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    IT Assistant – Must be locally based | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the IT Assistant, you will be responsible to provide fast and useful technical assistance on the organisation’s computer systems.Client DetailsAn exciting international organisation in the UAE investing heavily in technology and talent.Description* Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email.* Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.* Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers.* Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel.* Provide assistance with IT products or services being incorporated within the organisation.* Record IT troubleshooting service logs and resolution.* Follow-up and update IT assistance as requested status and information.* Pass on any feedback or suggestions by systems/software end user to the appropriate internal team.* Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures.Job Offer* Progressive role within an established, growing organisation.* Opportunity to work on exciting projects and lead the way for growing a newly established IT function.

    * Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related disciplines.* Must only have between 3-5 years of overall IT support experience with strong background in troubleshooting and repair issues.* Must have strong experience in Windows, Linux, and database (IBM Informix is preferred, but can have experience in MySQL or PostgreSQL, or Oracle Database)* Good knowledge in R/S and strong understanding of TCP/IP protocols and LAN/WAN configuration.* Strong communications and interpersonal skills.* Preference to immediately available candidates would be given.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Internal Communications Specialist | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client prides themselves on outstanding service having built their international success on a strong brand, and have won various awards across the globe. Joining them as their Internal Communications Specialist will provide a stable and fruitful career as well as elevating your career to the next level.This is a new role within the Marketing Team, our client is looking to hire an Internal Communication Specialist who will act as the interface between the Marketing department and internal channels ensuring that policies across the business are implemented and adhered too. You will work closely with stakeholders and internal senior executives understanding internal communication needs and expectations, as well as defining the internal communication requirements ensuring key correspondence and the organisations message is delivered.

    This is a demanding role therefore it is essential you have at least 5 years’ previous experience in a multinational / global organisation within the same role. You will have a proven track record of advising and dealing with senior executives on all internal communication and PR issues along with good project management skills, experience in crisis management and with a solid business acumen.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    EPM Principal Solution Engineer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We can hire Saudi National candidates with SCM / ERP experienceSHAPE TOMORROW, TODAY What if you could shape the way companies drive and increase their business success by introducing groundbreaking Cloud solutions in an impactful and innovative way? At Oracle, you can create Tomorrow Today together with our customers across a range of global industries as part of our Applications Solution Engineering (SE) team.JOIN THE APPLICATIONS SOLUTION ENGINEERING TEAM Our SEs have specialist and industry knowledge to help our customers build their cloud journeys. In partnership with sales, we collaborate with our customers to inspire them with an innovative solution roadmap to drive outstanding ROI in their businesses.This role will be aligned to SaaS – SCM Solution in Saudi Arabia.WHAT WILL YOU DO? – Partner and lead with sales team across all stages of the sales cycle to articulate the business value of SaaS – SCM Solution – Leverage industry knowledge to recommend relevant and innovative solutions that support your customers’ desired outcomes and ensuring customer satisfaction. – Ensure customers’ key business requirements and motivations are fully understood and addressed – Design, present and articulate Oracle SaaS – SCM Solution to a variety of external and internal stakeholder audiences – Focus on overcoming obstacles to achieve the customers’ desired outcome and ensuring customer satisfaction. – Stay up to date and increase your skills and knowledge in SaaS – SCM Solution and modern demonstration techniques – Address the competitive landscape and handle objections – Ensure a smooth handover for a successful customer implementation – Represent Oracle as a credible expert, providing current and new product information through workshops and at customer or industry events – Drive the strategic growth of ECEMEA Applications through an active contribution to the SE community

    WHAT SKILLS DO YOU NEED? – Excellent communication and presentation skills – Innovative thinking – Strong collaboration skills – Networking skills – Drive and resilience – Curiosity – Emotional intelligence – Ability to self-manage – Ability to translate complex customer needs into business solutions EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS – Extensive knowledge of business applications (ERP Solution): – Workforce Management – Benefits and Compensations – Talent Management – Strategic Workforce Planning – Talent Acquisition – Employee Development – Health and Safety – 12 years of experience as pre-sales or implementation consultant in enterprise transformation projects or 12 years business experience in SCM Consultation. – Very good understanding of SCM solution interaction with other solutions, like: Financials, Projects, Sales or any other solutions. – Experience implementing or demonstrating SCM software (Oracle,SAP, Infor or others) is desired but is not a requirement. – SCM practitioner experience is a plus. – Previous work experience in a sales, pre-sales, product management, or consulting role will also be considered a plus. – Ability to apply technology to drive innovation, experience in utilising design thinking and customer journey mapping a plus – Bachelors / Masters degree or equivalent desirable – Fluent in Arabic and English (other languages are a plus) – Travel is required, approx. 30 % 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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    Network / System Administrator | A Leading Real Estate Company In Kuwait

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Oversees and coordinates information technology functions of the company.Primary Responsibilities• Reviews Error Logs from the monitoring tool (if any) and reports to detect recurring slowdowns or errors.• Consults with software and hardware vendors and other establishment workers to solve problems impeding computer operations.• Oversees evaluating new software and hardware to determine usefulness and compatibility with existing software and hardware in meeting the needs and requirements of company operations.• Monitors software and hardware vendors in relation to maintenance operations in case of outsourcing.• Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.• Oversees and coordinates activities with respect to internal networking service and security

    Qualifications and Certifications• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent education.• Certification from Microsoft, RHCE, Comp TIA, CISCO will be added value.Experience • Minimum of 4-8 years of related experience and/or training in similar function and industry.Skills• Strong leadership skills, knowledge in technical skills in information technology.• Computer literacy and knowledge in MS Office and system and Oracle applications.• Communicational skills and ability to work in teams and establish teams as well as planning ahead to meet future business requirements with a business-oriented mentality to have a productive work environment.

    A leading real estate company in Kuwait. More

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    Office Manager / Executive Assistant – (Arabic Speaking) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are working with an established organisation within the professional services sector who are looking at hiring an experienced Office Manager / Executive Assistant to work in their Abu Dhabi office.This role will see you provide first class administrative support to a C-Level Executive in a fast-paced office. You will also provide support with office management and assist in coordination of board meetings and maintaining board records accurately. You will contribute and assist in the implementation of any policies or procedures, offering a strategic approach to the organisation’s system.In addition, you will be required to prepare communications and liaise with stakeholders to help drive the accomplishment of tasks in an effective and efficient manner. This is a senior role and your responsibilities will also include receiving and screening calls, corresponding with visitors and completing any complex travel and diary management tasks.This full time role will see you working in a timely and analytical manner, and will have you managing a variety of priorities and coordination of high level administrative duties.

    To be considered for this role you must hold a bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or a related field and have at least 10 years’ experience as an Office Manager. It would be advantageous if you have experience within the financial services industry and possess UAE experience. You must have high-level communication skills and your verbal and written skills should be excellent in both Arabic and English. The successful candidate must be organised and detail orientated, with an energetic personality who has strong team player attributes.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Executive Secretary – Administrative Advanced (UAE National) | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As part of our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability.You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s 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 OpportunityAs an executive Secretary, you’ll develop your skills by providing support services to some of MENA’s largest organizations. Your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You’ll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected and you’ll be supported in developing the career path you choose. Your key responsibilities• Provide high level support to a small group of Partners and Executives• Organise and manage comprehensive diaries, travel and accommodation• Screening emails, responding and/or actioning as required• Prepare expense claims and timesheets on a weekly basis• Screen phone calls and messages, and follow-up actions, referring to the relevant team member when appropriate• Prepare and revise documents including presentations, emails, reports, agendas and papers• Coordinate client events, internal and external, as required within MENA• Leadership and people development• Counsel, coach or mentor others in the secretarial community• Identify opportunities to improve work efficiency and effectivenessSkills and attributes for success• The demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills• Intermediate in the use of Microsoft Office suites• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task• Strong communication skills including telephone manner and interpersonal skills• A strong team member with an ability to work across multiple teams• Experience in a professional services environment is highly regarded.

    To qualify for the role you must have• A minimum of 4-5 years previous EA experience, supporting multiple executives in a corporate environmentIdeally, you’ll also have• Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageousWhat we look forHighly 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 team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.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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    Apos Strategic Client Engagement – Strategic Deal Design | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The ECEMEA Apos Strategic Client Engagement (SCE) is seeking a senior individual to focus on commercial strategy, innovation and planning for our most strategic set of prospective customers . You will partner in the critical phases of the account planning (Strategy, Design and Structuring), and be specifically responsible for helping understand and qualify the desired business outcomes for the development of the deal structure against the value levers identified in the customer discovery process. You will be an integral part of the Strategic Client Engagement team designing the deal approach to support the value-based transformation journey in alignment with the Insight, Architect and Domain Specialist teams. The ideal candidate will have customer facing experience and have an interest in digging into technology use cases, be a proven collaborator across multiple stakeholders, and have a business lens that enables them to distil complex scenarios down to their essentials. Strategy: Partner with broader Client Engagement and Sales teams to set objectives, analyse key data, and ensure alignment with broader Oracle ecosystem. The individual will be able to provide advice on the competitive situation and create an actionable strategy. Structure: You will be specifically responsible for designing the right deal structure for complex deals in a way that meets the desired business objectives, addresses competitive considerations, and maximizes the value of the opportunity. This may include analysis of the historical purchasing patterns of the customer, balancing the goals of the customer and Oracle, and striking the right discount structure.

    Key responsibilities include: – Act as trusted advisor and thought leader in the development of the strategic deal structure. Partner with the execution of the sales cycle (strategy, structuring) for strategic, complex, or highly competitive opportunities – Evaluate the current contract base: ULA’s, perpetual licenses, subscriptions, support stream, balances shelved, renewal timeframes, subscription renewal cycles, adoption, consumption, customer satisfaction, etc – Align the above to the customer strategy, industry trends and competition footprint to come up with the best commercial strategy – Consult with an influences internal stakeholders, experts and other resources not under direct control, helping to remove obstacles and aiming goals achievement.

    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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    Senior Solution Engineer – Apps Development & Integration | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Preferred Qualifications Oracle Solutions Engineers in the Technology Software Engineer (TSE) team bridge the gap between business and technology – speaking the value language of business and technology C-level individuals. They combine a deep understanding of technology, applications, industry best practices, business processes and architectural patterns to drive IT transformation initiatives that meet the business objectives of our customers. Ideal candidates not only possess deep experience with technology transformation but also significant experience in project delivery and cloud business. In this position the candidate will be able to work with cutting edge technologies and projects related to Modern Data and Application solutions. The role is predominately a Pre-Sales role, an intrinsic part of the Sales team and have a single focus on positioning Oracle’s Technology Solutions at the heart of the customer projects and priorities. Good commercial sense is a key requirement, as we aim to grow our presence, presenting our solutions should always reflect the immediate and long-term benefit for our customers. A pro-active attitude is a key characteristic that we are looking for. As a solution engineer you have the chance to develop in a very broad spectrum, ranging from product expertise, customer interaction, communication and general IT market knowledge. Responsibilities – Provide support, as Solution Engineer, to multiple sales teams and lines of business (both proactive and reactive) to identify the best Oracle solution for their customer’s business needs and to position Oracle’s Technology & Cloud Strategy and Solutions as key differentiator in sales cycles; – Engage with customers by translating their business needs into appropriate Oracle solutions; – Present and articulate features and benefits of Oracle technology solution to business and technical customers; – Create and deliver presentations, customized demonstrations, seminars and workshops to customers and partners, as well as public events; – Setting up and leading diverse teams (local / remote, technical / non-technical profiles), in order to address high-profile sales engagements from a pre-sales point of view – Design, plan and deliver Solution Demonstrations, Proofs of Concept and Benchmarks. – Become the technical solution expert for a designated solution area; – Contribute technical responses for Invitations To Tender (ITT), Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFP); – Define infrastructure architectures and solution proposals, using Value Selling techniques; – Recognize and communicate opportunities to up sell based on solutions insight; – Keep abreast of all new products, market trends, future directions and the competition for areas of focus; – Maintain up to date, relevant knowledge of competitive solutions and winning strategies; – Actively developing product expertise; – Ongoing education and training of the sales force on Oracle technologies and solutions; – Document and share lessons learned and best practices; – Collaborate with other pre-sales teams to drive business results, enhance win rates and better customer propositions; – Operate in line with all Oracle processes and procedures.

    Required qualifications – Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent; – Background from pre-sales, inside sales, or as a consultant; – Proven experience working in the IT industry as Technical Architect, Solution Architect or Engineer; – Experience with Data Platform Technologies: Relational Databases, Data warehousing, ETL, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Analytics among others is desirable. – Experience with Service Oriented Architectures, Integration, Application Server technologies and DevOps is a plus. – Experience with Oracle technology is a distinct advantage; – Excellent verbal and written communication skills and persuasive skills essential; – Fluency in English ; Arabic is a plus. – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

    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