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    Engagement Manager – Digital Transformation | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Share and steer digital transformations. Support the group to become local, regional and global market leaders using the latest technologies and digital solutions. Support portfolio companies.Client DetailsWork with a holding company looking to push innovative digital strategies across it’s many businesses. You’ll join a newly created function within the holding group, who will serve as a digital transformation consultancy for the rest of the group.DescriptionStrategy and GovernancePeople and Process managementTechnology and Systems implementationJob OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryOpportunity to play a crucial role using the latest technologies and digital solutions

    Minimum of 10 years of experience working in consultancyStrong academic backgroundRecent Digital Transformation experience

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Application Architect – Java & Web Technologies | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and Responsibilities Is able to visualize the whole application as a system, understand all interactions between the system components on a given level of abstraction, as well as define limitations and requirements for source code written in a given programming paradigm , specifically Java, Java based frameworks and web frameworks. Selects, defines and enforces a consistent, uniform set of products, vendors, methodologies and standards and is able to translate business objectives into technology standards that can achieve them. Establishes application design patterns and development guidelines and ensures that they meet both the technical constraints of the architecture and the business objectives in terms of reliability, scalability and serviceability. Technology-wise, a Java & Webtech architect should have skills related to Java, JEE, JDBC, Java design Patterns , Architectural patterns, Dependency Injection, Java Collections, threads, concurrency, Java servlets and JSPs, frameworks like Struts, JSF, Spring, Hibernate, EJB, JPA, JAX-RS and JAX-WS, SOA and Web Services, Legacy Platform Integration Skills, Application Servers like WebLogic/WebSphere and Clustering Architectures. Would be expected to be conversant in the DevOps methodologies and tools , Agile and Test Driven Development.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise Web Architect – HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, AngularJS(Frontend Framework), Jasmine / Karma(Test framework), Redux. NodeJS + Java SpringPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise Airlines industry experience

    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

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    Business Continuity Specialist | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Your Responsibilities• Assist in developing, documenting, implementing, validating, and maintaining Resilience and Business Continuity Plans and provide clerical duties and logistical support to the Resilience and Business Continuity team.• Gather and links BC data. Conduct reviews for non-conformity and gather further information in response to routine problems. Identify direct cause and effect connections. Break down tasks and problems into manageable components. Solicit guidance as needed to assess importance and urgency. Escalates issues of a non-routine nature as required.• Provide expertise on all Resilience departments policies and processes• Expand working knowledge and its BU’s and products to include key processes and operational aspects that impact the successful execution of business functions• Share information in relation to procedures and routine activities.• Be commercially astute- have confidence to raise questions that heighten relevant BC awareness and demonstrate insight.• Appling company values, Resilience Standard and BC Management Framework, make timely decisions and provide real time guidance. Seeks instructions or escalate matters that require senior input or involve questions of judgment.• Seek information on both formal and informal processes. Uses appropriate tools, techniques, and sources to gather, update, and monitor information. Checks for accuracy of interpretation. Seeks out the appropriate people for guidance when needed depending on the type of issue.• Perform all tasks according to quality and output standards. Takes initiative to ensure that outcomes meet internal and external customer requirements. Solicits feedback on performance in new tasks. Measures accuracy using performance metrics. Sets improvement standards to reduce errors, omissions, and oversights.• Coordinates routine updates to the information supporting the Business Continuity Procedures (e.g., contact lists, personnel assignments, vital records management, inventory lists, off-site backup schedules, etc. ). Coordinates electronic access to, and hard copy distribution of, the Business Continuity Plans and Procedures. Administers contracts and service agreements with Business Continuity service providers.• Assists in developing the training and awareness plan and material and all the administrative aspects of executing the plans• Assists in developing the testing and exercising procedures and plan as well as all logistical and administrative activities to facilitate execution of the plan

    Your Qualifications• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Corporate Business continuity planning;• Knowledge of ISO22301• Ability to understand and document workflows and business processes;• Must have the ability to plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines accurately;• Should demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to risk areas;• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;• Autonomous and proactive;• Having a background in IT and business continuity/risk management is an advantage• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

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    Junior Executive Assistant | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for an established business support administrative professional with proven experience in supporting a small senior team in a professional services environment. Our client is a global organisation and the Junior EA will be joining the IT and technical services division. The company has a fantastic reputation for support and development of its people and is a global market leader in their field of expertise. Therefore, it expected that the successful candidate will be highly professional and motivated to anticipate the needs of the team at all times. You will be responsible for a team of in2-3 individuals in a fast paced and constantly changing environment. There is complex diary and travel arrangements to organise, departmental liaison, document support, compilation of PowerPoint presentations for clients and excel reports to manage on a daily basis. You will also field calls and make timely decision (within your realms of responsibility) to ensure effective decisions are made to maximise the team’s schedules.

    This is a diverse Junior EA role and therefore candidates whom are flexible and adaptable will best suit this vacancy. You should have at least 2-3 years in a similar business support function and strong skills in MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel, diary management and communication across all levels of seniority. Ideally educated to degree level you will posses a calm, professional manner and the ability to work pro-actively, with minimal supervision. This role is an excellent opportunity to not only join a global organisation, but to also begin to develop your career further into a more Senior EA position over time.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Marketing Coordinator | Virtuzone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The brief:We attribute much of our success to the strength of our marketing division and we’re searching for a highly qualified Marketing Coordinator who will work closely with the marketing team at Virtuzone for a special project. You will work on the development and execution of marketing campaigns, monitor social media channels, create content for marketing campaigns, and conduct market research. Who we are looking for:You should be detail-oriented to oversee all marketing content initiatives to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency, and a positive experience. You are expected to be a creative individual with excellent communication and time management skills, coupled with outstanding attention to detail, ability to take initiatives, and work independently or with a team. Multitasking is your strong suit and you excel at event management. You need to have a solid understanding of marketing techniques with a keen interest in providing a consistent brand voice across all marketing activities.About us:We are the UAE’s leading company formation specialists, working with over 60,000 entrepreneurs and founders. We empower startups and founders with the right information and guidance to set up their companies the right way while avoiding the financial, legal and time-consuming consequences of doing it wrong. To work with us is to live and breathe entrepreneurship.Job role and key responsibilities:• Event management: Plan and manage meetings, events, conferences and trade shows by identifying and coordinating requirements, establishing contacts, developing schedules and assignments, and coordinating mailing lists. • Lead the planning, execution and tracking of marketing campaigns, EDMs, newsletters, social media content, content marketing, etc.• Create, proofread, edit and manage content for various marketing channels, ensuring consistent voice and quality.• Create and implement marketing campaigns and strategies together with the marketing team and other agencies/freelancers as necessary.• Stay up-to-date with market trends and best practices in the industry.• Identify and propose internal/external ideas and initiatives to help promote general awareness of the company brand.

    Skills:• Must have strong organizational, project management and event management skills, as well as attention to detail.• Strong understanding of various marketing platforms, best practices and channels, including social, digital, and email marketing.• Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives• Ability to think creatively and analytically• Positive and enthusiastic attitude• Must have strong written and oral communication skillsEducation & Experience:• 2-4 years of experience in marketing• Worked with diverse groups• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or any related field• Prior experience as a marketing coordinator or relevant role• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applicationsWe Offer• Competitive monthly salary• Career prospects• Great Management• Supportive team• Medical insurance

    Founded in 2009, Virtuzone’s mission is to remove the complexities of company setup in the UAE so that our clients can focus 100% on running their businesses. Whether you are a startup, a small business, or an individual simply requiring your own trade licence, with Virtuzone you won’t have to lose even a night’s sleep worrying about the red tape involved with the UAE free zone and mainland company setup process.

    That’s because we do all the heavy lifting for you. While the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of setting up a business in the UAE can seem challenging, with the right support the process is far more straightforward and affordable than you might think.

    Virtuzone provides just that type of support, and it’s what has led us to become the leading company setup specialists in Dubai and the UAE. More than 15,000 entrepreneurs have trusted us to set up their companies, and almost 90% of our clients renew their trade licence with us every year going forward. More

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    Office Assistant Internship – British Company | British Company With An Expanding Office In Dubai

    Employment:

    Full Time

    An exciting opportunity to gain some valuable experience with an expanding British company as an Assistant based in Tecom offices in Dubai.• Applicants must have strong English and good computer skills• Good basic admin skills – the rest will be trained with youThis is UNPAID work experience for 3 months. Can be extended to 6 months at the end.

    • Computer skills in English• Basic admin skills such as spreadsheet ownershipPositive and happy person who would love to gain some great internship experience! :)Immediate interview available.We would love to hear from you.

    British Company with an expanding office in Dubai. More

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    Generalist HR Manager- Saudi National | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Saudi market is continuing to grow for our professional services client and therefore they require an experienced Saudi National Generalist HR Manager to oversee the team of 25- 30 employees on a daily basis in Riyadh. However, this is a busy office and a further increase in team numbers is expected during the next 12 months. This role will be the most senior HR function in Saudi Arabia and will report into the regional HR team based in Dubai. Fast paced and ever evolving, this role requires those with a very hands-on approach, a diligent attitude and the capability to also assist the wider UAE team when required.Developing and adapting policies and procedures to ensure they are a best fit for Saudi Arabia’s labour law, you will work in a highly collaborative manner to ensure all aspects of the HR function are complaint and robust. Seeing to the employee’s daily needs you will be responsible for essentially guiding them through their life cycle including day to day HR tasks such as; on-boarding, administration and document requests, annual leave and absence management, payroll queries, performance reviews and any related issues, annual reviews, employee engagement and development, offboarding and completion of their end of service requirements. Therefore, the HR Manager will have strong relationship building qualities, not only with the local team but also with the regional HR team and Seniors in Dubai. As the Riyadh team grows further you will also be involved in the recruitment of both ex-pats and Saudi Nationals in order to support the larger recruitment team, also based in Dubai. Therefore, you should have a good all-round knowledge of Saudization targets and legal requirements and possess general recruitment skills.

    It is essential that the selected Saudi National Generalist HR Manager has a minimum of 4 years’ overall HR experience and is accepting of all tasks involved within, including day to HR administration, the employee lifecycle and supporting the wider HR teams when necessary. Ideally holding a relevant HR degree or CIPD qualification, you will be focused and collaborative in your approach and capable of managing a range of HR disciplines in a professional services environment. You will also possess excellent English communication abilities and be pro active and engaging in order to be seen as the HR expert for the Riyadh team.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Financial Planning & Analyst – 10-Month Contract | Manpower Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Purpose• Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President, GCC and NALP Finance, and working closely with BPO and BD team, Financial Analyst supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. • Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. S/he will work closely with the Vice President Finance; Finance Business Partners and BPO to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanismRevenue AnalyticsThe business requires in-depth revenue and volume analysis that includes:• Volume trend and product mix analysis (International vs. Domestic)• Production of key business drivers (e.g. volumes, transactions, etc.) to be used in strategic planning, annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting• Proactive identification of development areas in designated markets; financial support of market development strategy• Support in pricing and interchange related discussion concerning the covered markets, to include the impacts of both pricing and interchanges on client profitability• Management of ad hoc/monthly/quarterly/yearly analysis of Market and Client trends to be used by the all supported departments and the GCM’sIncentive and Contracts• Responsible for deal modelling for clients in the covered markets and ensure it meets business needs and internal governance and compliance requirements (includes preparing the deal approval documents) • Review incentive deal proposals with geo/functional teams and provide feedback where appropriate to optimize risk-adjusted returns. Provide recommendation to senior leadership team on their financial viability and execution risks.• Detailed deal tracking for all executed deals in the covered markets, providing management with real time analysis on deals performance. • Provides financial analysis for forecasting contra-revenues. Review and provide challenge to sales teams to obtain realistic projections for existing deals and new deals. • Deal reforecasting on a monthly/quarterly basis and budget process• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders (Legal, Client Contract Management, Controlling, etc) to ensure that the GCC & RoGCC client incentive contracts are executed in an efficient manner, properly accounted and meets internal governance and compliance requirements.Expense management:• Proactive management of cross-functional & geography expense planning. Financial leadership in forecast and budget process for the markets; Tracking and monthly performance, understanding of variances.• Advisory and guidance to cost center managers so they are informed of their approved budgets & forecasts and their commitment to budget/forecast on a continuous basis. To build and maintain relationships with cost center managers to ensure they are aware of budget forecasts timelines and data requirements• Participation in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and promote a professional finance organization.Reporting Relationships & Interactions• Based in the Dubai office, reports to Vice President & CFO, GCC and NALP• Key interfaces with senior members of sales, global client incentives and senior leadership teams to review incentive deal proposals – provide feedback and alternatives to deal terms and structure to optimize risk-adjusted returns • The incumbent has to work with various stakeholders from Sales, Product, Marketing and Finance, to establish an efficient process that can meet business needs as well as satisfy governance and compliance requirements• This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of internal management and staff• Strong interpersonal skills will be required to address on-going needs of a complex, matrix reporting structure, and multinational organization• Multicultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship management skills are essential including the ability to work effectively as part of a team

    • Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, accounting, mathematics, economics, or related quantitative field • Excellent business acumen • At least 5 years of relevant financial analysis work experience• Ability to cultivate effective relationships and communicate effectively with executive management• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; able to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses • Expert skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Hyperion and TM1 experience is an advantage • Proven expertise in modelling techniques and managing large data sets • Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output • Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues • Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time sensitive deliverables

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership.
    Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More