SAP Production Planning/Quality Management Consultant SAP QM Consultant - ASAP Start - €900/day - 60% Travel Northern Europe DACH region consultants required This role would be an 18 month contract- but chance of extension is still very likely as a move to S/4HANA is likely to follow. It would involve rolling out/implementing an already configured SAP ECC template across Germany, France and Sweden. 3 days a week on site required. Travel to Vienna will also be regularly required. GxP experience is a bonus We are looking for a talented SAP PP/QM (Production Planning/Quality Management) Consultant to join our team and assist in the rollout and implementation of SAP PP/QM modules across multiple countries. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their production planning and quality management requirements and configure SAP systems to meet their needs efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Implementation Planning: Collaborate with project managers and business stakeholders to develop implementation strategies and plans for SAP PP/QM modules rollout in various countries. Configuration: Utilize your expertise in SAP PP/QM modules to configure the system based on business requirements. This includes setting up production planning processes, defining master data, configuring quality management processes, and establishing inspection plans. Customization: Customize SAP PP/QM functionalities as needed to address specific business requirements, ensuring alignment with global template standards and best practices. Integration: Work on integrating SAP PP/QM modules with other SAP modules (such as MM, SD, PM) and external systems to ensure seamless data flow and process integration across the organization. Testing: Conduct comprehensive testing of SAP PP/QM configurations and customizations to validate system functionality and ensure it meets business needs. Identify and resolve any issues or gaps identified during testing. Training and Documentation: Develop and deliver training sessions for end-users on SAP PP/QM functionality and processes. Create training materials and documentation to support the rollout and ongoing use of SAP systems. Support and Maintenance: Provide post-implementation support to address user inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and resolve system-related problems related to SAP PP/QM modules. Collaborate with support teams to ensure timely resolution of issues and continuous system improvement. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within SAP PP/QM modules. Recommend and implement enhancements to optimize production planning and quality management processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. Extensive experience (X years) working as an SAP PP/QM Consultant, with a focus on implementation projects. Strong knowledge of SAP PP/QM modules, including configuration, customization, and integration with other SAP modules. Experience working on international projects with a multi-country rollout is preferred. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into SAP solutions. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. SAP certification in PP/QM modules is a plus. SAP QM Consultant - ASAP Start - €900/day - 60% Travel Northern Europe bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over of the world. We are on a mission is to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in some cases. If this is the case and you do not hear from us within 5 working days please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language/legislation criteria. Thank you.
20/05/2024
Project-based
SAP Production Planning/Quality Management Consultant SAP QM Consultant - ASAP Start - €900/day - 60% Travel Northern Europe DACH region consultants required This role would be an 18 month contract- but chance of extension is still very likely as a move to S/4HANA is likely to follow. It would involve rolling out/implementing an already configured SAP ECC template across Germany, France and Sweden. 3 days a week on site required. Travel to Vienna will also be regularly required. GxP experience is a bonus We are looking for a talented SAP PP/QM (Production Planning/Quality Management) Consultant to join our team and assist in the rollout and implementation of SAP PP/QM modules across multiple countries. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their production planning and quality management requirements and configure SAP systems to meet their needs efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Implementation Planning: Collaborate with project managers and business stakeholders to develop implementation strategies and plans for SAP PP/QM modules rollout in various countries. Configuration: Utilize your expertise in SAP PP/QM modules to configure the system based on business requirements. This includes setting up production planning processes, defining master data, configuring quality management processes, and establishing inspection plans. Customization: Customize SAP PP/QM functionalities as needed to address specific business requirements, ensuring alignment with global template standards and best practices. Integration: Work on integrating SAP PP/QM modules with other SAP modules (such as MM, SD, PM) and external systems to ensure seamless data flow and process integration across the organization. Testing: Conduct comprehensive testing of SAP PP/QM configurations and customizations to validate system functionality and ensure it meets business needs. Identify and resolve any issues or gaps identified during testing. Training and Documentation: Develop and deliver training sessions for end-users on SAP PP/QM functionality and processes. Create training materials and documentation to support the rollout and ongoing use of SAP systems. Support and Maintenance: Provide post-implementation support to address user inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and resolve system-related problems related to SAP PP/QM modules. Collaborate with support teams to ensure timely resolution of issues and continuous system improvement. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within SAP PP/QM modules. Recommend and implement enhancements to optimize production planning and quality management processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. Extensive experience (X years) working as an SAP PP/QM Consultant, with a focus on implementation projects. Strong knowledge of SAP PP/QM modules, including configuration, customization, and integration with other SAP modules. Experience working on international projects with a multi-country rollout is preferred. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into SAP solutions. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. SAP certification in PP/QM modules is a plus. SAP QM Consultant - ASAP Start - €900/day - 60% Travel Northern Europe bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over of the world. We are on a mission is to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in some cases. If this is the case and you do not hear from us within 5 working days please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language/legislation criteria. Thank you.
Perm - Endur Support Analyst - Energy Trading - London Global Energy trading company requires Endur Support Analyst to join expanding ETRM Team. The role Provides operations support by analysing systems, researching problems and maintenance/coordination of different applications Continuous improvements of processes through eg innovative ideas, enhance automations/monitoring using platforms like Elastic, Grafana, etc Daily operations (Infrastructure and health checks) and business support to identify potential root cause for failures and coordinate fixes with Development teams Working with ION - ENDUR and ensuring the end of day data/workflows management Gather specific requirements from business and Embedded IT teams to provide solutions via working in incidents and service requests Coordination and work closely with business and IT stakeholders in quick issue resolutions in the context of an Incident Management, Problem Management, maintenance patching activities and configurations/User Management Work in a DevOps model with development teams and business stakeholders - to develop enhancements and coordination Coordinate and contribute Bug Fixes, Change Requests and enhancements in close collaboration with ETRM stakeholders Readiness in shift rotations with 24*7 oncall and occasional travel required To involve in migration of Legacy application to Cloud based projects (AWS)/Multiaccount setup etc You Background Bachelor of Science or higher degree in IT/Computer Science or similar Basic knowledge in ETRM domain and experience in ENDUR across different modules like Trading Manager, Market Manager etc Experience in working with functionalities of APM, Simulations, EOD batch/risk reports plus trade life cycle Experience in working on system upgrades, regression tests, bug-tracking with ION Experience in at least one Scripting (powershell, JVS, Opencomponents) and database (Oracle, RDS) language Ability to work well under pressure and Strong communication skills Demonstrated ability with good analytical problem solving skills and soft skills to communicate and collaborate with various teams Ability to deliver end to end, such as gather requirements, conduct analysis, Implement use cases, test and deploy to production in an agile environment Interest in expanding IT Operations in Endur and introduce best practises and DevOps
20/05/2024
Full time
Perm - Endur Support Analyst - Energy Trading - London Global Energy trading company requires Endur Support Analyst to join expanding ETRM Team. The role Provides operations support by analysing systems, researching problems and maintenance/coordination of different applications Continuous improvements of processes through eg innovative ideas, enhance automations/monitoring using platforms like Elastic, Grafana, etc Daily operations (Infrastructure and health checks) and business support to identify potential root cause for failures and coordinate fixes with Development teams Working with ION - ENDUR and ensuring the end of day data/workflows management Gather specific requirements from business and Embedded IT teams to provide solutions via working in incidents and service requests Coordination and work closely with business and IT stakeholders in quick issue resolutions in the context of an Incident Management, Problem Management, maintenance patching activities and configurations/User Management Work in a DevOps model with development teams and business stakeholders - to develop enhancements and coordination Coordinate and contribute Bug Fixes, Change Requests and enhancements in close collaboration with ETRM stakeholders Readiness in shift rotations with 24*7 oncall and occasional travel required To involve in migration of Legacy application to Cloud based projects (AWS)/Multiaccount setup etc You Background Bachelor of Science or higher degree in IT/Computer Science or similar Basic knowledge in ETRM domain and experience in ENDUR across different modules like Trading Manager, Market Manager etc Experience in working with functionalities of APM, Simulations, EOD batch/risk reports plus trade life cycle Experience in working on system upgrades, regression tests, bug-tracking with ION Experience in at least one Scripting (powershell, JVS, Opencomponents) and database (Oracle, RDS) language Ability to work well under pressure and Strong communication skills Demonstrated ability with good analytical problem solving skills and soft skills to communicate and collaborate with various teams Ability to deliver end to end, such as gather requirements, conduct analysis, Implement use cases, test and deploy to production in an agile environment Interest in expanding IT Operations in Endur and introduce best practises and DevOps
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
16/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
*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
16/05/2024
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* *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
16/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
The Armament supervisor is responsible to the Armament lead and should be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft equipment and/or aircraft components. The post holder should have an excellent understanding of the construct of the approved Technical Information set and is competent to supervise personnel who are working on maintenance instructions and in accordance with the organisation's Regulatory Framework and should be able to demonstrate a distinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team providing guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational environment. Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets at a tactical level. Demonstrates people management and leadership skills Demonstrates awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement. In addition the Post Holder shall hold certain privileges delegated from the Maintenance Manager. RequirementsCore Activities: Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities of aircraft components. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW/Work package using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management. Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on weapons systems/components which will include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test. Will be responsible for the operational output of each Component MRO Workshop under their control in line with agreed customer requirements. Post holder will also have responsibilities for the cost and schedule adherence of the component maintenance activities. Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to management. Undertake support tasks within the component maintenance facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and AMC procedures (eg oversight checks, control of tooling/test equipment etc.) Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards and for found faults' during maintenance. Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital inspections. Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on components in accordance with AMC requirements. Required to provide support and guidance, including allocation of tasks to appropriately authorised maintenance technicians. Provide effective leadership and supervision to team members under your direct supervision. Key Activities: Performance indicators - Ensure the effective management of Part 145 activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Represents the Maintenance Manager at management reviews, where necessary. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate. Completion of activities - Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Ensure all Part 145 activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of Part 145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team(s). Procedure/standards - Manage the Part 145 team(s) compliance with the Part 145 Exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring compliance. Safety Management System - Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team(s), together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards. Management System Assurance - Ensure Part 145 team(s) activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 personnel and integrated within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate and implement effective improvements within/across teams to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness. Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements - Able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, and ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented within the Part 145 team(s) activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, eg ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc. Contractual Requirements - Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual requirements, eg through support to contract reviews, and ensure any changes are implemented into the Part 145 activities, as appropriate. Requirements: Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship/qualifications. Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent. Experienced and competent leader at this level. Typically 2+ years' experience including type, classed as fully competent with all required 'Authorities' in place. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays. Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices. A comprehensive knowledge of the Acceptable Means of Compliance. Management training. Leadership- Foundation. Human Factors- Standard Course Specification. E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification. ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification. Benefits Competitive Basic Salary 25 Days Annual Leave Annual Bonus On site Parking Pension Scheme Life Assurance
16/05/2024
Full time
The Armament supervisor is responsible to the Armament lead and should be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft equipment and/or aircraft components. The post holder should have an excellent understanding of the construct of the approved Technical Information set and is competent to supervise personnel who are working on maintenance instructions and in accordance with the organisation's Regulatory Framework and should be able to demonstrate a distinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team providing guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational environment. Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets at a tactical level. Demonstrates people management and leadership skills Demonstrates awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement. In addition the Post Holder shall hold certain privileges delegated from the Maintenance Manager. RequirementsCore Activities: Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities of aircraft components. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW/Work package using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management. Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on weapons systems/components which will include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test. Will be responsible for the operational output of each Component MRO Workshop under their control in line with agreed customer requirements. Post holder will also have responsibilities for the cost and schedule adherence of the component maintenance activities. Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to management. Undertake support tasks within the component maintenance facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and AMC procedures (eg oversight checks, control of tooling/test equipment etc.) Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards and for found faults' during maintenance. Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital inspections. Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on components in accordance with AMC requirements. Required to provide support and guidance, including allocation of tasks to appropriately authorised maintenance technicians. Provide effective leadership and supervision to team members under your direct supervision. Key Activities: Performance indicators - Ensure the effective management of Part 145 activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Represents the Maintenance Manager at management reviews, where necessary. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate. Completion of activities - Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Ensure all Part 145 activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of Part 145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team(s). Procedure/standards - Manage the Part 145 team(s) compliance with the Part 145 Exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring compliance. Safety Management System - Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team(s), together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards. Management System Assurance - Ensure Part 145 team(s) activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 personnel and integrated within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate and implement effective improvements within/across teams to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness. Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements - Able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, and ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented within the Part 145 team(s) activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, eg ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc. Contractual Requirements - Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual requirements, eg through support to contract reviews, and ensure any changes are implemented into the Part 145 activities, as appropriate. Requirements: Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship/qualifications. Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent. Experienced and competent leader at this level. Typically 2+ years' experience including type, classed as fully competent with all required 'Authorities' in place. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays. Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices. A comprehensive knowledge of the Acceptable Means of Compliance. Management training. Leadership- Foundation. Human Factors- Standard Course Specification. E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification. ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification. Benefits Competitive Basic Salary 25 Days Annual Leave Annual Bonus On site Parking Pension Scheme Life Assurance
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
15/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
15/05/2024
Full time
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
14/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
NO SPONSORSHIP M365 SERVICES/Microsoft Teams Platform Manager SALARY: $150k - $190k plus bonus LOCATIONS: Dallas/Austin/Houston TX Chicago, IL Boston, MA Palo Alto 94304/San Francisco/Los Angeles, CA New York City, NY Salt lake City, UT Washington DC Miami, FL Looking for an M365/Microsoft Teams services platform manager for SharePoint online. You will be very hands on managing consultants then eventually build a team. Focus on MS Teams experience. 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. This position is responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. The right candidate is expected to provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way A coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Fosters trust and builds relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firms culture of continuous improvement Qualifications & Requirements 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills Someone who has learned to lead, and desires to do so, even when there may be no formal lines of reporting; effectively communicates and influence others outside the direct chain of reporting Certificates, Licensures, Registrations M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
14/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP M365 SERVICES/Microsoft Teams Platform Manager SALARY: $150k - $190k plus bonus LOCATIONS: Dallas/Austin/Houston TX Chicago, IL Boston, MA Palo Alto 94304/San Francisco/Los Angeles, CA New York City, NY Salt lake City, UT Washington DC Miami, FL Looking for an M365/Microsoft Teams services platform manager for SharePoint online. You will be very hands on managing consultants then eventually build a team. Focus on MS Teams experience. 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. This position is responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. The right candidate is expected to provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way A coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Fosters trust and builds relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firms culture of continuous improvement Qualifications & Requirements 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills Someone who has learned to lead, and desires to do so, even when there may be no formal lines of reporting; effectively communicates and influence others outside the direct chain of reporting Certificates, Licensures, Registrations M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
Employee Relations Specialist Part time - 22 hours per week Reading/Hybrid Overview: To provide professional, commercial and specialist employee relations advice and coaching to our people managers and stakeholders across the broader People team and business to deliver business objectives and operational outcomes. The SME advise ensures our people experiences are aligned to our business strategy, policies, precedents, compliance and legislative requirements. As a result, knowledge of the company's broader People Policies and processes is also required. The ER Specialist manages a variety of complex and high risk cases including disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing, sickness absence and capability, performance, appeals, early conciliation and Employment Tribunal claims. The role is responsible for the delivery of consultation for business change projects including restructures/redundancy (individual and collective), TUPE (in and out) and changing terms and conditions. This varied role also manages the delivery of ER related projects, policy updates and initiatives for continuous improvement. What you will be doing? Delivery of individual and collective consultation for business change projects across organisation including redundancy, TUPE and changes of terms and conditions Manage highly complex and high-risk cases including; disciplinary, grievance, sickness, capability, appeals, whistleblowing, early conciliation, settlement agreements/COT3 and Employment Tribunals. Risk assess ER related issues and projects, providing clear and viable options for business consideration. Effective support, buddying, and development of the Advisors. Using ER data (including data manipulation on Excel), identify trends/insights to meet stakeholder needs, story-telling and identify opportunities for proactive intervention. Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then collaborates with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Manage relationships with key internal customers and act as their business partner, while typically using support teams to ensure client satisfaction. Develops training courses to meet identified needs to improve performance and meet business requirements. Essential Criteria: Comprehensive rob related experience in own area of expertise to highly competent level Qualifications: CIPD Qualified or Part Qualified. Key Skills: Comprehensive experience in Employee Relations including the management of complex/high risk cases and leading consultation requirements for business change projects If sounds interesting, Please share your updated CV. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
14/05/2024
Project-based
Employee Relations Specialist Part time - 22 hours per week Reading/Hybrid Overview: To provide professional, commercial and specialist employee relations advice and coaching to our people managers and stakeholders across the broader People team and business to deliver business objectives and operational outcomes. The SME advise ensures our people experiences are aligned to our business strategy, policies, precedents, compliance and legislative requirements. As a result, knowledge of the company's broader People Policies and processes is also required. The ER Specialist manages a variety of complex and high risk cases including disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing, sickness absence and capability, performance, appeals, early conciliation and Employment Tribunal claims. The role is responsible for the delivery of consultation for business change projects including restructures/redundancy (individual and collective), TUPE (in and out) and changing terms and conditions. This varied role also manages the delivery of ER related projects, policy updates and initiatives for continuous improvement. What you will be doing? Delivery of individual and collective consultation for business change projects across organisation including redundancy, TUPE and changes of terms and conditions Manage highly complex and high-risk cases including; disciplinary, grievance, sickness, capability, appeals, whistleblowing, early conciliation, settlement agreements/COT3 and Employment Tribunals. Risk assess ER related issues and projects, providing clear and viable options for business consideration. Effective support, buddying, and development of the Advisors. Using ER data (including data manipulation on Excel), identify trends/insights to meet stakeholder needs, story-telling and identify opportunities for proactive intervention. Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then collaborates with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Manage relationships with key internal customers and act as their business partner, while typically using support teams to ensure client satisfaction. Develops training courses to meet identified needs to improve performance and meet business requirements. Essential Criteria: Comprehensive rob related experience in own area of expertise to highly competent level Qualifications: CIPD Qualified or Part Qualified. Key Skills: Comprehensive experience in Employee Relations including the management of complex/high risk cases and leading consultation requirements for business change projects If sounds interesting, Please share your updated CV. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Lead C# Developer - Manchester (hybrid remote) An excellent opportunity to be the right hand to the Engineering Manager and work on a relatively new, stand-alone AWS based remote game server and the creation of new development tool kits ie No Legacy code involvement! Based in Manchester City Centre (hybrid, 2 days a week in office + flexible start times) , this role is paying between £65k and £75k a year + 10% bonus. THE ROLE: Focusing predominantly on the Back End, you will be leading a development team in supporting the newly created live systems and the creation of new development tool kits to exposure API's to 3rd parties. RESPONSIBILITIES: Translating and breaking down objectives from the Technical Architect into actionable tasks/tickets for the development team Act as the link between the development teams and senior management, communicating technical challenges. Participate in the estimation of development projects and assist the Engineering Manager in the planning and scheduling of projects. Mentoring and guiding the development team Providing technical direction and guidance to the development team including conducting code reviews, mentoring and ensuring coding standards are being adhered to. Leading technical discussions and continuous improvement Contribute to the development of technical documentation. REQUIREMENTS: In-depth knowledge and experience with C# .NET (Framework and Core), SQL, MySQL, and the building of Web Services Experience with Docker, AWS services eg RDS, ElastiCache Experience with messaging tools such as RabbitMQ. Experience with Jenkins pipelines or similar CI/CD tools Excellent understanding of OO concepts and design patterns Expert knowledge of software design and architecture Experience working in an Agile environment. BENEFICIAL: Any exposure to MS Blazor framework Experience in performance optimisation. Experience working with and supporting remote developers (working on the same product) ON OFFER: Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office) Flexible start times (7am-10am) Annual bonus of up to 10% Pension Death in service Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay *Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be offered and only candidates with the relevant right to work, and who are based in the UK will be considered. Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global IND_PC1 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
14/05/2024
Full time
Lead C# Developer - Manchester (hybrid remote) An excellent opportunity to be the right hand to the Engineering Manager and work on a relatively new, stand-alone AWS based remote game server and the creation of new development tool kits ie No Legacy code involvement! Based in Manchester City Centre (hybrid, 2 days a week in office + flexible start times) , this role is paying between £65k and £75k a year + 10% bonus. THE ROLE: Focusing predominantly on the Back End, you will be leading a development team in supporting the newly created live systems and the creation of new development tool kits to exposure API's to 3rd parties. RESPONSIBILITIES: Translating and breaking down objectives from the Technical Architect into actionable tasks/tickets for the development team Act as the link between the development teams and senior management, communicating technical challenges. Participate in the estimation of development projects and assist the Engineering Manager in the planning and scheduling of projects. Mentoring and guiding the development team Providing technical direction and guidance to the development team including conducting code reviews, mentoring and ensuring coding standards are being adhered to. Leading technical discussions and continuous improvement Contribute to the development of technical documentation. REQUIREMENTS: In-depth knowledge and experience with C# .NET (Framework and Core), SQL, MySQL, and the building of Web Services Experience with Docker, AWS services eg RDS, ElastiCache Experience with messaging tools such as RabbitMQ. Experience with Jenkins pipelines or similar CI/CD tools Excellent understanding of OO concepts and design patterns Expert knowledge of software design and architecture Experience working in an Agile environment. BENEFICIAL: Any exposure to MS Blazor framework Experience in performance optimisation. Experience working with and supporting remote developers (working on the same product) ON OFFER: Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office) Flexible start times (7am-10am) Annual bonus of up to 10% Pension Death in service Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay *Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be offered and only candidates with the relevant right to work, and who are based in the UK will be considered. Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global IND_PC1 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a M365 SharePoint Platform Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way Coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Foster trust and build relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Attends regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology road-maps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes 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 Where appropriate, attends user groups independently or with senior managers and makes recommendations of how improvements can be made Attends and contributes to team meetings Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
13/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a M365 SharePoint Platform Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way Coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Foster trust and build relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Attends regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology road-maps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes 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 Where appropriate, attends user groups independently or with senior managers and makes recommendations of how improvements can be made Attends and contributes to team meetings Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a M365 SharePoint Platform Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way Coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Foster trust and build relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Attends regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology road-maps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes 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 Where appropriate, attends user groups independently or with senior managers and makes recommendations of how improvements can be made Attends and contributes to team meetings Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
13/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a M365 SharePoint Platform Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way Coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Foster trust and build relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Attends regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology road-maps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes 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 Where appropriate, attends user groups independently or with senior managers and makes recommendations of how improvements can be made Attends and contributes to team meetings Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Boston, Massachusetts
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a M365 SharePoint Platform Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way Coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Foster trust and build relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Attends regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology road-maps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes 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 Where appropriate, attends user groups independently or with senior managers and makes recommendations of how improvements can be made Attends and contributes to team meetings Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
13/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a M365 SharePoint Platform Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way Coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Foster trust and build relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Attends regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology road-maps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes 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 Where appropriate, attends user groups independently or with senior managers and makes recommendations of how improvements can be made Attends and contributes to team meetings Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Salt Lake City, Utah
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a M365 SharePoint Platform Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way Coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Foster trust and build relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Attends regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology road-maps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes 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 Where appropriate, attends user groups independently or with senior managers and makes recommendations of how improvements can be made Attends and contributes to team meetings Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
13/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a M365 SharePoint Platform Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading one or more M365 products in the continued development, management and support of M365 products including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, Planner and Streams. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in establishing robust M365 service administration protocols, and they will work with their colleagues in identifying, documenting, and supporting our business use cases for our evolving, core device-top services Administers the Firm's M365 collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, Streams, Planner, Viva Engage, etc Provisions sites and accounts, and oversees management of the provisioning process, using any tools provided to facilitate the process Continually develops the processes and policies for provisioning Forms a community with the firm's 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 Continually evaluates opportunities to improve our people's experience of technology, preferably in a scalable way Coach and mentor to other team members, providing training if required Foster trust and build relationships with the other Information Technology teams Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement Attends regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology road-maps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes 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 Where appropriate, attends user groups independently or with senior managers and makes recommendations of how improvements can be made Attends and contributes to team meetings Completes all administrative tasks, ie, (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives 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 Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Proven change management skills M365 certification, such as MS Teams Specialist, SPO Admin and or Development
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Aldermaston, Berkshire
SC Cleared Windows O/S Build Engineer £48,925p/a + £2000p/a DV allowance standard office hours Aldermaston, Reading SC clearance must be held and available to progress on DV clearance Purpose of the role We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Windows O/S build Engineer to join our Infrastructure and Tooling Team. Day to day tasks include developing customer software builds to a high standard, covering new build creation, new hardware models and build updates. Finally overseeing the deployment of the build and transitioning support to the BAU resolver Teams. You should have a genuine interest in solving people's IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers IT Leadership. Our organisation firmly believes is building progression and developing people at all levels. Part of the role is to coach individuals and facilitate plans training so that people can perform to the best of their abilities. * Determine and document technical build specifications * Automation of existing process * Maintaining security standards * Writing, editing and testing policies with customer service always in mind. * Provide diagnosis and troubleshooting in the event of Incidents and Problems arising from the Standard Builds. * Build and actively maintain relationships with key department heads. Be a credible communicator with the customer at all levels * Drive Service Management best-practice and ITIL process compliance across the business * Drive continuous service improvement * Planning and execution of customer site deployments from build, through go-live and into operational support * QA/UAT The site benefits from a restaurant, cafe, parking and good public transport links. As a company employee you'll have access to a large library of courses and accreditations to help further your skills and development. Benefits include workplace pension scheme, life insurance, health cashback plan, holiday insurance, private medical cover (medical cover comes in to effect after 6 months service) DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Deployment using: o SYSPREP o Unattended installs using unattend.txt and WINNT.SIF o RIS - Remote Installation Services o ADS - Automated Deployment Services o WDS - Windows Deployment Server o WAIK - Windows Automated Installation Kit o SCCM - System Centre Configuration manager 2012/2016 o MDT - Microsoft Deployment Tool * Security and Patching using: o Unattended and silent Scripting o SUS1.1 Software Update Services o WSUS Windows Software Update services o SCCM - System Centre Configuration manager 2012/2016 * Operating systems and service packs: o Windows 10 and year update releases o Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 o Tuning, securing, troubleshooting, printing, blue screen debugging, maintaining bios & firmware upgrades. * AD and Group Policy: o Knowledge of Active Directory and the creation of Groups, OU, and Group Policy Objects * Fault diagnosis and error checking: o Knowledge for troubleshooting, Fault Diagnosis, and error checking within SCCM, AD, MDT, Windows OS, and Sys Internals applications. * Awareness of ITIL Change and Release Management As an Employee you will benefit from: * Flexible benefits including, private medical and health insurance, basic cover paid by employer * Free eye test vouchers * Company pension scheme * Income protection after 6 months' service should you be off work due to serious illness * 23 days holiday rising by 1 day per year to max 25 * Option to purchase/sell additional holiday * Life insurance * Employee Assistance Programme, free confidential advise covering a range of areas including mental health and financial support Apply now for consideration! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/05/2024
Full time
SC Cleared Windows O/S Build Engineer £48,925p/a + £2000p/a DV allowance standard office hours Aldermaston, Reading SC clearance must be held and available to progress on DV clearance Purpose of the role We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Windows O/S build Engineer to join our Infrastructure and Tooling Team. Day to day tasks include developing customer software builds to a high standard, covering new build creation, new hardware models and build updates. Finally overseeing the deployment of the build and transitioning support to the BAU resolver Teams. You should have a genuine interest in solving people's IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers IT Leadership. Our organisation firmly believes is building progression and developing people at all levels. Part of the role is to coach individuals and facilitate plans training so that people can perform to the best of their abilities. * Determine and document technical build specifications * Automation of existing process * Maintaining security standards * Writing, editing and testing policies with customer service always in mind. * Provide diagnosis and troubleshooting in the event of Incidents and Problems arising from the Standard Builds. * Build and actively maintain relationships with key department heads. Be a credible communicator with the customer at all levels * Drive Service Management best-practice and ITIL process compliance across the business * Drive continuous service improvement * Planning and execution of customer site deployments from build, through go-live and into operational support * QA/UAT The site benefits from a restaurant, cafe, parking and good public transport links. As a company employee you'll have access to a large library of courses and accreditations to help further your skills and development. Benefits include workplace pension scheme, life insurance, health cashback plan, holiday insurance, private medical cover (medical cover comes in to effect after 6 months service) DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Deployment using: o SYSPREP o Unattended installs using unattend.txt and WINNT.SIF o RIS - Remote Installation Services o ADS - Automated Deployment Services o WDS - Windows Deployment Server o WAIK - Windows Automated Installation Kit o SCCM - System Centre Configuration manager 2012/2016 o MDT - Microsoft Deployment Tool * Security and Patching using: o Unattended and silent Scripting o SUS1.1 Software Update Services o WSUS Windows Software Update services o SCCM - System Centre Configuration manager 2012/2016 * Operating systems and service packs: o Windows 10 and year update releases o Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 o Tuning, securing, troubleshooting, printing, blue screen debugging, maintaining bios & firmware upgrades. * AD and Group Policy: o Knowledge of Active Directory and the creation of Groups, OU, and Group Policy Objects * Fault diagnosis and error checking: o Knowledge for troubleshooting, Fault Diagnosis, and error checking within SCCM, AD, MDT, Windows OS, and Sys Internals applications. * Awareness of ITIL Change and Release Management As an Employee you will benefit from: * Flexible benefits including, private medical and health insurance, basic cover paid by employer * Free eye test vouchers * Company pension scheme * Income protection after 6 months' service should you be off work due to serious illness * 23 days holiday rising by 1 day per year to max 25 * Option to purchase/sell additional holiday * Life insurance * Employee Assistance Programme, free confidential advise covering a range of areas including mental health and financial support Apply now for consideration! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
08/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
SAP MM Functional Integration Advisor - 12 Month Contract - U.S. Based - $100/hour A successful Advisor would have started their career in a supply chain role (Materials Planner, Procurement Specialists, Inventory Managers, etc.) for a company that used SAP, so they have knowledge of how SAP works for the business. Next, our Advisors have very strong configuration experience and have been on several projects and environments so they have vast experience within Materials Management (MM). They will be responsible for educating and guiding our clients on MRP, exception monitoring, LIS, and other standard SAP ECC Best Practices in the client's environment. This role will require someone from a non technical background- who has worked in the supply chain/manufacturing/logistics space before they went into SAP or IT. You will be working with one of the top U.S. SAP supply chain consultancies as their growth continues in the SAP market. As a Senior SAP MM Functional Integration Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging SAP supply chain solutions, primarily on ECC systems, to optimize client operations. Your focus will be on maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of SAP MM modules within the existing infrastructure, with an emphasis on client-facing activities, support, education, and training. There will be 50% of the time travel across the U.S. as a requirement. This is expensed. Minimum of 5 years in SAP MM or P2P modules. Key Responsibilities: Client Collaboration: Engage closely with clients to understand their supply chain challenges and requirements, offering expert advice and solutions leveraging SAP MM functionalities. Functional Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of SAP MM modules, processes, and best practices, providing guidance on system configuration, customization, and optimization. Integration Leadership: Lead integration efforts between SAP MM and other relevant modules or external systems, ensuring seamless data flow and process alignment across the supply chain. Support and Training: Provide ongoing support to clients, troubleshooting issues, resolving challenges, and conducting training sessions to empower users with the necessary skills to utilize SAP MM effectively. Workshop Facilitation: Lead workshops and collaborative sessions with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and design solutions that align with business objectives. Project Management: Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced consultancy environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, SAP advancements, and supply chain best practices, actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: Extensive experience in SAP MM functional consulting, with a focus on integration and optimization within ECC systems. Proven track record of successful client engagement and project delivery in a consulting or advisory capacity. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience leading workshops, training sessions, and collaborative meetings. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with multiple concurrent projects. A proactive mindset, driven by a passion for delivering value and driving business transformation through SAP supply chain solutions Transforming the Status Quo One Supply Chain at a time We provide a unique combination of skills and expertise to transform organizations and optimize the performance of their business. Unlike traditional consultants, we do not simply interview clients' employees; instead, we take a data-centric approach to interrogate their SAP systems. After optimizing their business, we educate our clients on how to sustain the transformation we catalyze. bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over of the world. We are on a mission is to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in some cases. If this is the case and you do not hear from us within 5 working days please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language/legislation criteria. Thank you.
08/05/2024
SAP MM Functional Integration Advisor - 12 Month Contract - U.S. Based - $100/hour A successful Advisor would have started their career in a supply chain role (Materials Planner, Procurement Specialists, Inventory Managers, etc.) for a company that used SAP, so they have knowledge of how SAP works for the business. Next, our Advisors have very strong configuration experience and have been on several projects and environments so they have vast experience within Materials Management (MM). They will be responsible for educating and guiding our clients on MRP, exception monitoring, LIS, and other standard SAP ECC Best Practices in the client's environment. This role will require someone from a non technical background- who has worked in the supply chain/manufacturing/logistics space before they went into SAP or IT. You will be working with one of the top U.S. SAP supply chain consultancies as their growth continues in the SAP market. As a Senior SAP MM Functional Integration Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging SAP supply chain solutions, primarily on ECC systems, to optimize client operations. Your focus will be on maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of SAP MM modules within the existing infrastructure, with an emphasis on client-facing activities, support, education, and training. There will be 50% of the time travel across the U.S. as a requirement. This is expensed. Minimum of 5 years in SAP MM or P2P modules. Key Responsibilities: Client Collaboration: Engage closely with clients to understand their supply chain challenges and requirements, offering expert advice and solutions leveraging SAP MM functionalities. Functional Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of SAP MM modules, processes, and best practices, providing guidance on system configuration, customization, and optimization. Integration Leadership: Lead integration efforts between SAP MM and other relevant modules or external systems, ensuring seamless data flow and process alignment across the supply chain. Support and Training: Provide ongoing support to clients, troubleshooting issues, resolving challenges, and conducting training sessions to empower users with the necessary skills to utilize SAP MM effectively. Workshop Facilitation: Lead workshops and collaborative sessions with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and design solutions that align with business objectives. Project Management: Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced consultancy environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, SAP advancements, and supply chain best practices, actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: Extensive experience in SAP MM functional consulting, with a focus on integration and optimization within ECC systems. Proven track record of successful client engagement and project delivery in a consulting or advisory capacity. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience leading workshops, training sessions, and collaborative meetings. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with multiple concurrent projects. A proactive mindset, driven by a passion for delivering value and driving business transformation through SAP supply chain solutions Transforming the Status Quo One Supply Chain at a time We provide a unique combination of skills and expertise to transform organizations and optimize the performance of their business. Unlike traditional consultants, we do not simply interview clients' employees; instead, we take a data-centric approach to interrogate their SAP systems. After optimizing their business, we educate our clients on how to sustain the transformation we catalyze. bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over of the world. We are on a mission is to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in some cases. If this is the case and you do not hear from us within 5 working days please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language/legislation criteria. Thank you.