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    MEA Security Services Sales Leader | 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 Responsibilities:As Security Services Sales Leader you will be responsible for achieving the Security Services Sales Targets in terms of Signing & Revenue across Middle East & Africa (MEA).In your role, you will be leading a team of Security Services Sales Professionals across MEA who are responsible to identify, develop, & progress the opportunities till closure. A major part of the responsibility is to execute development plans for your teams and to keep the team motivated to over-achieve the assigned targets.In this role, collaboration with the different stakeholders is a main ingredient to success, accordingly you will be required to interlock and align with the Security Leaders across the countries, the extended Security Services teams and different business units in IBM to develop successful “Go to Market” plans.Additional responsibilities include:* Develop & execute long-term plans & strategies to grow the Security Services across the different countries in Middle East Africa, and across the different Security Services Offerings.* Develop & execute short-term plans to achieve Quarterly & Half objectives including territories assignments, and targets deployments.* Align with the extended Security Services teams & the Leaders in the countries to develop different “Route to Markets” per country / per offering.* Leverage IBM as a global company by collaborating with different business unit as additional routes to Markets.* Develop and cultivate client relationships, and ensure a plan for the successful implementation of Security Services Projects.* Develop & execute “Account Plans” for key clients across MEA.* Ensure the appropriate skill mix and job role expertise is maintained across the teams.About Business UnitIBM is a leading provider of enterprise security solutions. Named by industry analysts as a leader in 12 security market segment categories, IBM Security is a multi-billion dollar business that is rapidly growing. In an industry focused on building walls, IBM Security is focused on creating an open, connected security ecosystem that leverages AI and cloud to help clients improve compliance, stop threats, and grow their business securely.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, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseRequirements:* Strong Sales Management Skills* Strong Security Services Background* Security Industry KnowledgePreferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseN/AKey Job Details* Country: AE* State: DUBAI* City: DUBAI* Category: Sales* Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree* Position Type: Professional* Employment Type: Full-Time* Contract Type: Regular* Company: (0143) IBM Middle East FZ-LLC* Req ID: 300671BR* Travel Required: Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)* Location: DUBAI, DUBAI AE

    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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    Complaince Administrator and Executive Assistant | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client is a leading Professional Services business in Bahrain, they are looking to hire an experienced Compliance Administrator & Executive Assistant at their Bahrain Office.Client DetailsOur client is one of the leading professional service providers in the region. They are looking to expand their support team and have introduced a new position of a Compliance Administrator & Executive Assistant at their Bahrain Office.DescriptionThe Compliance Administrator/ EA will have a variety of responsibilities:* Support multiple relationship managers and/or product specialists at the same time* Arrange for meetings internally and externally with clients and other contacts* Perform secretarial duties that include, but are not limited to:* Managing the calendar, preparing communications, and telephone reception* Preparing travel arrangements (e.g., flight and hotel reservations, visa applications, transportation, etc.) and file expense reports, filing, document copying* Maintain information in the CRM and other systems as requested by PRM team members, such as recording and updating client contact information, entering call notes for meetings with clients, updating client communication preferences and bank preferences, etc.* Receive and guide visiting clients, shareholders, directors, and senior staff* Assist in preparation and coordination of various roadshows with the senior management, investment teams.* Learn the systems and processes used by the PRM team and be able to respond or satisfy RM/client queries.* Assist in the processing of KYC requirements* Provide backup administrative and secretarial support for any other team within PRM in cases whereby one or more assistants may not be in the office* Undertake special projects, as required* Perform additional administrative / compliance duties that may be assigned from time to timeJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing, and transport allowances. Additionally, he/she will receive medical insurance other benefits. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Compliance Administrator and Executive Assistant to further progress their career with a leading equity compensation firm.

    The successful candidate for the role would have :* Minimum of 5 years of experience working with a Relationship Manager (in compliance administration)* The candidate needs to be based in Bahrain and have experience working within the Financial service/ banking industry* Effective communication and organizational skills* Ability to work proactively and take on responsibilities* Ability to work under pressure* Well experienced in Stakeholder management

    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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    Consulting – Government – Defense – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Consulting – Government – Defense – Senior Manager (Riyadh)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerPwC Global Overview At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC Middle East Overview Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs close to 6,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.Line of Service Overview In Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations and Technology.Business Unit Overview – Defence PracticeThis is an exciting opportunity to work within a high growth Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and public sector. You will be part of PwC’s Middle East Defence Practice.  The Middle East Defence Practice works with defence clients in both the government and industrial facets of defence consulting.  The team offers clients a wide range of consulting expertise including, but not limited to:- Acquisition and procurement- Education and Training- Industrial Development- Organisational set up, transformation and development- Operational excellence including finance, HR and other operational functions- Supply chain development and logistics transformation- Cost reduction and efficiency optimization- Commercial support inclusive of mergers and joint ventures- Strategy development and capability enhancementResponsibilities: The Middle East Defence Practice is looking for a Senior Manager to lead the establishment and expansion of defence opportunities in the country.  The role will include:- Supporting our market expansion strategy taking into account market needs, client requirements and pulling on existing PwC Defense Technology and innovation capabilities.- Establishing effective client relationships with key client organisations, across both the government and industrial markets.- Identifying and shaping opportunities for projects for the Middle East defence practice.- Delivering quality solutions to clients across the defence environment.- Working with the wider Middle East Defence Practice to bring the best regional and global solutions to clients.- Develop and implement a market establishment and expansion strategy for the country, with a particular focus on PwC’s technology, digital and innovation capabilities.

    Requirements:- 9-13 years of experience working in the defence environment, either in government or industry.- Expert in areas related to Homeland Security and Defence Policy- Previous (current preferable) experience working in the Middle East in a security/consulting background, with proven capability of building relationships and teams in the Middle East cultural environment- Proven leadership capabilities for both direct reporting personnel and wider programme teams.- Internationally recognised qualifications relating to subject expertise- Knowledge of the Middle East Defence market- Proven experience in the delivery of defence programmes, especially large scale, transformative and strategic- Big 4 consulting or leading strategy consulting house experience with proven sales capability- Proven experience of building teams from relative scratch, with ability to develop and implement market expansion strategies- Proficiency in Arabic is desirable but not essentialTravel RequirementsUp to 60%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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    Digital Platform Consulting – Digital Product Manager/Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Digital Platform Consulting – Digital Product Manager/Senior Manager (Riyadh)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologyManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC Global OverviewAt PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 276,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 5,600 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Line of Service OverviewOur Consulting practice currently focuses on several core industry sectors including (Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health, Finance Function, People and Organisations, and Technology).Business Unit OverviewThe Technology Consulting team is playing a pivotal role in PwC Middle East Digital Platform practice. The team is shaping the Digital and Technology market in the GCC. Working with Public and private sector clients to help them digitally re-imagine how their businesses produce and deliver value to their customers and employees by formulating digital business and digital product strategies, and translating the vision and the strategy into value through technology.Digital Platform Technology Consulting brings together the best of PwC digital and technology capabilities. As part of this group, you’ll join a team working on everything from Digital and Data Driven Transformations, to Technology modernization and strategy to agile, cloud native businesses, and digital transformation.You’ll typically work on projects across all industries and functions and will be integrated with our global network of firms. You’ll also work with colleagues from across PwC Middle East to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and businesses, through technology.Our office culture is casual, fun and social, with an emphasis on innovation. We have the freedom to experiment and try new ideas, and are expected to be constantly learning and growing.Responsibilities Within the Digital Platform Practice, You will lead the execution of digital product development and digital transformation projects for leading industry players in the Middle East. As a member of the Technology consulting team with responsibilities that can include shaping digital product vision, performing strategic digital products designs and managing and transforming existing products. In this role, you will be engaged to solve some of the most challenging business problems facing our clients. Engagement can include the development of product vision and strategy at leading clients, rapid product and process re-inventions, ‘big data’ analytics at large scale organizations,  consumer-facing digital experience conceptualization and development across different industries. In each situation, as a Product Manager, you will typically be at the centre of the problem solving, advising our most senior clients on how to successfully execute on their strategic vision through digital means. You will be well versed in every aspect of digital product, process and technology. You will be at the intersection of business strategy, client and implementation vendors and you’ll be responsible for translating abstract visions into reality while managing client’s expectations. You will also be proficient in the agile delivery required for a technology team to incept, design and build innovative products.

    Role Requirements:- Education & Professional Background- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent degree- Minimum 4-6 years of experience leading agile projects as a product owner and/or product manager.- Experience leading product and/or cross functional teams- Experience with building successful consumer quality products, enabling business capability and objectives through technology- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior client business and IT executives on transforming towards agile- Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and ArabicTechnical Expertise:- Strong understanding of leading cloud technologies and platforms and dominant future trends- Excellent knowledge on data and analytics architectures and technologies (cloud and non-cloud)- Strong product instinct to build great product vision, product roadmap and competitive analysis- Familiarity with utilizing Data Visualizations tools such as Power BI to drive insights and recommendations- Knowledge and understanding of technical engineering best practices (e.g., test driven development, continuous integration, etc.)- Experience working with design team to deliver top user experience (UX) and user interface (UI)- Good understanding of one or more of the emerging technologies and trends (Cloud, Mobility, Social, and Analytics, AI)Strategic Thinking and Leadership- Strong ability to think strategically and creatively- Ability to work at an abstract level and continuously ‘pivot’ to arrive at the highest impact answer for the client- Decisive, visionary and able to support your decisions with a structured thought process, strong research and analysis of data- Ability to work under pressure, manage client expectations effective and not get overwhelmed by client pressures on team- You will act as a trusted advisor for the client in all aspects related to the digital product and support the clients to align those products with their overall digital transformation journey and new/existing enterprise architecture- You will develop strong working relationships with the client’s executive management- You will support peers and seniors in business development activities such as technical proposal development, budget preparation and client presentation- Keep up to date with current regional and global economic and business and digital trendsExecution Skills- Had experience with drawing storyboards, creating / ‘grooming’ product backlogs and writing user stories- Relentless prioritization and alignment with business and IT stakeholders to ensure highest value capture- Excellent project manager that can plan 2-3 steps ahead of the team and surface hidden risks 2-3 levels deep within the execution plan- Ability to move between strategic discussions with senior client leaders to tackle on the ground agile coaching with teams- You will lead junior consultants and collaborate with peers to deliver product-centric digital strategy projects- Develop technical RFPs (functional and technical requirements) for the initiatives that will be defined part of the roadmap and oversee procurement, vendor activation, and delivery activities- Review project and vendor deliverables and ensure adherence to scope and completion of work- Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and tools, including UML, use case modeling, and process and information flows using different tools such as Miro, Confluence, Jira etc.- Strong knowledge of system analysis methodologies, including UML, use case modeling, and process and information flows using (BPMN)- Certification in Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is preferred- Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client engagements and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate to lead research on emerging technologies and disseminate knowledge internally and to clients- You will work collaboratively with other Technology experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. You will have access to and are expected to complete all of the latest training and development tools and remain digitally-fitTravel RequirementsUp to 80%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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    Junior IT Field Support Specialist | Azadea Group

    Employment: Full Time

    The Junior IT Field Support Specialist is responsible for installing , maintaining and providing technical support to corporate usersKey Accountabilities- Inspect personal computer equipment, install hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers and disk drivers on user’s premises- Install and configure specified software packages such as operating systems, business applications and other office tools- Initiate systems and network troubleshooting and monitoring, and replace defective components as needed- Attend unit meetings as required by the hierarchy in order to get informed of new policies and other services related issues- Place support calls to network solution providers and other IT support companies as requested by the hierarchy- Communicate with suppliers as requested in order to get the necessary support regarding Brand- Communication interface and files- Assist the IT team in the pre-opening phase of new stores

    Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge- Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Degree in computer science- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role- Fluency in English

    Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. More

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    FX Sales / Relationship Manager | CCT Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Knowledge of and established relationships within the forex industryKnowledge of traditional as well as contemporary B2B sales tactics and strategy.A deep understanding of the industry’s issues, a vision for its growth and a commitment to advance HYCM Forex strategies within the marketplace.

    Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skillsKnowledge/Skills/Competencies are required as well as minimum two years of Experience.Sales skills and previous experience in Forex, Futures, On Exchange Equities, Options and CFD products as well as MT4, MT5, or equivalent trading platform knowledge is a must.The ideal candidate would have a an existing book of Introducing Brokers, Money Managers and customers/clients.Ability to thrive in a challenging and collaborative sales environment that is fast-paced and subject to frequent change and to work effectively as a member of a team and share best practices, as well as a strong individual contributor.Knowledge of the organization’s operations, products and services.Established skills with software used (MT4, PowerPoint, Windows, and contact management software) on a day-to-day basis.Keeping abreast of the industry, competition, its people and products.Takes Initiative and drives process proactively.Open to feedback and eager to grow and learn.Self-disciplined, self-motivated – requires minimum supervision, well organized withgood follow-up skills.Stay on top of the local and national economy and financial markets activity.Highly Proactive, responsive, enjoys working as a team.Enjoys working with details, high level of attention to detail.Fluency in another language is a plus.

    We specialize in providing services which help our clients maintain and improve the relationships with their customers. Our team has the experience that allows them to understand how to handle customers from different regions and different demographics and have developed techniques that help manage the relationship between companies and their clients. More

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    IFS – Data Analytics & Technology – Data Engineer Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Strategy, Architecture, and Governance practice, within Data and Analytics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. You’ll make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.Our team focuses on helping clients understand, plan for, and realise the strategic business opportunities presented by information technology. In joining, you’ll help us to bridge the gaps between business units and the Information Technology departments and unite them around a shared vision that powers the business by aligning Information Technology Strategy to business strategy, goals and strategic priorities.A career in our Analytics Technology practice, within Data and Analytics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organizational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organizations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. You’ll make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge. Our team helps clients navigate various analytics applications to get the most value out of their technology investment and foster confidence in their business intelligence. As part of our team, you’ll help our clientsimplement enterprise content and data management applications that improve operational effectiveness and provide impactful data analytics and insights.Primary duties and responsibilitiesAs the Lead Data Scientist your responsibilities will include:- Lead an agile DevSecOps software team to create innovative applications.- Lead a team in data-science and machine-learning efforts in- Support of PwC clients.- Responsible for management, oversight and day-to-day tasks for the Data Team- Oversee exploratory data analysis of sample data sets to advise the the Data Lab leads on the incorporation of AI into their labs and applications.- Analyze requirements, estimate production time, design solutions, code solutions, test solutions, and document work.- Assist in the definition of application architecture.- Mentor team of data scientists and provides algorithmic recommendations depending on the data set, acting as SME.- Ensure adherence to best practices, management processes, and technical constraints.- Design and conduct training on AI/ML, NPL techniques.- Assist in the drafting of business cases, project plans, test reports, risk assessments, and other project specific documentation.- Acts as client liaison in the development of application functional documentation, including technical specs document, technical data sheets, operational manuals, and training materials.- Must be functional in a coach/player role.

    To be successful in this role, your background will include the following:- Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or similar engineering discipline.- Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in agile/scrum software development, data science settings with a focus on developing projects using AI/ML technologies, DevSecOps and cloud environments (e.g. Azure, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean).- Strong experience with NoSQL, Relational, Multimodal and Graph databases.- Strong experience with Machine Learning algorithms, techniques and tools.- Strong system architecture and design experience to include deploying production enterprise applications in cloud environments that use AI/ML.- Experience with Amazon Web Services deployments.- Experience with scripting and programming languages in Python, R and Java.- Experience in Design Thinking workshops and all related activities, designing solutions that balance user needs, commercial interests, and technological constraints, and including design strategy, service design, design research.- Experience planning and executing customer design projects through holistic understanding of problem areas, iterative solution design, executive stakeholder management, and integration of business and technical experts.- Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and synthesizing to provide insights, identify opportunities, and generate conceptual frameworks.- Experience with opensource development tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc.).- Experience coordinating activities to scope and schedule work and providing accurate work estimates for the deployment of new features.- Experience disseminating tasks and reviewing work outputs of lower level data scientists.- Ability to explain highly technical concepts to non-technical staff.- Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to present concepts, ideas, and results to team members and clients.Preferred Requirements:- Master’s degree in Data Science- Architectural design, sequence diagrams.- Data science and governance.- Wireframe software tools.- Software quality analysis.- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Visio, MS DevOps, and MS Project.

    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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    Manager -Project/Program/Portfolio Management Office | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment: Full Time

    Setting-up and managing PMOs (Project/Program/Portfolio Management Office)Monitoring and control of the program/project throughout the project lifecyclePerformance reporting and program/project governanceProject Financial Tracking and ReportingProgram/project closedown

    The candidate should have at least 5-6 years of relevant experiencePrevious or current relevant big 4 experience is a mustThe candidate should be Bilingual and this is a must (Arabic – English)University Degree in a relevant fieldRelevant certifications

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.
    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.
    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
    Our Purpose
    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More