Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
01/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Property and Building Practice Manager 12 Months Inside IR35 Hybrid working in Bristol (3 days onsite) Our client is currently looking to recruit a Property and Building Practice Manager to join them on a 12 - month contract. Please note that this contract is Inside of IR35 and will have to be set-up as Umbrella/PAYE. As Property and Building Practice Manager you will lead and manage diverse facilities management and property functions, FM, Asset Delivery, Property Development and Commercial Estate. Key Responsibilities To provide confident leadership and clear management so as to ensure the successful delivery of key objectives Maintain up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation to ensure services remain safe and compliant To ensure that services are delivered to relevant industry standards and ensure statutory compliance to relevant legislation and Approved Codes of Practice, including Fire Safety, Water hygiene, Asbestos Management and Construction Design Management Positive working relationships are built and maintained with contractors, using skilled negotiation and challenge when necessary, to ensure the best possible outcomes from procurement and tendering processes, through to ongoing contract management Establish the right monitoring processes, performance indicators and risk measures which will enable accurate and meaningful assessment of the contribution and effectiveness of individual services and contracts, leading to better management Ensure service reporting across multiple platforms is timely and compliant including; HR processes, Risk Management, Finance, Subject Access Requests, HR, Procurement, Freedom of Information and Complaints. Be responsive to internal and external factors affecting services and the demand for services, acting promptly in assessing the impact and instigating change when required. Communicating effectively with team members across FM and Property services to enhance engagement and motivation which deliver the best contribution to the effectiveness and quality of services. Person Specification Demonstrable record of delivering cost effective, high quality Facilities Management and Property in the private or public sector Demonstrate deep understanding of how the diverse elements of facilities management and property are important in contributing to employee comfort and satisfaction, and how this can benefit overall organisational performance and productivity Ability to manage third party suppliers/contractors effectively to fully deliver their obligations, using highly developed communication, negotiation and challenge skills Experience of managing and developing services to improve outcomes for citizens and customers. Ability to effectively plan and deliver complex projects and programmes. Ability to lead and manage, inspiring and motivating people across a whole service. Ability to manage performance effectively and to hold all team members to account. Ability to plan and manage all finance and budgets to meet performance targets. Ability to actively contribute to innovation and to take analytical approaches to solving complex and challenging problems. Experience of using digital technology to deliver and improve services. Experience of working in complex and diverse organisations. Ability to cope well with and overcome ambiguity through use of effective change management approaches. Ability to work effectively and credibly with diverse and complex stakeholders. Highly-developed advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/05/2024
Project-based
Property and Building Practice Manager 12 Months Inside IR35 Hybrid working in Bristol (3 days onsite) Our client is currently looking to recruit a Property and Building Practice Manager to join them on a 12 - month contract. Please note that this contract is Inside of IR35 and will have to be set-up as Umbrella/PAYE. As Property and Building Practice Manager you will lead and manage diverse facilities management and property functions, FM, Asset Delivery, Property Development and Commercial Estate. Key Responsibilities To provide confident leadership and clear management so as to ensure the successful delivery of key objectives Maintain up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation to ensure services remain safe and compliant To ensure that services are delivered to relevant industry standards and ensure statutory compliance to relevant legislation and Approved Codes of Practice, including Fire Safety, Water hygiene, Asbestos Management and Construction Design Management Positive working relationships are built and maintained with contractors, using skilled negotiation and challenge when necessary, to ensure the best possible outcomes from procurement and tendering processes, through to ongoing contract management Establish the right monitoring processes, performance indicators and risk measures which will enable accurate and meaningful assessment of the contribution and effectiveness of individual services and contracts, leading to better management Ensure service reporting across multiple platforms is timely and compliant including; HR processes, Risk Management, Finance, Subject Access Requests, HR, Procurement, Freedom of Information and Complaints. Be responsive to internal and external factors affecting services and the demand for services, acting promptly in assessing the impact and instigating change when required. Communicating effectively with team members across FM and Property services to enhance engagement and motivation which deliver the best contribution to the effectiveness and quality of services. Person Specification Demonstrable record of delivering cost effective, high quality Facilities Management and Property in the private or public sector Demonstrate deep understanding of how the diverse elements of facilities management and property are important in contributing to employee comfort and satisfaction, and how this can benefit overall organisational performance and productivity Ability to manage third party suppliers/contractors effectively to fully deliver their obligations, using highly developed communication, negotiation and challenge skills Experience of managing and developing services to improve outcomes for citizens and customers. Ability to effectively plan and deliver complex projects and programmes. Ability to lead and manage, inspiring and motivating people across a whole service. Ability to manage performance effectively and to hold all team members to account. Ability to plan and manage all finance and budgets to meet performance targets. Ability to actively contribute to innovation and to take analytical approaches to solving complex and challenging problems. Experience of using digital technology to deliver and improve services. Experience of working in complex and diverse organisations. Ability to cope well with and overcome ambiguity through use of effective change management approaches. Ability to work effectively and credibly with diverse and complex stakeholders. Highly-developed advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Description: Title: Fund IT Solution Engineer/Application Manager Location: Adliswil, Zurich Type of contract: Permanent Start date: TBC Role: Our client is a leading international private bank that strives to innovate. In recent years, they have grown strongly - in Europe and in Asia. To ensure they remain successful, one factor is crucial: digitalization. It is a key strategic priority in the coming years. They want to combine the best of the analog and digital worlds, in interdisciplinary and agile teams. Their goal: to create a truly personal customer experience thanks to state-of-the-art services. Your challenge: The Financial Services division develops and operates a modern and secure banking platform on the basis of Avaloq by the highest quality requirements. They combine their business know-how with technology expertise to generate sustainable added value for their customers. Fund management is one key factor of a successful private bank. If you are just as passionate as they are to enable their business to bring an exciting experience to the customers, then you are the right enforcement for the team. The team works closely with business specialists and business analysts using state-of-the-art technology to further develop our system landscape. The team acts as a reliable and innovative IT partner for demanding fund business. The team is responsible to: - ensure and optimize the operation of our Fund Accounting and Depositary Systems - understand Fund Process Lifecycle, identify its pitfalls, and develop an automated process improvement - collaborate with various stakeholders (business, business analysts, product owners, etc.) - coordinate and plan release upgrades in close alignment with external suppliers - create and support in-house developments on Oracle Application Express platform Your profile: For this exciting position we are looking for a personality with the following profile: - Higher technical education and further training (business information systems, application development) - Practical experience and knowledge in fund management processes required - Knowledge in PL/SQL, Oracle SQL as well as Oracle Application Express or willingness to learn it - Experience in application management (support & release processes) - Flair for conceptual and analytical work (analysis, solution-oriented thinking) - Avaloq Know-How advantageous - Team player and communicative, resilient personality with initiative, strength of implementation and high social competence - Systematic, structured and independent way of working Skills: SQL Oracle APEX Fund Finance Avaloq automation PL/SQL Job Title: Solution Engineer/Application Manager Location: Adliswil, Switzerland Job Type: Permanent TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company. Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland. Registration No. CHE-101.865.121. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
29/04/2024
Full time
Description: Title: Fund IT Solution Engineer/Application Manager Location: Adliswil, Zurich Type of contract: Permanent Start date: TBC Role: Our client is a leading international private bank that strives to innovate. In recent years, they have grown strongly - in Europe and in Asia. To ensure they remain successful, one factor is crucial: digitalization. It is a key strategic priority in the coming years. They want to combine the best of the analog and digital worlds, in interdisciplinary and agile teams. Their goal: to create a truly personal customer experience thanks to state-of-the-art services. Your challenge: The Financial Services division develops and operates a modern and secure banking platform on the basis of Avaloq by the highest quality requirements. They combine their business know-how with technology expertise to generate sustainable added value for their customers. Fund management is one key factor of a successful private bank. If you are just as passionate as they are to enable their business to bring an exciting experience to the customers, then you are the right enforcement for the team. The team works closely with business specialists and business analysts using state-of-the-art technology to further develop our system landscape. The team acts as a reliable and innovative IT partner for demanding fund business. The team is responsible to: - ensure and optimize the operation of our Fund Accounting and Depositary Systems - understand Fund Process Lifecycle, identify its pitfalls, and develop an automated process improvement - collaborate with various stakeholders (business, business analysts, product owners, etc.) - coordinate and plan release upgrades in close alignment with external suppliers - create and support in-house developments on Oracle Application Express platform Your profile: For this exciting position we are looking for a personality with the following profile: - Higher technical education and further training (business information systems, application development) - Practical experience and knowledge in fund management processes required - Knowledge in PL/SQL, Oracle SQL as well as Oracle Application Express or willingness to learn it - Experience in application management (support & release processes) - Flair for conceptual and analytical work (analysis, solution-oriented thinking) - Avaloq Know-How advantageous - Team player and communicative, resilient personality with initiative, strength of implementation and high social competence - Systematic, structured and independent way of working Skills: SQL Oracle APEX Fund Finance Avaloq automation PL/SQL Job Title: Solution Engineer/Application Manager Location: Adliswil, Switzerland Job Type: Permanent TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company. Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland. Registration No. CHE-101.865.121. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
A Design and Transition Manager is being sought at the start of a journey as our customer continue to transition to a Group IT function. This is a newly created position to be moulded by successful applicant. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing technology transitions and managing design projects. Client Details Our client is a well-established industrial and manufacturing company based in Gloucestershire. They are a large, international organisation with a workforce of over 7,500 employees globally. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and its state-of-the-art technology solutions. Description Accountable for establishing, documenting, and publicising the Service Design & Transition processes and strategy, which will include the Service Design Package & Service Level packages. Ensure the proposed solutions fit within the IT Operating model and IT Strategy. Guarantee all acceptance criteria and Go Live requirements have been met ensuring a seamless delivery into live operations. Provide Service Designs in the form of high to low-level Service Designs documenting and discussing with the relevant Service Owners or delegates what is required to deliver, operate, and manage the services to be consumed by the customer. Design and document how services and solutions will be monitored, maintained, and reported against, including what Service Levels the service will deliver (including contractual obligations, service level agreements, 3rd party service measurements and engagement approaches and any further metrics and KPIs). Assist in the development of existing ITIL processes (Incident, Request, Problem, Change, Capacity, Risk, etc) to ensure consistent application and delivery across all services and support teams. Manage the Service Design of a portfolio of projects - being responsible for the relevant documentation throughout the Project and Service Lifecycles. Manage the transition of new or changes to services into live, ensuring that they meet the standards and criteria for implementation into the production environment, including communicating to relevant stakeholders/customers on these changes. Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Service Owners and technical individuals to ensure services, and non-functional requirements are documented, commercialised, and invoiced. Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders across a globally federated business across all levels, setting expectations and confirming requirements on the appropriate Design and Transition plans. Profile The successful Design and Transition Manager should have: Degree or relevant equivalent experience. ITILv4 Foundation required ITIL Service Design best practises Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly and helpful attitude Ability to organise yourself and initiate work actions proactively. Ability to support others in driving actions to a completion. The confidence to challenge constructively and support others in doing the same. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Creative problem solver with the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions. Able to and encourage collaboration across teams and able to manage complex stakeholders. Demonstrable evidence of working effectively as part of a team. A strong sense of financial and commercial awareness. Understanding of Project Management methodologies Proven track record in Incident, Problem, Change, Release desired. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business, up to director level. Job Offer On offer for the Design and Transition Manager is: A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum. Hybrid working is welcomed, will be requirement to travel to Gloucestershire. An excellent benefits package including: Private Medical, Dental insurance, up to 10% company contribution toward pension, 27 days annual leave + much more The opportunity to work in an innovative, international company. A supportive work culture with a focus on employee development. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to join a leading company in the industrial and manufacturing industry and to further develop your career in technology management.
26/04/2024
Full time
A Design and Transition Manager is being sought at the start of a journey as our customer continue to transition to a Group IT function. This is a newly created position to be moulded by successful applicant. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing technology transitions and managing design projects. Client Details Our client is a well-established industrial and manufacturing company based in Gloucestershire. They are a large, international organisation with a workforce of over 7,500 employees globally. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and its state-of-the-art technology solutions. Description Accountable for establishing, documenting, and publicising the Service Design & Transition processes and strategy, which will include the Service Design Package & Service Level packages. Ensure the proposed solutions fit within the IT Operating model and IT Strategy. Guarantee all acceptance criteria and Go Live requirements have been met ensuring a seamless delivery into live operations. Provide Service Designs in the form of high to low-level Service Designs documenting and discussing with the relevant Service Owners or delegates what is required to deliver, operate, and manage the services to be consumed by the customer. Design and document how services and solutions will be monitored, maintained, and reported against, including what Service Levels the service will deliver (including contractual obligations, service level agreements, 3rd party service measurements and engagement approaches and any further metrics and KPIs). Assist in the development of existing ITIL processes (Incident, Request, Problem, Change, Capacity, Risk, etc) to ensure consistent application and delivery across all services and support teams. Manage the Service Design of a portfolio of projects - being responsible for the relevant documentation throughout the Project and Service Lifecycles. Manage the transition of new or changes to services into live, ensuring that they meet the standards and criteria for implementation into the production environment, including communicating to relevant stakeholders/customers on these changes. Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Service Owners and technical individuals to ensure services, and non-functional requirements are documented, commercialised, and invoiced. Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders across a globally federated business across all levels, setting expectations and confirming requirements on the appropriate Design and Transition plans. Profile The successful Design and Transition Manager should have: Degree or relevant equivalent experience. ITILv4 Foundation required ITIL Service Design best practises Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly and helpful attitude Ability to organise yourself and initiate work actions proactively. Ability to support others in driving actions to a completion. The confidence to challenge constructively and support others in doing the same. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Creative problem solver with the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions. Able to and encourage collaboration across teams and able to manage complex stakeholders. Demonstrable evidence of working effectively as part of a team. A strong sense of financial and commercial awareness. Understanding of Project Management methodologies Proven track record in Incident, Problem, Change, Release desired. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business, up to director level. Job Offer On offer for the Design and Transition Manager is: A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum. Hybrid working is welcomed, will be requirement to travel to Gloucestershire. An excellent benefits package including: Private Medical, Dental insurance, up to 10% company contribution toward pension, 27 days annual leave + much more The opportunity to work in an innovative, international company. A supportive work culture with a focus on employee development. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to join a leading company in the industrial and manufacturing industry and to further develop your career in technology management.
An independent Medical Communications Agency based in central Oxford is looking for an Account Manager for Business Support Team, to be the project manager on accounts, working collaboratively on client solutions with the account lead. Lead the project team, recognising their value and using all talents of the Team. Responsibilities and duties Ensure a clear brief is received from the client and disseminated to the internal team Deliver projects to the brief and within scope and budget Build strong effective relationships with the clients and external thought leaders Brief and review freelance design and digital work to ensure that it is client ready Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reviewing materials are adhered to Proactively consider any problems that may arise when managing programmes and flag these to the account leads and or client where appropriate and make suggestions to overcome these Ensure the team follow compliance procedures, GDPR and pharmaceutical codes of practice Efficiently manage competing projects Develop budgets for review with the account lead Ensure all projects are reconciled accurately and invoiced on time Forecast projects accurately and in a timely manner Ensure all finance tracking is adhered to To be involved in new business requests for proposals, pitches and research To be available for domestic and international travel when a project requires onsite support Qualifications and Experience Ideally educated to graduate level with a Bachelors degree (BSc) or bring extensive project management experience At least 3 years experience within medical communications Able to lead client accounts Organised with excellent time management skills Good attention to detail Proactive and enthusiastic Competent in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word Excellent written and spoken communication skills 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. 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
An independent Medical Communications Agency based in central Oxford is looking for an Account Manager for Business Support Team, to be the project manager on accounts, working collaboratively on client solutions with the account lead. Lead the project team, recognising their value and using all talents of the Team. Responsibilities and duties Ensure a clear brief is received from the client and disseminated to the internal team Deliver projects to the brief and within scope and budget Build strong effective relationships with the clients and external thought leaders Brief and review freelance design and digital work to ensure that it is client ready Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reviewing materials are adhered to Proactively consider any problems that may arise when managing programmes and flag these to the account leads and or client where appropriate and make suggestions to overcome these Ensure the team follow compliance procedures, GDPR and pharmaceutical codes of practice Efficiently manage competing projects Develop budgets for review with the account lead Ensure all projects are reconciled accurately and invoiced on time Forecast projects accurately and in a timely manner Ensure all finance tracking is adhered to To be involved in new business requests for proposals, pitches and research To be available for domestic and international travel when a project requires onsite support Qualifications and Experience Ideally educated to graduate level with a Bachelors degree (BSc) or bring extensive project management experience At least 3 years experience within medical communications Able to lead client accounts Organised with excellent time management skills Good attention to detail Proactive and enthusiastic Competent in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word Excellent written and spoken communication skills 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. 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.
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.