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    Project Manager – Saudi National | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Identify resources and assign responsibilities.• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s).• Competent in required project methodology.Client Details• A multinational company.DescriptionIdentify resources and assign responsibilities.• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s).• Competent in required project methodology.• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored.• Works closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).• Understands basic revenue models and P/L to meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget’ scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.• Works with developers and designers to define and document questions, liaise with business via email, IM or phone to get new requirements and explain feasibility.• Submits project status reports to stakeholders; reviews bugs; plans software releases; anticipates and reacts to change.Job Offer• Competitive package and benefits.

    • 5+ years of experience in Project Management• Saudi Nationals• Must come from Manufacturing Background

    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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    CEO – New Fintech Venture | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the CEO, you will be responsible for guiding and overseeing the strategy and business functions of the company. You will work closely with the Board to build strategic partnerships and steer the organisation to its next stage of growth and development.Client DetailsThis is an up-and-coming fintech start-up in the UAE, looking to utilise innovative technologies to offer a simplified one-stop shop for all payments needs.The company’s mission is to provide fair and transparent financial access to every business in the world, regardless of how small or large they may be. The Company is building its own ecosystem as a complete Banking/Payment-As-A-Service solution that integrates and partners with banks, other payments platforms, P2P lending platforms, Insurance providers, trust companies, and other solution providers.The advantages come from the agility and focus on strong technology and the company believes in creating financial solutions using scalable and flexible technology, rather than heavily manual and people-intensive methods. This allows the company to evolve and adapt to business needs and react fast to changes and opportunities.Description* The position to have real impact on the business strategy and the broader community.* Lead the development of high calibre business plans in accordance with the company’s vision.* Oversee smooth running of operations, sales and marketing ensuring adherence to legal guidelines and compliance.* Evaluate company performance metrics and examine financial/non-financial reports to provide recommendations for improvement.* Utilise insights from performance metric assessments to devise strategic plan of action for the future.* Keep abreast of changes in the fintech markets and maintain close relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Job Offer* A competitive attractive package to match the scale of the business and your performance.* Opportunity to play a critical role in the establishment, growth and success of an exciting new business.

    * We are looking for an entrepreneur mindset. * Direct access to proven operators in the technology, financial, banking and venture capital sectors.* Strong experience as CEO in the start-up space or leadership experience within strategy consulting with strong exposure to fintech sector engagements.* Proven record of successfully developing and implementing commercial strategies.* High level of proficiency in financial analysis, risk management with the ability to liaise with key stakeholders.* Strong understanding of tech/digital business growth and best-practice platform builds.

    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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    Quality Assurance Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DescriptionWho You Are• You are a sharp, experienced software quality engineer with strong problem-solving skills, a solid software testing foundation.• You are a talented, detail, oriented and enthusiastic tester who is passionate about quality and is enthusiastic about the new cutting edge technology offered to consumers.• You will design, plan, execute and automate tests for software across a variety of n-tier architectures and cutting-edge technologies.Who We AreThe Souq Integration Team is building a team to help expand Amazon’s footprint in Jordan. Our QA/SDET team will play a pivotal role in this program, with the mission to build and execute a streamlined QA process for the new business initiative. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team that is responsible for building a successful, sustainable and strategic business for Amazon, from the ground up.Responsibilities• At a strategic level, our QA team will help drive the software development process towards quality-centric methodologies. • The QA team will also drive efficiencies in the QA process and invest appropriately in process changes, automation, tools etc to reduce the overall QA effort for the product. • The goal of our QA team is to build a comprehensive test suite that will be utilized to validate the solution in a scalable and repeatable manner. • The QA team identifies use cases and creates test plans, defines test strategies and creates test cases to validate software design via manual and automated tests.• The QAE is responsible for conducting functional regression testing, integration testing and automation, and identify scaling and security issues for distributed, service oriented software systems using Java/ C++/C#, SQL, Perl, Python, JavaScript, as well as user-level automation using tools such as Selenium. • Find opportunities for improvements in systems, tools and processes, as well as drive these improvements across the development groups. • Work closely with the development groups that enhance and maintain the applications that make up the product and the underlying services that drive them. • Write automated tests with Scripting tools and/or user-level automated tools. • Responsible for understanding the domain and the product in detail and coming up with the test strategy/planning, developing test cases, driving the test case sign-off processes with the stakeholders, and test execution and reporting.Responsibilities• Create and document test plans for end to end user scenarios• Deploy services through test and production stages• Execute periodic manual and automated test cases• Investigate and reproduce bugs and drive fixes through test and production stages• Develop manual and automated UI tests• Implement test runner scripts in Perl or Shell• Prepare datasets in test and production databases• Improve end to end testing of legacy services• Identify and debug test automation failures• Coordinate testing across disciplines and teams

    Basic Qualifications• Bachelor’s in CS or related field +2 years of experience or Master’s and 2 years of experience in software quality assurance• Proficiency in at least one modern object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, or C#• Proven familiarity with automation testing tools• Excellent QA aptitude and ability to drive process improvements• Strong knowledge of QA methodology and tools• Ability to write test plans and test strategy documents• Ability to understand functional/technical specifications and analyze data• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Is innovative, can simplify, and has relentlessly high standards• Can juggle testing of multiple releases with multiple dependenciesPreferred Qualifications• Experience working in a UNIX/Linux environment utilizing virtual machines• Knowledge of industry standard test automation tools and experience developing product test harnesses• Experience with open source tools and resources• Creativity and the initiative to improve product test coverage and effectiveness• Comfortable communicating cross-functionally and across management levels in formal and informal settings• Responsible for creation/modification of appropriate test tools that can be used for data verification.

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Audit Manager – FS | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, 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.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s 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 Manager, 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Head of Payments | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Lead a business unit into change & transformation- Strategically develop roadmaps and delivery for customer and merchant application- Heavily involved in team management, financial growth and the overall sales and operations of applications- Some involvement in Product management, Design and Customer experience in an agile environmentMcGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Qualifications & Experience- Minimum 10 years of experience leading high performing teams- 15 years relevant experience in the banking/payments and professional services domain- Master’s degree in business/engineering/ computer science or related discipline

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Assurance – IT Audit – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.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 Manager, 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Junior CX Service Designer | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who we are We are a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East, with more than 600 stores, 300 brands, and over 65 years of experience in the region, we are the premiere destination for luxury goods. To fuel the next stage of our organisation’s 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.Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now’s your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you’ll have everything you need to innovate your career.What you’ll be doing – Support co-designing with customers, brand managers, and other stakeholders to deliver human-centered, end-to-end solutions that meet needs of customers.- Participate in user research activities (such as surveys, user testing, focus groups etc.) and incorporate insights into service design and deliverables.- Responsible for mapping customer and/or user journeys and holistic view of the experience by identifying critical touchpoints, how those touchpoints are connected, and how people experience the brand throughout their entire lifecycle.- Support leading design brainstorming and review sessions with brand managers and other key stakeholders.- Support identification and prioritization of opportunities that will inform our experience strategy.- Work closely with product development, sales, marketing, and operations to integrate UX & Customer insights to optimize the journeys. – Use VoC research and insights and competitor analysis to transform what customers want into what users need to efficiently get their jobs done. – Develop customer journeys, service blueprints, workflows, wireframes, and other design deliverables.- Understand and articulate clearly how journeys, processes and services need to change from a user centered, system, and business perspective.- Use UX best practices to design digital experiences for target users, and support the company’s business goals while advocating for users’ needs.- Apply a design thinking culture within the organization.

    What you’ll need to succeed – Proven and successful at delivering a product design, from design to launch.- Familiarity with research tools and techniques such as Crazy Egg, Google Analytics and Optimize, usertesting.com, customer interviews, small-focus groups, and surveys.- Experience with field research (e.g., store experience audits, mystery shopping, etc.)- Experience of using design thinking principles or methods, facilitating Design Thinking workshops and trainings.- Business knowledge paired with outstanding analytical, conceptual, and design thinking skills.- Proven ability to create new service designs based on relevant user insights and to effectively communicate them to stakeholders.- Work under time constraints on several tasks and projects simultaneously, as well as a marked ability to work in cross-functional teams.- Arabic (written and spoken).What we can offer you We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.Amazing benefitsWe recognize the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution, remote and flexible working 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

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    Executive Assistant Finance – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IFS – Office Management – Executive Assistant Finance – Senior AssociateLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – AdministrationManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial- Adhere to the allocated budget for the Office Services function- Propose costs saving solutions as appropriate- Work with procurement with regards to office needs (supplies, consumables)- Prepare purchase orders for all office management suppliesCustomer- In line with Procurement guidelines, provide office services supplies- Coordinate local events, office events with close liaison with the Office Manager- Coordinate printing and binding requests- Facilitate New Hire on-boarding process via coordinating inductions and other matters with HR- Notify HC, IT and receptionist of new hires/departures, and provide/remove security passes and access to office as appropriate- Handles and reports ad-hoc issues arising- Acts as an interface between administrative staff and management- Manage external archiving if relevant- Manage seating, storage and parking allocations- Oversee couriers and post roomInternal Process- Manage Office administrator assignment and conflicts- Adhere to policies and procedures set by management- Coordinate driver schedules, reviews timesheets and manages leave- Coordinate office administrator schedules, reviews timesheets and manages leave- Coordinate receptionist schedules, reviews timesheets and manages leave- Manage maintenance, repairs- Manage cleaners and other outsourced services- Liaise with office landlord- Fire safety warden and business resilience liaison- Manage local office petty cashLearning and Growth- Follow up closely on the daily operation of junior staff to ensure support for office operation is being well-maintained and provided fairly to all office users- Standardise and improve efficiency of internal office management processes- Assist the Office Manager in recruiting and deploying junior admin staff (receptionist, office assistants, drivers, etc. according to local needs)- Training new office management team members- Performance management of direct reports- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation- Bachelor’s degree requiredLanguage- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience- 5+ years experience of providing office services in a professional services environment, or equivalent internal experienceSpecific Skills- Experience with a professional services firm preferred- Prior people management/team lead experience preferredKnowledge and Skills- Extensive knowledge of associated computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office ’97 especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)- Ability to identify problems and resolve them- Ability to make decisions without prior reference- Clear and concise communications at all levels- Strong managerial presence- Ability to work accurately whilst under tight time constraint and high-quality standards- Knowledge of the Firm’s supply contracts

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More