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    Digital Project Manager – Leisure, Travel and Tourism | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Digital Platform Technical Manager responsibilities include the coordination and completion of experience platform projects on time within budget and within scope. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project.Client DetailsLeisure, Travel and Tourism business.Description* Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects* Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget* Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility* Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress* Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques* Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques* Oversee all aspects of the platform operationally. And manage the platform team* Report and escalate to management as needed* Manage the relationship with all stakeholders* Perform risk management to minimize project risks* Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors* Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis* Promotes consistency and high quality in solution delivery* Evangelizes the use of best in breed components for development processes such as continuous integration, unit testing, build and release etc.* Participates in architecture and design reviews of the digital platforms* Responsible for choosing the needed technology stack based on the functional, non-functional requirements and based on other factors like business requirements, environment and feasibility* Perform the gap analysis between business requirements and the technology features and design the configuration, customizations, extensions, interfaces required to meet the requirements* Responsible for identifying and designing dependencies with other platforms in the enterprise* Develops and promotes architectural best practices and standardsJob Offer* Permanent position as The Digital Platform Technical Manager.

    * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant degree* Certified in Project Management (SRUM/ PMP)* At least 6 years’ related experience* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a lead test role working on Agile/Scrum development project* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing digital platforms and content management systems* At least two years’ experience in SiteCore and DevOps* Proven working experience in project management* Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skill* A balance of strong analytical, problem solving and clear communication skills along with the ability to effectively communicate to both technical partners as well as executive level audience* A talent for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and delegating appropriately* Demonstrable understanding of technology driven change* Advance skills using Rally, Jira and HP Quality Center applications* Knowledge of project management tools and techniques

    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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    Senior Associate Level Top – Tier Firm | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A Global Top-Tier Consulting firm based out of UAE is looking is growing its consulting practice and is looking to hire a Sr. Associate to join their team, this will be an exciting opportunity to start a career in Strategy consulting and gain premium strategic experience in working with c-level clients.- The Firm is seeking successful and goal-oriented candidates with excellent academic credentials with a proven track record of success in their field who are looking to further their careers.- The successful candidate will work closely with clients and their teams to identify, clarify, and resolve complex issues critical to clients’ strategic and operating success and build strategic expertise in their chosen area.

    Qualifications:- A Master’s degree or an MBA from Global Top Schools- Relevant experience working in Multinational Corporation (MNC)- This is also open for candidates with some relevant management consulting experience of at least 1 -2 years as an Analyst/ Business Analyst- Strong analytical skills, along with business-level fluency

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Research Analyst | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Research Analyst, you will work closely with the strategy team to carry out data analysis and continually identify business insights and opportunities to support the brand design and strategy.Client DetailsA well-established destination design and branding agency, that is looking to bring in a research analyst to support senior leadership in exciting engagements across the Middle EastDescription* Conduct extensive research on subjects aligned with the company’s agenda.* Collect, validate, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to justify client’s strategic positioning.* Research and report on market and industry trends.* Interpret data, formulate reports, and make necessary recommendations.Job Offer* Attractive, tax-free salary* Opportunity to play a crucial role in the ongoing growth and success of an exciting business

    * Candidates must have 2-3 years’ experience as a Research Analyst or in a similar role in a market research agency or in a consulting firm.* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to approach and solve problems.* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task effectively in a high volume and complex environment with changing priorities.* Strong command of written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are strongly preferred.* Excellent verbal and written presentation skills* Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team.

    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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    IT Manager / Dynamics Consultant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role is required to contribute to the best usage of MD365BC and to the right implementation of business processes & practices, whilst provising a level ofm IT operational management The role is expected to perform daily technical support to MD365BC end-users. (including hospitality module and LS Retail)Client DetailsThis client is regional leader in the fields of Retail, Advertising and EducationDescription* The first level of support to the end-users* Collaborates with MD365BC key users and SEVP to define stop timeslots for maintenance or update tasks* Validates the timeslots once they are defined* Informs users and any related teams* Takes ownership of password reset for all users when required and creates new item & validates the same in Master Database.* Regarding the support procedures available to be the single point of contact to open tickets and follow-up issues in connection with Partners Level 1 or 2 or 3 Support.* The first point of contact during incident period to coordinate end-users.* Maintains the list of users authorized to connect to the application, with their privileges. * Depending on how the application works.* Validates or executes requests to create / modify / remove access rights* Responds to Key-users to provide detailed information on practices and tools to illustrate improvement requests (business requirements, reports requirements, testing requirements…)* Measures the need vs available functions, costs, time & decides on going forward or finding alternative effective solutions.Job Offer* Attractive Salary with options to grow within the business

    * A successful candidate for this organisation would ideally be someone of a Retail background with 2-3 years experience with Microsoft Dynamics, with IT Operational Management skills too

    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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    Full Stack Developer | A Leading IT Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a highly skilled full stack developer who is comfortable with both front and back-end programming. You will be responsible for developing and designing front-end web/app architecture, ensuring the responsiveness of applications, and working alongside graphic designers for web design features, among other duties.You will be required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail. Your responsibilities will include:• Developing front-end website/app architecture.• Designing user interactions on web/app pages.• Developing back-end applications.• Creating servers and databases for functionality.• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for devices.• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.• Designing and developing APIs.• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.

    • Degree in computer science.• Strong organizational and project management skills.• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React, and Amber.• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, and .Net.• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.• Excellent verbal communication skills.• Good problem-solving skills.• Attention to detail.• Experience with all three: Kotlin, Swift, and React will put you at the top of the preference list.

    A leading IT Company in UAE. More

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    HR Manager | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is looking for a HR Manager to business partner to senior management for all HR tasks such as recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, training & development, succession planning, remuneration review, employee relations, organisation reviews, well-being etc. • Oversight of Rewards and Benefits globally including payroll, budgets, audits and benefit renewals. • Other projects that involve working closely with Senior Management and Head of HR.

    • Degree in HR or equivalent• 7 years + experience in a similar role in a progressive multinational company• Ability to multi-task under pressure• Project management skills• Advanced IT (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) skills• HR system experience• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines• People management experience

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Consulting, Senior Manager Proposals – Activation Hub | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThis individual will work within the Middle East Activation Hub (AH) in the Dubai office to support UAE and regional opportunities, proposal development, and management on strategic opportunities across our PwC competencies within the Consulting Line of Service. This will require collaboration with multiple regional teams and global teams when necessary, to execute standardised proposal processes and coordinate proposal responses. This will also require working with cross functional teams to coordinate content development and facilitate resource needs across opportunities. As one piece of the ecosystem, the Senior Proposal Manager will drive opportunities from pre-RFP to proposal submission and client oral presentations.Key responsibilities: – Effectively lead engagement teams on live proposals to coordinate proposal development, submission and client oral presentations – Execute firm standardised proposal processes  and management to coordinate multi-territory proposal responses  – Think strategically about the opportunity and the client to ensure dynamic win themes are developed and presented throughout the document  – Ability to organise and collaborate with individuals at all levels of seniority across multiple territories, where required – Coordinate resources (designers, document production, technical subject matter specialists, etc.) to drive the efficient development of AH proposals  Scope of role and qualifications: – Consistently lead and manage concurrently large, strategic proposal submissions , including leveraging the knowledge of a professional services firm’s operations, internal processes, tools, and support services  – Demonstrate thorough understanding of key elements, terms, and processes found within a Consulting or professional services proposal  – Build and sustain relationships with key account, vertical, and solution delivery Directors and Partners through high quality support on their opportunities  – Support engagement teams on drafting compelling executive summaries and value propositions, manage AH team resources and prepare or coordinate complex written and verbal materials  – Ability to be creative and flexible in thinking and problem solving. Marrying this with the ability to bring experience and knowledge from prior experience to each new opportunity Additional details on role: – Ability to develop a comprehensive proposal response plan from scratch and implement – Contribute to the management of cross-border proposal knowledge and content – Contribute to leadership dashboards and management reports, as well as other ad hoc requests for presentations – Contribute to practice process development and documentation, specific to coordination and collaboration with entities such as Finance, Cross Border Facilitation, Sourcing, Proposal Hub, etc. 

    Education- Undergraduate Degree (e.g., BA, BS) or equivalent experience  Language- Fluency in spoken and written English Overall Experience- 6 – 8+ years of experience in proposal management and development (within professional services and in a Consulting environment would be an advantage) Knowledge and Skills- Experience in the marketing and/or sales organisation of professional services or consulting firms – Strong communication and writing skills – Strong presentation skills – Independent worker – Strategic thinker – Strong organisation and attention to detail – Ability to multitask on projects – Basic research and account management skills – Process driven and able to facilitate workflow in challenging conditions and working with difficult stakeholders – Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills- Strong project and proposal management skills (preference for a PMP or similar industry certifications) – Ability to team with stakeholders across functions, borders, and regardless of position – Experience using Microsoft Office packages, specifically PowerPoint and Google for Proposals and Presentations – Knowledge of the UAE and regional government procurement  process and working with procurement teams will be desirable.

    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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    Human Capital Senior Manager (KSA National) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior ManagerJob 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.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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