Senior Software Engineer - (RL7309) Job Title - Senior Software Engineer Reference - RL7309 Salary - Competitive Benefits - Pension, Life Insurance, Health Care, Dental, Gym, Birthday Benefits, 25 days' annual leave, Fitness Classes, & Progression Location - Paignton The Client - Curo are Partnering with a Global Company who deliver their B2B Customers cutting-edge technology. They offer a collaborative and friendly environment, and benefit from excellent retention. The Role - You will be a member of the Positioning Technology (PT) Software Engineering team focusing on innovative design, development and support of software applications for both current and next generation Positioning, Navigating and Timing Simulation test solutions. The role will report directly to one of the Software Team Managers and will have a close working relationship with peer level Project Management Office (PMO), Product Marketing, Engineering and Services team members. Key Responsibilities: Play a technical role in assigned Software projects as a member of the Software team. Contribute to the software development life cycle from its design to implementation and validation. Work as part of the software and/or multi-disciplined Engineering teams to deliver projects and programs. Play a role in developing and defining new product concepts and ideas for both Product and Services. Connect with other functional areas within the organization to drive technical solutions Education: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar discipline preferred Job Requirements: Longstanding, demonstrable experience of working within a structured engineering environment that includes Requirements Analysis/Definition, Design/Implementation, Defect Tracking, and Testing Good knowledge of modern C++. Experience using high level/Scripting languages eg Python, Perl, bash Good understanding of Linux based operating systems architecture and how to optimize applications for performance Experience developing multi-core/multi-threaded applications Can effectively apply client's ISO accredited Product Realisation Process (PRP) Desired: Digital Signal Processing experience Programming for Real Time operating systems Knowledge of GNSS signals Knowledge or experience in Visual Studio® product Good knowledge of Object-Oriented software principles Knowledge of configuration management tools and software version control Knowledge of CI best practice Ability to contribute to and eventually lead multi-disciplinary projects through the Project Realisation Process Personal Attributes: Concise, clear and professional communication Communicates effectively, listens sensitively, adapts communication to audience and fosters effective communication with others. Initiative - steps up and takes action without being asked. Looks for opportunities to make a difference. Resourcefulness - adapts to new/difficult situations and devises ways to overcome obstacles. Decisive, determined and persistent - demonstrating both individual and collective ownership. Leading by example and results oriented - focus is on getting to the desired outcome. Additional demonstrable leadership traits. Consistency of approach. Good organizational skills Creativity - original/innovative thinker, ability to go beyond traditional approaches. To apply for this Senior Software Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
26/04/2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - (RL7309) Job Title - Senior Software Engineer Reference - RL7309 Salary - Competitive Benefits - Pension, Life Insurance, Health Care, Dental, Gym, Birthday Benefits, 25 days' annual leave, Fitness Classes, & Progression Location - Paignton The Client - Curo are Partnering with a Global Company who deliver their B2B Customers cutting-edge technology. They offer a collaborative and friendly environment, and benefit from excellent retention. The Role - You will be a member of the Positioning Technology (PT) Software Engineering team focusing on innovative design, development and support of software applications for both current and next generation Positioning, Navigating and Timing Simulation test solutions. The role will report directly to one of the Software Team Managers and will have a close working relationship with peer level Project Management Office (PMO), Product Marketing, Engineering and Services team members. Key Responsibilities: Play a technical role in assigned Software projects as a member of the Software team. Contribute to the software development life cycle from its design to implementation and validation. Work as part of the software and/or multi-disciplined Engineering teams to deliver projects and programs. Play a role in developing and defining new product concepts and ideas for both Product and Services. Connect with other functional areas within the organization to drive technical solutions Education: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar discipline preferred Job Requirements: Longstanding, demonstrable experience of working within a structured engineering environment that includes Requirements Analysis/Definition, Design/Implementation, Defect Tracking, and Testing Good knowledge of modern C++. Experience using high level/Scripting languages eg Python, Perl, bash Good understanding of Linux based operating systems architecture and how to optimize applications for performance Experience developing multi-core/multi-threaded applications Can effectively apply client's ISO accredited Product Realisation Process (PRP) Desired: Digital Signal Processing experience Programming for Real Time operating systems Knowledge of GNSS signals Knowledge or experience in Visual Studio® product Good knowledge of Object-Oriented software principles Knowledge of configuration management tools and software version control Knowledge of CI best practice Ability to contribute to and eventually lead multi-disciplinary projects through the Project Realisation Process Personal Attributes: Concise, clear and professional communication Communicates effectively, listens sensitively, adapts communication to audience and fosters effective communication with others. Initiative - steps up and takes action without being asked. Looks for opportunities to make a difference. Resourcefulness - adapts to new/difficult situations and devises ways to overcome obstacles. Decisive, determined and persistent - demonstrating both individual and collective ownership. Leading by example and results oriented - focus is on getting to the desired outcome. Additional demonstrable leadership traits. Consistency of approach. Good organizational skills Creativity - original/innovative thinker, ability to go beyond traditional approaches. To apply for this Senior Software Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Full Stack Developer (Python & React) Energy Trading Hybrid (London) Cititec Talent is partnered with a key client who are supporting the Energy Marketing and Trading (EM&T) sector in delivering cutting-edge solutions. We're seeking a skilled individual to assist our Team Manager in energy trading systems development, ensuring solutions align with the evolving needs of our business. Responsibilities: Foster strong relationships with product owner(s) to understand and address development requirements. Execute development tasks while adhering to design principles and promoting component refactoring. Take ownership of the Front End code Deliver development work on time and within budget, maintaining high quality and ensuring future scalability. Conduct peer reviews and unit tests to uphold code integrity and standards. Generate comprehensive component test reports to assess solution efficacy and quality. Collaborate on test script creation and execution across various testing phases. Provide effort estimates for software development tasks. Requirements: Proficiency in financial and physical commodity trading software development. Strong with Python, React, and familiar with or open to working with Svelte Experience implementing software solutions for derivative trading and complex structured options. Familiarity with market data analysis and valuation techniques. Knowledge of market risk management, including option greeks, VaR, and PaR. Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing large distributed platforms. Experience working within a DevOps environment, with a focus on appropriate development methodologies.
26/04/2024
Full time
Full Stack Developer (Python & React) Energy Trading Hybrid (London) Cititec Talent is partnered with a key client who are supporting the Energy Marketing and Trading (EM&T) sector in delivering cutting-edge solutions. We're seeking a skilled individual to assist our Team Manager in energy trading systems development, ensuring solutions align with the evolving needs of our business. Responsibilities: Foster strong relationships with product owner(s) to understand and address development requirements. Execute development tasks while adhering to design principles and promoting component refactoring. Take ownership of the Front End code Deliver development work on time and within budget, maintaining high quality and ensuring future scalability. Conduct peer reviews and unit tests to uphold code integrity and standards. Generate comprehensive component test reports to assess solution efficacy and quality. Collaborate on test script creation and execution across various testing phases. Provide effort estimates for software development tasks. Requirements: Proficiency in financial and physical commodity trading software development. Strong with Python, React, and familiar with or open to working with Svelte Experience implementing software solutions for derivative trading and complex structured options. Familiarity with market data analysis and valuation techniques. Knowledge of market risk management, including option greeks, VaR, and PaR. Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing large distributed platforms. Experience working within a DevOps environment, with a focus on appropriate development methodologies.
Quant Developer (6-month contract) Location: London (Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in office, W1S) Salary: £750-£800pd (Inside IR35) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a pioneering spin-out hedge fund as they build out their technology functions from the ground up. This includes developing cutting-edge trading, portfolio management, and order management systems. Role Overview: We are seeking a Quant Developer to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. Reporting to the head of engineering and data, who reports directly to the founders, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing quantitative solutions to support the firm's investment strategies. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain quantitative models, algorithms, and tools using Python Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions Build and enhance trading, portfolio, and Order Management Systems (OMS) Work with Orchestrade or similar Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) Design, implement, and maintain robust quantitative infrastructure Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation Continuously improve systems and processes for enhanced efficiency Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience with Python in a quantitative finance role Strong background in Fixed Income products and markets Prior experience in buy-side, hedge fund, asset management, or investment banking Business-facing experience, comfortable working with portfolio managers Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Bachelor's or advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering) If you are a talented Quant Developer passionate about quantitative finance and excited to be part of a pioneering hedge fund launch, we invite you to apply with your current resume.
26/04/2024
Project-based
Quant Developer (6-month contract) Location: London (Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in office, W1S) Salary: £750-£800pd (Inside IR35) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a pioneering spin-out hedge fund as they build out their technology functions from the ground up. This includes developing cutting-edge trading, portfolio management, and order management systems. Role Overview: We are seeking a Quant Developer to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. Reporting to the head of engineering and data, who reports directly to the founders, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing quantitative solutions to support the firm's investment strategies. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain quantitative models, algorithms, and tools using Python Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions Build and enhance trading, portfolio, and Order Management Systems (OMS) Work with Orchestrade or similar Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) Design, implement, and maintain robust quantitative infrastructure Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation Continuously improve systems and processes for enhanced efficiency Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience with Python in a quantitative finance role Strong background in Fixed Income products and markets Prior experience in buy-side, hedge fund, asset management, or investment banking Business-facing experience, comfortable working with portfolio managers Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Bachelor's or advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering) If you are a talented Quant Developer passionate about quantitative finance and excited to be part of a pioneering hedge fund launch, we invite you to apply with your current resume.
NO SPONSORSHIP Oracle Applications DBA Tech Lead/Manage Extremely hands on position, managing one person They have to have some sort of prior supervisory or hands on management experience SALARY: $175K PLUS 10% BONUS LOCATION: CHELMSFORD, MA (5 DAYS ONSITE) Looking for a candidate with strong communication skills. This is all about oracle EBS 11i/r12. You will need 10+ years E-business suite cloud platform, oracle ERP applications suite. Job Summary Immediate need for a Senior Manager Oracle Applications DBA to join our team in Chelmsford, MA. This is an exciting Full time opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment. The selected candidate will ensure production uptime service levels are maintained and made available per requirements that include backup, recovery, refresh, performance tuning, and security (physical and data). Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance and support. This is an important function of this role. Required/Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or similar required 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) Minimum five (5) years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have executed a minimum of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction thru process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, Must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Must have excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling Must have hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Support Oracle Cloud and EBS developers for custom coding, code migration, workflow and concurrent requests Knowledge of system administration functionality within Oracle Cloud ERP, Unix Shell Scripting skills on Oracle ODA's and OVM's Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to work with team members located in multiple geographies and time zones. Ability to manage and supervise DBA staff in the team. Responsible for providing day-to-day status and maintenance for Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud.
25/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Oracle Applications DBA Tech Lead/Manage Extremely hands on position, managing one person They have to have some sort of prior supervisory or hands on management experience SALARY: $175K PLUS 10% BONUS LOCATION: CHELMSFORD, MA (5 DAYS ONSITE) Looking for a candidate with strong communication skills. This is all about oracle EBS 11i/r12. You will need 10+ years E-business suite cloud platform, oracle ERP applications suite. Job Summary Immediate need for a Senior Manager Oracle Applications DBA to join our team in Chelmsford, MA. This is an exciting Full time opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment. The selected candidate will ensure production uptime service levels are maintained and made available per requirements that include backup, recovery, refresh, performance tuning, and security (physical and data). Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance and support. This is an important function of this role. Required/Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or similar required 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) Minimum five (5) years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have executed a minimum of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction thru process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, Must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Must have excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling Must have hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Support Oracle Cloud and EBS developers for custom coding, code migration, workflow and concurrent requests Knowledge of system administration functionality within Oracle Cloud ERP, Unix Shell Scripting skills on Oracle ODA's and OVM's Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to work with team members located in multiple geographies and time zones. Ability to manage and supervise DBA staff in the team. Responsible for providing day-to-day status and maintenance for Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud.
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
25/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
25/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a M365 Platform Manager. This manager will have a heavy focus with MS Teams. The team is seeking at least three to four years' experience in MS Teams that includes audio/visual conferencing, analytics, Team Premium, and MT SME. Also will need experience with SharePoint Online, OneDrive, OneNote, Planner Streams, PowerShell, etc. They will manage a team of consultants and focus on policies, compliance, change management, etc. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols Administers M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the Global Assistant Director of M365 Platform, the Cloud Architect, the Enterprise Application Architect (and with others as needed) to provide collective oversight of the M365 ecosystem Promotes optimal useability of M365 services Monitors Microsoft's roadmap for upgrades to M365 services and establishes the mechanisms by which we share relevant changes with our people Works with the office of the Director of Information Governance in ensuring content management policies for M365 are in compliance and updated as business needs evolve Works closely with the Security team, prioritizing safety of the firm's systems and content Identifies potential points of integration between M365 services on the core device-top and works with technical colleagues to deliver key integrations Promotes use of the data available via the Microsoft admin portal to identify areas of untapped benefit, and to foster our continuing path towards a data-driven organization Provides level three support for functional requests relating to M365 collaboration services Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Ensures vendors provide proper levels of support, maintain SLA's, and provide root cause analysis for escalated issues Ensures all team, departmental and firm policies and procedures are adhered to, including technical change management and service continuity Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 5+ years of M365 product experience Prior experience in M365, specifically MS Teams and SharePoint Online administration, and guiding their use within an organization In depth knowledge of SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams is required Holistic knowledge of the M365 Suite is required Knowledge of Intapp Workspaces is helpful PowerShell Scripting Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
25/04/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a M365 Platform Manager. This manager will have a heavy focus with MS Teams. The team is seeking at least three to four years' experience in MS Teams that includes audio/visual conferencing, analytics, Team Premium, and MT SME. Also will need experience with SharePoint Online, OneDrive, OneNote, Planner Streams, PowerShell, etc. They will manage a team of consultants and focus on policies, compliance, change management, etc. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols Administers M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the Global Assistant Director of M365 Platform, the Cloud Architect, the Enterprise Application Architect (and with others as needed) to provide collective oversight of the M365 ecosystem Promotes optimal useability of M365 services Monitors Microsoft's roadmap for upgrades to M365 services and establishes the mechanisms by which we share relevant changes with our people Works with the office of the Director of Information Governance in ensuring content management policies for M365 are in compliance and updated as business needs evolve Works closely with the Security team, prioritizing safety of the firm's systems and content Identifies potential points of integration between M365 services on the core device-top and works with technical colleagues to deliver key integrations Promotes use of the data available via the Microsoft admin portal to identify areas of untapped benefit, and to foster our continuing path towards a data-driven organization Provides level three support for functional requests relating to M365 collaboration services Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Ensures vendors provide proper levels of support, maintain SLA's, and provide root cause analysis for escalated issues Ensures all team, departmental and firm policies and procedures are adhered to, including technical change management and service continuity Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 5+ years of M365 product experience Prior experience in M365, specifically MS Teams and SharePoint Online administration, and guiding their use within an organization In depth knowledge of SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams is required Holistic knowledge of the M365 Suite is required Knowledge of Intapp Workspaces is helpful PowerShell Scripting Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Oracle Applications DBA Tech Lead/Manager. This is a hands-on tech lead/manager. They will focus on all Oracle ERP applications and will focus heavily on Oracle EBS (11i/R12). This company is looking for someone with heavy Oracle Fusion Cloud experience. Responsibilities: You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution Provides patch management and distribution capabilities to prevent new threats with minimized physical infrastructure impacts. Creates and tests data backups. Provides data cleansing services, verifies data integrity, and implements access controls. Performs database configuration, monitoring, and tuning. Routine maintenance including problem defect analysis and resolution, space, storage, object management, physical database layout, rollback segment management, and temporary space management. Supports logs and alerts, access rights and roles, database instance version control. New IDs, roles, authorizations, audits, locked/unlocked status, revocation. Performs memory usage monitoring, database parameter configuration, database resources, I/O distribution. Ensures system health, maintenance, technical security, recovery, and basic application technical tuning. Maintains Oracle Quarterly Releases and patch management schedules. Supports Systems Development, Migration, and Integration efforts as needed. Significant contributor to work plans for security analysis and recommendations Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or similar required 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) Minimum five (5) years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Must have executed a minimum of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction thru process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, Must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Must have excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling Must have hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Support Oracle Cloud and EBS developers for custom coding, code migration, workflow and concurrent requests Knowledge of system administration functionality within Oracle Cloud ERP, Unix Shell Scripting skills on Oracle ODA's and OVM's Ability to manage and supervise DBA staff in the team. Responsible for providing day-to-day status and maintenance for Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud. Work with multiple application teams and developers.
25/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Oracle Applications DBA Tech Lead/Manager. This is a hands-on tech lead/manager. They will focus on all Oracle ERP applications and will focus heavily on Oracle EBS (11i/R12). This company is looking for someone with heavy Oracle Fusion Cloud experience. Responsibilities: You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution Provides patch management and distribution capabilities to prevent new threats with minimized physical infrastructure impacts. Creates and tests data backups. Provides data cleansing services, verifies data integrity, and implements access controls. Performs database configuration, monitoring, and tuning. Routine maintenance including problem defect analysis and resolution, space, storage, object management, physical database layout, rollback segment management, and temporary space management. Supports logs and alerts, access rights and roles, database instance version control. New IDs, roles, authorizations, audits, locked/unlocked status, revocation. Performs memory usage monitoring, database parameter configuration, database resources, I/O distribution. Ensures system health, maintenance, technical security, recovery, and basic application technical tuning. Maintains Oracle Quarterly Releases and patch management schedules. Supports Systems Development, Migration, and Integration efforts as needed. Significant contributor to work plans for security analysis and recommendations Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or similar required 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) Minimum five (5) years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Must have executed a minimum of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction thru process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, Must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Must have excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling Must have hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Support Oracle Cloud and EBS developers for custom coding, code migration, workflow and concurrent requests Knowledge of system administration functionality within Oracle Cloud ERP, Unix Shell Scripting skills on Oracle ODA's and OVM's Ability to manage and supervise DBA staff in the team. Responsible for providing day-to-day status and maintenance for Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud. Work with multiple application teams and developers.
Service Transition Manager - Hybrid Harvey Nash is currently recruiting for a permanent role with our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry who are currently undergoing lots of change and transformation. It is a really exciting time for an enthusiastic Service Transition Manager to join the team and have instant impact by driving new capabilities and emerging technologies. The role: Design and Develop Services : Responsible for creating and evolving new services that meet business requirements and align with the overall IT strategy. Transition Management : Oversee the smooth transition of services from development to production, minimizing disruptions and ensuring optimal performance. Continuous Improvement : Regularly analyse service performance data to identify and implement enhancements throughout the service life cycle. Collaboration and Seamless Design : Work closely with IT, business units, and service providers to ensure a cohesive service design and transition process. Adherence to Standards : Maintain strict governance over the design and transition phases, following industry standards and best practices The candidate: Service Management Expertise : Possess in-depth knowledge of IT service management frameworks, particularly ITIL, with a focus on service design and transition. Project Management Skills : Demonstrate strong abilities in project management, including leading complex service transitions across both agile and waterfall methodologies. Change Management Acumen : Proven track record in effectively managing change, ensuring smooth service implementation, and minimizing disruptions. Collaboration and Influence : Exhibit the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making processes. Analytical and Problem-Solving : Leverage strong analytical skills to identify service improvement opportunities and address challenges during service design and transition. Risk Management and Compliance : Apply experience in risk assessment to ensure adherence to industry best practices, audit requirements, and company policies throughout the service life cycle. Please apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation: Email - (see below) Service Transition Manager - Hybrid
25/04/2024
Full time
Service Transition Manager - Hybrid Harvey Nash is currently recruiting for a permanent role with our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry who are currently undergoing lots of change and transformation. It is a really exciting time for an enthusiastic Service Transition Manager to join the team and have instant impact by driving new capabilities and emerging technologies. The role: Design and Develop Services : Responsible for creating and evolving new services that meet business requirements and align with the overall IT strategy. Transition Management : Oversee the smooth transition of services from development to production, minimizing disruptions and ensuring optimal performance. Continuous Improvement : Regularly analyse service performance data to identify and implement enhancements throughout the service life cycle. Collaboration and Seamless Design : Work closely with IT, business units, and service providers to ensure a cohesive service design and transition process. Adherence to Standards : Maintain strict governance over the design and transition phases, following industry standards and best practices The candidate: Service Management Expertise : Possess in-depth knowledge of IT service management frameworks, particularly ITIL, with a focus on service design and transition. Project Management Skills : Demonstrate strong abilities in project management, including leading complex service transitions across both agile and waterfall methodologies. Change Management Acumen : Proven track record in effectively managing change, ensuring smooth service implementation, and minimizing disruptions. Collaboration and Influence : Exhibit the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making processes. Analytical and Problem-Solving : Leverage strong analytical skills to identify service improvement opportunities and address challenges during service design and transition. Risk Management and Compliance : Apply experience in risk assessment to ensure adherence to industry best practices, audit requirements, and company policies throughout the service life cycle. Please apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation: Email - (see below) Service Transition Manager - Hybrid
Senior Communications Manager - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh Day Rate - Circa £280 Harvey Nash's public sector client are currently looking to recruit a Senior Communications Manager to join their team based in Edinburgh for an initial 6 month period. As a senior communications manager, you will work alongside a communications manager to act as a key source of communications support to the organisation. You will work to proactively increase the promotion, awareness and understanding of the organisation across Scotland using a variety of approaches. Main Duties You will be responsible for helping to produce a comprehensive and wide ranging communications and engagement strategy and to develop key metrics to evaluate and measure the success of this strategy. You will work proactively and positively with the media, justice partners, and other stakeholders to promote awareness among the public as well as practitioners, and policymakers. This will involve proactive media and social media campaigns; initiating and drafting news releases and features; and populating the organisations blog page. You will be responsible for helping to provide a comprehensive media service including handling media enquiries, tracking relevant news items, reporting on analytics, and being on-call out of hours. You will be responsible for contributing to ongoing social media work relating to the organisations various platforms: X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This will include creating posts such as 'Friday Facts' and other informational or aware-raising material. This will involve designing and creating new resources on an ongoing basis, including social media clips, reels, and other innovative footage or images. This may involve filming interviews with members and a creative and pro-active approach to other filming opportunities. You will have lead responsibility for website content and expansion including procurement exercises, improving accessibility, and the design and development of educational material such as: lectures and school resources; online presentations; infographic sheets and images; videos; and interactive resources including quizzes and case studies. You will have responsibility in planning and running online and in-person events or conferences and fully support members with presentations at such events. In collaboration with other team members, you will work to identify and progress new opportunities to promote the organisation and its work in a variety of ways. You will provide support to the organisations edicated Communications Committee, helping to set meeting agendas, producing meeting papers, and ensuring actions points are progressed timeously. Essential skills: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Desirable Skills: experience of supporting a committee, or Board or similar project management skills This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Senior Communications Manager - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh Day Rate - Circa £280 Harvey Nash's public sector client are currently looking to recruit a Senior Communications Manager to join their team based in Edinburgh for an initial 6 month period. As a senior communications manager, you will work alongside a communications manager to act as a key source of communications support to the organisation. You will work to proactively increase the promotion, awareness and understanding of the organisation across Scotland using a variety of approaches. Main Duties You will be responsible for helping to produce a comprehensive and wide ranging communications and engagement strategy and to develop key metrics to evaluate and measure the success of this strategy. You will work proactively and positively with the media, justice partners, and other stakeholders to promote awareness among the public as well as practitioners, and policymakers. This will involve proactive media and social media campaigns; initiating and drafting news releases and features; and populating the organisations blog page. You will be responsible for helping to provide a comprehensive media service including handling media enquiries, tracking relevant news items, reporting on analytics, and being on-call out of hours. You will be responsible for contributing to ongoing social media work relating to the organisations various platforms: X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This will include creating posts such as 'Friday Facts' and other informational or aware-raising material. This will involve designing and creating new resources on an ongoing basis, including social media clips, reels, and other innovative footage or images. This may involve filming interviews with members and a creative and pro-active approach to other filming opportunities. You will have lead responsibility for website content and expansion including procurement exercises, improving accessibility, and the design and development of educational material such as: lectures and school resources; online presentations; infographic sheets and images; videos; and interactive resources including quizzes and case studies. You will have responsibility in planning and running online and in-person events or conferences and fully support members with presentations at such events. In collaboration with other team members, you will work to identify and progress new opportunities to promote the organisation and its work in a variety of ways. You will provide support to the organisations edicated Communications Committee, helping to set meeting agendas, producing meeting papers, and ensuring actions points are progressed timeously. Essential skills: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Desirable Skills: experience of supporting a committee, or Board or similar project management skills This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - INITIAL 6 months - OUTSIDE IR35 One of Loriens leading public sector clients are looking to hire a Experienced Communications Manager to work mainly external comms. Essential Skills: As a minimum, you will have both communications training and experience. Essential criteria: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Project-based
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - INITIAL 6 months - OUTSIDE IR35 One of Loriens leading public sector clients are looking to hire a Experienced Communications Manager to work mainly external comms. Essential Skills: As a minimum, you will have both communications training and experience. Essential criteria: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Customer/CRM Engineer £75,000 - £85,000 London or Hampshire *2 days in the office per month.* A leading UK retailer are looking for a CRM Engineer/CDP Manager to join their growing transformation team in London or Hampshire. You will be very aware of this iconic retail brand and I am sure you would have purchased their products before! They are going through an exciting digital transformation and are investing heavily into their Marketing and Customer teams. The CRM Engineer will sit in the wider CRM & Loyalty team. You will be responsible for best practice on the CDP and will design and build customer segments/attributes within the tool. You will also maintain the CDP and ensure that it remains well organized. You will also work closely with the Data Science and Analytics teams. You will need strong SQL skills for this role - so please only apply is you have this. Responsibilities Drive awareness and understanding of the capability of the CDP and enable the business to utilize it within CRM and Performance Build CRM data attributes/segments in to the required specification for CRM Collaborate with Product Owners to support to achieving objectives, utilising their specialist knowledge Collaborate with CRM Managers and Data Analysts in the upfront planning of a CRM programme Have expert knowledge on the range of customer data sources (web data, mobile app data, sales data, geo-location data etc) Have a deep understanding of data capabilities and educate the wider marketing team Experince Strong knowledge and experience using a CDP Experience in a CDP/Data Manager position Ability to explain technical concepts to a non-tech audience Experience working closely with data analytics teams Strong SQL experience Ideally educated to degree level Worked with CRM teams
25/04/2024
Full time
Customer/CRM Engineer £75,000 - £85,000 London or Hampshire *2 days in the office per month.* A leading UK retailer are looking for a CRM Engineer/CDP Manager to join their growing transformation team in London or Hampshire. You will be very aware of this iconic retail brand and I am sure you would have purchased their products before! They are going through an exciting digital transformation and are investing heavily into their Marketing and Customer teams. The CRM Engineer will sit in the wider CRM & Loyalty team. You will be responsible for best practice on the CDP and will design and build customer segments/attributes within the tool. You will also maintain the CDP and ensure that it remains well organized. You will also work closely with the Data Science and Analytics teams. You will need strong SQL skills for this role - so please only apply is you have this. Responsibilities Drive awareness and understanding of the capability of the CDP and enable the business to utilize it within CRM and Performance Build CRM data attributes/segments in to the required specification for CRM Collaborate with Product Owners to support to achieving objectives, utilising their specialist knowledge Collaborate with CRM Managers and Data Analysts in the upfront planning of a CRM programme Have expert knowledge on the range of customer data sources (web data, mobile app data, sales data, geo-location data etc) Have a deep understanding of data capabilities and educate the wider marketing team Experince Strong knowledge and experience using a CDP Experience in a CDP/Data Manager position Ability to explain technical concepts to a non-tech audience Experience working closely with data analytics teams Strong SQL experience Ideally educated to degree level Worked with CRM teams
Responsibilities: Development: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and secure micro-services using modern frameworks and libraries. Implement RESTful APIs using best practices and design principles. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions. Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure code quality and functionality. Cloud & DevOps: IBM Cloud: Design and deploy containerized applications using IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service (IKS). Utilize Terraform or ArgoCD to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Implement CI/CD pipelines using IBM Cloud Continuous Delivery service or other compatible tools. Configure and monitor IBM Cloud resources (VMs, storage, networking) using the appropriate tools and APIs. AWS: Design and deploy containerized applications using Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) or Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). Utilize CloudFormation or Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline or other compatible tools. Configure and monitor AWS resources (EC2 instances, S3 buckets, VPC) using the appropriate tools and APIs. Qualifications: Essential: 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong understanding of Front End and Back End development principles. Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying micro-services architectures. In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies, like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience working with CI/CD tools and methodologies. Experience in at least one of the major cloud providers (IBM Cloud or AWS) with a focus on containerization and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred: Experience working with both IBM Cloud and AWS. Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and OpenShift. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with IaC tools specific to IBM Cloud (Cloud Pak for Automation) or AWS (CloudFormation). Experience with API Gateway or similar tools for managing API deployments. Knowledge of cloud-native design patterns and best practices.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Responsibilities: Development: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and secure micro-services using modern frameworks and libraries. Implement RESTful APIs using best practices and design principles. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions. Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure code quality and functionality. Cloud & DevOps: IBM Cloud: Design and deploy containerized applications using IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service (IKS). Utilize Terraform or ArgoCD to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Implement CI/CD pipelines using IBM Cloud Continuous Delivery service or other compatible tools. Configure and monitor IBM Cloud resources (VMs, storage, networking) using the appropriate tools and APIs. AWS: Design and deploy containerized applications using Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) or Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). Utilize CloudFormation or Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline or other compatible tools. Configure and monitor AWS resources (EC2 instances, S3 buckets, VPC) using the appropriate tools and APIs. Qualifications: Essential: 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong understanding of Front End and Back End development principles. Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying micro-services architectures. In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies, like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience working with CI/CD tools and methodologies. Experience in at least one of the major cloud providers (IBM Cloud or AWS) with a focus on containerization and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred: Experience working with both IBM Cloud and AWS. Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and OpenShift. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with IaC tools specific to IBM Cloud (Cloud Pak for Automation) or AWS (CloudFormation). Experience with API Gateway or similar tools for managing API deployments. Knowledge of cloud-native design patterns and best practices.
Job title: Presales Solution Engineer _ Mandarin speaking Location: Reading Overview: If you are enthusiastic about the renewable energy generation, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a presales solution manager, you will be responsible for technical pre-sales of our industry leading solar PV inverter and ESS solution in the UK market. You will be an integral part of a rapidly growing team within a leading international organisation to establish, develop and close business opportunities. What you will do: Conduct technical sales routine works, including produce solution design and quotation, processing purchase order, supporting product demonstration and proof-of-concept test, etc. Take bidding responsibility as a technical lead to answer RFx, producing technical proposal, generating product solution quotation, presenting technical and commercial proposals, preparing technical related contractual clauses. Lead Go-To-Market activities to launch new product and solution into UK market, promote solar PV inverter and ESS solution to key distributors and installers by regularly delivering technical workshops and presentation. Identify client's key technical requirements and be able to drive and coordinate with internal product management, R&D, engineering team and marketing teams to ensure that these requirements are implemented in the product roadmap. Collect and analyse market and industry trend information and produce insight of latest regulation and technology development. Support account team to enhance customer relationships, to seek out, identify, develop and close business opportunities within designated customers. The ideal candidate: Good knowledge of solar PV inverters and Energy Storage System functionality, BOS and system with also strong commercial sales knowledge. 2+ years of solar power generation industry experience, hands-on experience on solar PV inverter and ESS design and installation is desirable. Product management skills: producing product & market promotion document, performing competition analysis, creating presentations of product features and benefits University degree on power electronics, electric & electronic engineering or similar subject is preferred. Communication & Learning skills: Team working spirit, self-motivated, great time-management skill, acting as a communication hub on product & solution-related matters. Combination of presenting, influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills to achieve product & solution sales success. Learning and adapting capability: learning quickly and forwardly, curiosities about new things. Others: Willingness to travel domestic on a regular basis, up to 50% travel. Occasionally international travel is required. Fluent command of written and spoken English. Chinese/Mandarin speaking is required. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Job title: Presales Solution Engineer _ Mandarin speaking Location: Reading Overview: If you are enthusiastic about the renewable energy generation, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a presales solution manager, you will be responsible for technical pre-sales of our industry leading solar PV inverter and ESS solution in the UK market. You will be an integral part of a rapidly growing team within a leading international organisation to establish, develop and close business opportunities. What you will do: Conduct technical sales routine works, including produce solution design and quotation, processing purchase order, supporting product demonstration and proof-of-concept test, etc. Take bidding responsibility as a technical lead to answer RFx, producing technical proposal, generating product solution quotation, presenting technical and commercial proposals, preparing technical related contractual clauses. Lead Go-To-Market activities to launch new product and solution into UK market, promote solar PV inverter and ESS solution to key distributors and installers by regularly delivering technical workshops and presentation. Identify client's key technical requirements and be able to drive and coordinate with internal product management, R&D, engineering team and marketing teams to ensure that these requirements are implemented in the product roadmap. Collect and analyse market and industry trend information and produce insight of latest regulation and technology development. Support account team to enhance customer relationships, to seek out, identify, develop and close business opportunities within designated customers. The ideal candidate: Good knowledge of solar PV inverters and Energy Storage System functionality, BOS and system with also strong commercial sales knowledge. 2+ years of solar power generation industry experience, hands-on experience on solar PV inverter and ESS design and installation is desirable. Product management skills: producing product & market promotion document, performing competition analysis, creating presentations of product features and benefits University degree on power electronics, electric & electronic engineering or similar subject is preferred. Communication & Learning skills: Team working spirit, self-motivated, great time-management skill, acting as a communication hub on product & solution-related matters. Combination of presenting, influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills to achieve product & solution sales success. Learning and adapting capability: learning quickly and forwardly, curiosities about new things. Others: Willingness to travel domestic on a regular basis, up to 50% travel. Occasionally international travel is required. Fluent command of written and spoken English. Chinese/Mandarin speaking is required. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job title: iGaming Product Manager_Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on Real Time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Full time
Job title: iGaming Product Manager_Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on Real Time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Application Engineering Team within the Engineering Department. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the role of Systems Engineer has significant responsibility of developing complex and sophisticated engineering solutions using company products to meet customer needs. The role is responsible for executing all technical aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation. The role requires an expert understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and how to adapt them for new applications. Expertise / Technical Competence Technical Analysis : Able to investigate and understand complex technical issues and problems. Ensure issues are managed appropriately. Systems Design : Competent using system analysis tools (UML, Data Flow, FMEA, etc.) to analyse customer needs, system requirements, capability, and cost to determine project feasibility. Able to lead the integration of complex systems and development of system validation plans. Project Management: Experience in managing more than 3 concurrent projects; planning, tracking and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives. Work collaboratively with customers and internal departments to successfully achieve outcomes and results. Health and Safety : Experience of performing system safety assessments and product safety certifications. Technical Documentation: Experience of writing technical documentation from non-technical customer input and writing documentation that allows non-technical people to understand the technical solution we are providing. Candidates should be competent with some of the following: Degree qualification in suitable discipline electronics or equivalent 2:1 or better Electronics Design A good knowledge of product design from feasibility to production, including digital and analogue circuits, microprocessor circuits and PCB design. Firmware Development A good knowledge of C, C++ programming languages and real time operating systems. Mechanical Design A good knowledge of mechanical design for products, including frames and housings, and for product testing equipment. Navigation Concepts and Kinematics Understanding of navigation concepts such as kinematic equations and hardware components used in navigation, such as IMUs and GPS/GNSS. Software Development Have a good knowledge of C++ and C# programming languages, WPF and XAML. Able to lead the development of Software applications and GUI covering the full software life cycle. IoT and SaaS Knowledge of application programming interfaces (APIs) that connect devices to the Internet, along with other key IoT technologies such as Big Data management tools, predictive analytics, AI and machine learning, the cloud, and radio-frequency identification (RFID). Product Compliance An expert knowledge of design for manufacture and product approval processes. Quality Assurance Development and implementation of quality assurance and regulatory compliance procedures for products. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
25/04/2024
Full time
We are recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Application Engineering Team within the Engineering Department. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the role of Systems Engineer has significant responsibility of developing complex and sophisticated engineering solutions using company products to meet customer needs. The role is responsible for executing all technical aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation. The role requires an expert understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and how to adapt them for new applications. Expertise / Technical Competence Technical Analysis : Able to investigate and understand complex technical issues and problems. Ensure issues are managed appropriately. Systems Design : Competent using system analysis tools (UML, Data Flow, FMEA, etc.) to analyse customer needs, system requirements, capability, and cost to determine project feasibility. Able to lead the integration of complex systems and development of system validation plans. Project Management: Experience in managing more than 3 concurrent projects; planning, tracking and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives. Work collaboratively with customers and internal departments to successfully achieve outcomes and results. Health and Safety : Experience of performing system safety assessments and product safety certifications. Technical Documentation: Experience of writing technical documentation from non-technical customer input and writing documentation that allows non-technical people to understand the technical solution we are providing. Candidates should be competent with some of the following: Degree qualification in suitable discipline electronics or equivalent 2:1 or better Electronics Design A good knowledge of product design from feasibility to production, including digital and analogue circuits, microprocessor circuits and PCB design. Firmware Development A good knowledge of C, C++ programming languages and real time operating systems. Mechanical Design A good knowledge of mechanical design for products, including frames and housings, and for product testing equipment. Navigation Concepts and Kinematics Understanding of navigation concepts such as kinematic equations and hardware components used in navigation, such as IMUs and GPS/GNSS. Software Development Have a good knowledge of C++ and C# programming languages, WPF and XAML. Able to lead the development of Software applications and GUI covering the full software life cycle. IoT and SaaS Knowledge of application programming interfaces (APIs) that connect devices to the Internet, along with other key IoT technologies such as Big Data management tools, predictive analytics, AI and machine learning, the cloud, and radio-frequency identification (RFID). Product Compliance An expert knowledge of design for manufacture and product approval processes. Quality Assurance Development and implementation of quality assurance and regulatory compliance procedures for products. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
UX/UI Designer Staffordshire - Hybrid- Min. once per month on site Salary up to £40,000 + benefits I am representing a leading provider of fleet management software, developing innovative solutions and services for many businesses. In this UI/UX Developer role, you will work closely alongside a Product Manager to ensure outstanding UX and UI on a number of applications, including a mobile technician app, as well as playing a crucial role in the future of UI/UX in the organisation. This UX/UI Designer opportunity will allow you to create and shape numerous visual designs and deliver the best user experience for the business and it's clients. Key Responsibilities of the UX/UI Designer: Design of new products and features to be added to the range of software products Translate concepts into wireframes and prototypes using specialist tools Establish processes for the development of a UI/UX function Suggest changes to already existing products with the aim of improving user experience Key Requirements: Ideally 2-3 years of experience in a UI/UX designer role Strong problem solving skills and customer focused Understanding of Usability factors, Balsamiq and WinForms is beneficial Excellent written and verbal communication Happy to be part of a very small team, shaping the future of UI and UX within the organisation This is an opportunity to join a creative organisation playing a new and pivotal UI/UX Designer role, contributing to the future success of the company as they adopt a more product-led and Agile way of working. If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply and I will get in touch. This role is based out of an office in Staffordshire - you will need to attend a minimum of once per month, but you can go in more if you'd like!
25/04/2024
Full time
UX/UI Designer Staffordshire - Hybrid- Min. once per month on site Salary up to £40,000 + benefits I am representing a leading provider of fleet management software, developing innovative solutions and services for many businesses. In this UI/UX Developer role, you will work closely alongside a Product Manager to ensure outstanding UX and UI on a number of applications, including a mobile technician app, as well as playing a crucial role in the future of UI/UX in the organisation. This UX/UI Designer opportunity will allow you to create and shape numerous visual designs and deliver the best user experience for the business and it's clients. Key Responsibilities of the UX/UI Designer: Design of new products and features to be added to the range of software products Translate concepts into wireframes and prototypes using specialist tools Establish processes for the development of a UI/UX function Suggest changes to already existing products with the aim of improving user experience Key Requirements: Ideally 2-3 years of experience in a UI/UX designer role Strong problem solving skills and customer focused Understanding of Usability factors, Balsamiq and WinForms is beneficial Excellent written and verbal communication Happy to be part of a very small team, shaping the future of UI and UX within the organisation This is an opportunity to join a creative organisation playing a new and pivotal UI/UX Designer role, contributing to the future success of the company as they adopt a more product-led and Agile way of working. If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply and I will get in touch. This role is based out of an office in Staffordshire - you will need to attend a minimum of once per month, but you can go in more if you'd like!
ARM (Advanced Resource Managers)
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Operations Director Didcot Paying up to £70,000 - £85,000 (DOE) ARM has partnered with an Energy client who is looking for an experienced Operations Director to join their ever-growing team. As the Operations Director, you'll work closely with the CEO as part of the leadership team and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the company as well as formulating the company's strategic and operational objectives Responsibilities: * Help the company grow. Supervise expansion of our facilities, assets, team, and projects * Manage design and execution of building fit-outs as part of company expansion. * Recruit, train, and manage staff, including managing a small dynamic team that will report into you. * Managing budgets and forecasts, examining financial data, and use it to improve efficiency. * Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way. * Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices. * Plan inventory and oversee purchase efficiency. * Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs. * Find ways to increase the quality of customer service. * Help the company to promote high morale and communicate operating policies, customer issues and safety measures * Help the organisation's processes to remain legally compliant. Experience required: * Previous operations experience with companies that are providing technical services or production as a service * Technical knowledge/background, ideally with a degree in engineering or science * A can-do attitude and creativity to get things done, with the ability to work in a small, start-up organization * Experience managing and training teams. * Experience with data interpretation and financial planning. * Excellent organisational & interpersonal skills * Resourcefulness and flexibility to handle a range of tasks while collaborating as part of a team. * Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to manage a varied workload. * Data-informed decision-making skills. * Critical thinking and a problem-solving attitude. Benefits * Salary of £70,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience * The opportunity to join the company share option scheme and benefit from the spoils as the company grows * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Up to 6% contribution to pension scheme * Private medical insurance * Flexible Monday to Friday working hours Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
25/04/2024
Full time
Operations Director Didcot Paying up to £70,000 - £85,000 (DOE) ARM has partnered with an Energy client who is looking for an experienced Operations Director to join their ever-growing team. As the Operations Director, you'll work closely with the CEO as part of the leadership team and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the company as well as formulating the company's strategic and operational objectives Responsibilities: * Help the company grow. Supervise expansion of our facilities, assets, team, and projects * Manage design and execution of building fit-outs as part of company expansion. * Recruit, train, and manage staff, including managing a small dynamic team that will report into you. * Managing budgets and forecasts, examining financial data, and use it to improve efficiency. * Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way. * Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices. * Plan inventory and oversee purchase efficiency. * Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs. * Find ways to increase the quality of customer service. * Help the company to promote high morale and communicate operating policies, customer issues and safety measures * Help the organisation's processes to remain legally compliant. Experience required: * Previous operations experience with companies that are providing technical services or production as a service * Technical knowledge/background, ideally with a degree in engineering or science * A can-do attitude and creativity to get things done, with the ability to work in a small, start-up organization * Experience managing and training teams. * Experience with data interpretation and financial planning. * Excellent organisational & interpersonal skills * Resourcefulness and flexibility to handle a range of tasks while collaborating as part of a team. * Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to manage a varied workload. * Data-informed decision-making skills. * Critical thinking and a problem-solving attitude. Benefits * Salary of £70,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience * The opportunity to join the company share option scheme and benefit from the spoils as the company grows * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Up to 6% contribution to pension scheme * Private medical insurance * Flexible Monday to Friday working hours Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Position : Programme Engineering Manager Location : Derby, UK Employment Type : Full-time We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Engineering Manager to join a team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a pivotal role in executing and overseeing engineering initiatives, shaping the future of their projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage engineering programs from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and risk management protocols. Resolve issues and challenges within the integrated project team, fostering collaboration and problem-solving. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and deliverables, maintaining open communication channels with clients. Collaborate with customers to define and document project requirements, addressing technical concerns and providing regular project updates. Maintain optimal task allocation to ensure team efficiency and productivity. Develop work breakdown structures and maintain program schedules to meet project milestones. Deliver technical and programmatic presentations both internally and to clients, showcasing project progress and achievements. Utilize technical expertise to guide program direction and ensure alignment with project objectives. Monitor project spend and progress using Earned Value Management Systems. Contribute to the creation of bids and proposals for future programs. Mentor and support junior engineers within the team, fostering their professional growth and development. Cultivate strong relationships with clients, facilitating feedback and ensuring client satisfaction. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Proven experience in a turbomachinery design environment, with a strong understanding of engineering principles. Prior experience in Project/Programme Management, including budget management, scheduling, bids, and proposals. Hands-on experience in design or other relevant engineering roles, providing a comprehensive understanding of program activities. Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively. Proficiency in making technical presentations to both internal stakeholders and external clients. Familiarity with testing engineering methodologies and practices. Strong scope management skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. If this sounds like it matches your skill set, please apply directly or call. Note: All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
25/04/2024
Full time
Position : Programme Engineering Manager Location : Derby, UK Employment Type : Full-time We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Engineering Manager to join a team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a pivotal role in executing and overseeing engineering initiatives, shaping the future of their projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage engineering programs from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and risk management protocols. Resolve issues and challenges within the integrated project team, fostering collaboration and problem-solving. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and deliverables, maintaining open communication channels with clients. Collaborate with customers to define and document project requirements, addressing technical concerns and providing regular project updates. Maintain optimal task allocation to ensure team efficiency and productivity. Develop work breakdown structures and maintain program schedules to meet project milestones. Deliver technical and programmatic presentations both internally and to clients, showcasing project progress and achievements. Utilize technical expertise to guide program direction and ensure alignment with project objectives. Monitor project spend and progress using Earned Value Management Systems. Contribute to the creation of bids and proposals for future programs. Mentor and support junior engineers within the team, fostering their professional growth and development. Cultivate strong relationships with clients, facilitating feedback and ensuring client satisfaction. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Proven experience in a turbomachinery design environment, with a strong understanding of engineering principles. Prior experience in Project/Programme Management, including budget management, scheduling, bids, and proposals. Hands-on experience in design or other relevant engineering roles, providing a comprehensive understanding of program activities. Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively. Proficiency in making technical presentations to both internal stakeholders and external clients. Familiarity with testing engineering methodologies and practices. Strong scope management skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. If this sounds like it matches your skill set, please apply directly or call. Note: All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
24/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint