Senior Communications Manager - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh Day Rate - Circa £280 Harvey Nash's public sector client are currently looking to recruit a Senior Communications Manager to join their team based in Edinburgh for an initial 6 month period. As a senior communications manager, you will work alongside a communications manager to act as a key source of communications support to the organisation. You will work to proactively increase the promotion, awareness and understanding of the organisation across Scotland using a variety of approaches. Main Duties You will be responsible for helping to produce a comprehensive and wide ranging communications and engagement strategy and to develop key metrics to evaluate and measure the success of this strategy. You will work proactively and positively with the media, justice partners, and other stakeholders to promote awareness among the public as well as practitioners, and policymakers. This will involve proactive media and social media campaigns; initiating and drafting news releases and features; and populating the organisations blog page. You will be responsible for helping to provide a comprehensive media service including handling media enquiries, tracking relevant news items, reporting on analytics, and being on-call out of hours. You will be responsible for contributing to ongoing social media work relating to the organisations various platforms: X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This will include creating posts such as 'Friday Facts' and other informational or aware-raising material. This will involve designing and creating new resources on an ongoing basis, including social media clips, reels, and other innovative footage or images. This may involve filming interviews with members and a creative and pro-active approach to other filming opportunities. You will have lead responsibility for website content and expansion including procurement exercises, improving accessibility, and the design and development of educational material such as: lectures and school resources; online presentations; infographic sheets and images; videos; and interactive resources including quizzes and case studies. You will have responsibility in planning and running online and in-person events or conferences and fully support members with presentations at such events. In collaboration with other team members, you will work to identify and progress new opportunities to promote the organisation and its work in a variety of ways. You will provide support to the organisations edicated Communications Committee, helping to set meeting agendas, producing meeting papers, and ensuring actions points are progressed timeously. Essential skills: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Desirable Skills: experience of supporting a committee, or Board or similar project management skills This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Senior Communications Manager - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh Day Rate - Circa £280 Harvey Nash's public sector client are currently looking to recruit a Senior Communications Manager to join their team based in Edinburgh for an initial 6 month period. As a senior communications manager, you will work alongside a communications manager to act as a key source of communications support to the organisation. You will work to proactively increase the promotion, awareness and understanding of the organisation across Scotland using a variety of approaches. Main Duties You will be responsible for helping to produce a comprehensive and wide ranging communications and engagement strategy and to develop key metrics to evaluate and measure the success of this strategy. You will work proactively and positively with the media, justice partners, and other stakeholders to promote awareness among the public as well as practitioners, and policymakers. This will involve proactive media and social media campaigns; initiating and drafting news releases and features; and populating the organisations blog page. You will be responsible for helping to provide a comprehensive media service including handling media enquiries, tracking relevant news items, reporting on analytics, and being on-call out of hours. You will be responsible for contributing to ongoing social media work relating to the organisations various platforms: X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This will include creating posts such as 'Friday Facts' and other informational or aware-raising material. This will involve designing and creating new resources on an ongoing basis, including social media clips, reels, and other innovative footage or images. This may involve filming interviews with members and a creative and pro-active approach to other filming opportunities. You will have lead responsibility for website content and expansion including procurement exercises, improving accessibility, and the design and development of educational material such as: lectures and school resources; online presentations; infographic sheets and images; videos; and interactive resources including quizzes and case studies. You will have responsibility in planning and running online and in-person events or conferences and fully support members with presentations at such events. In collaboration with other team members, you will work to identify and progress new opportunities to promote the organisation and its work in a variety of ways. You will provide support to the organisations edicated Communications Committee, helping to set meeting agendas, producing meeting papers, and ensuring actions points are progressed timeously. Essential skills: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Desirable Skills: experience of supporting a committee, or Board or similar project management skills This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
Job title: Presales Solution Engineer _ Mandarin speaking Location: Reading Overview: If you are enthusiastic about the renewable energy generation, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a presales solution manager, you will be responsible for technical pre-sales of our industry leading solar PV inverter and ESS solution in the UK market. You will be an integral part of a rapidly growing team within a leading international organisation to establish, develop and close business opportunities. What you will do: Conduct technical sales routine works, including produce solution design and quotation, processing purchase order, supporting product demonstration and proof-of-concept test, etc. Take bidding responsibility as a technical lead to answer RFx, producing technical proposal, generating product solution quotation, presenting technical and commercial proposals, preparing technical related contractual clauses. Lead Go-To-Market activities to launch new product and solution into UK market, promote solar PV inverter and ESS solution to key distributors and installers by regularly delivering technical workshops and presentation. Identify client's key technical requirements and be able to drive and coordinate with internal product management, R&D, engineering team and marketing teams to ensure that these requirements are implemented in the product roadmap. Collect and analyse market and industry trend information and produce insight of latest regulation and technology development. Support account team to enhance customer relationships, to seek out, identify, develop and close business opportunities within designated customers. The ideal candidate: Good knowledge of solar PV inverters and Energy Storage System functionality, BOS and system with also strong commercial sales knowledge. 2+ years of solar power generation industry experience, hands-on experience on solar PV inverter and ESS design and installation is desirable. Product management skills: producing product & market promotion document, performing competition analysis, creating presentations of product features and benefits University degree on power electronics, electric & electronic engineering or similar subject is preferred. Communication & Learning skills: Team working spirit, self-motivated, great time-management skill, acting as a communication hub on product & solution-related matters. Combination of presenting, influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills to achieve product & solution sales success. Learning and adapting capability: learning quickly and forwardly, curiosities about new things. Others: Willingness to travel domestic on a regular basis, up to 50% travel. Occasionally international travel is required. Fluent command of written and spoken English. Chinese/Mandarin speaking is required. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Job title: Presales Solution Engineer _ Mandarin speaking Location: Reading Overview: If you are enthusiastic about the renewable energy generation, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a presales solution manager, you will be responsible for technical pre-sales of our industry leading solar PV inverter and ESS solution in the UK market. You will be an integral part of a rapidly growing team within a leading international organisation to establish, develop and close business opportunities. What you will do: Conduct technical sales routine works, including produce solution design and quotation, processing purchase order, supporting product demonstration and proof-of-concept test, etc. Take bidding responsibility as a technical lead to answer RFx, producing technical proposal, generating product solution quotation, presenting technical and commercial proposals, preparing technical related contractual clauses. Lead Go-To-Market activities to launch new product and solution into UK market, promote solar PV inverter and ESS solution to key distributors and installers by regularly delivering technical workshops and presentation. Identify client's key technical requirements and be able to drive and coordinate with internal product management, R&D, engineering team and marketing teams to ensure that these requirements are implemented in the product roadmap. Collect and analyse market and industry trend information and produce insight of latest regulation and technology development. Support account team to enhance customer relationships, to seek out, identify, develop and close business opportunities within designated customers. The ideal candidate: Good knowledge of solar PV inverters and Energy Storage System functionality, BOS and system with also strong commercial sales knowledge. 2+ years of solar power generation industry experience, hands-on experience on solar PV inverter and ESS design and installation is desirable. Product management skills: producing product & market promotion document, performing competition analysis, creating presentations of product features and benefits University degree on power electronics, electric & electronic engineering or similar subject is preferred. Communication & Learning skills: Team working spirit, self-motivated, great time-management skill, acting as a communication hub on product & solution-related matters. Combination of presenting, influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills to achieve product & solution sales success. Learning and adapting capability: learning quickly and forwardly, curiosities about new things. Others: Willingness to travel domestic on a regular basis, up to 50% travel. Occasionally international travel is required. Fluent command of written and spoken English. Chinese/Mandarin speaking is required. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job title: iGaming Product Manager_Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on Real Time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Full time
Job title: iGaming Product Manager_Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on Real Time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Application Engineering Team within the Engineering Department. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the role of Systems Engineer has significant responsibility of developing complex and sophisticated engineering solutions using company products to meet customer needs. The role is responsible for executing all technical aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation. The role requires an expert understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and how to adapt them for new applications. Expertise / Technical Competence Technical Analysis : Able to investigate and understand complex technical issues and problems. Ensure issues are managed appropriately. Systems Design : Competent using system analysis tools (UML, Data Flow, FMEA, etc.) to analyse customer needs, system requirements, capability, and cost to determine project feasibility. Able to lead the integration of complex systems and development of system validation plans. Project Management: Experience in managing more than 3 concurrent projects; planning, tracking and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives. Work collaboratively with customers and internal departments to successfully achieve outcomes and results. Health and Safety : Experience of performing system safety assessments and product safety certifications. Technical Documentation: Experience of writing technical documentation from non-technical customer input and writing documentation that allows non-technical people to understand the technical solution we are providing. Candidates should be competent with some of the following: Degree qualification in suitable discipline electronics or equivalent 2:1 or better Electronics Design A good knowledge of product design from feasibility to production, including digital and analogue circuits, microprocessor circuits and PCB design. Firmware Development A good knowledge of C, C++ programming languages and real time operating systems. Mechanical Design A good knowledge of mechanical design for products, including frames and housings, and for product testing equipment. Navigation Concepts and Kinematics Understanding of navigation concepts such as kinematic equations and hardware components used in navigation, such as IMUs and GPS/GNSS. Software Development Have a good knowledge of C++ and C# programming languages, WPF and XAML. Able to lead the development of Software applications and GUI covering the full software life cycle. IoT and SaaS Knowledge of application programming interfaces (APIs) that connect devices to the Internet, along with other key IoT technologies such as Big Data management tools, predictive analytics, AI and machine learning, the cloud, and radio-frequency identification (RFID). Product Compliance An expert knowledge of design for manufacture and product approval processes. Quality Assurance Development and implementation of quality assurance and regulatory compliance procedures for products. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
25/04/2024
Full time
We are recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Application Engineering Team within the Engineering Department. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the role of Systems Engineer has significant responsibility of developing complex and sophisticated engineering solutions using company products to meet customer needs. The role is responsible for executing all technical aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation. The role requires an expert understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and how to adapt them for new applications. Expertise / Technical Competence Technical Analysis : Able to investigate and understand complex technical issues and problems. Ensure issues are managed appropriately. Systems Design : Competent using system analysis tools (UML, Data Flow, FMEA, etc.) to analyse customer needs, system requirements, capability, and cost to determine project feasibility. Able to lead the integration of complex systems and development of system validation plans. Project Management: Experience in managing more than 3 concurrent projects; planning, tracking and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives. Work collaboratively with customers and internal departments to successfully achieve outcomes and results. Health and Safety : Experience of performing system safety assessments and product safety certifications. Technical Documentation: Experience of writing technical documentation from non-technical customer input and writing documentation that allows non-technical people to understand the technical solution we are providing. Candidates should be competent with some of the following: Degree qualification in suitable discipline electronics or equivalent 2:1 or better Electronics Design A good knowledge of product design from feasibility to production, including digital and analogue circuits, microprocessor circuits and PCB design. Firmware Development A good knowledge of C, C++ programming languages and real time operating systems. Mechanical Design A good knowledge of mechanical design for products, including frames and housings, and for product testing equipment. Navigation Concepts and Kinematics Understanding of navigation concepts such as kinematic equations and hardware components used in navigation, such as IMUs and GPS/GNSS. Software Development Have a good knowledge of C++ and C# programming languages, WPF and XAML. Able to lead the development of Software applications and GUI covering the full software life cycle. IoT and SaaS Knowledge of application programming interfaces (APIs) that connect devices to the Internet, along with other key IoT technologies such as Big Data management tools, predictive analytics, AI and machine learning, the cloud, and radio-frequency identification (RFID). Product Compliance An expert knowledge of design for manufacture and product approval processes. Quality Assurance Development and implementation of quality assurance and regulatory compliance procedures for products. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Offshore Consents Manager Responsibilities Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of TWP's projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required by TWP from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
25/04/2024
Full time
Offshore Consents Manager Responsibilities Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of TWP's projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required by TWP from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
We are looking for one "remote Website QA Tester " to start from ASAP an initial contract about 30-DAYS (extensions likely) for an international Org' - client in ROME, where 100% REMOTE work is possible. Possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. English speaking environment. Its to assist the overhaul of UN-client-website (supported in 4 languages). TASKS Under the general oversight of the Product Owner and direct supervision of the Project Manager (COM), the QA Tester will work with the UN-client-website development team to ensure that the revamped website meets quality expectations. This will involve testing the website's functional, usability and visual qualities based on the requirements and design specifications. Specifically, the QA Tester will be responsible for the quality assurance of the website by completing the following tasks: Understand the website functional and design requirements. Develop test plans, test scenarios, and write test script and procedures based on defined website personas, requirements, and designs. Execute test scripts to identify defects in the following areas: Website usability. Content searchability. Website accessibility. Webpages language switching and translation. A/B testing - comparing old and new website. Browsers compatibility. Platform - desktop, mobile and tablet compatibility. Report and track bugs, defects and fixes Validate the numerical and content quality of migrated content. Support users' acceptance testing (UAT) SKILLS Degree or equivalent industry experience. At least three years of manual and automated testing experience Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies. Proficient in test methodologies and tooling, with relevant qualifications (eg, ISTQB Foundation - Software Testing). Experience with TDD, BDD automation and Continuous Integration tools (Git). Programming skills in JavaScript and typescript. Experience with test management tools like JIRA or TestRail. Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks. Proven experience in test execution, problem-solving, and documentation. Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology environment. Experience working efficiently in geographically distributed teams. Skills in building CI/CD pipelines, including tools, operating systems, containerisation. Experience with UI/UX and web Front End technologies. Experience with REST API Testing tools Experience of Agile (or agile/scrum/waterfall or hybrid) development practices and techniques OTHERS The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation. Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request. We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate including travel costs for the services described for off-site work. Please apply when you are available immediately or on short notice (and Full-time). Please respect, that I am NOT working with agencies/companies. PROVIDER infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU. TO DO - QUESTIONS INTRO': Can you please provide a 3-4 sentences summary how you fit It's a kind of Intro' to be used for your presentation to the UN-client, which will help a lot. RATE(S): Can you tell me your daily rate (all in) in Euro, please? For OFF-site work. CV: Can you send your CV in DOC-format highlighting the specific skills relevant to this request, please? Can you tell me your availability (or notice period), please? We need one single key-consultant, who needs to be available full-time, 8 hrs per working day, Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week, to work with team.
25/04/2024
Project-based
We are looking for one "remote Website QA Tester " to start from ASAP an initial contract about 30-DAYS (extensions likely) for an international Org' - client in ROME, where 100% REMOTE work is possible. Possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. English speaking environment. Its to assist the overhaul of UN-client-website (supported in 4 languages). TASKS Under the general oversight of the Product Owner and direct supervision of the Project Manager (COM), the QA Tester will work with the UN-client-website development team to ensure that the revamped website meets quality expectations. This will involve testing the website's functional, usability and visual qualities based on the requirements and design specifications. Specifically, the QA Tester will be responsible for the quality assurance of the website by completing the following tasks: Understand the website functional and design requirements. Develop test plans, test scenarios, and write test script and procedures based on defined website personas, requirements, and designs. Execute test scripts to identify defects in the following areas: Website usability. Content searchability. Website accessibility. Webpages language switching and translation. A/B testing - comparing old and new website. Browsers compatibility. Platform - desktop, mobile and tablet compatibility. Report and track bugs, defects and fixes Validate the numerical and content quality of migrated content. Support users' acceptance testing (UAT) SKILLS Degree or equivalent industry experience. At least three years of manual and automated testing experience Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies. Proficient in test methodologies and tooling, with relevant qualifications (eg, ISTQB Foundation - Software Testing). Experience with TDD, BDD automation and Continuous Integration tools (Git). Programming skills in JavaScript and typescript. Experience with test management tools like JIRA or TestRail. Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks. Proven experience in test execution, problem-solving, and documentation. Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology environment. Experience working efficiently in geographically distributed teams. Skills in building CI/CD pipelines, including tools, operating systems, containerisation. Experience with UI/UX and web Front End technologies. Experience with REST API Testing tools Experience of Agile (or agile/scrum/waterfall or hybrid) development practices and techniques OTHERS The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation. Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request. We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate including travel costs for the services described for off-site work. Please apply when you are available immediately or on short notice (and Full-time). Please respect, that I am NOT working with agencies/companies. PROVIDER infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU. TO DO - QUESTIONS INTRO': Can you please provide a 3-4 sentences summary how you fit It's a kind of Intro' to be used for your presentation to the UN-client, which will help a lot. RATE(S): Can you tell me your daily rate (all in) in Euro, please? For OFF-site work. CV: Can you send your CV in DOC-format highlighting the specific skills relevant to this request, please? Can you tell me your availability (or notice period), please? We need one single key-consultant, who needs to be available full-time, 8 hrs per working day, Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week, to work with team.
Offshore Consents Manager Responsibilities Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of the businesses projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
25/04/2024
Full time
Offshore Consents Manager Responsibilities Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of the businesses projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Offshore Consents Manager 6 months - Inside IR35 Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of the business projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Offshore Consents Manager 6 months - Inside IR35 Delivery of the offshore consents and licensing requirements required for one of the business projects, working with the Environment and Consents Lead, and the wider team. Leading on provision of technical environmental and consenting guidance (offshore), as well as supporting and providing oversight in the assessment, development, and execution phase. Preparing and managing consenting plans. Implementing and updating the offshore consenting strategy and manage budgets in the assessment, development, and execution phases. Preparing the scope of work documents and review of technical documents relating to consenting activities. Managing relations with relevant external service providers (eg Fisheries Liaison, EIA Consultants) within existing and future service agreements. Identifying consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Overseeing the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Identifying and owning relationships with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees) to support offshore consenting requirements. Building strong relationships with the project team and technical workstreams to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are Embedded in design. Ensuring key project development documentation, such as the commitment register, programme, risk register, etc., are kept up to date. Fulfilling other activities as may be reasonably required from time to time, including community consultations and supporting the events schedule. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: A degree in a relevant discipline (such as Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geography, Law). Demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting and environmental issues. Work within a renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a consenting role. HRA experience is highly desirable. Ability to engage with, empathise with, and manage stakeholders. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Position : Programme Engineering Manager Location : Derby, UK Employment Type : Full-time We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Engineering Manager to join a team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a pivotal role in executing and overseeing engineering initiatives, shaping the future of their projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage engineering programs from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and risk management protocols. Resolve issues and challenges within the integrated project team, fostering collaboration and problem-solving. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and deliverables, maintaining open communication channels with clients. Collaborate with customers to define and document project requirements, addressing technical concerns and providing regular project updates. Maintain optimal task allocation to ensure team efficiency and productivity. Develop work breakdown structures and maintain program schedules to meet project milestones. Deliver technical and programmatic presentations both internally and to clients, showcasing project progress and achievements. Utilize technical expertise to guide program direction and ensure alignment with project objectives. Monitor project spend and progress using Earned Value Management Systems. Contribute to the creation of bids and proposals for future programs. Mentor and support junior engineers within the team, fostering their professional growth and development. Cultivate strong relationships with clients, facilitating feedback and ensuring client satisfaction. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Proven experience in a turbomachinery design environment, with a strong understanding of engineering principles. Prior experience in Project/Programme Management, including budget management, scheduling, bids, and proposals. Hands-on experience in design or other relevant engineering roles, providing a comprehensive understanding of program activities. Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively. Proficiency in making technical presentations to both internal stakeholders and external clients. Familiarity with testing engineering methodologies and practices. Strong scope management skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. If this sounds like it matches your skill set, please apply directly or call. Note: All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
25/04/2024
Full time
Position : Programme Engineering Manager Location : Derby, UK Employment Type : Full-time We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Engineering Manager to join a team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a pivotal role in executing and overseeing engineering initiatives, shaping the future of their projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage engineering programs from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and risk management protocols. Resolve issues and challenges within the integrated project team, fostering collaboration and problem-solving. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and deliverables, maintaining open communication channels with clients. Collaborate with customers to define and document project requirements, addressing technical concerns and providing regular project updates. Maintain optimal task allocation to ensure team efficiency and productivity. Develop work breakdown structures and maintain program schedules to meet project milestones. Deliver technical and programmatic presentations both internally and to clients, showcasing project progress and achievements. Utilize technical expertise to guide program direction and ensure alignment with project objectives. Monitor project spend and progress using Earned Value Management Systems. Contribute to the creation of bids and proposals for future programs. Mentor and support junior engineers within the team, fostering their professional growth and development. Cultivate strong relationships with clients, facilitating feedback and ensuring client satisfaction. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Proven experience in a turbomachinery design environment, with a strong understanding of engineering principles. Prior experience in Project/Programme Management, including budget management, scheduling, bids, and proposals. Hands-on experience in design or other relevant engineering roles, providing a comprehensive understanding of program activities. Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively. Proficiency in making technical presentations to both internal stakeholders and external clients. Familiarity with testing engineering methodologies and practices. Strong scope management skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. If this sounds like it matches your skill set, please apply directly or call. Note: All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
24/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
24/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
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.
24/04/2024
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.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Chichester, Sussex
Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge programs that drive organisational success? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to take on the challenge of managing multiple programs. Dedicated to innovation in creating cutting-edge Embedded GUI applications for the thrilling realm of inflight entertainment systems on commercial aircraft, this company is continuing to grow. As a Program Manager you'll play a pivotal role in managing the delivery of multiple programs, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and mission. Reporting to the Technical Director, you'll be responsible for coordinating with clients, overseeing project schedules, and maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout the development process. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to define project scopes, schedules, and quality requirements. Provide clear and concise requirements to our development team, ensuring adherence to project specifications. Work closely with the management team to allocate resources effectively and monitor ongoing development. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across departments and ensure client satisfaction. Establish governance structures and decision-making processes to maintain control and oversight of programs. Provide regular updates and reports on program status to key stakeholders. The successful Program Manager will have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Program Management/IT field. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a program management role, preferably in a client-focused environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to thrive under pressure. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Exceptional attention to detail and time management abilities. Proficiency in program and development methodologies (eg, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum). Familiarity with project management tools and Office applications. Perks and Benefits: Salary of £45,000 4% pension contribution: Secure your financial future with our generous pension plan. 20 days of holiday, Buy or Sell up to 5 days holiday per year Flexibility: Enjoy the option to work 2-3 days a week from the comfort of your home after the initial 6 months in their vibrant Chichester office. Life assurance, Dental, and eye care: We care about your well-being and offer comprehensive coverage to keep you healthy and happy. Click apply or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
24/04/2024
Full time
Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge programs that drive organisational success? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to take on the challenge of managing multiple programs. Dedicated to innovation in creating cutting-edge Embedded GUI applications for the thrilling realm of inflight entertainment systems on commercial aircraft, this company is continuing to grow. As a Program Manager you'll play a pivotal role in managing the delivery of multiple programs, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and mission. Reporting to the Technical Director, you'll be responsible for coordinating with clients, overseeing project schedules, and maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout the development process. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to define project scopes, schedules, and quality requirements. Provide clear and concise requirements to our development team, ensuring adherence to project specifications. Work closely with the management team to allocate resources effectively and monitor ongoing development. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across departments and ensure client satisfaction. Establish governance structures and decision-making processes to maintain control and oversight of programs. Provide regular updates and reports on program status to key stakeholders. The successful Program Manager will have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Program Management/IT field. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a program management role, preferably in a client-focused environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to thrive under pressure. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Exceptional attention to detail and time management abilities. Proficiency in program and development methodologies (eg, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum). Familiarity with project management tools and Office applications. Perks and Benefits: Salary of £45,000 4% pension contribution: Secure your financial future with our generous pension plan. 20 days of holiday, Buy or Sell up to 5 days holiday per year Flexibility: Enjoy the option to work 2-3 days a week from the comfort of your home after the initial 6 months in their vibrant Chichester office. Life assurance, Dental, and eye care: We care about your well-being and offer comprehensive coverage to keep you healthy and happy. Click apply or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
(Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Swindon) Experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Description Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! GPA has moved from "start up to scale up" stage and is reaching the end of its first wave of digital transformation. We have implemented the best in class systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Planon IWMS and will be implementing other systems like JIRA, Confluence, Ardoq and Microsoft 365. The GPA has delivered all of its major digital & data implementation and now requires a period of stabilisation, embedding & consolidation over the next 18 months to drive efficiencies before embarking on the next phase of innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. The candidate will Develop and articulate a clear corporate systems strategy aligned with GPA's Property and Digital Strategy and industry best practices. Lead the design and development of the enterprise, business and application architecture ensuring scalability, flexibility and alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise system requirements, considering long-term business strategy and target operating model. Oversee end-to-end project delivery for corporate systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Establish and maintain effective operational processes for ongoing system functionality, including monitoring, maintenance, and support. Implement and maintain robust configuration management processes for corporate systems to ensure systematic control of configuration items and adherence to standards. Lead the planning and execution of release and deployment activities for corporate systems, ensuring a smooth transition of changes from development to production environments. Stay abreast of technological advancements relevant to business systems, assessing their potential impact and overseeing the integration of new technologies to enhance system capabilities such robotic process automation (RPA) and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. Ensure comprehensive documentation of configurations, releases, and changes, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team and contributing to the overall knowledge management strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of corporate systems into daily operations. Identity, assess, and mitigate risks related to corporate systems strategy, architecture, delivery and operations. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for corporate systems that align with organisational goals and industry best practices. In-depth knowledge and experience in designing and implementing robust and scalable business and systems architecture. Qualifications in Enterprise Architecture, such as TOGAF. Experience in implementing and managing IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices to enhance the delivery and support of IT services within the organisation. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation Experience in delivering large and complex technology led projects. Qualifications/certifications in project management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 or APMG AgilePM Familiarity and experience with the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, including successful rollout and adoption of ITIL practices for improved IT service delivery. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation. Experience in monitoring industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate systems. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and mentor team members of skill development. Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours during selection Working Together Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Bigger Picture Leadership Candidates will be assessed against these technical skills during selection Customer perspective Commercial acumen Property market knowledge Innovation Job Offer Alongside your salary of £51,700, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. This role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, Bristol or Swindon Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles () The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 9.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 13.5.24 but is subject to change. Interviews are likely to take place w/c 20.5.24 As part of the application process, you will be asked to produce an UP TO 1,000 -word statement. The personal statement should highlight relevant skills and experience with leading on strategy and architecture covering business and enterprise architecture along with delivery and operations of major corporate systems covering service management, application support, release and deployment and change management. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based.
24/04/2024
Full time
(Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Swindon) Experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Description Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! GPA has moved from "start up to scale up" stage and is reaching the end of its first wave of digital transformation. We have implemented the best in class systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Planon IWMS and will be implementing other systems like JIRA, Confluence, Ardoq and Microsoft 365. The GPA has delivered all of its major digital & data implementation and now requires a period of stabilisation, embedding & consolidation over the next 18 months to drive efficiencies before embarking on the next phase of innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. The candidate will Develop and articulate a clear corporate systems strategy aligned with GPA's Property and Digital Strategy and industry best practices. Lead the design and development of the enterprise, business and application architecture ensuring scalability, flexibility and alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise system requirements, considering long-term business strategy and target operating model. Oversee end-to-end project delivery for corporate systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Establish and maintain effective operational processes for ongoing system functionality, including monitoring, maintenance, and support. Implement and maintain robust configuration management processes for corporate systems to ensure systematic control of configuration items and adherence to standards. Lead the planning and execution of release and deployment activities for corporate systems, ensuring a smooth transition of changes from development to production environments. Stay abreast of technological advancements relevant to business systems, assessing their potential impact and overseeing the integration of new technologies to enhance system capabilities such robotic process automation (RPA) and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. Ensure comprehensive documentation of configurations, releases, and changes, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team and contributing to the overall knowledge management strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of corporate systems into daily operations. Identity, assess, and mitigate risks related to corporate systems strategy, architecture, delivery and operations. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for corporate systems that align with organisational goals and industry best practices. In-depth knowledge and experience in designing and implementing robust and scalable business and systems architecture. Qualifications in Enterprise Architecture, such as TOGAF. Experience in implementing and managing IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices to enhance the delivery and support of IT services within the organisation. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation Experience in delivering large and complex technology led projects. Qualifications/certifications in project management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 or APMG AgilePM Familiarity and experience with the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, including successful rollout and adoption of ITIL practices for improved IT service delivery. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation. Experience in monitoring industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate systems. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and mentor team members of skill development. Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours during selection Working Together Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Bigger Picture Leadership Candidates will be assessed against these technical skills during selection Customer perspective Commercial acumen Property market knowledge Innovation Job Offer Alongside your salary of £51,700, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. This role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, Bristol or Swindon Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles () The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 9.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 13.5.24 but is subject to change. Interviews are likely to take place w/c 20.5.24 As part of the application process, you will be asked to produce an UP TO 1,000 -word statement. The personal statement should highlight relevant skills and experience with leading on strategy and architecture covering business and enterprise architecture along with delivery and operations of major corporate systems covering service management, application support, release and deployment and change management. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based.
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Your new company A unique job opportunity has arisen for a Head of Programme Delivery/Head of Programme Management to join a rapidly expanding organisation that is responsible for driving transformation throughout the health and social care sectors in Wales. The organisation drives innovation and collaboration between industry-leading research, health, and social care organisations, with a view to make positive impacts to people's lives, supporting businesses to understand issues and identify how innovation can help deliver better care, health, and wellbeing solutions. Your new role Working as part of the senior leadership team, the Head of Programme Delivery will be responsible for leading the programme delivery teams, driving transformative change, accelerating the adoption of innovative solutions, and contributing to better health and wellbeing in Wales. The Head of Programme Delivery will be responsible for leading high performing project management teams, planning the successful delivery of programme and business objectives, whilst building and delivering a pipeline of innovation assessments and adoption projects that positively impact health and wellbeing in Wales. You will lead teams responsible for the delivery of digital care and precision medicine programmes, including genomics, diagnostics, advanced therapies, artificial intelligence, big data, and predictive analytics. You will liaise with several key internal and external stakeholders, building relationships and collaborating with wider government bodies, public sector and third sector partners, academia, industry and health and social care organisations. Furthermore, you will actively seek and assess opportunities offered by industry, ensuring they are aligned to health and social care requirements, whilst developing strategies to identify and deliver key programs aligned with stakeholder needs. You will embed a culture of innovation within the health and social care sector, focusing on transformative innovation adoption, system change, and a continuous pipeline of innovation. What you'll need to succeed Proven leadership skills in managing project/programme delivery teams Proven track record of delivering projects and programmes in either NHS, Healthcare, Life Sciences or Social Care organisations Strong understanding of health and social care systems Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management/client management skills Strong leadership experience in driving change within challenging environments Experience working as either a Programme Manager, Head of Programme Management or similar Experience in genomics, diagnostics, or related fields is advantageous although not essential Forward-thinking mindset and adaptability to evolving trends This role would suit an innovative, dynamic leader with a passion for improving healthcare and wellbeing within Wales. What you'll get in return This is an opportunity to support a transformational change in health and social care innovation whilst working collaboratively with wider public sector organisations in Wales, leading on high-profile and innovative programmes that will genuinely make a difference to people's lives. This role offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes: 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7% employer contributions Flexible and hybrid working options Training and development opportunities Employee assistance programme Pay progression scheme This will be a hybrid role based at their Cardiff office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays also offer £500 worth of high street vouchers for all successful referrals. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
24/04/2024
Full time
Your new company A unique job opportunity has arisen for a Head of Programme Delivery/Head of Programme Management to join a rapidly expanding organisation that is responsible for driving transformation throughout the health and social care sectors in Wales. The organisation drives innovation and collaboration between industry-leading research, health, and social care organisations, with a view to make positive impacts to people's lives, supporting businesses to understand issues and identify how innovation can help deliver better care, health, and wellbeing solutions. Your new role Working as part of the senior leadership team, the Head of Programme Delivery will be responsible for leading the programme delivery teams, driving transformative change, accelerating the adoption of innovative solutions, and contributing to better health and wellbeing in Wales. The Head of Programme Delivery will be responsible for leading high performing project management teams, planning the successful delivery of programme and business objectives, whilst building and delivering a pipeline of innovation assessments and adoption projects that positively impact health and wellbeing in Wales. You will lead teams responsible for the delivery of digital care and precision medicine programmes, including genomics, diagnostics, advanced therapies, artificial intelligence, big data, and predictive analytics. You will liaise with several key internal and external stakeholders, building relationships and collaborating with wider government bodies, public sector and third sector partners, academia, industry and health and social care organisations. Furthermore, you will actively seek and assess opportunities offered by industry, ensuring they are aligned to health and social care requirements, whilst developing strategies to identify and deliver key programs aligned with stakeholder needs. You will embed a culture of innovation within the health and social care sector, focusing on transformative innovation adoption, system change, and a continuous pipeline of innovation. What you'll need to succeed Proven leadership skills in managing project/programme delivery teams Proven track record of delivering projects and programmes in either NHS, Healthcare, Life Sciences or Social Care organisations Strong understanding of health and social care systems Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management/client management skills Strong leadership experience in driving change within challenging environments Experience working as either a Programme Manager, Head of Programme Management or similar Experience in genomics, diagnostics, or related fields is advantageous although not essential Forward-thinking mindset and adaptability to evolving trends This role would suit an innovative, dynamic leader with a passion for improving healthcare and wellbeing within Wales. What you'll get in return This is an opportunity to support a transformational change in health and social care innovation whilst working collaboratively with wider public sector organisations in Wales, leading on high-profile and innovative programmes that will genuinely make a difference to people's lives. This role offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes: 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7% employer contributions Flexible and hybrid working options Training and development opportunities Employee assistance programme Pay progression scheme This will be a hybrid role based at their Cardiff office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays also offer £500 worth of high street vouchers for all successful referrals. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
.Net Software Developer Swindon (Hybrid: 1 day a week on-site, 4 days remote) Everyone is different and there are a multitude of reasons you might be looking or open to a new role. There are however some very common themes when it comes to job searching and what people want from an employer; flexible working, modern technology, interesting projects, an inspiring and empathetic line manager are but a few! This opportunity ticks a lot of boxes! The company is a very successful software consultancy punching well above their weight when it comes to customers, complexity of projects and delivering great customer satisfaction. They are growing their UK software division hence looking for an additional 2 talented .NET Software Developers to work on bespoke customer projects. The company want you to succeed and that is demonstrated through their leadership approach and management style. A collaborative and supportive environment built to help you shine. About You To shine in this role, you'll have the talent to develop well-crafted code, spotting defects with ease, and fostering open collaboration with customers and colleagues. Your toolkit should include: Hands-on experience with .NET (Core/Framework), C#, and ASP.NET Proficiency in MVC, API, Entity Framework, and MS SQL Server A dash of HTML, CSS, LESS, and JavaScript wizardry A solid grasp of modern development practices and tools, think Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and beyond A Sherlock Holmes-like ability to crack the code of any problem thrown your way Top-notch communication skills, because teamwork makes the dream work! Are you ready to revolutionise the software landscape with this talented team? Please send your CV and any covering information to Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment. (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
24/04/2024
Full time
.Net Software Developer Swindon (Hybrid: 1 day a week on-site, 4 days remote) Everyone is different and there are a multitude of reasons you might be looking or open to a new role. There are however some very common themes when it comes to job searching and what people want from an employer; flexible working, modern technology, interesting projects, an inspiring and empathetic line manager are but a few! This opportunity ticks a lot of boxes! The company is a very successful software consultancy punching well above their weight when it comes to customers, complexity of projects and delivering great customer satisfaction. They are growing their UK software division hence looking for an additional 2 talented .NET Software Developers to work on bespoke customer projects. The company want you to succeed and that is demonstrated through their leadership approach and management style. A collaborative and supportive environment built to help you shine. About You To shine in this role, you'll have the talent to develop well-crafted code, spotting defects with ease, and fostering open collaboration with customers and colleagues. Your toolkit should include: Hands-on experience with .NET (Core/Framework), C#, and ASP.NET Proficiency in MVC, API, Entity Framework, and MS SQL Server A dash of HTML, CSS, LESS, and JavaScript wizardry A solid grasp of modern development practices and tools, think Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and beyond A Sherlock Holmes-like ability to crack the code of any problem thrown your way Top-notch communication skills, because teamwork makes the dream work! Are you ready to revolutionise the software landscape with this talented team? Please send your CV and any covering information to Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment. (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
API Product Evangelist - Developers Marketplace One of the worlds great telecoms companies is expanding its developer marketplace. This company are a global brand name renowned for product innovation. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join an empowered team which operates as an agile start-up, whilst equally benefiting from the scale and recognition of a global brand. Theye are looking for a disruptor who is ready to change the way our business operates and who will help shape the set-up of our new Developer Marketplace channel. They are seeking a dynamic API Product Specialist to join our team. The API Product Specialist will work with Business product teams to help design and deliver the successful adoption of API based products and services via Developer Marketplace. This will involve providing consultancy on API technologies to the wider organisation, contributing to product development initiatives, and ensuring alignment with the development of strategic product portfolios and API relevant industry initiatives Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, designers, and product managers, to drive the development and enhancement of API products, ensuring alignment with technical standards, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Engage with publishers and consumers of API products, internal and external stakeholders and industry partners to gather feedback, understand requirements, and prioritise product features and enhancements, fostering strong relationships with a goal to drive customer satisfaction. Create comprehensive documentation for APIs, including impact assessments, technical white-papers, and best practices, to facilitate seamless integration and usage by internal and external stakeholders. Work closely with development teams, system architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define API specifications, and ensure successful integration and deployment of products and solutions on Developer Marketplace. Input into the implementation of robust security measures and protocols to protect APIs against potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with relevant regulations. Provide training, guidance, and support to internal teams and external partners on API usage, best practices, troubleshooting, and integration techniques. Collaborate with the Developer Relations team to develop product messaging, positioning, and support product launches, promotions, hackathons and other tech focussed events. Provide insights that can guide the business to identify market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities, informing product development priorities and go-to-market strategies. Required Skills 5+ years of delivering API based solutions within an API tech or eCommerce firm that involved engagement with developer community, driving innovation and exposure to emerging technology. Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering digital solutions to meet real-world customer problems. Deep understanding of API technologies, standards and protocols, as well as experience with API management platforms and tools. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights and recommendations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Leverage the latest tech capability in API Management, API Developer Tools and Low Code/No Code Visual Builders. Experience in eCommerce, customer onboarding and digital purchasing journeys. Work in close collaboration with product, technology, developer relations and commercial teams. Technical background and/or strong technical competency a plus Proven experience working in customer centric, lean and agile development processes. Tools and Low Code/No Code Visual Builders. Experience in eCommerce, customer onboarding and digital purchasing journeys. Work in close collaboration with product, technology, developer relations and commercial teams. Technical background and/or strong technical competency a plus Proven experience working in customer centric, lean and agile development processes. Strong awareness and curiosity around digital and technology trends, thrives in a rapidly evolving environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to work for ones of the worlds great companies as they expand their product portfolio. The position offers a basic salary up to £110K + bonus + car allowance + corporate package. The working arrangements are 1 or 2 days a week in London with the rest WFH.
24/04/2024
Full time
API Product Evangelist - Developers Marketplace One of the worlds great telecoms companies is expanding its developer marketplace. This company are a global brand name renowned for product innovation. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join an empowered team which operates as an agile start-up, whilst equally benefiting from the scale and recognition of a global brand. Theye are looking for a disruptor who is ready to change the way our business operates and who will help shape the set-up of our new Developer Marketplace channel. They are seeking a dynamic API Product Specialist to join our team. The API Product Specialist will work with Business product teams to help design and deliver the successful adoption of API based products and services via Developer Marketplace. This will involve providing consultancy on API technologies to the wider organisation, contributing to product development initiatives, and ensuring alignment with the development of strategic product portfolios and API relevant industry initiatives Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, designers, and product managers, to drive the development and enhancement of API products, ensuring alignment with technical standards, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Engage with publishers and consumers of API products, internal and external stakeholders and industry partners to gather feedback, understand requirements, and prioritise product features and enhancements, fostering strong relationships with a goal to drive customer satisfaction. Create comprehensive documentation for APIs, including impact assessments, technical white-papers, and best practices, to facilitate seamless integration and usage by internal and external stakeholders. Work closely with development teams, system architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define API specifications, and ensure successful integration and deployment of products and solutions on Developer Marketplace. Input into the implementation of robust security measures and protocols to protect APIs against potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with relevant regulations. Provide training, guidance, and support to internal teams and external partners on API usage, best practices, troubleshooting, and integration techniques. Collaborate with the Developer Relations team to develop product messaging, positioning, and support product launches, promotions, hackathons and other tech focussed events. Provide insights that can guide the business to identify market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities, informing product development priorities and go-to-market strategies. Required Skills 5+ years of delivering API based solutions within an API tech or eCommerce firm that involved engagement with developer community, driving innovation and exposure to emerging technology. Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering digital solutions to meet real-world customer problems. Deep understanding of API technologies, standards and protocols, as well as experience with API management platforms and tools. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights and recommendations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Leverage the latest tech capability in API Management, API Developer Tools and Low Code/No Code Visual Builders. Experience in eCommerce, customer onboarding and digital purchasing journeys. Work in close collaboration with product, technology, developer relations and commercial teams. Technical background and/or strong technical competency a plus Proven experience working in customer centric, lean and agile development processes. Tools and Low Code/No Code Visual Builders. Experience in eCommerce, customer onboarding and digital purchasing journeys. Work in close collaboration with product, technology, developer relations and commercial teams. Technical background and/or strong technical competency a plus Proven experience working in customer centric, lean and agile development processes. Strong awareness and curiosity around digital and technology trends, thrives in a rapidly evolving environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to work for ones of the worlds great companies as they expand their product portfolio. The position offers a basic salary up to £110K + bonus + car allowance + corporate package. The working arrangements are 1 or 2 days a week in London with the rest WFH.
Kirtana consulting is looking for SAP QM with EWM technical role for 6months rolling contract in London. Job description: equired Core Skills: SAP QM+EWM Functional Minimum years of experience: 10 Detailed Job Description: Primary responsibilities for the role of SAP Func SME include: -Drive or support the development of SAP QM technical concepts, supporting the business concepts and business processes with SAP solution ideas and standards. -Document the concept in Key Design Decisions or System Design Documents, align with stakeholder and present jointly with Business to the Design Authority. -Develop solution designs, functional specifications and configurations, based on requirements and user stories, shared by the business roles, mainly Product Owner. -Drive document and work package management in SAP Solution Manager, using Focused Build methodology. -Handle all CSV related needs to get formally approved system documentation. -Identify and prepare test cases, test case documentation, test data and perform unit testing and formal function testing (Screening and SAT). -Support and manage the developer to build any identified WRICEFS. -Perform required customizations (Configuration Guides). -Work in Agile Product Development Team together with PO, Scrum Master, Developer and other functional SAP experts or Business process experts. -Experiences (different per role/team). -Multi-year hands-on experience in SAP Template projects in S/4, matching the responsibilities above -Knowledge in at least 2 of the core process/functional area and related solutions. -SAP Quality Notifications, Integration with QMS Systems, for Planned and/or unplanned events. -SAP Material Inspections, incl. LIMS interface, incl. EWM integration. SAP Release & Certify
24/04/2024
Project-based
Kirtana consulting is looking for SAP QM with EWM technical role for 6months rolling contract in London. Job description: equired Core Skills: SAP QM+EWM Functional Minimum years of experience: 10 Detailed Job Description: Primary responsibilities for the role of SAP Func SME include: -Drive or support the development of SAP QM technical concepts, supporting the business concepts and business processes with SAP solution ideas and standards. -Document the concept in Key Design Decisions or System Design Documents, align with stakeholder and present jointly with Business to the Design Authority. -Develop solution designs, functional specifications and configurations, based on requirements and user stories, shared by the business roles, mainly Product Owner. -Drive document and work package management in SAP Solution Manager, using Focused Build methodology. -Handle all CSV related needs to get formally approved system documentation. -Identify and prepare test cases, test case documentation, test data and perform unit testing and formal function testing (Screening and SAT). -Support and manage the developer to build any identified WRICEFS. -Perform required customizations (Configuration Guides). -Work in Agile Product Development Team together with PO, Scrum Master, Developer and other functional SAP experts or Business process experts. -Experiences (different per role/team). -Multi-year hands-on experience in SAP Template projects in S/4, matching the responsibilities above -Knowledge in at least 2 of the core process/functional area and related solutions. -SAP Quality Notifications, Integration with QMS Systems, for Planned and/or unplanned events. -SAP Material Inspections, incl. LIMS interface, incl. EWM integration. SAP Release & Certify
IT Applications Manager - Chertsey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, Strong application experience Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) Workday (Human Resources) Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. 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
24/04/2024
Full time
IT Applications Manager - Chertsey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, Strong application experience Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) Workday (Human Resources) Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. 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
Job purpose The technical development lead will guide the continuous development of Vits 's technology in a collaborative, effective and Agile manner leading a multidisciplinary technology team. High-quality software will be delivered using best-of-breed frameworks, such as Laravel, and components to support the requirements of a growing business. Key areas of responsibility collaborating openly and autonomously within a non-siloed, organic business structure leading, coaching and growing a technology team of developers, UI and UX designers to deliver effective software within an Agile environment working with product owners and project managers to establish formal requirements, produce technical specifications and deliver software to an agreed plan identifying appropriate software architecture, approaches, frameworks and components to implement the business requirements safe-guarding the stability, effectiveness and continuity of software development maintaining and managing technical debt, security and compliance of in-house software overseeing Vits 's hardware resources, in collaboration with the IT support partner The role requires experience of implementing software systems which leverage third-party APIs expertise in the traditional PHP stack (PHP/MySQL/HTML/CSS/JavaScript) in modern frameworks such as Laravel or Symphony implementing and working within service-oriented architectures and associated principles and standards, eg SOLID good understanding of test approaches (eg unit versus integration) a pragmatist who can achieve a balance between the creative approach of a developer and the needs of the business The person will be careful, organised and diligent - even meticulous - with a good dose of common sense demanding of high standards, and at ease with demanding people effective - but also efficient - in both the physical and digital realms modestly confident, good-humoured and trustworthy at home in the worlds of art, architecture, craft and design informal but 100% professional, while respecting traditional courtesy and good manners
24/04/2024
Full time
Job purpose The technical development lead will guide the continuous development of Vits 's technology in a collaborative, effective and Agile manner leading a multidisciplinary technology team. High-quality software will be delivered using best-of-breed frameworks, such as Laravel, and components to support the requirements of a growing business. Key areas of responsibility collaborating openly and autonomously within a non-siloed, organic business structure leading, coaching and growing a technology team of developers, UI and UX designers to deliver effective software within an Agile environment working with product owners and project managers to establish formal requirements, produce technical specifications and deliver software to an agreed plan identifying appropriate software architecture, approaches, frameworks and components to implement the business requirements safe-guarding the stability, effectiveness and continuity of software development maintaining and managing technical debt, security and compliance of in-house software overseeing Vits 's hardware resources, in collaboration with the IT support partner The role requires experience of implementing software systems which leverage third-party APIs expertise in the traditional PHP stack (PHP/MySQL/HTML/CSS/JavaScript) in modern frameworks such as Laravel or Symphony implementing and working within service-oriented architectures and associated principles and standards, eg SOLID good understanding of test approaches (eg unit versus integration) a pragmatist who can achieve a balance between the creative approach of a developer and the needs of the business The person will be careful, organised and diligent - even meticulous - with a good dose of common sense demanding of high standards, and at ease with demanding people effective - but also efficient - in both the physical and digital realms modestly confident, good-humoured and trustworthy at home in the worlds of art, architecture, craft and design informal but 100% professional, while respecting traditional courtesy and good manners