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    IFS – C&M – Assurance Marketing & Communications Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryWe have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Marketing, Communications & Events Manager to join our Clients and Markets team. Based in Riyadh, you will provide support to the KSA Country Senior Partner and wider stakeholders of our Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar offices. You will play a key role in bringing our marketing and communication strategy to life in one of our strategic growth markets for the firm.We are looking for someone who has a strong background in marketing and communications that will bring fresh thinking, creativity and innovative ideas to their work. You will be passionate and driven with excellent project management skills, leading multiple projects while working to tight deadlines. Working with all grades, from partners to support staff, you will process strong networking skills building relationships at all levels.Key responsibilities: Marketing & Events:- Work closely with the Country Senior Partner to develop a marketing plan for KSA, aligned to our strategic priorities and objectives  – Implement and deliver impactful and innovative marketing activities campaigns to profile our KSA Partners and market activities in line with global corporate standards of the PwC network- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns providing update reports for management- Support the local stakeholders, Account Drivers and Clients & Markets Director to develop quality thought leadership, incorporating relevant market trends and insights to support our brand positioning in the KSA market- Actively promote regional, Line of Service (LoS) and Industry marketing campaigns launched by the central Marketing team throughout KSA- Work closely with the central social media and web teams to draft campaign messages and content for local and regional marketing campaigns – Work independently or in collaboration with the central marketing and events team to deliver high quality events – Manage all third party creative agencies to produce high quality photography and videography outputs for the KSA officeExternal communications:- Work with the central PR team to provide external communication and lead in the KSA market including the participation in marketing events, industry forums and conferences – Support the central PR team to identify new press opportunities and develop press materials (press releases, key messages, talking points, press briefs) for all KSA media activities- Provide on the ground support staffing local media interviewsInternal communications:- Support the Country Senior Partner with drafting internal comms for the KSA office – Provide communications support to the KSA office in areas such as – Corporate Social Responsibility, Women in Business and internal events- Support the central internal communications team with local communications initiatives – Draft key stories for at PwC to help promote the KSA office in their market activitiesBrand- Abide and follow the brand of PwC Middle East and Strategy& ME in the KSA market whilst adhering to the global brand guidelines and overall corporate brand identity- Act as a brand champion for the KSA office and guiding internal stakeholders on the appropriate brand execution  – Work closely with the Creative Design Centre on the production of all branded material for the KSA officeLearning & Growth- Liaise with the marketing and knowledge teams on global campaigns, knowledge sharing initiatives, and other corporate activities- Implement marketing training opportunities for partners and principals- Support in the recruitment and termination of staff as needed- Responsible for people management including nurturing talent, coaching and counseling- Develop talent within the team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve targets/service level agreements- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed- Establish a healthy work environmentFinancial- Manage the marketing budget and report on all associated marketing spend related to KSA marketing and comms activities

    Knowledge, skills and experience- 5+ years marketing and communications experience working in a marketing field- 2+ years experience working in the Professional Services Industry, Big 4 or Multinational company specifically in Marketing, PR or Communications capacity- 2+ years  experience in a working in a management capacity- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, PR and Communications or related field- Commercial awareness and solid understanding of the region and the KSA market- Experiencing in working independently or as part of a wider regional team- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high quality outputs under pressure- Experience of executing brand campaigns in line with global brand guidelines- Fluent in English. Arabic (speaking and writing) desirable- Middle East Industry experience desirable- Strong IT skills in MS Office and Google. Experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud desirable

    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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    Senior Application Architect – Cloud and Container | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAs an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Global Business Services Cloud Center of Competency is a leader in Cloud solutions. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Application Architect to join our team. IBM Application Consultants work directly with our clients on key initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of their business issues and implement organizational strategies that drive adoption of change. We are looking for experts who can build credibility and trust with our clients and provide knowledge that addresses individual and unique business needs.As a part of the multi-cloud team, we are looking for architects with extensive experience of open-source technologies. Join us to learn new technologies and expand your core base of expertise while help integrating IBM and OpenSource technologies through real world engagement. In this role you will lead cloud application opportunities towards adoption of container orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Openshift). You will play a key role in our customers’ evolution in enterprise development and help make our solutions both practical and workable for their businesses. You’ll work to gain an understanding of customer application landscape including infrastructure and business needs, make recommendations that resolve their issues, and help them make strategic decisions. You’ll then build enterprise applications and capabilities around cloud technologies to streamline development and allow for continuous feature release of applications.We are seeking a candidate who have designed, architected cloud native applications on Openshift. Lead teams of developers and own proof of concepts. Strong experience on ability to walk through the journey of Mono to Microservices is mandatory.Key Responsibilities- Provide Subject Matter Expertise in hybrid-cloud computing with Kubernetes container platforms; thereby becoming a trusted advisor to influential decision makers.- Initiate a conversation with CXo’s towards adoption of their business applications on Hybrid Cloud Platform with a value based approach- Provide end-to-end technical guidance and expertise on how to effectively use PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service ) to build solutions on business applications- Work with clients and IBM teams to identify business problems and provide innovative solutions to evangelize and accelerate the adoption of Kubernetes technologies.- Design and implement target applications application architecture based on Kubernetes framework with prospective clients, assess architecture needs for projects, work with Development leads and Designers to scope and craft proposals.- Must have designed and deployed atleast 2 microservices application architecture on Kubernetes or Openshift and ability to develop work products during the project lifecycle- Work to harvest best practices and document lessons learned as part of continuous improvement of our offerings.- Be proficient in atleast one cloud providers, such as IBM Cloud, RedHat OpenShift, AKS, EKS or Kubernetes- Hybrid cloud knowledge towards developing Kubernetes based Infrastructure architecture or deployment experience is not a must

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise- Relevant experience of over 10 – 12 years of designing Application architecture experience (Java or .net) is must- Atleast over 1.5 years of hands on implementation experience on Kubernetes- A solid background in technical consulting, with demonstrated IT experience in solving customer’s business applications.- Experience in building cloud native and ready applications- Previous commercial experience with architect / build technologies with containers and container management technologies like Kubernetes (preferred) or Openshift- Proven technical experience with frameworks like Java, Spring Boot, Service meshPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise- Solid project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills- A well-established career within the consultancy space- Certified Red Hat OpenShift Certified on Container application or equivalent Kubernetes certification is must- Supporting experience on OpenStack and Ansbile Automation will be a advantageAbout Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    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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    IAM Specialist (SailPoint IIQ) | McGregor Boyall

    Employment: Full Time

    Key Responsibilities/ ExperienceImplement POCs when required.4+ years of development experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ Implementation, Configuration, Customization and deployment in an enterprise environmentMust have experience in Defining Rules, Access controls, Entitlements, User Policies, Certifications, Provisioning, creating workflows, rules, custom bean shell, provisioning plan, certifications, LCM, custom connectors, policies etc.Connectors like JDBC, WebService, OOTB connectors, etc.Operational experience with good understand of Change / Incident management processes.Strong experience with the following programming languages: java, Bean Shell / SQL, UNIX/LINUXExperience working in Unix/Linux platforms.Experience with Oracle, MYSQL, AD, LDAP, XML, SOAP, Tomcat
    Salary:QAR 15,000 to 18,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    IDAM / IGA / IAMSailPoint IdentityIQCompliance / Access CertificationsJAVAImplement POCs when required.4+ years of development experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ Implementation, Configuration, Customization and deployment in an enterprise environmentMust have experience in Defining Rules, Access controls, Entitlements, User Policies, Certifications, Provisioning, creating workflows, rules, custom bean shell, provisioning plan, certifications, LCM, custom connectors, policies etc.Connectors like JDBC, WebService, OOTB connectors, etc.Operational experience with good understand of Change / Incident management processes.Strong experience with the following programming languages: java, Bean Shell / SQL, UNIX/LINUXExperience working in Unix/Linux platforms.Experience with Oracle, MYSQL, AD, LDAP, XML, SOAP, Tomcat

    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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    Drupal Developer | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment: Full Time

    Please apply directly to jobs@saudinetworkers.com• Drupal experience including module development and extensive knowledge of the Drupal core API and hook/event system is preferred• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles• Experience with Git Subversion or other revision control system including merging branching and tagging• Experience integrating systems using internal and third-party APIs• An understanding of Object-Oriented Programming with ability to apply the technique to build maintainable software.• Ability to develop secure databases and web based applications.• Familiarity with databases and extraction translation loading (ETL).• Knowledge of server operation maintenance and extensions and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to multiple platforms.

    • Skill in working with content management systems Web browsers image-manipulation and databases and other Web software tools.• Demonstrated skill and ability in the design of complex information systems through formal design techniques.• Experience using modeling techniques as a tool for application design and development.• Experience with web application development on the Drupal platform• Experience working with e-commerce websites• Professional experience in an Agile and DevOps context• Professional experience in an international context• Experience with PHP and related frameworks and platforms like Symfony and Drupal.• Experience building sites and applications with Drupal, including custom theme and module development

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.
    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.
    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    IT Infrastructure Manager (Sporting / Event Management) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working on a new and exciting opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Manager who will be the focal point for all IT Infrastructure and Operations related to the deliverables for this international event.This role holds immense responsibility whereby you will act as the key liaison within the central Infrastructure and Operations team where you will lead, drive and facilitate the planning, design, implementation, testing and operational stages of the delivery across all IT Infrastructure Services. This includes but not be limited to ensuring all aspects of the Infrastructure Services (eg: cyber security, audio and video, CATV/IPTV, Broadcast Contribution etc…) are implemented across all venues, budget deliverables and lead and design service solutions for IT end user equipment. You will be responsible for all asset management, venue visits/inspections and providing gap analysis reports and support in the IT Master Delivery Plan and in the development of the IT Readiness Program. You will also lead a team of IT Infrastructure Specialists to ensure all infrastructure projects are implemented within set guidelines and in collaboration with all internal and external local and international stakeholders ensuring a successful project delivery.

    The successful candidate must have a minimum experience of 8-10 years in Event IT Management, along with a Degree in IT, Computer Science. You should have strong IT skills and knowledge in Network, Infrastructure and Security Operations. You will also have strong knowledge of cabling standards for copper, coaxial and fiber systems and will have a Technology Certificate such as Cisco, VMWare as well as ITIL. A solid proven track record in leading complex large scale projects within the international sporting or events management industry is necessary to succeed as well as being a team player who can lead a dedicated and driven team. You will have good analytical and problem solving skills and be able to work well to tight deadlines, under pressure. Arabic would be advantageous. Experience in international sports/event management is essential.

    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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    Digital Transformation Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Digital Transformation ManagerEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 50K AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is a group of company handling diversified brands under retail industry.Job Role:- Work closely with decision-makers on other departments to identify, recommend, develop, and implement dashboards and automated systems supporting effective and efficient smart working processes- Define & implement digital transformation policies as part of SOPs- Ensure Legal compliance of all software’s, security of data from crash downs, data recovery, etc.- Make requisite recommendations, supported by documentation, costing, etc. regarding plan and management of the implementation of tools and techniques for monitoring performance of automated systems and services- Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time- Provide customized service/tools (online ordering capabilities and other functionalities)- Evaluate users’ needs by getting ongoing feedback from all departments and by running periodic digital transformation milestones audits

    Requirements:- Male, 55 years old and below- University degree/masters in IT- At least 7 years of experience in ICT and Digital Transformation field- Must have experience with NetSuite and at least one WMS software- Strong technical knowhow of Network Infrastructure skills- Extensive digital knowledge from strategy, through customer, brand and marketing, creative, social, mobile, technical, analytical and security domains- A trusted Adviser, with a track record of advising senior executives and company boards on executing digital transformation within leading organizations- Key skills – hardworking, decision-maker, result-oriented, creativity, and analytical skills- Excellent English language skills and Arabic skills are a plus

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Oracle and NetSuite Specialist | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Oracle+NetSuite SpecialistEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 25,000 AED all inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is a group of company handling diversified brands under retail industry.

    Job Role:- Understand ERP products from both a functional and technical perspective for Oracle E-Business suite R12 modules Oracle Financials and Oracle FAH, Oracle Purchasing, Oracle inventory Oracle iProcurement and Procurement Contract and Oracle HRMS- Follow good development practices and software development life cycle methodologies throughout software development- Understand the implementation methodologies for the technology being utilized in product development- Test Driven Development and coaching other engineers- Design, architect, and implement high performance scalable applications- Develop technical solutions to business requirements in a complex applications environment

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Senior .NET Developer | Computer and Systems Engineering Company (CSE)

    Employment: Full Time

    – Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages- Remain up to date with the terminology, concepts and best practices for coding Winforms / Web applications- Develop technical interfaces, specifications, and architecture- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issue- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization- Create and test software prototypes- Coordinate with clients, other software professionals and developers- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills- Able to work well in a team setting

    – Bachelor /Masters Degree in Computer Science- 7+ years of Winforms / Windows service development experience using C# .NET- Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC)- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming- Skill for writing reusable libraries- Familiar with various design and architectural patterns- Knowledge of concurrency patterns- Knowledge on Linq/Ajax/Jquery/HTML5/CSS3- Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (WEB, REST, RPC)- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools- Understanding of Agile methodologies- Strong attention to detail

    CSE is a well-known software company operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For more than thirty years now, CSE has been providing software services to banks, ministries and private sector organizations. From Year 2000, CSE started exclusive focus on Financial Services Industry Solutions. CSE has around 1000 Man-Years of experience in delivering solutions to FSI Industry in Saudi Arabia.
    At the same time CSE also has its strong foot prints in the area of Oracle ERP Projects as well Professional Services. CSE FSI Division has provided capital market solutions covering Local Brokerage, International Brokerage, Mutual Funds, eTrade (Trading solution for internet channel), IPO/Rights as well as other Banking solutions to FSI industry for the past three decades.
    CSE Capital Market Solution is running in 8 Member Brokers in Saudi Arabia covering 38.51% trades. CSE ERP Division has carried out Oracle E-Business Suite Implementations to 25+ Customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. CSE Professional Services Division has provided highly experienced and qualified consultants to various Financial Institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. CSE Customer Base includes some International Investment Banks like Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Merrill Lynch etc. More