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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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    TLS – Software Developer / RPA Developer – Associate/ Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    TLS – Software Developer / RPA Developer – Associate/ Senior Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA software developer in the Digital team is focusing 100% of it’s time on building or customizing high quality solutions for the ME TLS teams.A strong will to change the way we work with the aid of technology.Eager to learn and improve the ways we develop software in the ME region taken PwC standards into consideration at all time.Overall- Develop or customize applications to the need of the Middle East region – Keep up to date on new technologies in general and PwC preferred technologies in particular – Collaborate with other developers in or outside of the ME region – Document all work in a structured manner and assist the solution architect with the documentation of the entire solution – Strong in delivering on time and with high quality. High quality includes adhering to PwC security standards. – Experience of working in agile teams

    Application development- Experience in C#, .net core or other object oriented languages / fullstack developer – Experience from using Azure devops – Experience of REST, MSSQL, Micro Services, Entity Framework and Cloud Services – Experience or familiarity with kubernetes environments

    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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    TLS – Applications Support Specialist – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & Summary• Provide user support on TLS applications and platforms. Troubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action• Serving as the first point of contact for users seeking technical assistance over the phone or email or chat• Performing remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions• Determining the best solution based on the issue and details provided by users• Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, chat or email • Diagnose and resolve TLS applications issues • Research questions using available information resources • Advise user on appropriate action • Follow standard help desk procedures

    • Log all help desk interactions • Administer help desk site • Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution of issues • Redirect problems to correct resource • Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention • Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions • Prepare activity reports • Inform management of recurring problems • Stay current with system information, changes and updates • Help update training manuals for new and revised software and hardware

    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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    Lead Translator | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading Professional Service Company in Riyadh. They are currently recruiting a Lead Translator to set up and build their Translation team from scratch.Client DetailsThey are seeking out candidates who possess a dynamic and strong leadership personality with the ability deliver Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one’s own initiative. The role is based in the company’s Riyadh Office.Description* Ensure effective planning and execution of translation for all the special and complex projects of the organisation* Provide timely end to end solutions and support to the Translation team members and external vendors for all tasks pertaining to translation* Develop one or more area/domain of Translator and Interpreter (T&I) specialization for self and for the translation team. Serve as the go-to translator/interpreter for specific domain(s). Develop, maintain and share term glossaries and knowledge of the same with fellow translators/interpreters. * Ensure high quality and accurate translations and interpretations are being provided* Liaise with the Global Translation Manager and provide assistance with development and implementation of various initiatives* Oversee the development of translation specialisations for the team* Train, supervise and assess the work submitted by junior translators and provide time to time feedback enabling them to be technically sound* Makes improvements regarding the efficiency of relevant processes and activities* Take on the responsibility of constantly building a strong team which can sustain during difficult and peak workloads while providing nuanced and accurate translations* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organisationJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Translator to progress in their career with a global, professional entity.

    The successful candidate for the Lead Translator Position:* 5+ years of experience in translation or interpretation in a professional working environment is required* Have strong experience of working within the professional service industry (financial services, law firm or management consultancy) or with a global multinational * Demonstrate strong leadership skills along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Must have the ability to work independently in a fast and efficient manner

    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