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    HR Operations / HR Coordinator | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Middle East HR Operations/HR CoordinatorResponsibilities:• GCC Employment and Regulations• Maintain a register of employment requirements and a clear process for new hires in all GCC region jurisdictions where the firm has offices• Ensure employees’ hiring is compliant with GCC employment regulations and requirements across offices• Handle enrolment of employees in relevant GCC pension schemes according to federal/employment laws• Coordinate with payroll for GCC pension schemes registration and payments• Handle registration of Saudi employees in the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) in KSA as well as the relevant UAE scheme if employed in UAE• Handle registration of UAE employees in the relevant GCC scheme in UAE as applicable• Coordinate with the payroll team on the Wage protection Systems (WPS) where applicable and make sure the monthly payments are in line with the regulations and the labor contracts in place• Act as a subject matter expert on employment matters and inquiries related to GCC nationals• Liaise with the Residencies, Work Permits and Visa Team to ensure hiring pipelines are compliant in terms of nationality quotas in different Strategy& entities• Establish and update GCC employees’ entitlements according to different jurisdictions i.e military service, Hajj leave, leave of absence, extended sick leave• Liaise closely with the recruiting team to coordinate smooth employment of GCC hires (full timers, secondments, etc..)• Insurance enrolment, onboarding, relocation and exit process• Assist the Employee Relations Manager with operational medical and life insurance matters pertaining to renewal, claim issues, insurance site updates, quarterly meeting and analysis• Take part in the planning as well as implementation of new joiners onboarding across GCC offices and address any new joiners onboarding matters• Support the Employee Relations Manager with regional relocation process (New employment agreements, benefit lists, coordination with the concerned parties)• Handle staff exit process in GCC offices and liaise with relevant parties to ensure exit formalities are completed

    Qualifications:• University degree in human resources, business administration or similar relevant field• 4 – 6 years of experience in HR operations with focus on GCC employment matters• Understanding the impact of hiring nationals in different countries or jurisdictionsSkills:• Excellent communication and presentation skills• Ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment• Excellent organisation and time management skills, strong attention to detail• Very good working knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suites etc.)• Strong people and teaming skills• Fully proficient in English and Arabic

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Senior Manager / Manager – IT Advisory | KPMG Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Senior manager or Manager will be responsible for managing a team of resources offering IT and Digital performance & Strategy, IT project advisory, ERP advisory, IT security management, IT architecture & infrastructure design and specification, bid and proposal management, delivery and team management to provide IT Advisory services in the industry verticals of Public Sector, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, large Owner Managed Businesses, and Industrial Markets.He is required to perform the following roles and responsibilities:• Proactive identification of clients IT and digital needs and proposing corresponding appropriate Advisory services and solutions;• Lead the bid process by conducting activities such as pre-proposal meetings / presentation, confirming scope of services, proposal development, proposal presentations, etc • Project Management and crafting and delivering appropriate, innovative and value-adding solutions on multiple engagements;• Recruiting, mentoring and coaching team members, making sure that they are always geared to deliver required IT Advisory solutions and services to clients.

    • About 7 to 10 years experience, out of which at least 3 years should be in IT Advisory / consulting practices of Big-4 or leading IT services companies. • MBA from Top Tier business schools• Bachelors in Information Technology• Certified PMP, Cobit, ITIL and the like• Preferably an Arabic speaker• Extensive experience of delivering IT engagements such as ERP Strategy, Implementation and ERP System Selection, IT Project Management, IT Architecture and Infrastructure design and strategy, IT security management etc.• Good understanding of industry vertical business models and business processes, to drive the IT requirements and solutions.• ERP implementation experience, preferably Microsoft, Oracle and / or SAP.• Ability to lead and manage internal and client teams.• Must be able to lead the practice and drive revenue targets of US2m per annum.• Must be client and market facing.• Must be able to bring closure to client assignments.

    KPMG has had a presence in Qatar for 40 years and is now one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the country. KPMG in Qatar employees over 300 locally-based professional staff led by 10 partners. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently over 30 nationalities.

    For our clients, this means we provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services locally, drawing on the latest thinking and best practice from around the world.

    We work with some of Qatar’s largest public and private sector organizations across most of the countries core industries. This gives us deep insight into the challenges and opportunities that our clients experience and a comprehensive understanding of how we can help clients to respond to these.

    We bring local knowledge, international experience and industry expertise to ensure that your engagement is delivered using global best practice, tailored to the local operating environment. More

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    Citizen Led Innovation Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryTo 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.

    The citizen led innovation manager is responsible for managing all strategic and tailored TT initiatives to the LoS and ensuring that the LoS is receiving fully dedicated support for all their citizen led innovation needs, and to drive the implementation of corporate-wide TT programs across the LoS.  Provides support to LoS with their digital agenda. Supports communication for a firm-wide programme focused on digital upskilling and overall transformation agenda.

    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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    Cloud Client Success Manager – Architect | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction:At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities:As a Customer Success Manager (Architect) you will apply your technical skills to help our customers achieve their business outcomes with Hybrid Cloud & AI Growth Offerings. You will be responsible for use case identification, solution architecture design, MVP builds, and adoption of our Growth Offerings that run on Hybrid Cloud and Red Hat OpenShift. You will also guide IT executives through the changes needed to unlock the full value of Hybrid Cloud, show users how to get value out of their solutions, identify expansion opportunities, and work with the renewalteam to ensure execution of the renewal process.To be successful in this role you:- Demonstrate a history of success as a consultant, presales, technical account management, enterprise architect, or equivalent- Deeply understand customer business and technology needs; become the face of IBM to the customer- Serve as a trusted technical expert for the customer’s cloud migration, deployment, and adoption of Hybrid Cloud & AI Growth Offerings- Have a proven track record of leading technical conversations and persuading others to act based on requirements and value provided by solutions- Have handled complexity, difficult customers or situations and can demonstrate resolutions- Willingness to take initiative and tackle things on your own- Ability to navigate data and people to find answers- Execute customer success plan to drive adoption post-deployment.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise:- Technical understanding and hands-on experience with Containers, OpenShift, Value Prop, Use Cases, Competitive Differentiation – Technical understanding of IBM Middleware / Software / Cloud Services – Experience with enterprise software implementations – Ability to show customers how to “use” the offerings to get to first productive use and proactive expansion – Can build a growth plan to demonstrate how Growth Offerings will deliver customer outcomes – Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills – Understanding of enterprise software implementations, SaaS / IaaS / PaaS and cloud applications – Strong interpersonal relationship building and executive communications skills – Can manage multiple customer accounts and projects simultaneously Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise:- 8-10 years of experience in Customer Success, Professional Services and/or Services Industries, Technical Sales (e.g., technology or management consulting) – Experience working with OpenShift and Hybrid Cloud & AI Growth Offerings – Experience working in B2B Enterprise Software, SaaS / IaaS / PaaS and/or Cloud

    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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    QHSE Director | Excelsior Group ME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    * Participate in the preparation and review of the strategic plan of the company, in coordination with the concerned departments.* Participate in the preparation of the annual budget and future expectations calculations, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the budget performance and to propose the necessary adjustments during implementation to meet the needs of organizational units.* Develop operational plan for the department, participate in the revised and updated on a monthly basis to make sure that they are compatible with the Mission and Vision of the Company and company’s values.* Participate in achieving strategic goals and specific objectives, in coordination with members of the department.* Coordination with members of the department to implement the programs, activities and initiatives in the tactical plans.* Participate in the preparation of performance indicators benchmarking with the global best practices.* Review and make sure the procedures harmony with the best documentation practices and ensure compatibility with company’s procedures.* Coordinate with the concerned departments to develop, design and documentation of work guides, controls and procedures, and activities and processes.* Prepare and implement internal audit plans to make sure the departments’ commitment to quality systems in the organization and submit periodic reports to document the level of commitment to quality programs, departments, and suggest corrective actions when needed.* Monitor the departments’ achievements of the main performance indicators, strategic & operational plans and highlight the need for improvement.* Participate in process re-engineering , to identify current and future operations, the main and subsidiary operations.* Implement operations flow charts through the use of appropriate software after determining processes.* Ensure coordination with outside bodies and consultants in regard of issues related to quality and excellence.

    Candidates must have the following:- * 15 to 20 years of experience in a reputable organization.* Ability to communicate effectively and build relations with stakeholders.* Advanced experience in reviewing documents and reports with expertise in auditing on all the activities, evaluation of deviations, risk management, government regulations.* Masters of Engineering from an accredited university.

    Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.

    Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity. More

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    Senior Manager, Transformation Management | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Senior Manager, Transformation Management (Project Management)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Transformation Management practice, within Project Portfolio Management services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations balance long term strategies and short term imperatives to optimise their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organisation’s business objectives. We help enhance organisations project and programme performance by identifying alternative project approaches, consistently aligning projects with corporate strategy, setting the tone and pace of programmes from the outset, responding quickly and effectively to crisis situations, and extracting value from agile programme delivery.As part of our team, you’ll help our clients understand what makes business transformation programmes successful, from programme delivery structures and business engagement models to key technical issues and ongoing learning and improvement. We share knowledge and experience to complement our clients existing capabilities which propels them to the next level of Portfolio delivery.

    This 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 in Saudi Arabia. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organisations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. You will be part of PwCs Programme and Project Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts whom will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to be part of a large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.

    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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    Senior Associate/Manager – UAE National | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Deals – Deals, Strategy & Operations – UAE National – Senior Associate/Manager – UAELine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismDeal StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob 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 155 countries with more than 284,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.PwC Middle East OverviewPwC is the largest professional services firm in the Middle East with over 6,000 employees offering an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy through to Deals, Consulting, Tax and Assurance Services. PwC operates across 12 countries in the region and serves both public and private sector clients. Within PwC, our Deals line of service helps organizations execute successful deals and create value through strategy definition and due diligence for domestic and cross-border M&A, divestitures and spin-offs, capital markets transactions like IPOs and debt offerings, and bankruptcies and other business reorganizations.Deals Strategy & Operations Overview  Deals Strategy & Operations (DS&O) provides strategic and operational advice across the deal continuum from setting the deal strategy to post-deal execution. Examples of services we undertake include advising corporates, funds and government entities on strategic investment decisions, developing strategies and business plans, identifying value creation opportunities, executing the deal seamlessly, and implementing changes to deliver synergies and improvements post integration. Our team includes a diverse mix of profiles with people with relevant strategy, investment, and operations experience combined with deep industry expertise.    As a Senior Consultant within the DSO team, your responsibilities will include: – Solving clients’ problems through: structuring analyses, applying analytical frameworks, and conceptualizing strategy development – Taking ownership of components of engagements and collaborating with team members to deliver thorough and well-structured reports – Leading work for junior members of the team and coaching them to deliver at high standards – Researching, aggregating and analysing data, synthesizing large quantities of information, and extracting meaningful insights to provide recommendations to our clients – Conducting complex analysis on excel and developing financial models – Supporting internal business development activities

    Requirements: Years of Experience: – Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in a strategy consulting firm, private equity, investment fund, or other environments where similar skills have been developed – Exceptional analytical, commercial, operational and problem solving skills that will allow to understand the drivers of a business, analyse their data and use this to provide insight and advice to our clients – The ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, self-review your work and produce deliverables of high quality under tight client deadlines and in time pressured environments – Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills Language Skills: – Fluent in English and Arabic – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East where the project dictates Education: – Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with high scores (top 10% in class and/or above 3.6/4 CGPA): – MBA from top business school is preferred, though not essential

    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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    Internal Communications Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA member of the Marketing and Communications Team responsible for supporting the Internal Communication Lead in planning, liaising with different areas of the business and implementing communication activities for conveying the organisation’s internal messages. Support in the development of plans for internal communications, work with various business partners, draft content and drive initiative in the communications team.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial- Adhere to the Internal Communication budget – Track spending against the budget Customer- Support in the development of internal communications plans – Lead in the execution of internal communications objectives and priorities – Liaise with business partners to ensure their priorities are being supported by internal communications channels – Support the internal communication agenda by understanding business context and editing and writing content for a variety of internal communications – Assist in preparing for  large internal meetings such as the  annual general partners meeting, employee town halls (annual visits to each office by leadership), etc.  – Lead in driving communications within the firm on key industry and proposition priorities – Drive consistency in communication style and language across all areas of the business – Lead and abide by the PwC brand, acting as an ambassador in the region and ensure that all internal communications are aligned to overall corporate brand identity – Work effectively with other parts of the Clients & Markets function   Internal Process- Develop communication plans and key promotional messages in consultation with the Internal Communication Lead – Prepare and draft the content for a variety of internal communications – Assist to ensure compliance of activities with project communication strategy – Lead in the development of a research programme to gather insight on the perceptions and attitudes of PwC internal target audience to develop effective communication programmes – Support in the development and evolution of internal communications channels – Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages and marketing initiatives – Respond to feedback from staff and adjust communications content accordingly – Lead development of internal communications platform  and work closely with Internal Communications Lead to deliver on set targets   Learning & Growth- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation- Ideally degree educated  Language- Fluency  in spoken and written English,  Arabic not required Overall Experience- 3+ years of experience in corporate communication   Specific Experience- Experience in a marketing function or communications role – Industry experience within the Middle East is preferred   Knowledge and Skills- Knowledge of the Professional Services Industry, including latest market developments, best practices and trends – Ability to multitask – Ability to compile and synthesize data – Good communication (verbal and written) skills – Excellent presentation and  report writing skills

    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