Role: Dynamics 365 F&O Platform Manager Location: North West of England Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + benefits As the Platform Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive implementation and administration of D365 solutions. You as the Platform Manager effectively coordinates team activities, collaborates with stakeholders in IT and business Group Functions, and spearheads initiatives for continuous improvement to optimise the systems' value for the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Supervise the holistic implementation and management of solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with Partners, finance, commercial, HR stakeholders, IT change management teams, and other pertinent business functions. Collaborate closely with finance, commercial, and HR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Partners and IT change management teams to establish change management procedures, evaluate proposed changes, and orchestrate implementation activities across both Finance & Operations (F&O) and HR domains. Coordinate the efforts of the Solution Architect and release/test manager to ensure the integration of change management requirements into project plans, resource allocation, and deliverables across both F&O and HR platforms. Act as the primary liaison for finance, commercial, and HR stakeholders, Parners, IT change management teams, and other relevant stakeholders, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and resolving issues or dependencies related to change management. Conduct regular meetings and workshops with finance, commercial, HR SMEs, Partners, IT change management teams, and other pertinent stakeholders to assess proposed changes, discuss impact assessments, and synchronise implementation activities across both F&O and HR solutions. Provide stakeholders with system status updates and a roadmap of forthcoming enhancements. Advocate for a proactive approach to drive the utilisation of the D365 platform. Stakeholder Engagement: Report in to ensure that IT Senior Leadership remains informed about system status and feature enhancements. Engage with Finance and HR function heads to ensure their satisfaction with system operations, enabling the platform manager to address any issues with appropriate support parties. Solicit feedback and input from finance, commercial, and HR stakeholders during change management reviews, leveraging technical partners' expertise and industry best practices to mitigate potential risks and dependencies. If this role interests you then contact (see below) with your up to date CV/CLICK APPLY now.
18/04/2024
Full time
Role: Dynamics 365 F&O Platform Manager Location: North West of England Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + benefits As the Platform Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive implementation and administration of D365 solutions. You as the Platform Manager effectively coordinates team activities, collaborates with stakeholders in IT and business Group Functions, and spearheads initiatives for continuous improvement to optimise the systems' value for the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Supervise the holistic implementation and management of solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with Partners, finance, commercial, HR stakeholders, IT change management teams, and other pertinent business functions. Collaborate closely with finance, commercial, and HR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Partners and IT change management teams to establish change management procedures, evaluate proposed changes, and orchestrate implementation activities across both Finance & Operations (F&O) and HR domains. Coordinate the efforts of the Solution Architect and release/test manager to ensure the integration of change management requirements into project plans, resource allocation, and deliverables across both F&O and HR platforms. Act as the primary liaison for finance, commercial, and HR stakeholders, Parners, IT change management teams, and other relevant stakeholders, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and resolving issues or dependencies related to change management. Conduct regular meetings and workshops with finance, commercial, HR SMEs, Partners, IT change management teams, and other pertinent stakeholders to assess proposed changes, discuss impact assessments, and synchronise implementation activities across both F&O and HR solutions. Provide stakeholders with system status updates and a roadmap of forthcoming enhancements. Advocate for a proactive approach to drive the utilisation of the D365 platform. Stakeholder Engagement: Report in to ensure that IT Senior Leadership remains informed about system status and feature enhancements. Engage with Finance and HR function heads to ensure their satisfaction with system operations, enabling the platform manager to address any issues with appropriate support parties. Solicit feedback and input from finance, commercial, and HR stakeholders during change management reviews, leveraging technical partners' expertise and industry best practices to mitigate potential risks and dependencies. If this role interests you then contact (see below) with your up to date CV/CLICK APPLY now.
Experience: 20+ Years Mandatory to have: SAP S/4HANA Certification with Pre-sales experience in Finance Background. Key Objectives: To be part of the EMEA Solution team crafting innovative SAP solution Analysis of business requirements Provide a compelling proposition for Client's SAP customer for their Digital transformation journey. Design and implementation of full solutions. Identify integration issues and develop solutions to these issues. Coach and develop skills within a project team. Work effectively in mixed client and consultancy teams. Willing to travel across Europe for Client Workshops and Sessions Collaborate as a key member of the sales team to represent the solution offering to the client buyer. Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: Enterprise Solution Architect Lead for SAP S/4HANA Finance, Management Accounting, Reporting & Compliance. ERP Transformation Solutioning for global customers, covering multiple industries. Extensive SAP implementation experience using integrated financials. Ability to design innovative finance solutions combining use of Digital Core, Cloud and SAP Cloud Platform elements. Understanding of the use of SAP technology to meet the opportunities of continuous and predictive accounting. Key experience areas of Shared Service Centre design, central finance systems, Receivables & Collections processes, cash, bank and treasury management Strong industry background using providing finance solutions. Minimum 3 to 4 end to end S/4HANA implementations S/4HANA Certification Track history of leadership Strong client facing Consultancy experience. Experience of working with multi-cultural team based across various geographies. Language skills - Fluent in English (written and verbal) Core Skills: Strong commercial background working in SAP Solution Pre-sales. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Can conceptualize and communicate winning propositions - making complex ideas look simply. Bright, ability to rapidly pick-up new technologies, propositions and business areas Outcome oriented - maximizing balance of effort vs benefit to achieve objectives. Ability to work under own initiative and under tight time pressures - planning, prioritizing and controlling own workload. Precise approach to project management and procedures Ability to assert own ideas to clients and senior management. Is able to give strong coaching and feedback where needed to client team members. Continuous improvement - Inquisitive - self-teaching of relevant new business thinking and technology solutions. Proactively contributes to the body of knowledge. Uses a set of basic consulting tools. Is able to conduct one-to-one interviews with middle managers. Can contribute to a mixed workshop process. Role Competencies: Detailed knowledge of business requirements and solutions in their focus area (Technology, Industry or LOB) Mobilize and motivate a project team. Ability to organize and co-ordinate diverse groups in complex situations. Broad content experience across multiple lines of business Broad technical appreciation - including ALL key SAP functionality and technology; With ability to rapidly assess new technology solutions. Lead functional/technical architecture in complex SAP and non-SAP environments. Support the Programme Director to develop phasing strategy, plans, benefits case, org structures, risks and issues. Command the respect and confidence of other Solution Architects, Solution Directors and the Commercial Team Ability to develop HCLTech's methods and tools and contribute to Solution Team strategy. Manages design workshops on multiple area of expertise. Client Development: Can contribute technical or procedural sections to a proposal. Can present a proposal with the sales team. Can identify and escalate business development opportunities. Delivery Excellence: Able to effectively manage a team of client team members. Understands delivery within a fixed price model and able to operate effectively within those constraints. Can take ownership of sub-plans for specific IBP's and can plan own time to ensure project milestones are met. Able to take an issue, then plan and deliver a solution using own initiative, with little guidance. Identifies and escalates issues and risks within project structure. Can build strong relationships with consultants within the project. Able to receive feedback/coaching on performance from other members of the team positively. Have a strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
18/04/2024
Full time
Experience: 20+ Years Mandatory to have: SAP S/4HANA Certification with Pre-sales experience in Finance Background. Key Objectives: To be part of the EMEA Solution team crafting innovative SAP solution Analysis of business requirements Provide a compelling proposition for Client's SAP customer for their Digital transformation journey. Design and implementation of full solutions. Identify integration issues and develop solutions to these issues. Coach and develop skills within a project team. Work effectively in mixed client and consultancy teams. Willing to travel across Europe for Client Workshops and Sessions Collaborate as a key member of the sales team to represent the solution offering to the client buyer. Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: Enterprise Solution Architect Lead for SAP S/4HANA Finance, Management Accounting, Reporting & Compliance. ERP Transformation Solutioning for global customers, covering multiple industries. Extensive SAP implementation experience using integrated financials. Ability to design innovative finance solutions combining use of Digital Core, Cloud and SAP Cloud Platform elements. Understanding of the use of SAP technology to meet the opportunities of continuous and predictive accounting. Key experience areas of Shared Service Centre design, central finance systems, Receivables & Collections processes, cash, bank and treasury management Strong industry background using providing finance solutions. Minimum 3 to 4 end to end S/4HANA implementations S/4HANA Certification Track history of leadership Strong client facing Consultancy experience. Experience of working with multi-cultural team based across various geographies. Language skills - Fluent in English (written and verbal) Core Skills: Strong commercial background working in SAP Solution Pre-sales. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Can conceptualize and communicate winning propositions - making complex ideas look simply. Bright, ability to rapidly pick-up new technologies, propositions and business areas Outcome oriented - maximizing balance of effort vs benefit to achieve objectives. Ability to work under own initiative and under tight time pressures - planning, prioritizing and controlling own workload. Precise approach to project management and procedures Ability to assert own ideas to clients and senior management. Is able to give strong coaching and feedback where needed to client team members. Continuous improvement - Inquisitive - self-teaching of relevant new business thinking and technology solutions. Proactively contributes to the body of knowledge. Uses a set of basic consulting tools. Is able to conduct one-to-one interviews with middle managers. Can contribute to a mixed workshop process. Role Competencies: Detailed knowledge of business requirements and solutions in their focus area (Technology, Industry or LOB) Mobilize and motivate a project team. Ability to organize and co-ordinate diverse groups in complex situations. Broad content experience across multiple lines of business Broad technical appreciation - including ALL key SAP functionality and technology; With ability to rapidly assess new technology solutions. Lead functional/technical architecture in complex SAP and non-SAP environments. Support the Programme Director to develop phasing strategy, plans, benefits case, org structures, risks and issues. Command the respect and confidence of other Solution Architects, Solution Directors and the Commercial Team Ability to develop HCLTech's methods and tools and contribute to Solution Team strategy. Manages design workshops on multiple area of expertise. Client Development: Can contribute technical or procedural sections to a proposal. Can present a proposal with the sales team. Can identify and escalate business development opportunities. Delivery Excellence: Able to effectively manage a team of client team members. Understands delivery within a fixed price model and able to operate effectively within those constraints. Can take ownership of sub-plans for specific IBP's and can plan own time to ensure project milestones are met. Able to take an issue, then plan and deliver a solution using own initiative, with little guidance. Identifies and escalates issues and risks within project structure. Can build strong relationships with consultants within the project. Able to receive feedback/coaching on performance from other members of the team positively. Have a strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
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
17/04/2024
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
17/04/2024
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.
17/04/2024
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.
C Developer Founded by software developers who saw a gap in the market, this FX and Trading Software organisation are now spread across 3 continents and are currently hiring into their Professional Services team. Their flagship platform is an autonomous software which brings the most cutting-edge technology to a global client pool. Most of the world's leading financial institutes use this platform, meaning the opportunity to have an impact on an industry leading product is real. As a Senior C Programmer, you will be tasked with developing reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault-tolerant Back End services that enable the continued growth of the business. Experience needed: 5+ years' experience with C programming language. Varied knowledge across Linux/UNIX and Windows. Multi-threading/multi-process/parallel architectures. Experience with distributed systems. Asynchronous programming and concurrency expertise. Bachelor's in computer science. Either commercial experience or a keen interest in Finance, Foreign Exchange/FX. Within a company with modern, progressive approach you will be offered a great work life balance and extensive growth with an opportunity to take ownership of key projects whilst benefiting from a progression plan made available & facilitated by the senior leadership. Knowledge of FX and/or Trading platforms software would be strongly beneficial, but not mandatory for this Agile Project Manager. C Developer
17/04/2024
Full time
C Developer Founded by software developers who saw a gap in the market, this FX and Trading Software organisation are now spread across 3 continents and are currently hiring into their Professional Services team. Their flagship platform is an autonomous software which brings the most cutting-edge technology to a global client pool. Most of the world's leading financial institutes use this platform, meaning the opportunity to have an impact on an industry leading product is real. As a Senior C Programmer, you will be tasked with developing reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault-tolerant Back End services that enable the continued growth of the business. Experience needed: 5+ years' experience with C programming language. Varied knowledge across Linux/UNIX and Windows. Multi-threading/multi-process/parallel architectures. Experience with distributed systems. Asynchronous programming and concurrency expertise. Bachelor's in computer science. Either commercial experience or a keen interest in Finance, Foreign Exchange/FX. Within a company with modern, progressive approach you will be offered a great work life balance and extensive growth with an opportunity to take ownership of key projects whilst benefiting from a progression plan made available & facilitated by the senior leadership. Knowledge of FX and/or Trading platforms software would be strongly beneficial, but not mandatory for this Agile Project Manager. C Developer
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
16/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
Category Manager Location - Athlone Hybrid - Flexible Salary - €74,768 per annum Permanent My client are a global manufacturing company within the medical sector and they are now looking for a Category Manager to join their team. Your responsibilities in the role Manage and partner with suppliers to develop business relationships that deliver effective operational control to agreed performance levels. Identifies, leads and implements solutions to complex and multifaced situations regarding dual sourcing, negotiation, category strategy, supplier management and external sources of supply. Engages with key affiliates of the company for example, supply chain management, manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Business team Regulatory, to ensure timely resolution and completion of business projects. Develops continuous supply chain improvement practices to support continued focus on delivering improved value and performance. Engages and leads RFP/RFQ process, contract negotiations, bench marking activities, make vs buy reviews/decisions, total cost analysis, supply chain mapping. Actively support New Product Introduction initiatives. Skills and experience Minimum 7 years experience in a third party supply chain management environment. Experience in managing and developing supplier relationships including contract negotiation. Strong leadership, decision making, problem solving and negotiation skills. Experience in Sourcing, especially with managing contract manufacturers. Excellent interpersonal, communication and team leader/member skills at all levels of the organisation. Working knowledge of Quality Systems (FDA/ISO) within a regulated environment, and ERP/ASCP (SAP preferred) High understanding of Supply Chain Finance. Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects. Further information provided upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
16/04/2024
Full time
Category Manager Location - Athlone Hybrid - Flexible Salary - €74,768 per annum Permanent My client are a global manufacturing company within the medical sector and they are now looking for a Category Manager to join their team. Your responsibilities in the role Manage and partner with suppliers to develop business relationships that deliver effective operational control to agreed performance levels. Identifies, leads and implements solutions to complex and multifaced situations regarding dual sourcing, negotiation, category strategy, supplier management and external sources of supply. Engages with key affiliates of the company for example, supply chain management, manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Business team Regulatory, to ensure timely resolution and completion of business projects. Develops continuous supply chain improvement practices to support continued focus on delivering improved value and performance. Engages and leads RFP/RFQ process, contract negotiations, bench marking activities, make vs buy reviews/decisions, total cost analysis, supply chain mapping. Actively support New Product Introduction initiatives. Skills and experience Minimum 7 years experience in a third party supply chain management environment. Experience in managing and developing supplier relationships including contract negotiation. Strong leadership, decision making, problem solving and negotiation skills. Experience in Sourcing, especially with managing contract manufacturers. Excellent interpersonal, communication and team leader/member skills at all levels of the organisation. Working knowledge of Quality Systems (FDA/ISO) within a regulated environment, and ERP/ASCP (SAP preferred) High understanding of Supply Chain Finance. Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects. Further information provided upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Your new company Hays are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Invest NI as they prepare to hire an Applications Manager. A key responsibility of the role is to motivate, manage and develop the Applications Team, and the contract management/workload of a number of external subcontractors, to ensure the organisation's applications, databases and systems are high-performing and customer-focused. Invest NI is transforming to be a world leading economic development agency responsible for driving a high-performance 10x economy. They do this by supporting new and existing small to large businesses from right across the region to increase export sales, drive high value job creation, improve skills and boost productivity-whilst also attracting new inward investment to the region. Your new role The Applications Manager will report to the Head of Internal Operations Division. The Applications Manager will manage the life cycle of Invest NI's Digital Technology application portfolio including CRM (Microsoft Dynamics 365), Documents & Records Electronic Content Management System (SharePoint), bespoke Grant Management Software and Cognos BI reporting environment, Finance, HR and Payroll and well as a number of other applications. Do you see yourself as someone who has the experience to allow them to take on responsibility for the management of Invest NI's Applications Team, ensuring the availability of the current business applications, assessing the value for money of the applications suite and the suitability of the ICT services for the needs of Invest NI? This is an exciting post and will allow you to be responsible for driving innovation and supporting the needs of Invest NI's internal and external customers as a key leader in the delivery of their Digital Technology roadmap. This job includes management of the Digital Technology Applications budget, provision of senior technical advice and guidance and responsibility for larger projects and more significant technical challenges. The successful applicant will also work with the Business Improvement team to scope and deliver the technical aspects of business improvements and work with the Programme and Project Office in the continuous delivery of robust updated and new systems. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for the role, applicants must be able to demonstrate experience in each of the following essential criteria. Recent has been defined as within the past 8 years. A track record of recent management of software implementation projects, with demonstrable experience of data migration, testing and experience of implementing large systems using project management methodologies, eg Prince II or Agile. Experience of requirements capture with ability to work with user groups and senior management to gather and define requirements. Experience of Business Case development, with experience of managing Supplier SLA's and relationships to develop and deliver effective solutions. Customers focused on the ability to deal effectively with end-user problems. An ability to motivate, collaborate with and lead others with a successful track record in providing direction and managing performance of staff. Experience of identifying and implementing significant process improvements to deliver quantifiable business improvement. Ability to solve problems and think analytically. Strong organisational, project, and time management skills. Technical experience of managing core business applications ensuring they are secure, stable and fit for purpose. Ability to drive strategy based on industry best practice. What you'll get in return Salary The salary range for this position is £52,578 - £56,237 per annum (Grade 7, 2022 Pay Scale). The entry point for the successful candidate will be at the minimum of the range. This role attracts an annual ICT Allowance of £2122. This will be paid and backdated after 6 months. Pension They offer all employees access to an attractive pension scheme. Location The role will be based within Invest NI's headquarters in Bedford Street, Belfast. There is a hybrid approach to working which allows Invest NI's people to work a maximum of 60% of their time at home. There is also flexibility to work remotely across our Regional Office Network. Holidays Annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum with an additional 12 Public and Privilege holidays. The leave year runs from 1st February to 31st January. Learning and Development Invest NI is committed to supporting staff to reach their full potential. Invest NI actively develops all staff and invests significantly in training and development for business success and personal growth. This includes on-the-job training, external training and where appropriate, further education. Other benefits Maintaining a positive work/life balance is important to Invest, NI and we have a range of policies to help achieve this including flexible working practices, for example parental leave, provision of special leave for emergencies and employee welfare services. You will have access to a number of other schemes including Healthcare, Cycle to Work, and Annual Commuter Travel Card. Invest NI have a variety of vibrant Employee Connection Groups as part of their commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, and a Sports and Social Committee. Invest NI promotes positive health and wellbeing through regular events and initiatives throughout the year. 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. The selection process is via an application form which will be provided. 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.
15/04/2024
Full time
Your new company Hays are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Invest NI as they prepare to hire an Applications Manager. A key responsibility of the role is to motivate, manage and develop the Applications Team, and the contract management/workload of a number of external subcontractors, to ensure the organisation's applications, databases and systems are high-performing and customer-focused. Invest NI is transforming to be a world leading economic development agency responsible for driving a high-performance 10x economy. They do this by supporting new and existing small to large businesses from right across the region to increase export sales, drive high value job creation, improve skills and boost productivity-whilst also attracting new inward investment to the region. Your new role The Applications Manager will report to the Head of Internal Operations Division. The Applications Manager will manage the life cycle of Invest NI's Digital Technology application portfolio including CRM (Microsoft Dynamics 365), Documents & Records Electronic Content Management System (SharePoint), bespoke Grant Management Software and Cognos BI reporting environment, Finance, HR and Payroll and well as a number of other applications. Do you see yourself as someone who has the experience to allow them to take on responsibility for the management of Invest NI's Applications Team, ensuring the availability of the current business applications, assessing the value for money of the applications suite and the suitability of the ICT services for the needs of Invest NI? This is an exciting post and will allow you to be responsible for driving innovation and supporting the needs of Invest NI's internal and external customers as a key leader in the delivery of their Digital Technology roadmap. This job includes management of the Digital Technology Applications budget, provision of senior technical advice and guidance and responsibility for larger projects and more significant technical challenges. The successful applicant will also work with the Business Improvement team to scope and deliver the technical aspects of business improvements and work with the Programme and Project Office in the continuous delivery of robust updated and new systems. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for the role, applicants must be able to demonstrate experience in each of the following essential criteria. Recent has been defined as within the past 8 years. A track record of recent management of software implementation projects, with demonstrable experience of data migration, testing and experience of implementing large systems using project management methodologies, eg Prince II or Agile. Experience of requirements capture with ability to work with user groups and senior management to gather and define requirements. Experience of Business Case development, with experience of managing Supplier SLA's and relationships to develop and deliver effective solutions. Customers focused on the ability to deal effectively with end-user problems. An ability to motivate, collaborate with and lead others with a successful track record in providing direction and managing performance of staff. Experience of identifying and implementing significant process improvements to deliver quantifiable business improvement. Ability to solve problems and think analytically. Strong organisational, project, and time management skills. Technical experience of managing core business applications ensuring they are secure, stable and fit for purpose. Ability to drive strategy based on industry best practice. What you'll get in return Salary The salary range for this position is £52,578 - £56,237 per annum (Grade 7, 2022 Pay Scale). The entry point for the successful candidate will be at the minimum of the range. This role attracts an annual ICT Allowance of £2122. This will be paid and backdated after 6 months. Pension They offer all employees access to an attractive pension scheme. Location The role will be based within Invest NI's headquarters in Bedford Street, Belfast. There is a hybrid approach to working which allows Invest NI's people to work a maximum of 60% of their time at home. There is also flexibility to work remotely across our Regional Office Network. Holidays Annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum with an additional 12 Public and Privilege holidays. The leave year runs from 1st February to 31st January. Learning and Development Invest NI is committed to supporting staff to reach their full potential. Invest NI actively develops all staff and invests significantly in training and development for business success and personal growth. This includes on-the-job training, external training and where appropriate, further education. Other benefits Maintaining a positive work/life balance is important to Invest, NI and we have a range of policies to help achieve this including flexible working practices, for example parental leave, provision of special leave for emergencies and employee welfare services. You will have access to a number of other schemes including Healthcare, Cycle to Work, and Annual Commuter Travel Card. Invest NI have a variety of vibrant Employee Connection Groups as part of their commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, and a Sports and Social Committee. Invest NI promotes positive health and wellbeing through regular events and initiatives throughout the year. 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. The selection process is via an application form which will be provided. 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.
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
11/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist Job Overview: As a Project Controls Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of creative projects. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining project control systems, monitoring project progress, and providing accurate and timely information to support decision-making processes. This role requires a combination of project management, financial analysis, and communication skills to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning: Collaborate with project managers to develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource requirements. Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables to ensure alignment with construction industry standards. Cost Estimation and Budgeting : Work closely with the finance, Project Controls director and project management teams to develop accurate project cost estimates. Create and maintain project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines. Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying critical paths and potential bottlenecks. Monitor project timelines, identifying and addressing deviations to ensure timely project completion. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project outcomes. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential issues. Performance Monitoring: Implement project control tools and systems to monitor project performance. Regularly analyze and report on project progress, providing insights into key performance indicators. Communication : Facilitate communication between project teams, management, and stakeholders. Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting key milestones, issues, and risks. Change Management: Track and assess changes to project scope, schedule, and budget. Evaluate the impact of changes and communicate adjustments to relevant stakeholders. Documentation : Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and other project-related records. Qualifications : Bachelor s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven experience in project controls, preferably in the construction industry. Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
08/04/2024
Full time
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist Job Overview: As a Project Controls Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of creative projects. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining project control systems, monitoring project progress, and providing accurate and timely information to support decision-making processes. This role requires a combination of project management, financial analysis, and communication skills to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning: Collaborate with project managers to develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource requirements. Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables to ensure alignment with construction industry standards. Cost Estimation and Budgeting : Work closely with the finance, Project Controls director and project management teams to develop accurate project cost estimates. Create and maintain project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines. Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying critical paths and potential bottlenecks. Monitor project timelines, identifying and addressing deviations to ensure timely project completion. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project outcomes. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential issues. Performance Monitoring: Implement project control tools and systems to monitor project performance. Regularly analyze and report on project progress, providing insights into key performance indicators. Communication : Facilitate communication between project teams, management, and stakeholders. Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting key milestones, issues, and risks. Change Management: Track and assess changes to project scope, schedule, and budget. Evaluate the impact of changes and communicate adjustments to relevant stakeholders. Documentation : Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and other project-related records. Qualifications : Bachelor s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven experience in project controls, preferably in the construction industry. Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.