Manager, Internal Audit - IT/Security Salary: open + bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits. Microsoft Office applications Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software. Security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint Change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub Preferred Databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL Cloud-based solutions: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Workday Relevant Certifications Responsibilities Aid in the development of the risk assessment and comprehensive audit plan on an annual basis. Lead multiple audits and validations simultaneously. Defining and leading the execution of audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan. Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner. Ability to clearly articulate professional principles and standards (eg, AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls. Effectively lead audit staff, providing direction, clearly defined performance expectations, coaching and feedback, and recognition/motivation. Providing oversight and coaching to the team, both internal and/or co-sourced resources, confirming the delivery, quality, and auditee experience.
03/05/2024
Full time
Manager, Internal Audit - IT/Security Salary: open + bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits. Microsoft Office applications Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software. Security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint Change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub Preferred Databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL Cloud-based solutions: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Workday Relevant Certifications Responsibilities Aid in the development of the risk assessment and comprehensive audit plan on an annual basis. Lead multiple audits and validations simultaneously. Defining and leading the execution of audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan. Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner. Ability to clearly articulate professional principles and standards (eg, AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls. Effectively lead audit staff, providing direction, clearly defined performance expectations, coaching and feedback, and recognition/motivation. Providing oversight and coaching to the team, both internal and/or co-sourced resources, confirming the delivery, quality, and auditee experience.
Manager, Internal Audit - IT/Security Salary: open + bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits. Microsoft Office applications Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software. Security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint Change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub Preferred Databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL Cloud-based solutions: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Workday Relevant Certifications Responsibilities Aid in the development of the risk assessment and comprehensive audit plan on an annual basis. Lead multiple audits and validations simultaneously. Defining and leading the execution of audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan. Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner. Ability to clearly articulate professional principles and standards (eg, AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls. Effectively lead audit staff, providing direction, clearly defined performance expectations, coaching and feedback, and recognition/motivation. Providing oversight and coaching to the team, both internal and/or co-sourced resources, confirming the delivery, quality, and auditee experience.
03/05/2024
Full time
Manager, Internal Audit - IT/Security Salary: open + bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits. Microsoft Office applications Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software. Security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint Change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub Preferred Databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL Cloud-based solutions: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Workday Relevant Certifications Responsibilities Aid in the development of the risk assessment and comprehensive audit plan on an annual basis. Lead multiple audits and validations simultaneously. Defining and leading the execution of audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan. Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner. Ability to clearly articulate professional principles and standards (eg, AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls. Effectively lead audit staff, providing direction, clearly defined performance expectations, coaching and feedback, and recognition/motivation. Providing oversight and coaching to the team, both internal and/or co-sourced resources, confirming the delivery, quality, and auditee experience.
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Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Manager of Internal Audit and Information Security. Candidate will manage independent assessments of the Information Technology and Security environment, risk management, and other objectives as needed. The role is responsible for defining the proper scope, approach, and quality are integrated into each audit and that regulatory, operational, and strategic risks are sufficiently mitigated by Management. This role will also be required to present recommendations for improvements to the Internal Audit Leadership and finding owners. In addition, as a manager you will own the coaching of your direct reports, developing their skills and supporting their career development. Responsibilities: Aid in the development of the risk assessment and comprehensive audit plan on an annual basis. Lead multiple audits and validations simultaneously. Defining and leading the execution of audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan. Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner. Leading audits related to organization changes including business requirements definitions, technology implementations (eg, changes to the supported business processes), engagement and alignment of change initiatives to business objectives. Ability to clearly articulate professional principles and standards (eg, AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls. Maintaining an understanding of policies, procedures, standards, and supporting technologies, and educating staff accordingly, to effectively identify potential risks and alternatives to mitigate risk exposure leveraging leading practices. Keeping current on leading practices and emerging risks within the financial services industry and making recommendations for improvements as necessary. Serving as a liaison with external parties and regulators to facilitate timely and efficient external reviews, knowledge transfer, and controls and process education. Supporting other department-wide activities such as but not limited to peer reviews of audit deliverables, policy and procedure development and refinement, etc. Lead and implement strategic initiatives related to new audit programs/processes, technology or other initiatives. Planning, leading and reporting for risk-based and special request audit assignments. Proactively identifying regulatory, operational, and/or strategic risks to the organization and deliver recommendations for improvements to senior leadership. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with business groups and leadership and partnering with management. Effectively lead audit staff, providing direction, clearly defined performance expectations, coaching and feedback, and recognition/motivation. Providing oversight and coaching to the team, both internal and/or co-sourced resources, confirming the delivery, quality and auditee experience. Qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to handle potentially sensitive situations and discussions. Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities. Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, prioritizing multiple audit assignments to simultaneously complete each in a timely fashion. Experience working in a complex, fast paced environment. Experience using the principles, practices, and techniques involved in conducting audits in accordance with the requirements set forth in the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). [Preferred] Consulting and/or accounting firm experience. [Preferred] Experience in Financial Services/Security Industry and working with regulations such as Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (Reg SCI). Technical Skills: [Required] Microsoft Office applications [Required] Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software [Required] Familiarity with security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint [Required] Familiarity with change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub [Preferred] Familiarity with databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL [Preferred] Familiarity with cloud based solutions: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Workday Education and/or Experience: [Required] Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. [Required] 5+ years of experience (audit-related) in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits. Certificates or Licenses: [One of these required] Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent.
03/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Manager of Internal Audit and Information Security. Candidate will manage independent assessments of the Information Technology and Security environment, risk management, and other objectives as needed. The role is responsible for defining the proper scope, approach, and quality are integrated into each audit and that regulatory, operational, and strategic risks are sufficiently mitigated by Management. This role will also be required to present recommendations for improvements to the Internal Audit Leadership and finding owners. In addition, as a manager you will own the coaching of your direct reports, developing their skills and supporting their career development. Responsibilities: Aid in the development of the risk assessment and comprehensive audit plan on an annual basis. Lead multiple audits and validations simultaneously. Defining and leading the execution of audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan. Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner. Leading audits related to organization changes including business requirements definitions, technology implementations (eg, changes to the supported business processes), engagement and alignment of change initiatives to business objectives. Ability to clearly articulate professional principles and standards (eg, AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls. Maintaining an understanding of policies, procedures, standards, and supporting technologies, and educating staff accordingly, to effectively identify potential risks and alternatives to mitigate risk exposure leveraging leading practices. Keeping current on leading practices and emerging risks within the financial services industry and making recommendations for improvements as necessary. Serving as a liaison with external parties and regulators to facilitate timely and efficient external reviews, knowledge transfer, and controls and process education. Supporting other department-wide activities such as but not limited to peer reviews of audit deliverables, policy and procedure development and refinement, etc. Lead and implement strategic initiatives related to new audit programs/processes, technology or other initiatives. Planning, leading and reporting for risk-based and special request audit assignments. Proactively identifying regulatory, operational, and/or strategic risks to the organization and deliver recommendations for improvements to senior leadership. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with business groups and leadership and partnering with management. Effectively lead audit staff, providing direction, clearly defined performance expectations, coaching and feedback, and recognition/motivation. Providing oversight and coaching to the team, both internal and/or co-sourced resources, confirming the delivery, quality and auditee experience. Qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to handle potentially sensitive situations and discussions. Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities. Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, prioritizing multiple audit assignments to simultaneously complete each in a timely fashion. Experience working in a complex, fast paced environment. Experience using the principles, practices, and techniques involved in conducting audits in accordance with the requirements set forth in the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). [Preferred] Consulting and/or accounting firm experience. [Preferred] Experience in Financial Services/Security Industry and working with regulations such as Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (Reg SCI). Technical Skills: [Required] Microsoft Office applications [Required] Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software [Required] Familiarity with security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint [Required] Familiarity with change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub [Preferred] Familiarity with databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL [Preferred] Familiarity with cloud based solutions: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Workday Education and/or Experience: [Required] Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. [Required] 5+ years of experience (audit-related) in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits. Certificates or Licenses: [One of these required] Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Manager of Internal Audit and Information Security. Candidate will manage independent assessments of the Information Technology and Security environment, risk management, and other objectives as needed. The role is responsible for defining the proper scope, approach, and quality are integrated into each audit and that regulatory, operational, and strategic risks are sufficiently mitigated by Management. This role will also be required to present recommendations for improvements to the Internal Audit Leadership and finding owners. In addition, as a manager you will own the coaching of your direct reports, developing their skills and supporting their career development. Responsibilities: Aid in the development of the risk assessment and comprehensive audit plan on an annual basis. Lead multiple audits and validations simultaneously. Defining and leading the execution of audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan. Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner. Leading audits related to organization changes including business requirements definitions, technology implementations (eg, changes to the supported business processes), engagement and alignment of change initiatives to business objectives. Ability to clearly articulate professional principles and standards (eg, AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls. Maintaining an understanding of policies, procedures, standards, and supporting technologies, and educating staff accordingly, to effectively identify potential risks and alternatives to mitigate risk exposure leveraging leading practices. Keeping current on leading practices and emerging risks within the financial services industry and making recommendations for improvements as necessary. Serving as a liaison with external parties and regulators to facilitate timely and efficient external reviews, knowledge transfer, and controls and process education. Supporting other department-wide activities such as but not limited to peer reviews of audit deliverables, policy and procedure development and refinement, etc. Lead and implement strategic initiatives related to new audit programs/processes, technology or other initiatives. Planning, leading and reporting for risk-based and special request audit assignments. Proactively identifying regulatory, operational, and/or strategic risks to the organization and deliver recommendations for improvements to senior leadership. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with business groups and leadership and partnering with management. Effectively lead audit staff, providing direction, clearly defined performance expectations, coaching and feedback, and recognition/motivation. Providing oversight and coaching to the team, both internal and/or co-sourced resources, confirming the delivery, quality and auditee experience. Qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to handle potentially sensitive situations and discussions. Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities. Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, prioritizing multiple audit assignments to simultaneously complete each in a timely fashion. Experience working in a complex, fast paced environment. Experience using the principles, practices, and techniques involved in conducting audits in accordance with the requirements set forth in the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). [Preferred] Consulting and/or accounting firm experience. [Preferred] Experience in Financial Services/Security Industry and working with regulations such as Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (Reg SCI). Technical Skills: [Required] Microsoft Office applications [Required] Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software [Required] Familiarity with security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint [Required] Familiarity with change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub [Preferred] Familiarity with databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL [Preferred] Familiarity with cloud based solutions: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Workday Education and/or Experience: [Required] Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. [Required] 5+ years of experience (audit-related) in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits. Certificates or Licenses: [One of these required] Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent.
03/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Manager of Internal Audit and Information Security. Candidate will manage independent assessments of the Information Technology and Security environment, risk management, and other objectives as needed. The role is responsible for defining the proper scope, approach, and quality are integrated into each audit and that regulatory, operational, and strategic risks are sufficiently mitigated by Management. This role will also be required to present recommendations for improvements to the Internal Audit Leadership and finding owners. In addition, as a manager you will own the coaching of your direct reports, developing their skills and supporting their career development. Responsibilities: Aid in the development of the risk assessment and comprehensive audit plan on an annual basis. Lead multiple audits and validations simultaneously. Defining and leading the execution of audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan. Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner. Leading audits related to organization changes including business requirements definitions, technology implementations (eg, changes to the supported business processes), engagement and alignment of change initiatives to business objectives. Ability to clearly articulate professional principles and standards (eg, AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls. Maintaining an understanding of policies, procedures, standards, and supporting technologies, and educating staff accordingly, to effectively identify potential risks and alternatives to mitigate risk exposure leveraging leading practices. Keeping current on leading practices and emerging risks within the financial services industry and making recommendations for improvements as necessary. Serving as a liaison with external parties and regulators to facilitate timely and efficient external reviews, knowledge transfer, and controls and process education. Supporting other department-wide activities such as but not limited to peer reviews of audit deliverables, policy and procedure development and refinement, etc. Lead and implement strategic initiatives related to new audit programs/processes, technology or other initiatives. Planning, leading and reporting for risk-based and special request audit assignments. Proactively identifying regulatory, operational, and/or strategic risks to the organization and deliver recommendations for improvements to senior leadership. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with business groups and leadership and partnering with management. Effectively lead audit staff, providing direction, clearly defined performance expectations, coaching and feedback, and recognition/motivation. Providing oversight and coaching to the team, both internal and/or co-sourced resources, confirming the delivery, quality and auditee experience. Qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to handle potentially sensitive situations and discussions. Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities. Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, prioritizing multiple audit assignments to simultaneously complete each in a timely fashion. Experience working in a complex, fast paced environment. Experience using the principles, practices, and techniques involved in conducting audits in accordance with the requirements set forth in the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). [Preferred] Consulting and/or accounting firm experience. [Preferred] Experience in Financial Services/Security Industry and working with regulations such as Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (Reg SCI). Technical Skills: [Required] Microsoft Office applications [Required] Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software [Required] Familiarity with security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint [Required] Familiarity with change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub [Preferred] Familiarity with databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL [Preferred] Familiarity with cloud based solutions: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Workday Education and/or Experience: [Required] Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. [Required] 5+ years of experience (audit-related) in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits. Certificates or Licenses: [One of these required] Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent.
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
03/05/2024
Project-based
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
Position Available : Commercial Contracts Manager - Defence and Aerospace Location : Hertfordshire (Hybrid) & Dynamic Working Hours Salary : Up to £60,000 + Bonus & Very Good Pension Package Experience needed : Experience of drafting & managing contracts, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks related to commercial agreements. In order to transition into this role, candidates will need to have some experience within a defence/aerospace environment or have had some experience working on or with Ministry of Defence contracts. About the role We are a leading defence company who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and security of the UK & our allies. We are currently hiring several commercial contract officers to join our team who are responsible for maximising business opportunities through strategic planning and playing a pivotal role in securing new contracts. In this role, your responsibilities will encompass driving the full contract process, which includes bidding, cost management, and contract negotiations. You will be tasked with drafting and negotiating bespoke contract terms, ensuring they comply with the MoD structure, and creating confidentiality, loan, license, and NDA agreements for approval. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of contracts by reviewing deliverables and acceptance criteria. Building and nurturing collaborative relationships with customers will be essential, and you will act as the primary point of contact for contractual information and agreements. Effective communication with stakeholders at all organisational levels will be key to success in this position, and you will also be expected to represent the commercial team in progress/reviews and customer meetings. What we need from you: Experience of drafting, negotiating and agreeing contracts and agreements Experience in the defence/aerospace indsutries would be a massive advantage A confident communicator, both orally and in writing Comfortable building effective working relationships Strong attention to detail and analytical in approach Defence knowledge and familiarity with MoD contracting structure, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is an advantage If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
03/05/2024
Full time
Position Available : Commercial Contracts Manager - Defence and Aerospace Location : Hertfordshire (Hybrid) & Dynamic Working Hours Salary : Up to £60,000 + Bonus & Very Good Pension Package Experience needed : Experience of drafting & managing contracts, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks related to commercial agreements. In order to transition into this role, candidates will need to have some experience within a defence/aerospace environment or have had some experience working on or with Ministry of Defence contracts. About the role We are a leading defence company who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and security of the UK & our allies. We are currently hiring several commercial contract officers to join our team who are responsible for maximising business opportunities through strategic planning and playing a pivotal role in securing new contracts. In this role, your responsibilities will encompass driving the full contract process, which includes bidding, cost management, and contract negotiations. You will be tasked with drafting and negotiating bespoke contract terms, ensuring they comply with the MoD structure, and creating confidentiality, loan, license, and NDA agreements for approval. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of contracts by reviewing deliverables and acceptance criteria. Building and nurturing collaborative relationships with customers will be essential, and you will act as the primary point of contact for contractual information and agreements. Effective communication with stakeholders at all organisational levels will be key to success in this position, and you will also be expected to represent the commercial team in progress/reviews and customer meetings. What we need from you: Experience of drafting, negotiating and agreeing contracts and agreements Experience in the defence/aerospace indsutries would be a massive advantage A confident communicator, both orally and in writing Comfortable building effective working relationships Strong attention to detail and analytical in approach Defence knowledge and familiarity with MoD contracting structure, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is an advantage If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
The Role As a ServiceNow Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in the ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. For this role, you will leverage your expertise in ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities. Key Responsibilities: Understand Architecture Solution for the implementation or Maintenance of ServiceNow platform. Work with Architect and customers for the technical requirements, document them, play back and baseline. Develop a design aligned with the Architecture (if applicable) and technical requirements. Review requirements for accurate estimation. Review and do proactive analysis and resolve application issues as needed. Lead a team of ServiceNow developers, web designers, integration SMEs and QA analysts to build and deploy the applications meeting the customer requirements. Mentor and share technical knowledge/guidance to team. Perform Sprint activities (if agile) with the customer and the team. Do sprint planning and assign sprint activities to the team. Develop User stories from the requirements. Estimate effort, Work with the product sponsor to prioritise the user stores. Advise Best Practices and provide technical solutions and/or workaround for the issues/requirements. Track and share the status of sprint/user stories with the Project Manager. Identify and manage risks and challenges. Ensure the quality deployment of the product as per the design. Ensure the security, resilience of the components as per the design. Evaluate and identify the opportunities for continuous improvement in Delivery and/or in Design. Handle customer meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports for customer as well as TCS management. Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (ie, pre-iteration, and retrospectives. Your Profile Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Experience as a Technical Consultant. Experience in ITIL Process Definition, Integration Solutions, understanding Architecture solutions. Ability to understand customer business requirements and convert to functional requirements. Experience in leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. Expertise ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities, Project Management expertise. Very good ITIL process knowledge and ability to evaluate and bring out the correlations and impacts with respect to customer requirements and ITIL/industry standards. Certified with ServiceNow Systems Administrator, ServiceNow Implementation Specialist and ITIL V3 foundation. Good knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology. Good communication in orchestrating customer requirements/needs, solutions, customer responsibilities, risks, challenges, and impacts. Excellent team management skills to manage the project team and members. Good to have: Experience in ServiceNow custom application design and development. Evaluate the tool stability and performance and provide recommendations. Knowledge on new ServiceNow modules ( HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, ITBM, Etc ). Preferred to have ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certification. Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with customers and/or TCS internal stakeholders.
03/05/2024
Full time
The Role As a ServiceNow Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in the ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. For this role, you will leverage your expertise in ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities. Key Responsibilities: Understand Architecture Solution for the implementation or Maintenance of ServiceNow platform. Work with Architect and customers for the technical requirements, document them, play back and baseline. Develop a design aligned with the Architecture (if applicable) and technical requirements. Review requirements for accurate estimation. Review and do proactive analysis and resolve application issues as needed. Lead a team of ServiceNow developers, web designers, integration SMEs and QA analysts to build and deploy the applications meeting the customer requirements. Mentor and share technical knowledge/guidance to team. Perform Sprint activities (if agile) with the customer and the team. Do sprint planning and assign sprint activities to the team. Develop User stories from the requirements. Estimate effort, Work with the product sponsor to prioritise the user stores. Advise Best Practices and provide technical solutions and/or workaround for the issues/requirements. Track and share the status of sprint/user stories with the Project Manager. Identify and manage risks and challenges. Ensure the quality deployment of the product as per the design. Ensure the security, resilience of the components as per the design. Evaluate and identify the opportunities for continuous improvement in Delivery and/or in Design. Handle customer meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports for customer as well as TCS management. Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (ie, pre-iteration, and retrospectives. Your Profile Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Experience as a Technical Consultant. Experience in ITIL Process Definition, Integration Solutions, understanding Architecture solutions. Ability to understand customer business requirements and convert to functional requirements. Experience in leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. Expertise ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities, Project Management expertise. Very good ITIL process knowledge and ability to evaluate and bring out the correlations and impacts with respect to customer requirements and ITIL/industry standards. Certified with ServiceNow Systems Administrator, ServiceNow Implementation Specialist and ITIL V3 foundation. Good knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology. Good communication in orchestrating customer requirements/needs, solutions, customer responsibilities, risks, challenges, and impacts. Excellent team management skills to manage the project team and members. Good to have: Experience in ServiceNow custom application design and development. Evaluate the tool stability and performance and provide recommendations. Knowledge on new ServiceNow modules ( HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, ITBM, Etc ). Preferred to have ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certification. Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with customers and/or TCS internal stakeholders.
Role: Patient Safety and Risk Manager Type: Permanent Salary: £60,000 Location: Remote iO Associates are excited to be exclusive partners with a healthcare company that uses innovative technology to improve how patients receive medical care. They work to make sure patients get safe, high-quality treatment by providing support to healthcare systems from referral to discharge As the Head of Patient Safety and Risk Management, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care. This remote role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to transforming healthcare. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices. - Develop and implement risk management strategies across the organisation. - Oversee the compliance platform for continuous improvement. - Collate and analyse data related to patient safety for internal discussion. - Develop and govern internal policies to meet regulatory standards. - Lead staff training on governance, compliance, and incident management. - Provide supervision and appraisal to the Clinical Safety Team. Skills, and Competencies: - Healthcare qualification desired - Minimum five years of relevant experience in healthcare technology or informatics - Senior management experience in healthcare - Knowledge of patient safety and risk management at a senior level - Familiarity with NHS regulatory programs and standards - Experience with risk management software systems - Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills - Computer literate with an interest in technology - Ability to prioritise and manage tasks efficiently - Commercial awareness and ability to influence stakeholders What's in it for you? - Workplace pension scheme - 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Flexible working hours - Private healthcare insurance - Discount schemes - Employee assistance program - Health and wellbeing services - Career development opportunities If you're ready to be part of a transformative journey in healthcare and help shape the future of patient care, don't hesitate to apply now to make a difference! Applications will be accepted via applying through the advert or Email only - please ensure your CV is attached.
03/05/2024
Full time
Role: Patient Safety and Risk Manager Type: Permanent Salary: £60,000 Location: Remote iO Associates are excited to be exclusive partners with a healthcare company that uses innovative technology to improve how patients receive medical care. They work to make sure patients get safe, high-quality treatment by providing support to healthcare systems from referral to discharge As the Head of Patient Safety and Risk Management, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care. This remote role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to transforming healthcare. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices. - Develop and implement risk management strategies across the organisation. - Oversee the compliance platform for continuous improvement. - Collate and analyse data related to patient safety for internal discussion. - Develop and govern internal policies to meet regulatory standards. - Lead staff training on governance, compliance, and incident management. - Provide supervision and appraisal to the Clinical Safety Team. Skills, and Competencies: - Healthcare qualification desired - Minimum five years of relevant experience in healthcare technology or informatics - Senior management experience in healthcare - Knowledge of patient safety and risk management at a senior level - Familiarity with NHS regulatory programs and standards - Experience with risk management software systems - Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills - Computer literate with an interest in technology - Ability to prioritise and manage tasks efficiently - Commercial awareness and ability to influence stakeholders What's in it for you? - Workplace pension scheme - 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Flexible working hours - Private healthcare insurance - Discount schemes - Employee assistance program - Health and wellbeing services - Career development opportunities If you're ready to be part of a transformative journey in healthcare and help shape the future of patient care, don't hesitate to apply now to make a difference! Applications will be accepted via applying through the advert or Email only - please ensure your CV is attached.
We are looking for OMP Supply Chain Functional Consultant Project Introduction Supply Chain Business Technology Product Lines are responsible for the technological direction across business segments and serve as a critical point of contact for the business. As a Functional Consultant, you will work with the Pharma Plan Excellence and Operational Business Teams to identify, analyse and prioritize solutions for your product line and own the consistent implementation of these solutions across the business You will need to continuously improve our processes and solutions ensuring that value is realized by the business through the JJT solution and capabilities You will have a view of external Supply Chain IT capabilities in the market and how they can be applied to drive business value for the company. In this role, you will be part of a strong team for Pharma Foundational Planning Systems and Solutions Product Line and You will be responsible for developing and articulating our products and roadmaps and support the implementation of our large program portfolio . You will collaborate closely with our business partners to continually improve our end to end planning processes Job description: Support the implementation of product roadmaps and priorities for Innovative Medicine (IM) Planning products Globally including platforms and applications. Understand the business's needs and priorities from the product, support management of our intake and prioritization process. Understands development estimates and how levels of effort impact the priority of requirements. Where required with the Technical Product Owner (TPO) and Global Process Manager (GPM) support capacity and release planning including aligning to any project or other High-Performance Teams (HPT) team timelines. Responsible for ensuring Enhancements are aligned to our product vision work within the Product/HPT with implementation partners and the business to ensure these are efficiently developed aligned to the Job to be done following our Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) whilst ensuring high quality standards. Negotiate with the business to see what items (story points) are built and which are backlogged based on capacity. Become expert in eliciting and documenting user requirements/stories and acceptance criteria ensuring this address the problem statement for any new changes. Responsible for project oversight of product development initiatives. Conduct effective impact assessments for any changes and ensure test scope address any identified risk, that this is reflected in the design of test scripts. Support investigation and resolution of escalated incident and problem tickets including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Qualifications: 8 years of technology experience, with some business supply chain experience ideally in a planning environment (OMP systems) within a manufacturing company, preferably in the healthcare industry. Functional and technical experience within IT in E2E Supply chain processes and applications - eg, Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Advanced planning capabilities Ideally OMP Experience of working in projects deploying planning systems or complex data management processes Some level of SAP S4/ECC org design and data definitions end user or project work ideally Material Management (MM) certified. Experience working with/managing large, culturally diverse, global teams. Experience driving business value through information technology. Ability to successfully lead multiple critical priorities/issues. Experience in working with multiple partners within a Matrix organization. Ability to coach/grow peers and team members. Must-Have SupplyChain processes, Pharma & Planning experience (preferably OMP) Nice2Have Life Sciences and/or Pharma experience. Work-mode 100% remote but able to also work US-EST time-zone Start May 2024 Call for further details
03/05/2024
Project-based
We are looking for OMP Supply Chain Functional Consultant Project Introduction Supply Chain Business Technology Product Lines are responsible for the technological direction across business segments and serve as a critical point of contact for the business. As a Functional Consultant, you will work with the Pharma Plan Excellence and Operational Business Teams to identify, analyse and prioritize solutions for your product line and own the consistent implementation of these solutions across the business You will need to continuously improve our processes and solutions ensuring that value is realized by the business through the JJT solution and capabilities You will have a view of external Supply Chain IT capabilities in the market and how they can be applied to drive business value for the company. In this role, you will be part of a strong team for Pharma Foundational Planning Systems and Solutions Product Line and You will be responsible for developing and articulating our products and roadmaps and support the implementation of our large program portfolio . You will collaborate closely with our business partners to continually improve our end to end planning processes Job description: Support the implementation of product roadmaps and priorities for Innovative Medicine (IM) Planning products Globally including platforms and applications. Understand the business's needs and priorities from the product, support management of our intake and prioritization process. Understands development estimates and how levels of effort impact the priority of requirements. Where required with the Technical Product Owner (TPO) and Global Process Manager (GPM) support capacity and release planning including aligning to any project or other High-Performance Teams (HPT) team timelines. Responsible for ensuring Enhancements are aligned to our product vision work within the Product/HPT with implementation partners and the business to ensure these are efficiently developed aligned to the Job to be done following our Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) whilst ensuring high quality standards. Negotiate with the business to see what items (story points) are built and which are backlogged based on capacity. Become expert in eliciting and documenting user requirements/stories and acceptance criteria ensuring this address the problem statement for any new changes. Responsible for project oversight of product development initiatives. Conduct effective impact assessments for any changes and ensure test scope address any identified risk, that this is reflected in the design of test scripts. Support investigation and resolution of escalated incident and problem tickets including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Qualifications: 8 years of technology experience, with some business supply chain experience ideally in a planning environment (OMP systems) within a manufacturing company, preferably in the healthcare industry. Functional and technical experience within IT in E2E Supply chain processes and applications - eg, Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Advanced planning capabilities Ideally OMP Experience of working in projects deploying planning systems or complex data management processes Some level of SAP S4/ECC org design and data definitions end user or project work ideally Material Management (MM) certified. Experience working with/managing large, culturally diverse, global teams. Experience driving business value through information technology. Ability to successfully lead multiple critical priorities/issues. Experience in working with multiple partners within a Matrix organization. Ability to coach/grow peers and team members. Must-Have SupplyChain processes, Pharma & Planning experience (preferably OMP) Nice2Have Life Sciences and/or Pharma experience. Work-mode 100% remote but able to also work US-EST time-zone Start May 2024 Call for further details
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
02/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
02/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
Infrastructure Manager Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join an excellent clients established team. The successful candidate will responsible for managing all technical aspects of our clients infrastructure estate; including co-lo and AWS (EC2, RDS and Kubernetes). The Infrastructure and Manager will also take responsibility for information security management. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced working with open-source technologies and will need to be experienced in managing data centres, along with cloud (preferable AWS). The role will remain very much hands on and would suit someone with 1-2 years od management experience or someone who is looking to take a step up into a management role. This role will have 2 direct reports. This is a fully remote position but you may be required to attend the odd company meeting in the Hampshire area. Skills required: Minimum of 5 years Infrastructure/DevOps experience within a software product organisation Experience managing risk to data assets Experience using configuration management systems - puppet Strong understanding and experience of maintaining Linux (RHEL) operating system Demonstrable commitment to learning and professional development Results orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of TCP, HTTP, Networking and security appliances Key responsibilities: Oversee maintenance and technical operations of compute environments ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data assets and services Line management of infrastructure/DevOps engineers Experiment with new technology with a view to continually improving service delivery Take ownership and improve upon risk management processes If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson or email (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/05/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Manager Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join an excellent clients established team. The successful candidate will responsible for managing all technical aspects of our clients infrastructure estate; including co-lo and AWS (EC2, RDS and Kubernetes). The Infrastructure and Manager will also take responsibility for information security management. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced working with open-source technologies and will need to be experienced in managing data centres, along with cloud (preferable AWS). The role will remain very much hands on and would suit someone with 1-2 years od management experience or someone who is looking to take a step up into a management role. This role will have 2 direct reports. This is a fully remote position but you may be required to attend the odd company meeting in the Hampshire area. Skills required: Minimum of 5 years Infrastructure/DevOps experience within a software product organisation Experience managing risk to data assets Experience using configuration management systems - puppet Strong understanding and experience of maintaining Linux (RHEL) operating system Demonstrable commitment to learning and professional development Results orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of TCP, HTTP, Networking and security appliances Key responsibilities: Oversee maintenance and technical operations of compute environments ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data assets and services Line management of infrastructure/DevOps engineers Experiment with new technology with a view to continually improving service delivery Take ownership and improve upon risk management processes If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson or email (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for a Aligne ETRM Business Analyst for a 6 months project with our client. Please note that this is a remote opportunity! Position: Aligne Contractor Job Purpose: The Aligne Contractor will perform business analysis and execute change activities, this will include both project work and sustain and improvement enhancements. The person will work alongside Project Managers, developers, and other BAs to provide IT solutions and support to meet their business needs. Senior Business Analysis individual having strong expertise in Aligne ETRM with excellent domain knowledge of Gas Trading. Ability to understand complex requirement and design solution to meet the business requirement. Good understanding of Gas Capacity management will really help. Key accountabilities: Deep expertise on the Aligne (ETRM) application functionality, report writing and system configuration to meet business requirements. Understand and be able to consult on the Business processes supported by the Aligne application. IT Business analysis work on project, discretionary, operational items. This would include Business Analysis, Business Requirements Definition, Business Solution Design, Functional Specification & Acceptance Criteria, and Acceptance Test Plan and Management solutions for delivery of change projects and minor enhancements Applying available standards, methods and tools in an intelligent and effective way, and contributing to the companies' BA best practices. Producing a consistently high standard of documentation, both in a technical and a descriptive nature. Generating innovative approaches to existing problems or new opportunities in order to enhance results or maximise potential through researching potential solutions and innovative ideas. Follow and implement the Shell Information Risk Management policies and procedures Competencies & Qualifications: Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, rapidly changing environment Strong engagement skills, working with senior leaders on regular basis Need for strong team-working skills in a virtual environment Must have strong analytical aptitude and be able to analyse complex problems/requirements and be able to define functionally advanced IT solutions Job Experience Requirements: Expert knowledge of Aligne application, 5-8 years experience Ability to create complex PNL/MTM reports in the Aligne Reporter Takes a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail Do you recognize yourself in the above and do you meet the requirements? Please reach out or call.
02/05/2024
Project-based
Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for a Aligne ETRM Business Analyst for a 6 months project with our client. Please note that this is a remote opportunity! Position: Aligne Contractor Job Purpose: The Aligne Contractor will perform business analysis and execute change activities, this will include both project work and sustain and improvement enhancements. The person will work alongside Project Managers, developers, and other BAs to provide IT solutions and support to meet their business needs. Senior Business Analysis individual having strong expertise in Aligne ETRM with excellent domain knowledge of Gas Trading. Ability to understand complex requirement and design solution to meet the business requirement. Good understanding of Gas Capacity management will really help. Key accountabilities: Deep expertise on the Aligne (ETRM) application functionality, report writing and system configuration to meet business requirements. Understand and be able to consult on the Business processes supported by the Aligne application. IT Business analysis work on project, discretionary, operational items. This would include Business Analysis, Business Requirements Definition, Business Solution Design, Functional Specification & Acceptance Criteria, and Acceptance Test Plan and Management solutions for delivery of change projects and minor enhancements Applying available standards, methods and tools in an intelligent and effective way, and contributing to the companies' BA best practices. Producing a consistently high standard of documentation, both in a technical and a descriptive nature. Generating innovative approaches to existing problems or new opportunities in order to enhance results or maximise potential through researching potential solutions and innovative ideas. Follow and implement the Shell Information Risk Management policies and procedures Competencies & Qualifications: Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, rapidly changing environment Strong engagement skills, working with senior leaders on regular basis Need for strong team-working skills in a virtual environment Must have strong analytical aptitude and be able to analyse complex problems/requirements and be able to define functionally advanced IT solutions Job Experience Requirements: Expert knowledge of Aligne application, 5-8 years experience Ability to create complex PNL/MTM reports in the Aligne Reporter Takes a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail Do you recognize yourself in the above and do you meet the requirements? Please reach out or call.
IBM Z Storage Manager Initial 12-month Contract Via Umbrella UK - Remote - Commutable to either Edinburgh or Canary Wharf office when required. One of Loriens Banking Clients is looking for an experience IBM Z Storage Manager to join them on an initial 12-month contract. The role is looking for someone who comes from a Storage Management/Engineering background with the ability to work and partner with external vendors, support/lead technical management of deployment projects at enterprise-scale level. Responsibilities Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastructure deployment and evergreening projects Setup automation to reduce manaual interventions in the Storage infrastructure Test new software and exploit functionality Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity Risk and Cost Management Ensure Service Quality Targets are met for offered platform services Business stakeholder management Vendor liaison and management zSeries Storage hardware/software design, configuration, testing, implementation and support Essential Skills/Experience zSeries Storage Management/Engineering background preferred and/or experience to equivalent level Working and partnering with vendors (eg IBM, DELL, Broadcom) Supporting and/or leading technical management of large infrastructure deployment projects Experience supporting large-scale enterprise IT environment and the Embedded controls within change, incident, and problem management processes Experience working with Agile working practices and tooling Experience and awareness of security, audit, risk and compliance within enterprise IT environment Technical Skills IBM DS8K disk hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills including DSCLI Scripting and familiarity with HMC GUI DELL DLM virtual tape (VTE with Data Domain) hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills with knowledge of GUI, NFS and Linux Broadcom (Brocade) DCX hardware skills and FICON/FIBRE concepts and configuration. Set-up and utilising SanNav and Maps IBM core knowledge: z/OS, TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWS IBM storage knowledge: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (inc. OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSM Broadcom (CA): CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View, Endeavor Dino Software: T-rex, Terradon Rocket: CR+ Interchip: RTD. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/05/2024
Project-based
IBM Z Storage Manager Initial 12-month Contract Via Umbrella UK - Remote - Commutable to either Edinburgh or Canary Wharf office when required. One of Loriens Banking Clients is looking for an experience IBM Z Storage Manager to join them on an initial 12-month contract. The role is looking for someone who comes from a Storage Management/Engineering background with the ability to work and partner with external vendors, support/lead technical management of deployment projects at enterprise-scale level. Responsibilities Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastructure deployment and evergreening projects Setup automation to reduce manaual interventions in the Storage infrastructure Test new software and exploit functionality Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity Risk and Cost Management Ensure Service Quality Targets are met for offered platform services Business stakeholder management Vendor liaison and management zSeries Storage hardware/software design, configuration, testing, implementation and support Essential Skills/Experience zSeries Storage Management/Engineering background preferred and/or experience to equivalent level Working and partnering with vendors (eg IBM, DELL, Broadcom) Supporting and/or leading technical management of large infrastructure deployment projects Experience supporting large-scale enterprise IT environment and the Embedded controls within change, incident, and problem management processes Experience working with Agile working practices and tooling Experience and awareness of security, audit, risk and compliance within enterprise IT environment Technical Skills IBM DS8K disk hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills including DSCLI Scripting and familiarity with HMC GUI DELL DLM virtual tape (VTE with Data Domain) hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills with knowledge of GUI, NFS and Linux Broadcom (Brocade) DCX hardware skills and FICON/FIBRE concepts and configuration. Set-up and utilising SanNav and Maps IBM core knowledge: z/OS, TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWS IBM storage knowledge: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (inc. OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSM Broadcom (CA): CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View, Endeavor Dino Software: T-rex, Terradon Rocket: CR+ Interchip: RTD. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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
01/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
01/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Quality Assurance Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance including the management of vendors and outsourced resources globally. 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. Tech 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 Responsibilities 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. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager.
01/05/2024
Full time
Quality Assurance Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance including the management of vendors and outsourced resources globally. 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. Tech 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 Responsibilities 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. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager.
Information & Operational Risk Manager | Long Term Project | Financial Enterprise Our client, a leading global financial institution, is currently looking for an experienced Information & Operational Risk Manager to join their team. The company is known for being a reliable partner in offering consumer loans. Therefore, they need to make sure that they monitor all types of risks when handing out loans. In this position, you will responsible for the operational and Information risks, and you will make the translation to the necessary process controls. Your responsibilities: Writing the 2LoD risk advice for the team Coordinating and writing a 2LoD risk assessment for product reviews Evaluating the existing risk control framework and testing controls Validating risk events and resolved issues. Requirements: Fluency in Dutch Minimum 5 years' experience in a non-financial risk management/IT risk management Experience working in a banking environment is a plus Excellent stakeholder management skills About Levy: Since 2000 Levy provides professional Solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in the UK and Amsterdam we have built an international local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors fueled by our passion for connecting skills with projects. Over the years we have fulfilled over 1700 requirements and nowadays we consistently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects. Our strength is the way that we see and treat people. This will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come multiplying by unity!
01/05/2024
Project-based
Information & Operational Risk Manager | Long Term Project | Financial Enterprise Our client, a leading global financial institution, is currently looking for an experienced Information & Operational Risk Manager to join their team. The company is known for being a reliable partner in offering consumer loans. Therefore, they need to make sure that they monitor all types of risks when handing out loans. In this position, you will responsible for the operational and Information risks, and you will make the translation to the necessary process controls. Your responsibilities: Writing the 2LoD risk advice for the team Coordinating and writing a 2LoD risk assessment for product reviews Evaluating the existing risk control framework and testing controls Validating risk events and resolved issues. Requirements: Fluency in Dutch Minimum 5 years' experience in a non-financial risk management/IT risk management Experience working in a banking environment is a plus Excellent stakeholder management skills About Levy: Since 2000 Levy provides professional Solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in the UK and Amsterdam we have built an international local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors fueled by our passion for connecting skills with projects. Over the years we have fulfilled over 1700 requirements and nowadays we consistently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects. Our strength is the way that we see and treat people. This will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come multiplying by unity!
Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing Location: Winsford Position Type: Permanent About The Company Join a pioneering team at a UK-based company specializing in advanced wound care and wound closure products. An organisation dedicated to developing and manufacturing world-leading solutions that enhance patient care. With a wealth of resources and specialized expertise, they offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team involved in every aspect of product design, development, and manufacture. Job Description Overview To ensure the Health & Safety of all employees across the businesses in the UK, with specific focus on the role holders assigned operational division. Key Responsibilities Drive a culture of "Safety First" and "Zero Harm" To ensure that activities within the appointed operational division do not pose any danger to the environment and promote sustainable practices and process. Developing a culture of "Safety First" and "Zero Harm". Coaching and developing of employees at all levels in relation to EHSS areas, by walking the shopfloor, coaching, and developing staff to be "Safety Ambassadors". Driving expected EHSS standards to reduce and mitigate risk of accident/incident/losses to meet business objectives, moving towards a "Zero Harm" environment. Maintain and develop following continual improvement environmental, health, safety and sustainable (EHSS) working conditions for all employees. Following EHS objectives and Group development plans. Working with the r leadership teams to ensure industry leading working practices are developed and become habitual. Drive Compliance with Appropriate Management systems and local/international legislation. Supporting and championing both internal and external audits and certifications (ISO 14001 & ISO 50001). Liaise with external enforcement agencies in allocated operational areas to ensure correct working practices are employed and no adverse risks and/or prosecutions are brought. Ensure reported EHSS events at all levels are reported, investigated, analysed for route cause and where appropriate corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence are instigated. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all areas of EHSS, where required to develop working practices. Lead and manage both Group and divisional EHSS initiatives with site and divisional leadership teams. Lead internal and external site audits and visits where these relate to EHSS activity. Ensure compliance with both Local, National, and where appropriate international EHSS legislation, sharing information, knowledge, and good practice. Conduct regular planned and unplanned audits of sites/processes and projects within area of control. Project Management and/or support for Divisional and local EHSS projects. Oversight and supporting Management of key EHSS related activities at all divisional locations, including COSHH, Risk Assessment and Environmental matters. Production of monthly and other requested EHSS management reports, project updates. Determine and drive risk reduction activity. Ensuring training needs are EHSS activity are identified, and appropriate plans put in place were required. To develop divisional EHSS forecasts and support the wider Group EHSS forecast in the planning's, processes, and cost allocation of EHSS activities. Work with Directors of divisional area providing support, challenge, coaching and direction, whilst managing their own time and resource. Support in HR activities such as investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes in relation to EHSS matters. Ensure divisional locations have in place contractor, permits to work and visitor processes. Through auditing and review processes. Where required working Occupational Health providers. Understand and deliver change management processes. Able to make effective decisions to deliver corporate Objectives. Develop and responsible for controlling Divisional EHSS forecasts and budget. Company requirements to comply with any applicable legislation. Where serious or imminent danger is found or suspected the ability to stop process/production or location undertaking such activity until safety and environmental expectations/actions have been met. In the areas of EHSS to raise immediately to the Senior Manager any areas of immediate concern which could require the implementation of the Group Crisis Management Process. Feel comfortable raising concerns to the appropriate person, in areas outside of EHSS where these may have detrimental implications. Work with Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and local teams on day-to-day basis. No direct supervisory responsibility. Liaise with external legislative and insurance bodies as well as other EHSS related agencies. Excellent communicator both up and down with the organisation. Face to face in a coaching and developmental role, leading Shopfloor walks. Communicate with a variety of methods, including face-to-face, email/phone and teams/virtual meetings. Required to play an active role within Group, divisional and project meetings as needed. Devise, develop and present date to all levels of the business. Compile and circulate a monthly update/report to a divisional and to group level. Qualifications Qualified to appropriate diploma/NVQ/Trade or Technical level. Health, Safety and Environmental Knowledge in Manufacturing - Medical Device Environment (Preferred). Member of a recognised EHSS organisation (IOSH/IEMA) Pro-active in keeping up to date with both local and international EHSS developments, potential process changes and upcoming changes in applicable legislation. Good working knowledge of Microsoft and EHS software packages. Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively orally and in writing to a wide and varied audience. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively relying on developed skills and knowledge to achieve EHSS objectives. Ability to analyse business needs and make recommendations based on sound business knowledge and commercial acumen. Ability to respond flexibly to change, sometime at short notice. Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary data and systems. Salary & Benefits Up to £58,000 per annum Annual incentive bonus Life Cover Penson contribution up to 6% Dental Insurance Employee share scheme Other Information Exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project with significant organizational impact. Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving continuous improvement and excellence. How to Apply Apply now by submitting your CV below, alternatively you can send your CV to (see below) Please include "EHS Manager" in the subject line
01/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing Location: Winsford Position Type: Permanent About The Company Join a pioneering team at a UK-based company specializing in advanced wound care and wound closure products. An organisation dedicated to developing and manufacturing world-leading solutions that enhance patient care. With a wealth of resources and specialized expertise, they offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team involved in every aspect of product design, development, and manufacture. Job Description Overview To ensure the Health & Safety of all employees across the businesses in the UK, with specific focus on the role holders assigned operational division. Key Responsibilities Drive a culture of "Safety First" and "Zero Harm" To ensure that activities within the appointed operational division do not pose any danger to the environment and promote sustainable practices and process. Developing a culture of "Safety First" and "Zero Harm". Coaching and developing of employees at all levels in relation to EHSS areas, by walking the shopfloor, coaching, and developing staff to be "Safety Ambassadors". Driving expected EHSS standards to reduce and mitigate risk of accident/incident/losses to meet business objectives, moving towards a "Zero Harm" environment. Maintain and develop following continual improvement environmental, health, safety and sustainable (EHSS) working conditions for all employees. Following EHS objectives and Group development plans. Working with the r leadership teams to ensure industry leading working practices are developed and become habitual. Drive Compliance with Appropriate Management systems and local/international legislation. Supporting and championing both internal and external audits and certifications (ISO 14001 & ISO 50001). Liaise with external enforcement agencies in allocated operational areas to ensure correct working practices are employed and no adverse risks and/or prosecutions are brought. Ensure reported EHSS events at all levels are reported, investigated, analysed for route cause and where appropriate corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence are instigated. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all areas of EHSS, where required to develop working practices. Lead and manage both Group and divisional EHSS initiatives with site and divisional leadership teams. Lead internal and external site audits and visits where these relate to EHSS activity. Ensure compliance with both Local, National, and where appropriate international EHSS legislation, sharing information, knowledge, and good practice. Conduct regular planned and unplanned audits of sites/processes and projects within area of control. Project Management and/or support for Divisional and local EHSS projects. Oversight and supporting Management of key EHSS related activities at all divisional locations, including COSHH, Risk Assessment and Environmental matters. Production of monthly and other requested EHSS management reports, project updates. Determine and drive risk reduction activity. Ensuring training needs are EHSS activity are identified, and appropriate plans put in place were required. To develop divisional EHSS forecasts and support the wider Group EHSS forecast in the planning's, processes, and cost allocation of EHSS activities. Work with Directors of divisional area providing support, challenge, coaching and direction, whilst managing their own time and resource. Support in HR activities such as investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes in relation to EHSS matters. Ensure divisional locations have in place contractor, permits to work and visitor processes. Through auditing and review processes. Where required working Occupational Health providers. Understand and deliver change management processes. Able to make effective decisions to deliver corporate Objectives. Develop and responsible for controlling Divisional EHSS forecasts and budget. Company requirements to comply with any applicable legislation. Where serious or imminent danger is found or suspected the ability to stop process/production or location undertaking such activity until safety and environmental expectations/actions have been met. In the areas of EHSS to raise immediately to the Senior Manager any areas of immediate concern which could require the implementation of the Group Crisis Management Process. Feel comfortable raising concerns to the appropriate person, in areas outside of EHSS where these may have detrimental implications. Work with Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and local teams on day-to-day basis. No direct supervisory responsibility. Liaise with external legislative and insurance bodies as well as other EHSS related agencies. Excellent communicator both up and down with the organisation. Face to face in a coaching and developmental role, leading Shopfloor walks. Communicate with a variety of methods, including face-to-face, email/phone and teams/virtual meetings. Required to play an active role within Group, divisional and project meetings as needed. Devise, develop and present date to all levels of the business. Compile and circulate a monthly update/report to a divisional and to group level. Qualifications Qualified to appropriate diploma/NVQ/Trade or Technical level. Health, Safety and Environmental Knowledge in Manufacturing - Medical Device Environment (Preferred). Member of a recognised EHSS organisation (IOSH/IEMA) Pro-active in keeping up to date with both local and international EHSS developments, potential process changes and upcoming changes in applicable legislation. Good working knowledge of Microsoft and EHS software packages. Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively orally and in writing to a wide and varied audience. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively relying on developed skills and knowledge to achieve EHSS objectives. Ability to analyse business needs and make recommendations based on sound business knowledge and commercial acumen. Ability to respond flexibly to change, sometime at short notice. Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary data and systems. Salary & Benefits Up to £58,000 per annum Annual incentive bonus Life Cover Penson contribution up to 6% Dental Insurance Employee share scheme Other Information Exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project with significant organizational impact. Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving continuous improvement and excellence. How to Apply Apply now by submitting your CV below, alternatively you can send your CV to (see below) Please include "EHS Manager" in the subject line
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary £40,000-50,950 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
01/05/2024
Full time
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