Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*This is an onsite role, no remote or hybrid for the duration of the contract* *We are unable to sponsor for this contract role in Chicago* Prestigious Financial Software Firm is currently seeking a User Experience UI/UX Designer. Candidate will assist a group of top-calibre business analysts and developers responsible for doing test-driven development of software components using Blazor/C# in multiple layers including the user interface, business domain, and data access. Qualifications: Candidates must enjoy challenges and demonstrate initiative to solve tough problems and produce results. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for working with other developers, analysts, and managers as a team. You must have a strong understanding of best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technology, and a passion for contributing in a group environment. The following specific skills are required for this role: Hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript In-Depth understanding of CSS Design Systems. Must be able to create a Design System from scratch. Experience investigating user experience design requirements Experience developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy Proficiency in Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Blazor preferred
25/04/2024
Project-based
*This is an onsite role, no remote or hybrid for the duration of the contract* *We are unable to sponsor for this contract role in Chicago* Prestigious Financial Software Firm is currently seeking a User Experience UI/UX Designer. Candidate will assist a group of top-calibre business analysts and developers responsible for doing test-driven development of software components using Blazor/C# in multiple layers including the user interface, business domain, and data access. Qualifications: Candidates must enjoy challenges and demonstrate initiative to solve tough problems and produce results. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for working with other developers, analysts, and managers as a team. You must have a strong understanding of best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technology, and a passion for contributing in a group environment. The following specific skills are required for this role: Hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript In-Depth understanding of CSS Design Systems. Must be able to create a Design System from scratch. Experience investigating user experience design requirements Experience developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy Proficiency in Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Blazor preferred
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
25/04/2024
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
25/04/2024
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
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a M365 Platform Manager. This manager will have a heavy focus with MS Teams. The team is seeking at least three to four years' experience in MS Teams that includes audio/visual conferencing, analytics, Team Premium, and MT SME. Also will need experience with SharePoint Online, OneDrive, OneNote, Planner Streams, PowerShell, etc. They will manage a team of consultants and focus on policies, compliance, change management, etc. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols Administers M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the Global Assistant Director of M365 Platform, the Cloud Architect, the Enterprise Application Architect (and with others as needed) to provide collective oversight of the M365 ecosystem Promotes optimal useability of M365 services Monitors Microsoft's roadmap for upgrades to M365 services and establishes the mechanisms by which we share relevant changes with our people Works with the office of the Director of Information Governance in ensuring content management policies for M365 are in compliance and updated as business needs evolve Works closely with the Security team, prioritizing safety of the firm's systems and content Identifies potential points of integration between M365 services on the core device-top and works with technical colleagues to deliver key integrations Promotes use of the data available via the Microsoft admin portal to identify areas of untapped benefit, and to foster our continuing path towards a data-driven organization Provides level three support for functional requests relating to M365 collaboration services Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Ensures vendors provide proper levels of support, maintain SLA's, and provide root cause analysis for escalated issues Ensures all team, departmental and firm policies and procedures are adhered to, including technical change management and service continuity Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 5+ years of M365 product experience Prior experience in M365, specifically MS Teams and SharePoint Online administration, and guiding their use within an organization In depth knowledge of SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams is required Holistic knowledge of the M365 Suite is required Knowledge of Intapp Workspaces is helpful PowerShell Scripting Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
25/04/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a M365 Platform Manager. This manager will have a heavy focus with MS Teams. The team is seeking at least three to four years' experience in MS Teams that includes audio/visual conferencing, analytics, Team Premium, and MT SME. Also will need experience with SharePoint Online, OneDrive, OneNote, Planner Streams, PowerShell, etc. They will manage a team of consultants and focus on policies, compliance, change management, etc. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols Administers M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the Global Assistant Director of M365 Platform, the Cloud Architect, the Enterprise Application Architect (and with others as needed) to provide collective oversight of the M365 ecosystem Promotes optimal useability of M365 services Monitors Microsoft's roadmap for upgrades to M365 services and establishes the mechanisms by which we share relevant changes with our people Works with the office of the Director of Information Governance in ensuring content management policies for M365 are in compliance and updated as business needs evolve Works closely with the Security team, prioritizing safety of the firm's systems and content Identifies potential points of integration between M365 services on the core device-top and works with technical colleagues to deliver key integrations Promotes use of the data available via the Microsoft admin portal to identify areas of untapped benefit, and to foster our continuing path towards a data-driven organization Provides level three support for functional requests relating to M365 collaboration services Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Ensures vendors provide proper levels of support, maintain SLA's, and provide root cause analysis for escalated issues Ensures all team, departmental and firm policies and procedures are adhered to, including technical change management and service continuity Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 5+ years of M365 product experience Prior experience in M365, specifically MS Teams and SharePoint Online administration, and guiding their use within an organization In depth knowledge of SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams is required Holistic knowledge of the M365 Suite is required Knowledge of Intapp Workspaces is helpful PowerShell Scripting Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
Are you passionate about providing top-notch IT support in a dynamic environment? Join my clients team at a leading global manufacturer located in Kidlington. We're seeking a talented IT Support Analyst to provide comprehensive support to our end users and ensure the smooth operation of my clients IT infrastructure. Position: IT Support Analyst Location: Kidlington, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Key Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional technical support to end users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues promptly and effectively. Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction. Provide support for Windows computer systems and Servers, troubleshooting issues and performing system upgrades and maintenance as needed. Utilize SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) for software deployment, updates, and patch management across the organization. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to implement and support IT projects, initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. Document support activities, solutions, and procedures to maintain accurate records and facilitate knowledge sharing. Requirements: Proven experience in providing IT support to end users in a professional environment. Strong proficiency in supporting Microsoft 365 applications and services. Expertise in troubleshooting and supporting Windows computer systems and Servers. Familiarity with SCCM for software deployment and management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with users at all levels of technical expertise. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving issues. Relevant certifications (eg, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) are a plus. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work for a global leader in manufacturing with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Access to cutting-edge technologies and ongoing training to enhance your skills and expertise. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
25/04/2024
Full time
Are you passionate about providing top-notch IT support in a dynamic environment? Join my clients team at a leading global manufacturer located in Kidlington. We're seeking a talented IT Support Analyst to provide comprehensive support to our end users and ensure the smooth operation of my clients IT infrastructure. Position: IT Support Analyst Location: Kidlington, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Key Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional technical support to end users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues promptly and effectively. Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction. Provide support for Windows computer systems and Servers, troubleshooting issues and performing system upgrades and maintenance as needed. Utilize SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) for software deployment, updates, and patch management across the organization. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to implement and support IT projects, initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. Document support activities, solutions, and procedures to maintain accurate records and facilitate knowledge sharing. Requirements: Proven experience in providing IT support to end users in a professional environment. Strong proficiency in supporting Microsoft 365 applications and services. Expertise in troubleshooting and supporting Windows computer systems and Servers. Familiarity with SCCM for software deployment and management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with users at all levels of technical expertise. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving issues. Relevant certifications (eg, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) are a plus. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work for a global leader in manufacturing with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Access to cutting-edge technologies and ongoing training to enhance your skills and expertise. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Service Transition Manager - Hybrid Harvey Nash is currently recruiting for a permanent role with our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry who are currently undergoing lots of change and transformation. It is a really exciting time for an enthusiastic Service Transition Manager to join the team and have instant impact by driving new capabilities and emerging technologies. The role: Design and Develop Services : Responsible for creating and evolving new services that meet business requirements and align with the overall IT strategy. Transition Management : Oversee the smooth transition of services from development to production, minimizing disruptions and ensuring optimal performance. Continuous Improvement : Regularly analyse service performance data to identify and implement enhancements throughout the service life cycle. Collaboration and Seamless Design : Work closely with IT, business units, and service providers to ensure a cohesive service design and transition process. Adherence to Standards : Maintain strict governance over the design and transition phases, following industry standards and best practices The candidate: Service Management Expertise : Possess in-depth knowledge of IT service management frameworks, particularly ITIL, with a focus on service design and transition. Project Management Skills : Demonstrate strong abilities in project management, including leading complex service transitions across both agile and waterfall methodologies. Change Management Acumen : Proven track record in effectively managing change, ensuring smooth service implementation, and minimizing disruptions. Collaboration and Influence : Exhibit the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making processes. Analytical and Problem-Solving : Leverage strong analytical skills to identify service improvement opportunities and address challenges during service design and transition. Risk Management and Compliance : Apply experience in risk assessment to ensure adherence to industry best practices, audit requirements, and company policies throughout the service life cycle. Please apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation: Email - (see below) Service Transition Manager - Hybrid
25/04/2024
Full time
Service Transition Manager - Hybrid Harvey Nash is currently recruiting for a permanent role with our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry who are currently undergoing lots of change and transformation. It is a really exciting time for an enthusiastic Service Transition Manager to join the team and have instant impact by driving new capabilities and emerging technologies. The role: Design and Develop Services : Responsible for creating and evolving new services that meet business requirements and align with the overall IT strategy. Transition Management : Oversee the smooth transition of services from development to production, minimizing disruptions and ensuring optimal performance. Continuous Improvement : Regularly analyse service performance data to identify and implement enhancements throughout the service life cycle. Collaboration and Seamless Design : Work closely with IT, business units, and service providers to ensure a cohesive service design and transition process. Adherence to Standards : Maintain strict governance over the design and transition phases, following industry standards and best practices The candidate: Service Management Expertise : Possess in-depth knowledge of IT service management frameworks, particularly ITIL, with a focus on service design and transition. Project Management Skills : Demonstrate strong abilities in project management, including leading complex service transitions across both agile and waterfall methodologies. Change Management Acumen : Proven track record in effectively managing change, ensuring smooth service implementation, and minimizing disruptions. Collaboration and Influence : Exhibit the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making processes. Analytical and Problem-Solving : Leverage strong analytical skills to identify service improvement opportunities and address challenges during service design and transition. Risk Management and Compliance : Apply experience in risk assessment to ensure adherence to industry best practices, audit requirements, and company policies throughout the service life cycle. Please apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation: Email - (see below) Service Transition Manager - Hybrid
I have an fantastic opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on an exciting 7 year framework in Glasgow. Rate: £55 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 months The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. 1. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams 2. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress 3. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities 4. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. 5. Contribute to Project Safety Assessment process 6. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately 7. Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned 8. Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries 9. Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design life cycle 10. Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements 11. Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects 12. Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority 13. Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so. 14. Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 15. Keep up to date in relevant technical areas and develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective delivery. Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best practice, support in driving cultural development and change 16. Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project 17. Support business development opportunities 18. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (eg Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.) Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure individual co-operation with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 19. Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates Essential: Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status) Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities Good communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines Desirable: Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects Interested or know someone that could be? Please send an up-to-date CV and I will be in touch ASAP to discuss the role in more detail. Please visit the website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Project-based
I have an fantastic opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on an exciting 7 year framework in Glasgow. Rate: £55 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 months The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. 1. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams 2. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress 3. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities 4. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. 5. Contribute to Project Safety Assessment process 6. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately 7. Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned 8. Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries 9. Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design life cycle 10. Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements 11. Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects 12. Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority 13. Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so. 14. Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 15. Keep up to date in relevant technical areas and develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective delivery. Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best practice, support in driving cultural development and change 16. Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project 17. Support business development opportunities 18. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (eg Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.) Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure individual co-operation with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 19. Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates Essential: Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status) Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities Good communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines Desirable: Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects Interested or know someone that could be? Please send an up-to-date CV and I will be in touch ASAP to discuss the role in more detail. Please visit the website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Hays are looking for a Technical Operations Manager to join a SME MSP business based on the outskirts of Birmingham. HYBRID working with 3 days in the office a week (non-negotiable) You will manage a small team of engineers and be client facing for implementing and onboarding new clients in to the MSP. Key requirements: AVD, Azure and Pre-Sales experience You must be a hands-on technical expert to be able to lead service design and implementation. Your MissionDiscovery, Design and Delivery - Managing technical discovery for potential projects and or service improvements. Working against the clock to deliver proposed solution designs, obtaining assurance from our Technical Architect & ultimately being responsible for the delivery of the project and the project plan.Working closely with the wider business, customers & suppliers to ensure the solutions we deliver meet business outcomes. Automation - You will be responsible for driving efficiencies in our business processes and toolsets via automation. You will have proven experience. You use tools and platforms such as Terraform, PowerShell, Power Automate & ITSM tools.Microsoft Technology - You will be an expert in key Microsoft technologies. Helping shape our service offerings which leverage Azure, Intune, 365 and many others. Major Incident Management - It doesn't happen often but when it does, you'll bring together infrastructure investigations for major incidents and work to resolve these with minimal downtime for our customers. Skills that will set you apart Windows Server design, build, management, and maintenance in a multidomain environment. VMWare Design, build, management, and maintenance. Azure landing zone design, build, management, and maintenance. Active Directory including AAD, GPOs & UAC & RBAC model creation. Automation technologies Terraform, Powershell and Power Automate. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments and modernising Legacy infrastructure. Strong experience managing Intune policies and configuration, with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Experience of working in an environment aligning to ITIL best practice and focusing on the business impact & outcomes. Experience of delivering varied programmes of work and leading others who pick up small projects or workstreams within your programmes. Management and ongoing improvements to Office 365, security scores & feature development. A good understanding of cybersecurity principles and a security first approach to infrastructure design. Able to work with network Switches & Firewalls with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
25/04/2024
Full time
Hays are looking for a Technical Operations Manager to join a SME MSP business based on the outskirts of Birmingham. HYBRID working with 3 days in the office a week (non-negotiable) You will manage a small team of engineers and be client facing for implementing and onboarding new clients in to the MSP. Key requirements: AVD, Azure and Pre-Sales experience You must be a hands-on technical expert to be able to lead service design and implementation. Your MissionDiscovery, Design and Delivery - Managing technical discovery for potential projects and or service improvements. Working against the clock to deliver proposed solution designs, obtaining assurance from our Technical Architect & ultimately being responsible for the delivery of the project and the project plan.Working closely with the wider business, customers & suppliers to ensure the solutions we deliver meet business outcomes. Automation - You will be responsible for driving efficiencies in our business processes and toolsets via automation. You will have proven experience. You use tools and platforms such as Terraform, PowerShell, Power Automate & ITSM tools.Microsoft Technology - You will be an expert in key Microsoft technologies. Helping shape our service offerings which leverage Azure, Intune, 365 and many others. Major Incident Management - It doesn't happen often but when it does, you'll bring together infrastructure investigations for major incidents and work to resolve these with minimal downtime for our customers. Skills that will set you apart Windows Server design, build, management, and maintenance in a multidomain environment. VMWare Design, build, management, and maintenance. Azure landing zone design, build, management, and maintenance. Active Directory including AAD, GPOs & UAC & RBAC model creation. Automation technologies Terraform, Powershell and Power Automate. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments and modernising Legacy infrastructure. Strong experience managing Intune policies and configuration, with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Experience of working in an environment aligning to ITIL best practice and focusing on the business impact & outcomes. Experience of delivering varied programmes of work and leading others who pick up small projects or workstreams within your programmes. Management and ongoing improvements to Office 365, security scores & feature development. A good understanding of cybersecurity principles and a security first approach to infrastructure design. Able to work with network Switches & Firewalls with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
IT Manager | Software Deployment + Packaging | £45k + bonus | Stoke (Hybrid) Are you all about managing and keeping software in check? My client needs a Software Deployment, Packaging and Asset Management whizz who's ready to dive in and take the reins of their Definitive Software Library (DSL). Joining a hugely successful firm who are delivering an enterprise-scale, online platform, you'll be overseeing a team of 3 Analysts skilled across software asset and configuration management tools. You'll be able to expand your experience of people management and leadership including hiring, appraisals, professional development, assigning work packages, planning weekly releases and process improvement, to name a few! The day-to-day of this IT Manager role will be keeping all the software up-to-date, planning for end of life, and making sure everyone's got the right permissions to use what they need. You'll also be the keeper of the department's software list, making sure it's all good to go. Key to this role is keeping tabs on third-party and in-house software - as you'll need to track them right across this enterprise estate. Tech-wise, you need to know your stuff when it comes to software setup and managing it properly. You've got to be a whizz with software packaging, know your way around tools like or similar to SNOW Licence Manager, Nessus, Truesight, and CMDB, and be a pro at digging into data with Excel and SQL. There is huge investment in tech, so your role as an internal IT Manager will see you delivering solutions at a scale which you don't often see! You'll benefit from a wider leadership group within the Infrastructure department to develop your own skills, and which also enables career progression. Your new company have an established structure in place which recognises and rewards performance, and they have a strong staff retention rate too. You'll enjoy working within an informal environment where people can't afford to get tied down with bureaucratic processes or meetings about meetings. £45k with lucrative bonus on offer, as well as a great benefits package, too. Do you want to find out more about this IT Manager vacancy? Please apply or find Josh Smith on LI. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
25/04/2024
Full time
IT Manager | Software Deployment + Packaging | £45k + bonus | Stoke (Hybrid) Are you all about managing and keeping software in check? My client needs a Software Deployment, Packaging and Asset Management whizz who's ready to dive in and take the reins of their Definitive Software Library (DSL). Joining a hugely successful firm who are delivering an enterprise-scale, online platform, you'll be overseeing a team of 3 Analysts skilled across software asset and configuration management tools. You'll be able to expand your experience of people management and leadership including hiring, appraisals, professional development, assigning work packages, planning weekly releases and process improvement, to name a few! The day-to-day of this IT Manager role will be keeping all the software up-to-date, planning for end of life, and making sure everyone's got the right permissions to use what they need. You'll also be the keeper of the department's software list, making sure it's all good to go. Key to this role is keeping tabs on third-party and in-house software - as you'll need to track them right across this enterprise estate. Tech-wise, you need to know your stuff when it comes to software setup and managing it properly. You've got to be a whizz with software packaging, know your way around tools like or similar to SNOW Licence Manager, Nessus, Truesight, and CMDB, and be a pro at digging into data with Excel and SQL. There is huge investment in tech, so your role as an internal IT Manager will see you delivering solutions at a scale which you don't often see! You'll benefit from a wider leadership group within the Infrastructure department to develop your own skills, and which also enables career progression. Your new company have an established structure in place which recognises and rewards performance, and they have a strong staff retention rate too. You'll enjoy working within an informal environment where people can't afford to get tied down with bureaucratic processes or meetings about meetings. £45k with lucrative bonus on offer, as well as a great benefits package, too. Do you want to find out more about this IT Manager vacancy? Please apply or find Josh Smith on LI. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - INITIAL 6 months - OUTSIDE IR35 One of Loriens leading public sector clients are looking to hire a Experienced Communications Manager to work mainly external comms. Essential Skills: As a minimum, you will have both communications training and experience. Essential criteria: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Project-based
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - INITIAL 6 months - OUTSIDE IR35 One of Loriens leading public sector clients are looking to hire a Experienced Communications Manager to work mainly external comms. Essential Skills: As a minimum, you will have both communications training and experience. Essential criteria: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job title: Presales Solution Engineer _ Mandarin speaking Location: Reading Overview: If you are enthusiastic about the renewable energy generation, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a presales solution manager, you will be responsible for technical pre-sales of our industry leading solar PV inverter and ESS solution in the UK market. You will be an integral part of a rapidly growing team within a leading international organisation to establish, develop and close business opportunities. What you will do: Conduct technical sales routine works, including produce solution design and quotation, processing purchase order, supporting product demonstration and proof-of-concept test, etc. Take bidding responsibility as a technical lead to answer RFx, producing technical proposal, generating product solution quotation, presenting technical and commercial proposals, preparing technical related contractual clauses. Lead Go-To-Market activities to launch new product and solution into UK market, promote solar PV inverter and ESS solution to key distributors and installers by regularly delivering technical workshops and presentation. Identify client's key technical requirements and be able to drive and coordinate with internal product management, R&D, engineering team and marketing teams to ensure that these requirements are implemented in the product roadmap. Collect and analyse market and industry trend information and produce insight of latest regulation and technology development. Support account team to enhance customer relationships, to seek out, identify, develop and close business opportunities within designated customers. The ideal candidate: Good knowledge of solar PV inverters and Energy Storage System functionality, BOS and system with also strong commercial sales knowledge. 2+ years of solar power generation industry experience, hands-on experience on solar PV inverter and ESS design and installation is desirable. Product management skills: producing product & market promotion document, performing competition analysis, creating presentations of product features and benefits University degree on power electronics, electric & electronic engineering or similar subject is preferred. Communication & Learning skills: Team working spirit, self-motivated, great time-management skill, acting as a communication hub on product & solution-related matters. Combination of presenting, influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills to achieve product & solution sales success. Learning and adapting capability: learning quickly and forwardly, curiosities about new things. Others: Willingness to travel domestic on a regular basis, up to 50% travel. Occasionally international travel is required. Fluent command of written and spoken English. Chinese/Mandarin speaking is required. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Job title: Presales Solution Engineer _ Mandarin speaking Location: Reading Overview: If you are enthusiastic about the renewable energy generation, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a presales solution manager, you will be responsible for technical pre-sales of our industry leading solar PV inverter and ESS solution in the UK market. You will be an integral part of a rapidly growing team within a leading international organisation to establish, develop and close business opportunities. What you will do: Conduct technical sales routine works, including produce solution design and quotation, processing purchase order, supporting product demonstration and proof-of-concept test, etc. Take bidding responsibility as a technical lead to answer RFx, producing technical proposal, generating product solution quotation, presenting technical and commercial proposals, preparing technical related contractual clauses. Lead Go-To-Market activities to launch new product and solution into UK market, promote solar PV inverter and ESS solution to key distributors and installers by regularly delivering technical workshops and presentation. Identify client's key technical requirements and be able to drive and coordinate with internal product management, R&D, engineering team and marketing teams to ensure that these requirements are implemented in the product roadmap. Collect and analyse market and industry trend information and produce insight of latest regulation and technology development. Support account team to enhance customer relationships, to seek out, identify, develop and close business opportunities within designated customers. The ideal candidate: Good knowledge of solar PV inverters and Energy Storage System functionality, BOS and system with also strong commercial sales knowledge. 2+ years of solar power generation industry experience, hands-on experience on solar PV inverter and ESS design and installation is desirable. Product management skills: producing product & market promotion document, performing competition analysis, creating presentations of product features and benefits University degree on power electronics, electric & electronic engineering or similar subject is preferred. Communication & Learning skills: Team working spirit, self-motivated, great time-management skill, acting as a communication hub on product & solution-related matters. Combination of presenting, influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills to achieve product & solution sales success. Learning and adapting capability: learning quickly and forwardly, curiosities about new things. Others: Willingness to travel domestic on a regular basis, up to 50% travel. Occasionally international travel is required. Fluent command of written and spoken English. Chinese/Mandarin speaking is required. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job title: iGaming Product Manager_Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on Real Time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Full time
Job title: iGaming Product Manager_Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on Real Time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
UX/UI Designer Staffordshire - Hybrid- Min. once per month on site Salary up to £40,000 + benefits I am representing a leading provider of fleet management software, developing innovative solutions and services for many businesses. In this UI/UX Developer role, you will work closely alongside a Product Manager to ensure outstanding UX and UI on a number of applications, including a mobile technician app, as well as playing a crucial role in the future of UI/UX in the organisation. This UX/UI Designer opportunity will allow you to create and shape numerous visual designs and deliver the best user experience for the business and it's clients. Key Responsibilities of the UX/UI Designer: Design of new products and features to be added to the range of software products Translate concepts into wireframes and prototypes using specialist tools Establish processes for the development of a UI/UX function Suggest changes to already existing products with the aim of improving user experience Key Requirements: Ideally 2-3 years of experience in a UI/UX designer role Strong problem solving skills and customer focused Understanding of Usability factors, Balsamiq and WinForms is beneficial Excellent written and verbal communication Happy to be part of a very small team, shaping the future of UI and UX within the organisation This is an opportunity to join a creative organisation playing a new and pivotal UI/UX Designer role, contributing to the future success of the company as they adopt a more product-led and Agile way of working. If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply and I will get in touch. This role is based out of an office in Staffordshire - you will need to attend a minimum of once per month, but you can go in more if you'd like!
25/04/2024
Full time
UX/UI Designer Staffordshire - Hybrid- Min. once per month on site Salary up to £40,000 + benefits I am representing a leading provider of fleet management software, developing innovative solutions and services for many businesses. In this UI/UX Developer role, you will work closely alongside a Product Manager to ensure outstanding UX and UI on a number of applications, including a mobile technician app, as well as playing a crucial role in the future of UI/UX in the organisation. This UX/UI Designer opportunity will allow you to create and shape numerous visual designs and deliver the best user experience for the business and it's clients. Key Responsibilities of the UX/UI Designer: Design of new products and features to be added to the range of software products Translate concepts into wireframes and prototypes using specialist tools Establish processes for the development of a UI/UX function Suggest changes to already existing products with the aim of improving user experience Key Requirements: Ideally 2-3 years of experience in a UI/UX designer role Strong problem solving skills and customer focused Understanding of Usability factors, Balsamiq and WinForms is beneficial Excellent written and verbal communication Happy to be part of a very small team, shaping the future of UI and UX within the organisation This is an opportunity to join a creative organisation playing a new and pivotal UI/UX Designer role, contributing to the future success of the company as they adopt a more product-led and Agile way of working. If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply and I will get in touch. This role is based out of an office in Staffordshire - you will need to attend a minimum of once per month, but you can go in more if you'd like!
We are looking for one "remote Website QA Tester " to start from ASAP an initial contract about 30-DAYS (extensions likely) for an international Org' - client in ROME, where 100% REMOTE work is possible. Possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. English speaking environment. Its to assist the overhaul of UN-client-website (supported in 4 languages). TASKS Under the general oversight of the Product Owner and direct supervision of the Project Manager (COM), the QA Tester will work with the UN-client-website development team to ensure that the revamped website meets quality expectations. This will involve testing the website's functional, usability and visual qualities based on the requirements and design specifications. Specifically, the QA Tester will be responsible for the quality assurance of the website by completing the following tasks: Understand the website functional and design requirements. Develop test plans, test scenarios, and write test script and procedures based on defined website personas, requirements, and designs. Execute test scripts to identify defects in the following areas: Website usability. Content searchability. Website accessibility. Webpages language switching and translation. A/B testing - comparing old and new website. Browsers compatibility. Platform - desktop, mobile and tablet compatibility. Report and track bugs, defects and fixes Validate the numerical and content quality of migrated content. Support users' acceptance testing (UAT) SKILLS Degree or equivalent industry experience. At least three years of manual and automated testing experience Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies. Proficient in test methodologies and tooling, with relevant qualifications (eg, ISTQB Foundation - Software Testing). Experience with TDD, BDD automation and Continuous Integration tools (Git). Programming skills in JavaScript and typescript. Experience with test management tools like JIRA or TestRail. Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks. Proven experience in test execution, problem-solving, and documentation. Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology environment. Experience working efficiently in geographically distributed teams. Skills in building CI/CD pipelines, including tools, operating systems, containerisation. Experience with UI/UX and web Front End technologies. Experience with REST API Testing tools Experience of Agile (or agile/scrum/waterfall or hybrid) development practices and techniques OTHERS The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation. Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request. We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate including travel costs for the services described for off-site work. Please apply when you are available immediately or on short notice (and Full-time). Please respect, that I am NOT working with agencies/companies. PROVIDER infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU. TO DO - QUESTIONS INTRO': Can you please provide a 3-4 sentences summary how you fit It's a kind of Intro' to be used for your presentation to the UN-client, which will help a lot. RATE(S): Can you tell me your daily rate (all in) in Euro, please? For OFF-site work. CV: Can you send your CV in DOC-format highlighting the specific skills relevant to this request, please? Can you tell me your availability (or notice period), please? We need one single key-consultant, who needs to be available full-time, 8 hrs per working day, Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week, to work with team.
25/04/2024
Project-based
We are looking for one "remote Website QA Tester " to start from ASAP an initial contract about 30-DAYS (extensions likely) for an international Org' - client in ROME, where 100% REMOTE work is possible. Possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. English speaking environment. Its to assist the overhaul of UN-client-website (supported in 4 languages). TASKS Under the general oversight of the Product Owner and direct supervision of the Project Manager (COM), the QA Tester will work with the UN-client-website development team to ensure that the revamped website meets quality expectations. This will involve testing the website's functional, usability and visual qualities based on the requirements and design specifications. Specifically, the QA Tester will be responsible for the quality assurance of the website by completing the following tasks: Understand the website functional and design requirements. Develop test plans, test scenarios, and write test script and procedures based on defined website personas, requirements, and designs. Execute test scripts to identify defects in the following areas: Website usability. Content searchability. Website accessibility. Webpages language switching and translation. A/B testing - comparing old and new website. Browsers compatibility. Platform - desktop, mobile and tablet compatibility. Report and track bugs, defects and fixes Validate the numerical and content quality of migrated content. Support users' acceptance testing (UAT) SKILLS Degree or equivalent industry experience. At least three years of manual and automated testing experience Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies. Proficient in test methodologies and tooling, with relevant qualifications (eg, ISTQB Foundation - Software Testing). Experience with TDD, BDD automation and Continuous Integration tools (Git). Programming skills in JavaScript and typescript. Experience with test management tools like JIRA or TestRail. Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks. Proven experience in test execution, problem-solving, and documentation. Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology environment. Experience working efficiently in geographically distributed teams. Skills in building CI/CD pipelines, including tools, operating systems, containerisation. Experience with UI/UX and web Front End technologies. Experience with REST API Testing tools Experience of Agile (or agile/scrum/waterfall or hybrid) development practices and techniques OTHERS The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation. Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request. We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate including travel costs for the services described for off-site work. Please apply when you are available immediately or on short notice (and Full-time). Please respect, that I am NOT working with agencies/companies. PROVIDER infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU. TO DO - QUESTIONS INTRO': Can you please provide a 3-4 sentences summary how you fit It's a kind of Intro' to be used for your presentation to the UN-client, which will help a lot. RATE(S): Can you tell me your daily rate (all in) in Euro, please? For OFF-site work. CV: Can you send your CV in DOC-format highlighting the specific skills relevant to this request, please? Can you tell me your availability (or notice period), please? We need one single key-consultant, who needs to be available full-time, 8 hrs per working day, Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week, to work with team.
Offshore Consents Manager Responsibilities Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of the businesses projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
25/04/2024
Full time
Offshore Consents Manager Responsibilities Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of the businesses projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Offshore Consents Manager 6 months - Inside IR35 Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of the business projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Offshore Consents Manager 6 months - Inside IR35 Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of the business projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
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
24/04/2024
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
24/04/2024
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
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Hampton, Cambridgeshire
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £15 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £17.46 Contract - 3 months with potential extensions Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 06:30 and 18:00 - maximum of 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - fluent German and English speaking, with strong all round communication skills - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! If you are interested, please contact GTS. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
24/04/2024
Project-based
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £15 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £17.46 Contract - 3 months with potential extensions Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 06:30 and 18:00 - maximum of 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - fluent German and English speaking, with strong all round communication skills - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! If you are interested, please contact GTS. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
(Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Swindon) Experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Description Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! GPA has moved from "start up to scale up" stage and is reaching the end of its first wave of digital transformation. We have implemented the best in class systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Planon IWMS and will be implementing other systems like JIRA, Confluence, Ardoq and Microsoft 365. The GPA has delivered all of its major digital & data implementation and now requires a period of stabilisation, embedding & consolidation over the next 18 months to drive efficiencies before embarking on the next phase of innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. The candidate will Develop and articulate a clear corporate systems strategy aligned with GPA's Property and Digital Strategy and industry best practices. Lead the design and development of the enterprise, business and application architecture ensuring scalability, flexibility and alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise system requirements, considering long-term business strategy and target operating model. Oversee end-to-end project delivery for corporate systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Establish and maintain effective operational processes for ongoing system functionality, including monitoring, maintenance, and support. Implement and maintain robust configuration management processes for corporate systems to ensure systematic control of configuration items and adherence to standards. Lead the planning and execution of release and deployment activities for corporate systems, ensuring a smooth transition of changes from development to production environments. Stay abreast of technological advancements relevant to business systems, assessing their potential impact and overseeing the integration of new technologies to enhance system capabilities such robotic process automation (RPA) and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. Ensure comprehensive documentation of configurations, releases, and changes, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team and contributing to the overall knowledge management strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of corporate systems into daily operations. Identity, assess, and mitigate risks related to corporate systems strategy, architecture, delivery and operations. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for corporate systems that align with organisational goals and industry best practices. In-depth knowledge and experience in designing and implementing robust and scalable business and systems architecture. Qualifications in Enterprise Architecture, such as TOGAF. Experience in implementing and managing IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices to enhance the delivery and support of IT services within the organisation. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation Experience in delivering large and complex technology led projects. Qualifications/certifications in project management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 or APMG AgilePM Familiarity and experience with the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, including successful rollout and adoption of ITIL practices for improved IT service delivery. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation. Experience in monitoring industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate systems. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and mentor team members of skill development. Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours during selection Working Together Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Bigger Picture Leadership Candidates will be assessed against these technical skills during selection Customer perspective Commercial acumen Property market knowledge Innovation Job Offer Alongside your salary of £51,700, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. This role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, Bristol or Swindon Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles () The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 9.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 13.5.24 but is subject to change. Interviews are likely to take place w/c 20.5.24 As part of the application process, you will be asked to produce an UP TO 1,000 -word statement. The personal statement should highlight relevant skills and experience with leading on strategy and architecture covering business and enterprise architecture along with delivery and operations of major corporate systems covering service management, application support, release and deployment and change management. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based.
24/04/2024
Full time
(Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Swindon) Experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Description Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! GPA has moved from "start up to scale up" stage and is reaching the end of its first wave of digital transformation. We have implemented the best in class systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Planon IWMS and will be implementing other systems like JIRA, Confluence, Ardoq and Microsoft 365. The GPA has delivered all of its major digital & data implementation and now requires a period of stabilisation, embedding & consolidation over the next 18 months to drive efficiencies before embarking on the next phase of innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. The candidate will Develop and articulate a clear corporate systems strategy aligned with GPA's Property and Digital Strategy and industry best practices. Lead the design and development of the enterprise, business and application architecture ensuring scalability, flexibility and alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise system requirements, considering long-term business strategy and target operating model. Oversee end-to-end project delivery for corporate systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Establish and maintain effective operational processes for ongoing system functionality, including monitoring, maintenance, and support. Implement and maintain robust configuration management processes for corporate systems to ensure systematic control of configuration items and adherence to standards. Lead the planning and execution of release and deployment activities for corporate systems, ensuring a smooth transition of changes from development to production environments. Stay abreast of technological advancements relevant to business systems, assessing their potential impact and overseeing the integration of new technologies to enhance system capabilities such robotic process automation (RPA) and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. Ensure comprehensive documentation of configurations, releases, and changes, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team and contributing to the overall knowledge management strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of corporate systems into daily operations. Identity, assess, and mitigate risks related to corporate systems strategy, architecture, delivery and operations. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for corporate systems that align with organisational goals and industry best practices. In-depth knowledge and experience in designing and implementing robust and scalable business and systems architecture. Qualifications in Enterprise Architecture, such as TOGAF. Experience in implementing and managing IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices to enhance the delivery and support of IT services within the organisation. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation Experience in delivering large and complex technology led projects. Qualifications/certifications in project management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 or APMG AgilePM Familiarity and experience with the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, including successful rollout and adoption of ITIL practices for improved IT service delivery. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation. Experience in monitoring industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate systems. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and mentor team members of skill development. Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours during selection Working Together Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Bigger Picture Leadership Candidates will be assessed against these technical skills during selection Customer perspective Commercial acumen Property market knowledge Innovation Job Offer Alongside your salary of £51,700, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. This role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, Bristol or Swindon Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles () The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 9.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 13.5.24 but is subject to change. Interviews are likely to take place w/c 20.5.24 As part of the application process, you will be asked to produce an UP TO 1,000 -word statement. The personal statement should highlight relevant skills and experience with leading on strategy and architecture covering business and enterprise architecture along with delivery and operations of major corporate systems covering service management, application support, release and deployment and change management. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based.