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    Unified Communication Engineer | Qatar Project Management (QPM)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:To implement and support Cisco based IP Telephony & VOIP solutions and to ensure that operating requirements are met in line with the needs and mission of the Qatar Rail.• Takes active responsibility for installation, configuration and administration of CUCM, Unity Connection, Presence and IPCC versions 7,8 & 9 and Call Manager Express• Handles TFTP, TOMCAT Service, Monitoring, File Management, Certificate Management, Feature service administration.• Follows up for back-up and restore procedure.• Provides daily support for IPT.• Mentors, trains & develop juniors and coordinate their tasks.

    Degree graduate ideally in Electronics /Communication Technology/ IT or similar.Skills:• Call Manager (Server, NTP, Region and Device pool, LDAP Integration, SRST• Enterprise and Service parameter, License reporting.• Call Routing (Route pattern/route list/route group, Hunt pattern/hunt list/hunt group, Partition, Calling Search Space, Application/SIP Dial rules, Forced Authorization Codes, Call Park/ Call Pickup/Pickup group, Meet me configuration• Dial plan/route plan administration, Translation Patterns, Transformation pattern/profile.)• Media Resources (Conference Bridge, Transcoder, Music on hold, Media resource list/Media resource group, Voice Mail, VPN.)• Devices (CTI Route points, Gateways (H.323 and MGCP), Trunks (SIP Trunk), Remote Destination and Remote Destination Profile, Phone Button, Soft key, Phone services, SIP Profiles, Feature control policy, Recording Profile, IP Phones (9971,7975,7945,7937,7942,7911,7925 and Soft Phones)• End User Administration (End user administration, Application user ,User role assignment, Bulk adding/removing/updating, Voicemail configuration, Enabling voice recording, CSS, ,Single Number reach, Call forwarding, Shared Line, Simultaneous ring.• Telepresence Appliances and Applications, Video Communication Server, Expressway series Server, Telepresence Management Suite, Mobile and Remote Access, Endpoints C-series, EX-series, SX10/20, Profile Series, CTS 3010, CTS 3210 etc.• Cisco UCS Servers: BE7M, C-240 and C-220, CIMC configuration and troubleshooting hardware issues• Gateways (H.323 ) (ISR CLI Configuration, IOS up gradation, Serial/Ethernet/Controller Interface configuration Serial/Ethernet/Controller Interface configuration, Voice service configuration (Security, fax protocol), Codec configuration, Dial-peer VoIP, Dial-peer pots ,Translation Patterns, IVR Application configuration, Debugging.• Unity and Presence (Exchange Integration, Single Inbox, Port Configuration, Auto Attendant, PIN Management, Capabilities assignment, Soft Phone (Jabber and Personal Communicator).• Contact Center (Script Management, Application management, IVR• Resource Management, Desk Flow Configuration, Contact Centre Agent/Group Configuration, Music on hold, Desktop Agent, Scheduler (Working hours/Closed/Holidays),Database Integration.• Zoom Call Recording and Right Fax (Recording Profile, Recording Pattern, User Creation, Restoration, Partition/Route Pattern Configuration)Professional Training: • CCNP – Voice

    Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems. More

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    Transaction Diligence Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transaction Diligence professional, you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions to clients, helping them to meet their strategic goals. Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. The opportunity – You will analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing financial information and participating in interviews with management. – You’ll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. – You’ll also help to create a positive learning culture for other team members and support their development. – And as part of your role in the wider team, you’ll have a role to play in other team initiatives – for example, account management and recruitment. Your key responsibilities – As a manager within the Transaction Support team, you will manage the project teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within transaction support and other departments in EY. You will understand the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice. – You will plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations and discussions with the client. – You will understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients. – You will play a key role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, and client service framework). – You will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback

    Skills and attributes for success – Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment, as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. – Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients. To qualify for the role you must have – Minimum of 5 years of experience in Transaction Support or due diligence – Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualified- Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions.- Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills- Excellent command of spoken and written English Ideally, you will also have – Transactions/auditing experience – Client facing experience from a professional services background 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’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. 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 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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    Human Capital – Talent & Succession Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Partner Leadership & Succession within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide both strategic and operational support to the Partner Leadership & Succession team.Responsibilities:- Managing all Partners & candidates general requests & enquiries with relation to the IPA process or J2P talent program, and any future partner talent programs – Manage the implementation of J2P by ensuring best practices from the network and consultation with the business  – Manage running of the full J2P program, including coordination with external parties, supporting the candidates and liaising with the business  – Support with IPA process including managing the IPA tool and learning process automation, pre & post admission processes and events. – Lead all administrative support with relation to all programs (calendar scheduling, data preparation, day-to day coordination)  – Prepare & update all materials and briefings in relation to all talent & succession programs – Supporting or leading specific transformation projects related to L&S initiatives as assigned – Manage all partner data reporting to use as analysis for automation & transformation  – Coordinate all global talent programs for Partners (re-inventing the future etc) – Support on monthly budget/financial reconciliation and provide analysis for L&S leadership  – Support continuous development of female talent pipeline & work with HC & the business for early indication  – Coordinate with external providers for new partner assessments for 360 & psychometric process  – Liaise with the PwC network to find out best practice and stay up to date with key territories on new programs  – Bring ideas and updates to L&S leadership to ensure all processes are current and relevant

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Management. – Fluency in spoken and written English – Arabic would be advantageous – 5-7 years of HC related experience. – Strong MS office skills. – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues Travel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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 – Core Assurance (External Audit) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Requirements:- Professional qualification.- Experience in big four is a must.- Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

    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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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax Compliance – Intern / Trainee | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismTRS ConsultingManagement LevelIntern/TraineeJob Description & SummaryA career in our Corporate Tax Reporting practice, within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team helps our clients to leverage co-sourcing and outsourcing as a critical component of tax function strategy to better align tax function investments and use of talent with organisational goals. You’ll focus on coordinating all the tax compliance activities related to direct and indirect taxes, tax accounting, and preparation of statutory financial statements to help clients create an integrated and global approach to local compliance services.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As an Intern / Trainee, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Be curious and try new things.- Learn about how PwC works as a business and adds value to clients.- Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other information.- Support research, analysis and problem solving using a variety of tools and techniques.- Produce high quality work which adheres to the relevant professional standards.- Keep up-to-date with technical developments for area of specialism.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in materials produced.- Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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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    Principal Advanced Support Engineer – Functional | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a member of the Support organization, your focus is to deliver post-sales support and solutions to the Oracle customer base while serving as an advocate for customer needs. This involves resolving post-sales non-technical customer inquiries via phone and electronic means, as well as, technical questions regarding the use of and troubleshooting for our Electronic Support Services. A primary point of contact for customers, you are responsible for facilitating customer relationships with Support and providing advice and assistance to internal Oracle employees on diverse customer situations and escalated issues.As an Advisory Systems Engineer, you are expected to be an expert member of the problem-solving/avoidance team and be highly skilled in solving extremely complex (often previously unknown), critical customer issues. Performing the assigned duties with a high level of autonomy and reporting to management on customer status and technical matters on a regular basis, you will be expected to work with very limited guidance from management. Further, the Advisory Systems Engineer is sought by customers and Oracle employees to provide expert technical advice.

    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. Because of substantial customer interfacing, a demonstrated ability to work with customers on an independent basis with exceptional communication skills, while consistently achieving the absolute highest levels of customer satisfaction. Both a Bachelor*s and Master*s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience 8 years related experience prior to taking this position. In addition, experience with Oracle*s core products, applications, and tools.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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    Principal Advanced Support Engineer – Apps Developer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a member of the Support organization, your focus is to deliver post-sales support and solutions to the Oracle customer base while serving as an advocate for customer needs. This involves resolving post-sales non-technical customer inquiries via phone and electronic means, as well as, technical questions regarding the use of and troubleshooting for our Electronic Support Services. A primary point of contact for customers, you are responsible for facilitating customer relationships with Support and providing advice and assistance to internal Oracle employees on diverse customer situations and escalated issues.As an Advisory Systems Engineer, you are expected to be an expert member of the problem-solving/avoidance team and be highly skilled in solving extremely complex (often previously unknown), critical customer issues. Performing the assigned duties with a high level of autonomy and reporting to management on customer status and technical matters on a regular basis, you will be expected to work with very limited guidance from management. Further, the Advisory Systems Engineer is sought by customers and Oracle employees to provide expert technical advice.

    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. Because of substantial customer interfacing, a demonstrated ability to work with customers on an independent basis with exceptional communication skills, while consistently achieving the absolute highest levels of customer satisfaction. Both a Bachelor*s and Master*s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience 8 years related experience prior to taking this position. In addition, experience with Oracle*s core products, applications, and tools.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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    AVP – Information Security | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    AVP – Information Security – NYC Working HoursReporting to the Head of Security, you will be a hands-on security professional responsible to monitor security controls continually and lead operational security control implementations. You will also assist in developing a security program and security projects that address identified risks and business security requirements.Client DetailsA leading multi-national organisation looking to grow their existing security team.Description* Coordinate measure and report on the technical aspects of security management.* Providing operational support across the core platforms including testing, improving and maintaining new and existing systems, and working closely with all the technology teams to ensure system consistency. * Ensure integrity and availability of information systems assets, analyse and identify Cyber Security gaps as well as providing advice and remediation.* Rapidly resolving incidents and problems in compliance with the firm’s incident management process.* Manage the day-to-day activities of threat and vulnerability management, identify risk tolerances, recommend treatment plans and communicate information about residual risk.* Recommend and coordinate the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies.* Serve as an active and consistent participant in the information security governance process.* Work with the enterprise architecture team to ensure that there is a convergence of business, technical and security requirements; liaise with IT management to align existing technical installed base and skills with future architectural requirements.* Manage the process of gathering, analysing and assessing the current and future threat landscape, as well as providing a realistic overview of risks and threats in the enterprise environment.* Develop security budget projections based on short- and long-term goals and objectives.* Monitor and report on compliance with security policies, as well as the enforcement of policies within the IT department.* Leading technical security implementations to fulfil key security control requirements.* Propose changes to existing policies and procedures to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance.Job OfferIn addition to a fantastic opportunity working with varied global projects, this role will pay an attractive salary and benefits.

    * A degree in computer science or equivalent with a minimum of 8-10 years’ overall experience in security.* Proficiency and hands on experience in information security domains, including policies and standards, risk and control assessments, access controls, regulatory compliance, risk and control governance and metrics, incident management, secure systems development life-cycle, vulnerability management, and data protection.* Must be willing to relocate to Bahrain and work New York hours.

    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