Aurelia Butler

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Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.Our Human Resources teams support initiatives and programmes including, customer support, business operations, data and analytics, technology systems, recruitment services and on-boarding, workforce mobility, contingent workforce, and people and programmes support.Human Capital Associate Job Description We are looking to employ an HR Associate with outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. An HR Coordinator is expected to have fantastic organizational and time management skills. You will need to have excellent administrative and IT skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.• Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees’ records.• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.• Assist in issuing employment contracts.• Coordinate with the main office in HR related matters.• Looking after the business and employee’s needs. • Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.• Assist with payroll and ad-hoc HR projects.• Support other assigned functions.• Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.• Assist in HR programs and indicatives as required.

Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Administration or related (essential).• 2 -3 years of experience as an HR Specialist, Coordinator or/and HR administrative assistant / HR executive assistant in well-known companies (essential).• Great public relations skills.• Exposure to Labor Law and employment equity regulations.• Effective HR administration and people management skills.• Exposure to payroll practices.• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.• Highly computer literate with capability in email, tracking system, reporting, analytics, Google apps, creative google slides use, MS Office and related business and communication tools.• Strong organizational and time management skills.• Meticulous, attentive to detail.

At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. Are you committed, thorough and outgoing – and do you have a good understanding of business and experience of international tax? If so, please read on. Are you committed, thorough and outgoing – and do you have a good understanding of business and experience of transfer pricing? If so, please read on. The opportunity With us, you have the opportunity to become part of a professional tax department with employees based across number of GCC countries. We need you as an experienced transfer pricing specialist for our transfer pricing group. We have a very professional environment, exciting work tasks and a passion for creating the right solutions for our clients. In addition, we can offer a flexible working environment where you are able to personally organise and have an influence on your working day to a great extent. Your key responsibilities You will normally operate on an everyday basis at our office, where you be become part of the tax department with approx. 50 specialists in corporation tax, transfer pricing, personal tax and law as well as VAT, customs and charges.In the long term, your duties will include the following: – Responsibility for clients and large projects – Leading and development of recommendations and implementations plans – Development and delivery of transfer pricing and economic ideas – Preparation of documentation and participation in advance transfer pricing agreements – Transfer pricing audits – Day to day replies to ongoing enquiries and advice on transfer pricing and international tax – Coaching and counselling junior team members

Skills and attributes for success – Along with your commitment, your professional interest in the tax area and your desire to undertake tasks for our clients will be of the utmost important. – Despite having already obtained much experience, you are focused on continuing to develop in tandem with the development of transfer pricing and our clients. – You must be willing to take responsibility for clients and tasks – and to take the initiative in everyday work. To qualify for the role you must have – Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role – either from another audit house or an in-house transfer pricing section – An understanding of complex transfer pricing concepts and broad exposure to transfer pricing issues – Strong organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills – Professional and educational qualifications are Master of Science (MSc) in Business Administration and Commercial Law, Master of Science (MSc) in Business Administration and Auditing or Master of Laws Ideally, you’ll also have – Proficiency in Arabic – Professional services experience What we look for As a person, you can safely say that you: – are quality-conscious and service-minded – enjoy working independently and productively but, at the same time, find it easy being part of a team – are good at delegating tasks – have professional ambitions on both your own and the company’s behalf – inspire confidence and are outgoing – and take responsibility for tasks. What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career within Egypt Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC), will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.Responsibilities- As a Director, you’ll be responsible for designing, establishing, championing, governing, scaling, and measuring the success of our Agile, PM and delivery operating frameworks. – You will hire and oversee a team of Agile Leaders in the roles of Scrum Master, Kanban Flow Master, and/or, POs, DevOps, Architects, BAs and PMs. – Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment – Develop and grow a global team of Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches across multiple technology towers – including work assignment and tracking, career development, coaching and mentoring while also supplementing staff in that role as needed – Define and steer the organization’s agile transformation strategy – Serve in the role of “Agile Coach” through championing, training, and mentoring across the organization and in the community – Establish a mature and healthy agile software development working environment, within the context of our organizational values – Provide continuous improvements in operational capabilities to optimize efficiency – Generate regular reporting including performance indicators and metrics, executive reporting and other ad-hoc reporting required by management – Work closely with our recruiting team and technology towers leaders to hire the right people for our agile teams – Coordinate between and among Agile teams for progress, impediment resolution, and project management oversight – Clearly define delivery centre-wide guidelines – Ensure strong organizational information flow (scaling the coach) – Collaborate with executive leadership team on portfolio governance for Scrum, Kanban, and other projects and facilitate the start or stop of teams based on investment decisions – Facilitates organizational learning, change management, and process adoption of Agile via metrics, benefits realization, outcomes, and retrospective findings – Leading a team of Agile Project Managers as the leader of the PMO. – Leading the Agile project management life cycle from estimation to delivery through defining project scope and schedule while focusing timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects. – Leading the team of Agile PMs, Scrum of Scrums, PO leads, Architecture Leads, BA Leads and having the full responsibility of DevOps leading team. – Demonstrable experience of driving a programme of continuous improvement within the diversified capability technology towers to increase the quality and efficiency of the service provided to the territories  – As required, able to work with in-territory client pursuit / engagement teams to co-create client proposals / solutions that utilise centre staff – Extremely well networked and respected in the local Agile professional workforce community (“Resource magnet”)

Requirements – University Degree, preferred Bachelor in Computer Science / Computer Engineering – Min of 15 yrs years experience in a leading role of building, maturing and running an offshore / remote Oracle delivery centre that provides both transformational (build) and support services (run)- Demonstrable experience of taking full commercial (P&L) and operational responsibility for a Oracle capability tower in the context of the overall centre – Demonstrable experience of driving a programme of continuous improvement within the capability tower to increase the quality and efficiency of the service provided to the territories   – Strong, broad experience across all Oracle modules and other related Oracle products (candidates with only legacy Oracle experience will not be suitable) – As required, able to work with in-territory client pursuit / engagement teams to co-create client proposals / solutions that utilise center staff – Extremely well networked and respected in the local Agile professional workforce community (“Resource magnet”) Core personal competencies: – Leadership – Commercial / Business Acumen – Broad Technology / Digital Perspective – Global View (Inclusivity / Diversity) – Network / Relationships Essential skills & attributes:- A proven track record of successfully implementing software and/or enterprise digital transformation projects using Agile methodologies including 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams. PMP preferred – Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred. – Previous experience in leading Agile transformation within a large complex enterprise(s) preferred. – Experience overseeing multi-function project teams including Developers, Scrum Masters, PMs, Pos, Architects, Business Analysts, and QA, DevOps, SysOps Personnel – Sufficient level of software development and implementation technical background to provide highly credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues – Very effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building – Previous experience in influencing without authority through technical tribes’ leaderships and large-scale functional team management organizations is preferred – Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate PM and Agile tools as Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, SmartSheet or equivalent 

At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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Strategy & Transactions (SaT) Valuation, Modeling and Economics (VME) Are you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, we invite you to pursue a career with our industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice ( Learn more about our VME Services ). As a Saudi National at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The opportunity Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a VME Analyst at EY, you’ll help make that happen. You’ll help clients address their strategic planning, transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purposes. EY has dedicated teams providing full suite of Valuation, Modeling and Economic Advisory solutions across a range of industries and clients, including: – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC) – Corporate Business Modeling & Valuations – Government Public Sector (GPS) – Economic Advisory (EA) – Decision Analytics (DA) – Capital Equipment Your key responsibilities As an Analyst within our VME team, part of your role will involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements, and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions, and advice. You will make technical contributions to valuation client engagements and internal projects by gaining a thorough understanding of the target business and its market, and of clients’ issues, performing research and analysis of the target’s industry and of quoted companies operating in that sector.

Skills and attributes for success – Strategic mindset – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth – Commercial Acumen – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings – Regulatory and Accounting knowledge -you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose To qualify for the role, you must have – Saudi Arabian Citizenship – A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 1-3 years of related business valuation work experience; or a graduate degree – Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects – Previous business valuation, capital allocation, portfolio optimization, corporate finance or strategy background experience – Financial modeling skills including experience building models from scratch. – Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc. Ideally, you’ll also have – Regional experience preferred (although not mandatory) – Previous valuation experience in consulting firm or Big 4 Firm – Previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff – High business acumen and strategic mind set What we look for Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients, goals. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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Role Summary & Duties and Responsibilities: Demand & QA/QC Specialist is responsible for the quality of services delivered by Ooredoo Palestine. The role will have a high level of interaction with the development, and business team to make sure products delivered on time with required quality.Responsibilities: – Reviewing & analyzing business requirements. – Discuss requirement with business and technology teams and propose the most fit solutions, alternative solutions for complex requirements. – Following up CRs and demand activities with all parties including business and development team to make sure all parties follow agreed on plan. – Make sure alignment with all project stakeholders (Business and technology) teams. – E2E management for service development and delivery. – Prepare test scenarios based on business requirements & system specifications. – Execute test scenarios, analyze results and report defects and errors for development team. – Flowing up defects with development team, make sure it’s fixed correctly. – Report testing progress & defects status for business and development team. – Conduct regression testing pre-release/post-release. – Work very close for both business & development teams to make sure both have the same understanding for requirements, and to make sure delivered services meet required quality.

– BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field – Three years of experience in IT Quality assurance or Software programming fields are highly required. But also Fresh Graduates are welcomed to apply – Project management capability. – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal – High energy, passion and self-motivated. – Strong Analytical skills, detailed oriented and A true problem-solver – Strong organizational skills

We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012. More

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Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. The senior tech builds, supports, troubleshoots, maintains and uses SharePoint applications, and custom .net integrationsWhat you will be doing – Build custom applications hosted on top of SharePoint on premises – Support current SharePoint solutions, installing and deploy Packages. – Troubleshoot user defects and incidents, communicate with business users to understand issues, and implement the right tested solution. – Maintain custom SQL databases as well as ensure Databases are healthy and backups are available. – Maintain source code with proper comments and labels. – Managing Sharepoint Online websites, granting access if needed and monitoring SP Farms. – Build workflows and master pages using SharePoint designer – Use SharePoint framework SPFX to create custom code for SharePoint online

What you’ll need to succeed – Experience with ASP.Net, C#, SharePoint Servers, SQL Server – Experience with developing and coding (full stack) – Advance knowledge of Sharepoint – Experience in retail – Clear and concise communication – Fluent Arabic speaker What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. We’re looking for an experienced Frontend Web Developer with Shopify and Liquid expertise.What you’ll be doing The Shopify Developer strives to do high-quality work and thrives on collaboration and working as part of a team. You should have a strong grasp of responsive website design and development patterns, principles, and workflow. To achieve this integrated approach, our engineer must have a deep understanding of user experience and creative aesthetics while implementing multi-device layouts.You would also be responsible for all aspects of front-end architecture and development including all project-related browser and server technologies responsible for rendering the user experience.

What you’ll need to succeed – Strong experience within eCommerce.- Commercial experience building and maintaining themes with Shopify- Experience as a Frontend Developer with a fluent knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue- Plus if you have experience with a backend language such as Node JS / Python / GO / PHP- Good knowledge in using continuous integration / continuous deployment tools- Experience with app builds (frontend or backend)- Experience working with Invision, Sketch or Figma- Excellent communication skills-written and verbal- Experience working as part of a teamWhat we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities IBM Saudi Arabia is looking for a senior Automation Cross Portfolio Architect with good experience and expertise in IBM Automation portfolio, including Cloud Pak for Integration, Cloud Pak for Business Automation, IBM Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps, IBM Cloud Pak® for Network Automation, API Connect, App Connect Enterprise (ACE), DataPower, IBM MQ, WebSphere, IBM DevOps software, Instana, Turbonomics, Application Performance Monitoring, , ECM, BPM and ODM. He/She will be responsible for supporting IBM local business partners in architecting, solutioning, and selling IBM AUTOMATION solutions. We value problem solving skills and an attitude towards learning, great communication and accountability. Qualified candidate will be working in a presales team supporting IBM local business partners to promote and sell IBM’s AUTOMATION software to commercial clients across industries. Automation Cross Portfolio Architects are technical consultants to clients, IBM sales teams and IBM Business Partners. They understand the client’s business requirements, technical requirements and/or competitive landscape. They provide technical sales support which may include collaborate with IBM sales teams to define, design, and detail the technical aspects and feasibility of proposed solutions; respond to RFP documents, deliver presentations and demos; develop and deliver technical education; support critical situations; design solutions; and answer technical questions. Key activities for the Automation Cross Portfolio Architect in this role will include: – Architecting IBM Automation Solutions – Design and develop integration flows using IBM Automation software to fulfil customer requirements. – Customer Engagements – Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to commercial customers in Saudi Arabia on IBM Automation opportunities. Successfully conducts Presentations, Demos, Design/Discovery Workshops, etc. that drive hybrid cloud integration revenues. – Technical Sales Accelerators – Develop and deliver product presentations, complex demonstrations, discovery workshops, deep-dive discussions and whiteboard sessions that demonstrate the business value and technical strength of IBM Automation software. – Deployment Support – Support existing hybrid cloud integration commercial clients to see the value of the IBM Automation software they acquired. This includes providing guidance and best practices to the implementation team, in addition to working with IBM support team and product team to accelerate the resolution of support tickets/PMR’s. – Business Partner Engagement -Develop innovative enablement Programs for the BP community that highlights important new product features, capabilities, and deployment patterns. Support BP in a way to make them independent from a sales stand point – Collaborate with the wider IBM team in Middle East Africa and WW for enablement and customer engagements Additional responsibilities include: – Lead and execute customer engagements in presales for Automation software with all needed technical design and architectural decisions ensuring the best quality of work while maintain solution viability and cost efficiency. – Provide technical leadership to achieve business results (software deployment, S&S renewals, stream revenue) for commercial clients in Saudi Arabia. – Use technical and business acumen to build and maintain relationships with key customers decision-makers. – Provide technical leadership on solution design, deployment best practices, and IBM’s technology roadmaps. – Explain how IBM’s Automation offerings compare, contrast, and integrate with the customer’s existing software investment from IBM, business partners, and the competition. – Apply product and industry-specific knowledge to understand business problems and bring relevant recommendations to the client. – Collaborating with IBM Automation commercial sellers to define, design, and detail the technical aspects and feasibility of proposed solutions. – Support customer-facing and prospect education activities, such as trade events, user conferences, delivering workshops, and delivering product demonstrations. – Removing inhibitors to the sale through discovery, assessments, whiteboard/chalk talks, presentations, and demonstrations. – Taking initiatives to own accounts and issues and driving team members toward common goal of winning business. – Assist with software deployments and resolution of post-sales issues.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise – A master or bachelor degree in IT, computer science, computer engineering, or similar field. – At least 7 years of overall professional experience. As such, excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, including strong presentation skills required. As are excellent time/project management, organizational and collaboration skills. – At least 5 years of experience in external client-facing projects. Must demonstrate a strong solution design background and an increasing amount of customer engagement leadership experience. – At least 2 year of experience with IBM Automation Software and also new trending technologies, open source and community development preferred due to breadth of customer environments this technology brings. – Experience with event driven architecture and messaging is extremely crucial including in technologies like Kafka, RabbitMQ, API Economy, Microservices, IIB and MQ. – Ability to analyze business requirement user stories and model it domain based services – Good understanding of the key differences to architect and design enterprise hybrid Cloud native solutions – Enthusiastic, persuasive and self-starter, ability to motivate team members, disciplined operation and reporting/alignment with local and regional management – Exhibit presentation and communication skills – Ability to support training and consulting in post-sales tool and processing deployment situations.

For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More