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    SAP Plan Maintenance Lead | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    As a Package Consultant at IBM, get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing, developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients’ business environment and achieve business results.Your Role and Responsibilities- Provides direction and guidance to teams on solution design, configuration, testing, and other implementation activities- Owns the functional Project Materials of the implementation and assume responsibility for the quality and timely submission of these Project Materials.- Provides status reporting in accordance with PMO protocols- Analyze requirements, design and prepare solution validation workshops- Advise and deliver PM/CS/MRS solution functionality, configuration, and responsible for unit-testing- Assist the business in defining the impact of the business strategy and business design on the processes within current and future business environment- Identify critical issues & opportunities for process performance improvementKey Job Details- Country: AE- State: ABU DHABI- City: Abu Dhabi- Category: Consultant- Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree- Position Type: Professional- Employment Type: Full-Time- Contract Type: Fixed Term – Long Term- Company: (0143) IBM Middle East FZ-LLC- Req ID: 360177BR- Travel Required: Up to 50% or 3 days a week (home on weekends – based on project requirements)- Min Salary:- Max Salary:- Currency:- Location: Abu Dhabi, ABU DHABI AE

    Required Experience:- At least 12 years of experience, with a manufacturing background in automotive / aerospace / MRO / services.- At least 5 E2E implementations in SAP PM, with 2 implementations in S/4HANA as a team lead. Leading a team of at least 5 resources.- At least one E2E implementation in SAP CS, with a focus on automotive / services.- At least one E2E implementation of SAP MRS (Multi Resource Scheduling)- Proven PM/CS Modules Implementation experience (PM Master Data, Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Execution, Refurbishment, Project Based Maintenance).- Complex integration with other non-SAP systems, for example MES for OEE.- Good understanding of Procurement, Warehouse Management, Finance and controlling from an integration standpoint.- At least one E2E implementation tied with a business transformation (restructuring, mergers, process harmonization, data harmonization) – or- At least one E2E implementation following a global template approach with subsequent deployments and incremental improvements for templates – or- At least one E2E implementation for a large group with more than 10 entities.- Good to have: Project Delivery experience where a business consulting firm (such as EY, KPMG, Booz Allen, PWC, etc..) was working along with IBM to deliver the project.- Experience with working with a multi-cultural offshore team in large projects (60+ team members) and with a culture where team members are working remotelyAdditional Skills- Must be approachable and work cohesively with other team members for the required deliverables.- Experience in delivering projects where automation (RPA, Machine Learning, IOT) components where implemented.- Knowledge/experience to SAP Activate methodology and agile best practices highly preferred.- SAP/Architect/TOGAF certification (preferred)- Preferred to be English, Arabic speaker.Required Technical and Professional Expertise- Must be approachable and work cohesively with other team members for the required deliverables.- Experience in delivering projects where automation (RPA, Machine Learning, IOT) components where implemented.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise- Knowledge/experience to SAP Activate methodology and agile best practices highly preferred- SAP/Architect/TOGAF certification (preferred)- Preferred to be English, Arabic speakerAbout Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    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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    SAP Analytics (Pre-sales and Delivery) | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAs 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- This will be a Lead and SME role on SAP Analytics solutions who will be responsible for delivery and sales of Analytics in the region– Develop go-to-market strategy inline with the practice strategy and manage relationships with SAP in the region– Lead and consult with client technical/functional teams to design and invent assets and solutions to bring value to customers– Support various Analytics bid engagements in terms of solutioning, staffing, pricing– Coordinate teams in the discovery, understanding and resolving of anomalies to ensure solution and delivery quality– Work with the Team in the delivery of high-quality work and adapting to new challenges for continuous innovations in SAP Analytics– Stay up to date on the SAP Analytics innovations and functionalities to bring the latest value to the customers– Manage and lead teams through resolution of client business challenges and solution performance– Ability to lead workshops, gather and document business requirements along while working with Analytics team for developments-Key Job Details- Country: AE- State: ABU DHABI- City: Abu Dhabi- Category: Architect- Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree- Position Type: Professional- Employment Type: Full-Time- Contract Type: Fixed Term – Long Term- Company: (0143) IBM Middle East FZ-LLC- Req ID: 359933BR- Travel Required: Up to 50% or 3 days a week (home on weekends – based on project requirements)- Min Salary:- Max Salary:- Currency:- Location: Abu Dhabi, ABU DHABI AE

    Requirements- 12 – 14 years of implementation experience of technical/functional knowledge of all SAP Analytics solutions under the areas of Data Warehouse, Reporting, Embedded Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Management- Hands-on experience working in the SAP solutions BW/4HANA, Business Objects, SAP Analytics Cloud, Analytics using HANA- Experience must include integration with SAP and non-SAP source systems– Proven implementation, delivery and pre-sales experience on SAP Analytics solutions- Working knowledge and knowledge on positioning of Predictive Analytics, BPC , Data Warehouse Cloud, and different reporting solutions for a customer- Experience in process reengineering, designing and implementing SAP Analytics architecture, data modeling and the design and development– Proven expertise in data modelling, extraction, transformation, LSA ++ architecture principals and implementation best practices in BW, BW/4HANA– Sound knowledge on SAP HANA platform and hands-on experience in SAP HANA modelling and development– Working knowledge of SQL is preferred– Possess proven expertise in building SAP Analytics Architecture assessment and building-Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise- SAP certification preferredAbout Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    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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    Senior Support Engineer – ACS Global Delivery – Core Database Expert | Oracle

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Support Engineer – ACS Global Delivery- Core Database ExpertPreferred Qualifications- Advanced Customer Services is a global organization within Oracle, providing tailored mission-critical support services to customers with complex IT requirements. We provide customized, proactive solutions for all Oracle applications and technologies: Sun Servers and Storage, Database, Middleware and Applications.- Advanced Services Engineers (ASE) provides support in the continuous operational improvement of Oracle environments. ASEs do this by leveraging Oracle’s support-based intellectual property and customers’ experiences throughout their involvement with Oracle’s technologies.Our goal is for every customer to gain ever-more value from their Oracle Solutions by helping them make well informed decisions regarding the implementation; management and use of Oracle technologies.CORE ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Delivering high quality technical services to ACS customers.- Ensuring adherence to internal methodology, tools and quality standards.- Proactively foresee existing customer needs and activities to provide better support and remain engaged with customer focused activities- Work with other Oracle LOBs and Partners to ensure that knowledge is transferred both into and out of ACS, and act as technical Subject Matter Experts where required- Be focused on innovation and technology and understand how these can be used to benefit both customers and ACS- Manage and resolve Customer Requests according to product main strategy and model.- Respond and resolve customer issues within Key Performance Indicator targets.- Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of new products.- Ensure the timely completion of planned proactive tasks and Customer Requests.- Owning and resolving problems and managing customer expectations throughout the life cycle in accordance with global standards.- Working towards, adopting and contributing to new processes and tools (ODC, diagnostic methodology, health checks, scripting tools, etc.As a member of the ACS organization, your focus is to deliver post-sales support and solutions to the Oracle customer base while serving as an advocate for customer needs. This involves resolving post-sales non-technical customer inquiries via phone and electronic means, as well as, technical questions regarding the use of and troubleshooting for our Electronic Support Services. A primary point of contact for customers, you are responsible for facilitating customer relationships with Support and providing advice and assistance to internal Oracle employees on diverse customer situations and escalated issues.As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will interface with the customer*s IT staff on a regular basis. Either at the client*s site or from a remote location, you will be responsible for resolution of moderately complex technical problems related to the installation, recommended maintenance and use and repair/workarounds for Oracle products. You should be highly experienced in some Oracle products and several platforms that are being supported. You will be expected to work with only general guidance from management while advising management on progress/status.Job duties are varied and complex utilizing independent judgment. May have project lead role. Because of substantial customer interfacing, a demonstrated ability to work with customers on an independent basis with exceptional communication skills, while consistently achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction is essential. A Bachelor*s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience is preferred with five years related experience. Experience with Oracle*s core products, applications, and tools is important.

    Related Work ExperienceThe candidate should have MIN 5-8 years of experience in using and administrating Oracle database server with strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows. Experience in RAC, DB Performance, or Backup/Recovery is a Must.Formal Education or Equivalent:The candidates should have a degree in Computer science or similar. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is a must/ (OCM) is a plus in Oracle platform products including database, Cloud certified is preferred.Skills- Strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows.- Experience in RAC, DB Performance, DB patching/DB upgrades or Backup/Recovery is a must.- Experience in one or more of the following technical areas is a plus:- Oracle Security Products, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Golden Gate, SQL Tuning, Corruption, Exadata , Super Cluster, ZFS, ZDLRA.- Having excellent written and spoken English is a must with strong Communication skills.- Candidate should have Customer focus, working globally, team working and results orientation skills.Others (Mandatory):Candidate should be:- Willing to travel for long tasks or high frequency.- Willing to work on 24×7 and flexible hours (Out of hours and weekends)As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process, prior to an offer being made. This will involve identity and employment verification, salary verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process, prior to an offer being made. This will involve identity and employment verification, salary verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.
    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.
    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Specialist, Interaction Quality | Ooredoo Group

    Employment: Full Time

    The Company:Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020.We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it’s a team that you can be part of.Ooredoo’s future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.The Role:Monitor customer interactions across customer care via voice, web chats and e-mails, analyse them and report findings with recommendations for improvement.Key Responsibilties:- Monitor inbound and outbound calls, customer interactions, across all areas of the call center via review of voice recordings, making an objective assessment of the way the staff handle the call and their knowledge to be able to answer queries in accordance with the set assessment criteria.- Monitor web chats and B2B emails, making an objective assessment of the way the staff handle the call and their knowledge to be able to answer queries in accordance with the set assessment criteria.- Monitor inbound and outbound correspondence received in the call center by fax, in writing or by email, record all findings accurately and keep records of those findings.- Extract information on trends or situation s and correlate them to Company events, where applicable, then report findings as per agreed schedule.- Make recommendations on improvements in call handling to ensure that the Customer Care staff are meeting and exceeding established guidelines.- Make recommendations on changes in training and/or scripting to sustain and improve the way Customer Care staff handle calls.- To monitor customer complaints relating to other company departments and to substantiate and report these findings to management.- Document and verify any inappropriate or abusive customer calls made to the Call Center and report them to management.- Investigate complaints, analyze their underlying basis and make recommendations on how to improve the system to eliminate the complaints.- Be responsible for delivering suitable replies for customer complaints after seeking management review of complaint that includes proper legal input.- Proactively take responsibility for self improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.- Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors.

    Qualifications:- 2-3 years of experience required based on progression ladder- Fluent verbal and written communication in both Arabic and English.- Strong personal communication skills.- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related disciplineJob specific technical Skills:- Proficiency in using Interaction Quality Management systems like Avaya/Verint WFO etc.- Proficiency in MS Office suite.- Strong computer literacy.- Knowledge of telecom products and services.

    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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    Agile Talent Acquisition Partner | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAt 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 ResponsibilitiesAgileTA Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for identifying and recruiting the best talent into IBM. You will be part of a newly created scrum team working to support all business units across APJC market playing a critical role in the delivery to fill senior positions. Along side the scrum team, you’ll partner to aligned client groups, designing creative sourcing strategies to recruit top talent, and managing the hiring processes from initiating searches through offer acceptance. There is a strong emphasis on influencing and driving decisions by data. In addition to recruitment delivery, you will work closely with your local TA colleagues (TAP/TAM/ RTAL) to support, drive and enable service transformation.- You will be responsible on the full life cycle recruiting for the committed requisitions- Participate in headcount point sizing to determine sprint commitment and planning recruiting strategy- Accountable for the delivery of sprint commitments including identifying/ resolving obstacles, raises issues as necessary, and seek continuous improvement- Leverage data from AgileTA scorecard to deliver on the KPIs + adopt and utilize AgileTA tools- Strive to provide best in class candidate and hiring managers experience- Develop and maintain (passive) top candidate pipeline and continuously develop new channels of sourcing across various countries.- Adheres to the IBM recruiting process and policies. Building regional knowledge.Key Job Details- Country: EG- State: AL QAHIRAH- City: Cairo- Category: Human Resources- Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree- Position Type: Early Professional- Employment Type: Full-Time- Contract Type: Fixed Term – Long Term- Company: (0040) IBM World Trade Corp – Egypt Branch- Req ID: 360045BR- Travel Required: No Travel- Min Salary:- Max Salary:- Currency:- Location: Cairo, AL QAHIRAH EG

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise- Solid experience in direct sourcing experience or headhunting background- Extensive sourcing capability and outstanding local market talent insights and broader business network.- Deep understanding use Boolean search method in Recruitment and ability to source passive candidates / assess candidates for fit and quality screening- Independent, creative and with a strong sense of responsibility- Excellent communication skills with strong competitive market awareness- Ability to build a robust network of top talents by gaining market intelligence will be preferred- Demonstrates the ability to solve difficult problems with effective solutions- Good time-management skills with the ability to handle various requisitions simultaneously across difference time zone There will be opportunities to work on global projects, collaborate and co-create with AgileTA members from around the world. Experience working in agile methods is highly desirable.Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseNoneAbout Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    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 Development Internship – Mandarin speaker | Guildhall

    Employment: Full Time

    Guildhall is a leading Human Resources Consultancy with one of the highest ratings on Google. We support many of the Worlds largest Construction firms in their quest for delivering projects on time and on budget. Having operated for the last 10 years developing the highest levels of standards for the construction sector. We have ensured the highest possible levels of quality which has a cascading effect on our businesses ability to become more efficient. This collaborative approach, in turn, offers a truly unique value proposition.Despite the challenges faced, 2021 is to be a year of growth for our company, as we look to effectively capitalise on the market opportunities.In line with this, we are looking to hire x2 Business Development Interns who are fluent in Mandarin.

    The Role:- 80% of our business across Europe, Middle East and Africa is with Chinese conglomerates. This is an area that we want to grow. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people who want to be part of a growing organisation.- For years Guildhall’s staff have worked remotely so being comfortable in managing your own time as well as combining your ability to work collaboratively is really important- The role will be a mixture of developing our existing relationships and nurturing new ones- Creativity is important, bring fresh ideas to discussions on ways and how we can target new companies or develop existing ones- Be comfortable in contributing to the decision-making process with Directors- Add to and maintain a database of key contacts that can constantly change- Promote and develop our corporate image- Familiarity with WeChat, Microsoft Office, ZOOM, Teams etc- Unrivalled training, learning & development and support will be provided- We will give you the tools to be able to effectively identify opportunities, pitch, market and meet clients.- Motivated and able to demonstrate that you are capable of working in a target driven businessShould your first 6 months go well then you will be offered the opportunity to become a foundational member of the team and be appointed a Business Development Consultant.

    Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region.
    With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai – UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific.
    Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services.
    Guildhall is the partner of choice. More

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    Consulting – TMU – Subcontractor – Senior Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Consulting – TMU – Subcontractor – Senior Consultant – BeirutLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorBusiness ServicesSpecialismCorporate FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.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 Associate, 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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Senior Systems Engineer | Chalhoub Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Who we areChalhoub is the leading luxury retailer in the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands, and over 65 years of experience in the region, we are the premiere destination for luxury goods. To fuel the next stage of the organisation’s 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.Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now’s your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you’ll have everything you need to innovate your career.Reporting to Regional EUC Manager, the Senior Systems Engineer’s role is to ensure stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. The Systems Engineer will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.What you’ll be doing- Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems.- Measure the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.- Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.- Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery.- Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications.- Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.- Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts. Provide improvement recommendations to the Infrastructure Manager- Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.- Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.- Be full adverse with IaaS capabilities, with proven skills in the following areas: Server, Network, Switching, VMware- Will contribute to the design and implementation of Infrastructure projects- Working with off-site systems/network and regional support team to ensure the day-to-day operation, monitoring, maintenance and improvement of the corporate IT Infrastructure, this will include; Desktop, Physical & Virtual Server Estate, Local Area Network, Telephony and any other associated IT Infrastructure.- Taking the lead on the corporate hardware design to support on-premises solutions and ensure design documentation captures hardware and system architecture, system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.- Drive automation to reduce failures, manual tasks and therefore improving overall performance and availability- Perform systems administration activities to ensure the smooth operation of applications across multiple platforms

    What you’ll need to succeed- University Degree in computer applications- 5 – 8 years as System Engineer- Being inclusive- Collaborating & Influencing with respects & trusts- Communicating effectively- Demonstrating Customer Centricity- Demonstrating Personal Resilience & Adapting to change- Driving results- Technical background- Understanding & Developing selfWhat we can offer youWe will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.Amazing benefitsWe recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution, remote and flexible working 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