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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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    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 – PwC Academy – Education Consulting – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – PwC Academy – Education Consulting – Senior Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Assurance Academy – Client Services practice, within Education Consulting, will enable you to contribute and be a part of a unique comprehensive career advancement programme for early career stage workers. Through state of the art lectures and facilities, on the job training and experience, experienced faculty, and exposure to Fortune 500 companies our team aims to bridge the gap between formal academic education and practical work experience by developing market ready professionals who are self aware, knowledgeable and adaptable.PwC’s Assurance Academy is an innovative development programme that provides training and real time business opportunity to assurance professionals looking to broaden their skill set. It provides experience across a broad range of topics and creates a real community atmosphere that fosters support and learning among all its graduates.Responsibilities:PwC’s Academy is looking for a seasoned CIPD trainer with experience in:- Course delivery on CIPD qualifications and HR/L&D courses.- Content development, customization and possible tweaking on existing materials as requested.As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Responsibility and accountability for his area of the business (HR, Leadership and Behavioural Training Programmes), ensuring that the financial targets are met through the contribution of attendance at client meetings, proposal input, new product innovation, input into marketing collateral, website text, quality monitoring and innovation to provide the business generation team with conversation openers.- Collaborate with management to identify Academy training needs for leadership & behavioral training programmes .- Schedule appropriate training sessions alongside the CIPD delivery (open & corporate) to reduce sourcing external trainers.- Develop/review course content in accordance with agreed course objectives- Oversee and direct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions, and lectures.- Prepare hard copy training materials such as module summaries, handouts, worksheets, videos, and presentations.- Train and guide new trainers.- Attend client meetings & catch ups when necessary.- Conduct evaluations to identify areas of improvement within the programmes offered

    Preferred skills:- Bilingual Arabic and English- Previous experience in training / lecturing- High level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with- Powerpoint, Excel and Word- Excellent spoken and written English skills- Excellent communication and presentation skills- Flexibility in working hours (evenings and weekends)- Pleasant, dynamic and proactive individual with ability to take ownership- Ability to develop and manage good relations with internal and external stakeholders- Ability to work well in a team as well as independentlyMinimum years’ experience required:- 10+ years in providing education/training sector.- Professional Qualification in CIPD- Desired Languages Fluent English and Arabic- Travel Requirements within the region particularly to Saudi, Iraq, Lebanon,Oman, Jordan, Qatar and other locations within the GCC

    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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    Consulting, Knowledge Management – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Knowledge ManagementManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Knowledge Management will provide you with the opportunity to play an integral part of knowledge sharing across the PwC network so that we can continually provide better service to our clients. You’ll help organise and manage various sources of information as well as provide research support for internal and external clients.As as Manager within the ME Consulting Knowledge Management (KM) function, you will managing KM operational activities, provide or facilitate KM support to Business Units and Engagement Teams as required: Key ResponsibilitiesKM Governance- Support KM Leader in KM policy implementation and oversight – Align with KM Leader and KM Specialist/s on KM Function focus areas and latest updates – Participate in regular catch-up calls with the wider ME Consulting Transformation team KM People- Help BUs and project teams in finding facilitators and interviewers needed for applying different KM tools (e.g. Retrospects, Knowledge Harvesting Interviews, Knowledge Exchanges) – Respond to queries submitted via Consulting Knowledge Hub (CKH) contact form(s), and escalate as necessary to the relevant BU KM Champion or Knowledge Owner – Monitor employees in each BU who are leaving the Firm (by getting regular updates from BU Resource Managers), and flag to KM Leader and Specialist/s names that need a BU KM Champion or Knowledge Owner replacement KM Processes- Monitor and manage application of KM tools in client projects (i.e. know which projects are applying what tools, and suggest use of optional tools, if applicable) – Engage and coordinate with BU KM Champions regarding application of KM tools by their BUs, and support them in handling any KM support requests received from project teams – Communicate to BUs any changes in criteria for application of KM tools in client projects – Monitor time charged by project teams on the KM iPower code, and ensure alignment with ‘Project KM Update’ Google form – Ensure documentation needed for obtaining the ISO standard is available (i.e. ensure project teams are using standard templates when applying KM tools) KM Technology- Support KM Function in organising User Acceptance Testing (UAT)  to identify missing content or functionalities in CKH as well as collating and managing this feedback – Report to KM Leader and KM Specialist/s any technical glitches related to CKH, KM e-learning modules, KPIs-related dashboards, reporting tools, etc.  KM Performance Management- Track and report KM KPI results to KM Leader including KPI results related to application of KM tools by project teams, TalentLink profiles’ completion rates, CKH engagement levels, KM e-learning modules completion rates, etc. – Support in running annual BU KM events, and consolidation of insights and feedback collected KM Support- Support KM Leader in KM function development – Schedule and facilitate regular catch-up calls with BU KM Champions – Oversee KM Function budget (including bills related to 3rd parties supporting us with platform development/design support, etc.), and manage team leave plan including BU KM Champions leaves  – Assist in the selection of new BU KM Champions and Knowledge Owners if and when needed – Assist in the selection and supervision of new KM Function members if and when needed – Align with organisers of the FftF induction and Consulting New Joiner Webex on dates and timings of KM introductory sessions, and oversee the delivery of these sessions – Collate KM corner material (i.e. case-studies, KPIs etc.) for the ME Consulting New Bulletin and and ensure it is sent on time

    Skills & Capabilities – Good understanding of KM tools and approaches, and their application to meet business requirements – Intellectually curious with an interest in knowledge management – Works effectively with Business Units and colleagues from related functions (e.g., IT, learning and development) across the enterprise – Creative and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills (thinks outside the box)  – Strong facilitator, change agent, and communicator (i.e. an experienced consultant)  – Able to think strategically in terms of culture, behavior, business processes, and tools  – Strong operations management oversight and “hands on” skills as needed  – Clear and up-to-date understanding of the business situation and processes so can help allocate resources and support in response to changing priorities Qualifications – Bachelor’s Degree Required – Masters is preferred  – Overall 10 years of experience – Past experience of establishing or running an operational function will be an asset  – Ability to work in both English & Arabic is preferred 

    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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    Consulting – G&PS – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorGPS X-SectorSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Operations Strategy services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations reimagine their operations through a strategic lens to turn complexity into a competitive advantage. Our focus is to help our clients create differentiating capabilities that drive competitive advantages by developing plans to navigate their challenges, seeing what’s possible, and turning that into a reality. We assist our clients in transforming operations from the way they engage their customers to executing strategic programmes to achieve enterprise wide operational excellence.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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    Associate Director – Financial Services | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Associate Director – FS – Consulting – Riyadh,KSAThe Firm is seeking to recruit a bright and a passionate practice lead who has relevant work experience and skills in Insurance domain. This is a leadership role encompassing all the aspects of practice management including business prospecting, client management, execution & implementation, coaching.Client DetailsConsulting – Riyadh, KSALeading global Consultancy.Description• Responsible for sales and delivery of various insurance propositions • Building and maintain client relationships• Lead sales pitches to clients and contribute to growth of the insurance practice in terms of revenue • Contribute to development of new solutions and go to market strategy for insurance clients• Keep up to date with current trends from the region and globe• Manage and lead assignments including day-to-day project operations and follow up• Such projects include but not limited to: a. IFRS 17 design and implementation engagements• Process re engineering and transformation• Risk advisory (Internal Audit, Risk Management etc)• Compliance management• Technical reviews (Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance etc)• Data and digital services• Finance operations review• Delivering expected profitability for the practice by placing a sharp focus on the utilisation of the staff and the recovery of the projects• Interacting with multiple Advisory practices (MDs, Ds) to develop cross-selling opportunities, and upsell the Firm’s branding• Experience in Operations, product design and pricing for various lines of business of an insurance companyJob Offer• Competitive package and benefits.

    • Qualified CA/CFA/MBA or equivalent• A strong understanding of the Insurance and Reinsurance industry• 12+ years of experience in the insurance industry, management consulting experience with insurance sector focus will be preferred 4. Middle East insurance experience is preferred• Good understanding of IFRS 17 requirements• Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients• Excellent written and verbal communications skills,• Experience in working with diverse set of people and teams from different ethnic backgrounds.• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading edge best practices

    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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    Tax & Legal Services – Project Management Officer (Healthcare) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – Project Management Officer (Healthcare) – DohaLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients. You’ll advise clients while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis.Our team provides our clients advice based on their niche and business need.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.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:Should have minimum experiences of 5 years, and are multi-tasking, can manage to set milestones on projects and follow them up to completion. Additionally, will be the document controllers of all projects, meetings, agreements, and to do lists within the department.Selected candidate shall be responsible for the program management office with the objective of ensuring all projects (National and MOPH level) are delivered promoting best-practice approach, correct toolsets and processes and is in line with MOPH program/project delivery approach.

    Key Role & Responsibilities:• Ensure program and project management processes and systems are efficient and effective whilst aligned to National Health Strategy and MOPH needs• Establish and maintain a standard set of practices, processes and templates for managing projects consistently and efficiently to reduce project related risk and costs• Devise, produce and implement new systems and processes to optimize more effective project management as required and within the framework of the organizations Project Delivery Approach• Ensure scope requirements, standardized and relevant document templates, central repository of documentation and processes including the PM Toolkit for proper Project Delivery Approach are in place• Ensures a clear and consistent approach is in place to manage risk with alignment to the Finance & Business risk registers and the Corporate risk register• Collect, consolidate and analyses program and project data to prepare reports and support effective decision making• Contribute to the management, operation and performance of the Project management team to ensure it meets its targets and supports the delivery of organizational and strategic goals• Manage and track a range of project types and complex initiatives and change programs with the ability to liaise with people at all levels of the organization• Monitor and report on compliance with established standards to ensure the organization adheres to agreed policies and standards• Manage the day-to-day activities in the Program Management Office (PMO), team members and provides performance feedback and goal-setting; conducts annual performance assessments and skill development and training• Manage interdependencies between programs/projects as well as managing resources for projects• Track project benefits realization and lessons learnt activities to feed into on-going improvements and future referencing.• Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

    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