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    Consulting Manager – TM | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelManagerJob 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 clientsexisting 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.Responsibilities:• Manage and run a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: Transformation Projects, IT Implementations, Business Process Re-engineering, Feasibility Studies etc.• Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects• Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards• Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects• Organize the activities of specific program/project areas• Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports• Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance• Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place• Lead knowledge building and sharing, using knowledge management methodologies, techniques, and processes• Coordinate with others to utilize learning and development tools and techniques to analyze, identify and communicate requirements for change

    Requirements• The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders• 6 – 10 years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 2 years of experience in a PMO preferably within the Government and Public Sector• Familiarity with best practices in PMO structures and operating models• Be passionate about client service• Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic• Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team• Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines• Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs• Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector• Experience of driving large-scale change• Sector exposure and experience of different labor reforms.• Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)

    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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    IT Administrator | Excelsior Group ME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We have an opening for a IT Administrator with one of our well established Maritime Company located in Dubai. In case if this interest you kindly share a copy of your updated CV with latest photograph on it.The salary bracket starts from AED 6,000 onwards, depends on the candidate’s experience in the IT coordination field & IT administration.Looking for a smart, young candidate with excellent communication skills as this candidate will have to communicate in other regions as well.Below is the job description : this is the immediate requirement.* Work location : Dubai, UAE ( HO)* Age : from 25 years to 30 years* Gender : Male candidates only due to the nature of work, and at times they need to sit late hours, pulling cables for fixing systems etc.* Also, consider the freshers that got IT knowledge and zeal to learn to shape their career in IT.* Work Experience – 2 to 3 years UAE experience in the similar field* Degree: Above Metric or any Diploma in IT* Nationality: Any* Period: 6 to 12 months can be extended based on the performance.* Very good communication* Relevant experience as per the job description* 60% onsite job & 40% IT administration jobThis position reports to Sr. IT Coordinator, responsible to be the part of part of a global shared service organization, and works in close cooperation with all IT teams.Main tasks * End User Training – identify needs, arrange training’s, and liaise with IT Communication and Training manager through online and physical training courses* Local Contracts – follow up with local vendor, identify needs and renewal cycle.* Ensure local support to applications, network management, server management, order fulfilment, IT governance and security* Local Deskside Support* Assist 1st Line support team if or when required, identify recurring issues/ problems and automation opportunities and report to IT Support Delivery Manager* Monitor user satisfaction scores, identify improvement potential* Ensure all incident and request registered in global helpdesk system is handled according to IT agreement, principles and guidelines* Advice on IT investment Budget* Provide accurate reporting as required* Act within the corporate governance policyAccountabilities * Order and secure facilities, equipment & supplies required to provide services.* Resolution of Incidents reported to 2nd Line support.* Follow up & conclusion of Incidents escalated to 2nd Line and 3rd Line.* Follow up and report on business unit request task and IT project status* Area IT support and operations according to Service Level Agreements* IT infrastructure in accordance with company IT policies and guidelines.* Area end user satisfaction of helpdesk services* Annual Operations Plan/policy deliveries related to IT Compliance with company IT policies and guidelines

    Mandatory requirements * Excellent written and spoken English skills and ability to understand & convey complex IT scenarios* University level degree in IT or Business Administration or relevant industry experience* Service minded attitude and ability to communicate with all levels within the businessAdditional preferences : Project managementOur client global maritime group providing essential products and services to the merchant fleet, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to develop new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalization. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues across more than 60 countries, take innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.

    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 Consultant, Business Design | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In a world of dramatic and fast-paced change, the ability to retain existing customers and attract new ones is critical. As a Business Transformation professional, you’ll provide clients with a strong analytical framework to transform their sales and drive sustainable growth. Joining one of our high-performing, globally integrated teams, you’ll work closely with our clients’ marketing, sales, and customer service functions, helping to ensure they interact effectively with their customer base. Through our structured learning and development program, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to help grow our clients’ businesses. And with a network that stretches across the world, you’ll gain unparalleled insight and experience from different geographies and sectors. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for Business Design Consultants (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager level) to join our leading Business Design Consulting team. Our consultants are leaders in, and passionate about helping our clients design and deliver new Customer Experiences. They are smart, switched on and bring a strategic, creative, and analytical mindset. Above all they want to make a real difference to our client’s business and their customers. Our Business Design Consultants lead our project team’s day to day and work closely with our clients to lead, inspire and influence thinking within the project. They are expected to coach and develop their team members and are responsible for the delivery of complex workstreams and solutions. They deliver impactful when presentation, and have experience in leading client workshops, design sessions and/or customer research clinics. They are comfortable working with a level of ambiguity and at a fast pace in a dynamic environment. Our Business Design Consultants enjoy working on varying projects and are open to learning about new industries and new cultures. They work across the project lifecycle from CX strategy through to CX design and execution. They deliver outstanding service to our clients and in do so in a way which helps achieve our purpose of “build a better working world”. Your key responsibilities – Lead complex CX workstreams comprising a mix of EY and client’s resources, with overall accountability delivering the expected outcomes to quality, time, and budget – Ability to build a highly collaborative, high performing team environment – Coach and mentor junior team members – Ability to identify and address client needs, and lead client discussions and meetings and workshops – Lead in the design and implementation of customer-centric solutions that provide measurable impact to clients – Design customer journeys in various client sectors, identify experiential pain points, delights and CX capabilities – Contribute to the development of the Business Design practice i.e. support industry events, thought leadership and development of new tools and methods

    Skills and attributes for success – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Advanced written and verbal communication skills – Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and able to work under pressure – Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum of 3-5+ years of working experience in a customer-facing and problem-solving capacity. Preferably with experience in a business consulting role in a leading consultancy firm, designing or delivering customer journeys in the market. – Familiarity with customer-centric trends, best practices, and technology solutions. Some fundamental experience in at least one of the competencies: customer research and insights, design, sales and marketing, customer services operations and channel engagement would be helpful – Some experience in the design or delivery in at least one or more of the following competencies: – Customer research and Insights – Human-centered Experience Design and Measurement – Sales and Marketing – Customer Services and Engagement – Recognized digital platforms and enabling technologies i.e. CMS, CRM Ideally, you will also have – Sector-specific customer experience knowledge – Knowledge in Agile and/or traditional project management – Knowledge in product management and development lifecycle – Knowledge in Design Thinking, UI/UX What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you will be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you are ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you. What working at EY offers EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer: – Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues – Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career – The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transaction, and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. Apply now!

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    A&C Cloud Partner Account Manager | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Builds long term, strategic relationships with named and vertical business alliance partners. Facilitates the development of strategic marketing and new business plans for all assigned partners to meet or exceed assigned business goals. Works with Partners to identify opportunities and create demand through lead generation activities and target account selling strategies. Actively track joint sales pipeline and meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets. Develop and maintain relationships with global counterparts to leverage corporate initiatives and to ensure adherence to Alliances and Channel standards. Monitor partners business results, making recommendations for improvements to increase penetration for the strategic partners. Establish rules of engagement and operational escalation procedures to quickly identify and resolve issues.

    Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Demonstrated track record developing and managing Global Partnerships and driving Partner account activity. Prefer strong analytical, sales channel and marketing skills. Prefer 8 years of related experience with a secondary education in Marketing or a related field.As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    E-Learning Project Supervisor, Financial Accounting Advisory Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    E-learning project supervisor, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Jordan / EgyptIn Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity In today’s environment, companies face accelerating change, from an increasingly digital world, shifting stakeholders’ expectations, intense regulatory scrutiny, millennials seeking more opportunities for development, and other disruptive forces. Successful companies understand that an organization’s agility relies on its ability to quickly evolve its people’s skills to keep up with the ever-changing business needs. At EY, capability development has been a driving force for our transformation. As part of our vision to build a better working world, we bring this focus to our clients via EY Training. By engaging a large network of seasoned trainers, consultants and subject-matter resources, our training solutions help our clients develop, retain and evolve the knowledge and skills of their people. Your key responsibilities – We are interested in professionals with a creative mind-set who are passionate about training, learning and development. – Proactive, results-driven, strong growth ambition, hunger to constantly innovate and operate in an increasingly digital world, strong intellect & knowledge of the digital training mediums are some of the key attributes that the candidates must demonstrate. – As an e-learning content developer, you will be in charge of developing creative and engaging custom eLearning content to serve EY’s clientele. – You will have the ability to produce high-quality eLearning solutions that are interactive and visually aesthetic, in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. – You will have knowledge of Instructional Design (ID) as well as be aware of industry best practices for digital learning – You will be a firm believer in action and display commitment towards making our internal and external customers successful. – Through guidance from the Digital Learning Manager, you will do this by collaborating with Subject-Matter Resources (SMRs), trainers and other content delivery teams. – You will write scripts wherever necessary, create custom graphics, and animate content to enhance the learning experience. – Complete list of responsibilities are further mentioned below:

    Skills and attributes for success – Technology-savvy, artistic and results-driven people will transition into this role smoothly. – Dealing with multiple deadlines, managing limited resources and communicating effectively are key skills that will have a positive impact on those around you and help promote an encouraging and synergetic work environment. To qualify for the role you must have – High Arabic language proficiency – Speaking, reading and writing, as this role is customer-centric – Strong artistic and visually appealing design skills – Advanced knowledge of Instructional design (ID) – Strong expertise in content authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud and Captivate, Camtasia and Ispring. – Expertise in off-the-shelf Learning Management Systems (LMS) and process of integrating SCORM/AICC courses into the LMS. – A minimum of 3 plus years of related work experience with a bachelor’s degree (or above) from any stream Ideally, you’ll also have – Track record with a leading consulting firm in the MENA region What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Automation Cross Portfolio 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 IBM Saudi Arabia is looking for a senior Automation Cross Portfolio Architect with good experience and expertise in IBM Automation portfolio, including Cloud Pak for Integration, Cloud Pak for Business Automation, IBM Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps, IBM Cloud Pak® for Network Automation, API Connect, App Connect Enterprise (ACE), DataPower, IBM MQ, WebSphere, IBM DevOps software, Instana, Turbonomics, Application Performance Monitoring, , ECM, BPM and ODM. He/She will be responsible for supporting IBM local business partners in architecting, solutioning, and selling IBM AUTOMATION solutions. We value problem solving skills and an attitude towards learning, great communication and accountability. Qualified candidate will be working in a presales team supporting IBM local business partners to promote and sell IBM’s AUTOMATION software to commercial clients across industries. Automation Cross Portfolio Architects are technical consultants to clients, IBM sales teams and IBM Business Partners. They understand the client’s business requirements, technical requirements and/or competitive landscape. They provide technical sales support which may include collaborate with IBM sales teams to define, design, and detail the technical aspects and feasibility of proposed solutions; respond to RFP documents, deliver presentations and demos; develop and deliver technical education; support critical situations; design solutions; and answer technical questions. Key activities for the Automation Cross Portfolio Architect in this role will include: – Architecting IBM Automation Solutions – Design and develop integration flows using IBM Automation software to fulfil customer requirements. – Customer Engagements – Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to commercial customers in Saudi Arabia on IBM Automation opportunities. Successfully conducts Presentations, Demos, Design/Discovery Workshops, etc. that drive hybrid cloud integration revenues. – Technical Sales Accelerators – Develop and deliver product presentations, complex demonstrations, discovery workshops, deep-dive discussions and whiteboard sessions that demonstrate the business value and technical strength of IBM Automation software. – Deployment Support – Support existing hybrid cloud integration commercial clients to see the value of the IBM Automation software they acquired. This includes providing guidance and best practices to the implementation team, in addition to working with IBM support team and product team to accelerate the resolution of support tickets/PMR’s. – Business Partner Engagement -Develop innovative enablement Programs for the BP community that highlights important new product features, capabilities, and deployment patterns. Support BP in a way to make them independent from a sales stand point – Collaborate with the wider IBM team in Middle East Africa and WW for enablement and customer engagements Additional responsibilities include: – Lead and execute customer engagements in presales for Automation software with all needed technical design and architectural decisions ensuring the best quality of work while maintain solution viability and cost efficiency. – Provide technical leadership to achieve business results (software deployment, S&S renewals, stream revenue) for commercial clients in Saudi Arabia. – Use technical and business acumen to build and maintain relationships with key customers decision-makers. – Provide technical leadership on solution design, deployment best practices, and IBM’s technology roadmaps. – Explain how IBM’s Automation offerings compare, contrast, and integrate with the customer’s existing software investment from IBM, business partners, and the competition. – Apply product and industry-specific knowledge to understand business problems and bring relevant recommendations to the client. – Collaborating with IBM Automation commercial sellers to define, design, and detail the technical aspects and feasibility of proposed solutions. – Support customer-facing and prospect education activities, such as trade events, user conferences, delivering workshops, and delivering product demonstrations. – Removing inhibitors to the sale through discovery, assessments, whiteboard/chalk talks, presentations, and demonstrations. – Taking initiatives to own accounts and issues and driving team members toward common goal of winning business. – Assist with software deployments and resolution of post-sales issues.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – A master or bachelor degree in IT, computer science, computer engineering, or similar field. – At least 7 years of overall professional experience. As such, excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, including strong presentation skills required. As are excellent time/project management, organizational and collaboration skills. – At least 5 years of experience in external client-facing projects. Must demonstrate a strong solution design background and an increasing amount of customer engagement leadership experience. – At least 2 year of experience with IBM Automation Software and also new trending technologies, open source and community development preferred due to breadth of customer environments this technology brings. – Experience with event driven architecture and messaging is extremely crucial including in technologies like Kafka, RabbitMQ, API Economy, Microservices, IIB and MQ. – Ability to analyze business requirement user stories and model it domain based services – Good understanding of the key differences to architect and design enterprise hybrid Cloud native solutions – Enthusiastic, persuasive and self-starter, ability to motivate team members, disciplined operation and reporting/alignment with local and regional management – Exhibit presentation and communication skills – Ability to support training and consulting in post-sales tool and processing deployment situations.

    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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    Economic Advisory Executive | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy & Transactions – Economic Advisory Executive Are you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, we invite you to pursue a career with our industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice. ( Learn more about our VME Services ) Businesses and governments operate in an increasingly uncertain and rapidly changing environment: – Technological disruption and innovation are transforming supply chains and driving productivity changes – Trade relationships between nations are being reconsidered – Increasing fiscal pressures leading to additional scrutiny around the way that Government’s raise and spend public money – Changing economic policies and regulation are reshaping the business landscape. – As such, businesses and governments find themselves under growing pressure to make decisions based on robust evidence and credible economic approaches. – Relying on the fundamental principles of economics, EY’s Economic Advisory team uses economic analysis to help guide decision making of public and private sector entities. Your key responsibilities – You will be responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, market trends, and industry reports to help design, develop, and construct economic models and tools to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets. – You will also be involved in assignments where economic modelling, econometric and statistical analysis are used to support our clients in making better informed decisions. As an economic advisor, you are expected to- Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams – Actively contribute to report writing and the development of economic models – Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided – Identify issues and propose solutions – Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts – Demonstrate ability to listen to clients and address their needs – Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility towards engagement team members – Develop positive, productive and professional relationships with colleagues and clients – Demonstrate willingness to learn – Stay up to date on business and economic developments relevant to our clients’ businesses

    Skills and attributes for success The Economic Advisory team is looking for motivated candidates who have: – University degree in economics or in a related field with a deep fundamental understanding in micro and macroeconomics – Prior experience of performing economic analysis to guide public or private sector policy decisions. This might include some or all of: – Economic impact assessments using input-output model, – Cost-benefit analysis – Economic benchmarking – Econometric and statistical modelling – Computable general equilibrium modelling – Ability and flexibility to work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables – Excellent analytical, project management, multi-tasking, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills – Competency in communicating the results of analysis to an audience of varied stakeholders – Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word – Experience with statistical tools such as STATA, R, and PowerBI To qualify for the role, you must have – At least bachelors or masters with a major in Econometrics and/or Economics. – At least 2 years of professional experience in any field. – Demonstrated competency in economic and/or econometric modelling/analysis. – Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and report writing skills in English. – An aptitude for computer coding . Ideally, you’ll also have – Previous economic and/or econometric studies experience in the Power and Utilities sector, in areas such as policy and regulatory reform, investment evaluation, pricing and tariffs, competitive spot market analysis, sector related forecasting. – R-coding or similar coding language competency in the application of data analysis and economic/econometric modelling – Understanding of the broader GCC/MENA market – Arabic language skills (preferred although not mandatory) What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Shopify Front End Developer | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. We’re looking for an experienced Frontend Web Developer with Shopify and Liquid expertise.What you’ll be doing The Shopify Developer strives to do high-quality work and thrives on collaboration and working as part of a team. You should have a strong grasp of responsive website design and development patterns, principles, and workflow. To achieve this integrated approach, our engineer must have a deep understanding of user experience and creative aesthetics while implementing multi-device layouts.You would also be responsible for all aspects of front-end architecture and development including all project-related browser and server technologies responsible for rendering the user experience.

    What you’ll need to succeed – Strong experience within eCommerce.- Commercial experience building and maintaining themes with Shopify- Experience as a Frontend Developer with a fluent knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue- Plus if you have experience with a backend language such as Node JS / Python / GO / PHP- Good knowledge in using continuous integration / continuous deployment tools- Experience with app builds (frontend or backend)- Experience working with Invision, Sketch or Figma- Excellent communication skills-written and verbal- Experience working as part of a teamWhat we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More