts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible. Demonstrate proficiency in coding and automation to streamline operations. Good hands-on knowledge of AWS/AZURE/GCP cloud service providers. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Exhibit strong expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Oversee containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance scalability and efficiency. Manage Linux-based systems and network configurations to ensure smooth operations. Security and Access Management: Demonstrate a solid grasp of identity and access management (IAM) principles. Manage Security Groups (SGs), Firewall services, and secrets effectively. Optimize service costs based on resource utilization and scale. Monitoring and Reliability: Ensure ongoing and reliable monitoring of the infrastructure to promptly address issues. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to maintain high availability. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Python/Java/bash Scripting for automation and tooling. Expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services like Azure Kubernetes Service/Elastic Kubernetes Service/Google Kubernetes Engine. Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins . Strong familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. In-depth understanding of networking principles. Good to Have Skillsets: Experience in crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) for web applications, mobile apps, or other AI-powered interfaces. Experience with design thinking methodologies. Understanding of data visualization and information architecture. Ability to write clear documentation. Experience with voice user interfaces (VUIs). Knowledge of animation and micro interactions for enhancing user experience. Experience with design systems and component libraries. Process Skills: General SDLC processes Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Behavioral Skills: Work closely with designers, product managers, Developers, and data scientists to deliver comprehensive solutions. Communicate effectively and share knowledge with the team. Be open to feedback and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies. Good Attitude and Quick learner. Certification (Good to have) : Certifications (Preferred, any 1 or more Cloud Service Provider): AWS associate certification (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Certified Docker Captain. Azure Certifications (eg Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) GCP certifications (eg Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud network Engineer, Google Workspace Administrator) Networking related certification. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland
07/05/2024
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland Robson Bale are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board for a permanent opportunity in Poland. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Responsibilities: Technical Skills - Must have Leadership: Lead and manage DevOps/Infrastructure projects, overseeing the entire development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Mentor and guide team members and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Security and Compliance: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security practices. Perform threat modelling and implement encryption, network defense, and web security measures. Champion security best practices in a production environment and address cloud security risks. Integrate identity providers such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML to enhance security. DevOps/Infrastructure and Cloud Expertise: Drive change, release, and incident management processes to maintain a stable environment. Utilize extensive experience in DevOps to optimize performance, conduct application upgrades, and apply patches. Lead continuous integration and deployment efforts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible. Demonstrate proficiency in coding and automation to streamline operations. Good hands-on knowledge of AWS/AZURE/GCP cloud service providers. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Exhibit strong expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Oversee containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance scalability and efficiency. Manage Linux-based systems and network configurations to ensure smooth operations. Security and Access Management: Demonstrate a solid grasp of identity and access management (IAM) principles. Manage Security Groups (SGs), Firewall services, and secrets effectively. Optimize service costs based on resource utilization and scale. Monitoring and Reliability: Ensure ongoing and reliable monitoring of the infrastructure to promptly address issues. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to maintain high availability. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Python/Java/bash Scripting for automation and tooling. Expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services like Azure Kubernetes Service/Elastic Kubernetes Service/Google Kubernetes Engine. Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins . Strong familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. In-depth understanding of networking principles. Good to Have Skillsets: Experience in crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) for web applications, mobile apps, or other AI-powered interfaces. Experience with design thinking methodologies. Understanding of data visualization and information architecture. Ability to write clear documentation. Experience with voice user interfaces (VUIs). Knowledge of animation and micro interactions for enhancing user experience. Experience with design systems and component libraries. Process Skills: General SDLC processes Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Behavioral Skills: Work closely with designers, product managers, Developers, and data scientists to deliver comprehensive solutions. Communicate effectively and share knowledge with the team. Be open to feedback and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies. Good Attitude and Quick learner. Certification (Good to have) : Certifications (Preferred, any 1 or more Cloud Service Provider): AWS associate certification (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Certified Docker Captain. Azure Certifications (eg Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) GCP certifications (eg Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud network Engineer, Google Workspace Administrator) Networking related certification. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland
The Role As a ServiceNow Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in the ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. For this role, you will leverage your expertise in ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities. Key Responsibilities: Understand Architecture Solution for the implementation or Maintenance of ServiceNow platform. Work with Architect and customers for the technical requirements, document them, play back and baseline. Develop a design aligned with the Architecture (if applicable) and technical requirements. Review requirements for accurate estimation. Review and do proactive analysis and resolve application issues as needed. Lead a team of ServiceNow developers, web designers, integration SMEs and QA analysts to build and deploy the applications meeting the customer requirements. Mentor and share technical knowledge/guidance to team. Perform Sprint activities (if agile) with the customer and the team. Do sprint planning and assign sprint activities to the team. Develop User stories from the requirements. Estimate effort, Work with the product sponsor to prioritise the user stores. Advise Best Practices and provide technical solutions and/or workaround for the issues/requirements. Track and share the status of sprint/user stories with the Project Manager. Identify and manage risks and challenges. Ensure the quality deployment of the product as per the design. Ensure the security, resilience of the components as per the design. Evaluate and identify the opportunities for continuous improvement in Delivery and/or in Design. Handle customer meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports for customer as well as TCS management. Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (ie, pre-iteration, and retrospectives. Your Profile Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Experience as a Technical Consultant. Experience in ITIL Process Definition, Integration Solutions, understanding Architecture solutions. Ability to understand customer business requirements and convert to functional requirements. Experience in leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. Expertise ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities, Project Management expertise. Very good ITIL process knowledge and ability to evaluate and bring out the correlations and impacts with respect to customer requirements and ITIL/industry standards. Certified with ServiceNow Systems Administrator, ServiceNow Implementation Specialist and ITIL V3 foundation. Good knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology. Good communication in orchestrating customer requirements/needs, solutions, customer responsibilities, risks, challenges, and impacts. Excellent team management skills to manage the project team and members. Good to have: Experience in ServiceNow custom application design and development. Evaluate the tool stability and performance and provide recommendations. Knowledge on new ServiceNow modules ( HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, ITBM, Etc ). Preferred to have ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certification. Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with customers and/or TCS internal stakeholders.
03/05/2024
Full time
The Role As a ServiceNow Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in the ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. For this role, you will leverage your expertise in ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities. Key Responsibilities: Understand Architecture Solution for the implementation or Maintenance of ServiceNow platform. Work with Architect and customers for the technical requirements, document them, play back and baseline. Develop a design aligned with the Architecture (if applicable) and technical requirements. Review requirements for accurate estimation. Review and do proactive analysis and resolve application issues as needed. Lead a team of ServiceNow developers, web designers, integration SMEs and QA analysts to build and deploy the applications meeting the customer requirements. Mentor and share technical knowledge/guidance to team. Perform Sprint activities (if agile) with the customer and the team. Do sprint planning and assign sprint activities to the team. Develop User stories from the requirements. Estimate effort, Work with the product sponsor to prioritise the user stores. Advise Best Practices and provide technical solutions and/or workaround for the issues/requirements. Track and share the status of sprint/user stories with the Project Manager. Identify and manage risks and challenges. Ensure the quality deployment of the product as per the design. Ensure the security, resilience of the components as per the design. Evaluate and identify the opportunities for continuous improvement in Delivery and/or in Design. Handle customer meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports for customer as well as TCS management. Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (ie, pre-iteration, and retrospectives. Your Profile Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Experience as a Technical Consultant. Experience in ITIL Process Definition, Integration Solutions, understanding Architecture solutions. Ability to understand customer business requirements and convert to functional requirements. Experience in leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. Expertise ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities, Project Management expertise. Very good ITIL process knowledge and ability to evaluate and bring out the correlations and impacts with respect to customer requirements and ITIL/industry standards. Certified with ServiceNow Systems Administrator, ServiceNow Implementation Specialist and ITIL V3 foundation. Good knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology. Good communication in orchestrating customer requirements/needs, solutions, customer responsibilities, risks, challenges, and impacts. Excellent team management skills to manage the project team and members. Good to have: Experience in ServiceNow custom application design and development. Evaluate the tool stability and performance and provide recommendations. Knowledge on new ServiceNow modules ( HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, ITBM, Etc ). Preferred to have ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certification. Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with customers and/or TCS internal stakeholders.
We are looking for OMP Supply Chain Functional Consultant Project Introduction Supply Chain Business Technology Product Lines are responsible for the technological direction across business segments and serve as a critical point of contact for the business. As a Functional Consultant, you will work with the Pharma Plan Excellence and Operational Business Teams to identify, analyse and prioritize solutions for your product line and own the consistent implementation of these solutions across the business You will need to continuously improve our processes and solutions ensuring that value is realized by the business through the JJT solution and capabilities You will have a view of external Supply Chain IT capabilities in the market and how they can be applied to drive business value for the company. In this role, you will be part of a strong team for Pharma Foundational Planning Systems and Solutions Product Line and You will be responsible for developing and articulating our products and roadmaps and support the implementation of our large program portfolio . You will collaborate closely with our business partners to continually improve our end to end planning processes Job description: Support the implementation of product roadmaps and priorities for Innovative Medicine (IM) Planning products Globally including platforms and applications. Understand the business's needs and priorities from the product, support management of our intake and prioritization process. Understands development estimates and how levels of effort impact the priority of requirements. Where required with the Technical Product Owner (TPO) and Global Process Manager (GPM) support capacity and release planning including aligning to any project or other High-Performance Teams (HPT) team timelines. Responsible for ensuring Enhancements are aligned to our product vision work within the Product/HPT with implementation partners and the business to ensure these are efficiently developed aligned to the Job to be done following our Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) whilst ensuring high quality standards. Negotiate with the business to see what items (story points) are built and which are backlogged based on capacity. Become expert in eliciting and documenting user requirements/stories and acceptance criteria ensuring this address the problem statement for any new changes. Responsible for project oversight of product development initiatives. Conduct effective impact assessments for any changes and ensure test scope address any identified risk, that this is reflected in the design of test scripts. Support investigation and resolution of escalated incident and problem tickets including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Qualifications: 8 years of technology experience, with some business supply chain experience ideally in a planning environment (OMP systems) within a manufacturing company, preferably in the healthcare industry. Functional and technical experience within IT in E2E Supply chain processes and applications - eg, Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Advanced planning capabilities Ideally OMP Experience of working in projects deploying planning systems or complex data management processes Some level of SAP S4/ECC org design and data definitions end user or project work ideally Material Management (MM) certified. Experience working with/managing large, culturally diverse, global teams. Experience driving business value through information technology. Ability to successfully lead multiple critical priorities/issues. Experience in working with multiple partners within a Matrix organization. Ability to coach/grow peers and team members. Must-Have SupplyChain processes, Pharma & Planning experience (preferably OMP) Nice2Have Life Sciences and/or Pharma experience. Work-mode 100% remote but able to also work US-EST time-zone Start May 2024 Call for further details
03/05/2024
Project-based
We are looking for OMP Supply Chain Functional Consultant Project Introduction Supply Chain Business Technology Product Lines are responsible for the technological direction across business segments and serve as a critical point of contact for the business. As a Functional Consultant, you will work with the Pharma Plan Excellence and Operational Business Teams to identify, analyse and prioritize solutions for your product line and own the consistent implementation of these solutions across the business You will need to continuously improve our processes and solutions ensuring that value is realized by the business through the JJT solution and capabilities You will have a view of external Supply Chain IT capabilities in the market and how they can be applied to drive business value for the company. In this role, you will be part of a strong team for Pharma Foundational Planning Systems and Solutions Product Line and You will be responsible for developing and articulating our products and roadmaps and support the implementation of our large program portfolio . You will collaborate closely with our business partners to continually improve our end to end planning processes Job description: Support the implementation of product roadmaps and priorities for Innovative Medicine (IM) Planning products Globally including platforms and applications. Understand the business's needs and priorities from the product, support management of our intake and prioritization process. Understands development estimates and how levels of effort impact the priority of requirements. Where required with the Technical Product Owner (TPO) and Global Process Manager (GPM) support capacity and release planning including aligning to any project or other High-Performance Teams (HPT) team timelines. Responsible for ensuring Enhancements are aligned to our product vision work within the Product/HPT with implementation partners and the business to ensure these are efficiently developed aligned to the Job to be done following our Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) whilst ensuring high quality standards. Negotiate with the business to see what items (story points) are built and which are backlogged based on capacity. Become expert in eliciting and documenting user requirements/stories and acceptance criteria ensuring this address the problem statement for any new changes. Responsible for project oversight of product development initiatives. Conduct effective impact assessments for any changes and ensure test scope address any identified risk, that this is reflected in the design of test scripts. Support investigation and resolution of escalated incident and problem tickets including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Qualifications: 8 years of technology experience, with some business supply chain experience ideally in a planning environment (OMP systems) within a manufacturing company, preferably in the healthcare industry. Functional and technical experience within IT in E2E Supply chain processes and applications - eg, Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Advanced planning capabilities Ideally OMP Experience of working in projects deploying planning systems or complex data management processes Some level of SAP S4/ECC org design and data definitions end user or project work ideally Material Management (MM) certified. Experience working with/managing large, culturally diverse, global teams. Experience driving business value through information technology. Ability to successfully lead multiple critical priorities/issues. Experience in working with multiple partners within a Matrix organization. Ability to coach/grow peers and team members. Must-Have SupplyChain processes, Pharma & Planning experience (preferably OMP) Nice2Have Life Sciences and/or Pharma experience. Work-mode 100% remote but able to also work US-EST time-zone Start May 2024 Call for further details
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
02/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
02/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position. As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution. Responsibilities: Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings. Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement. Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Project Oversight : Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence. Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations. Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting. Criteria: Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan. Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract. Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience managing high value projects or portfolios. Full UK driving license Job type: Permanent, full time Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects. Location: Office based, and site based Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.
25/04/2024
Full time
Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position. As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution. Responsibilities: Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings. Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement. Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Project Oversight : Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence. Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations. Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting. Criteria: Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan. Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract. Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience managing high value projects or portfolios. Full UK driving license Job type: Permanent, full time Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects. Location: Office based, and site based Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.