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    UX Designer | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Your new companyMNC Financial ServicesYour new role• To manage product design development, quality improvements as well as product innovation to develop strong digital experience for the stakeholders to elevate market position.• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers/engineers in order to ensure proposed solutions deliver the required digital innovation• Translate complex business requirements into storyboards, detailed user flows, wireframes, visual design mock-ups, process flows and sitemaps in order to effectively conceptualise and communicate detailed interaction behaviours• Develop high fidelity prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like in order to gather stakeholder feedback• Design and conduct user research using methods such as usability studies, heuristic evaluations, persona studies, focus groups, benchmark studies and similar approaches in order to identify improvements in interface elements and build navigation components• Develop visual interaction and micro-movement designs based on UX testing results and journey mapping in order to inform the front view design based on test results• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders in order to identify and troubleshoot UX issues such as responsiveness, converting findings into actionable results• Prototype and test products and solutions directly with customers and key stakeholders in order to obtain/capture feedback that reflects customer interests

    What you’ll need to succeed• Bachelors’ Degree in Design or Animation or UX • Strong stakeholders management • Minimum 3 years of experience in a UI/UX Designer or similar role with proven experience in product designing like responsive web design, mobile design, interaction designs etc. • Strong knowledge of design and UX tools like Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Invision, Marvel • Experience in conducting research like – Ethnographic study, Competition Analysis, Journey Mapping, Hellenistic, Evaluation, Personal and Scenarios, Usability Test, Affinity Diagram, Empathy Research • Experience in developing User flows, storyboarding, wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design Brand Identity • Minimum 3 years of experience in a UI/UX Designer or similar role with proven experience in product designing like responsive web design, mobile design, interaction designs etc. • Strong knowledge of design and UX tools like Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Invision, Marvel • Experience in conducting research like – Ethnographic study, Competition Analysis, Journey Mapping, Hellenistic Evaluation, Personal and Scenarios, Usability Test, Affinity Diagram, Empathy Research • Experience in developing User flows, storyboarding, wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design Brand IdentityWhat you’ll get in return • Attractive tax free salary• Great benefits• Relocation bonusWhat you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Business Continuity Specialist | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Your Responsibilities• Assist in developing, documenting, implementing, validating, and maintaining Resilience and Business Continuity Plans and provide clerical duties and logistical support to the Resilience and Business Continuity team.• Gather and links BC data. Conduct reviews for non-conformity and gather further information in response to routine problems. Identify direct cause and effect connections. Break down tasks and problems into manageable components. Solicit guidance as needed to assess importance and urgency. Escalates issues of a non-routine nature as required.• Provide expertise on all Resilience departments policies and processes• Expand working knowledge and its BU’s and products to include key processes and operational aspects that impact the successful execution of business functions• Share information in relation to procedures and routine activities.• Be commercially astute- have confidence to raise questions that heighten relevant BC awareness and demonstrate insight.• Appling company values, Resilience Standard and BC Management Framework, make timely decisions and provide real time guidance. Seeks instructions or escalate matters that require senior input or involve questions of judgment.• Seek information on both formal and informal processes. Uses appropriate tools, techniques, and sources to gather, update, and monitor information. Checks for accuracy of interpretation. Seeks out the appropriate people for guidance when needed depending on the type of issue.• Perform all tasks according to quality and output standards. Takes initiative to ensure that outcomes meet internal and external customer requirements. Solicits feedback on performance in new tasks. Measures accuracy using performance metrics. Sets improvement standards to reduce errors, omissions, and oversights.• Coordinates routine updates to the information supporting the Business Continuity Procedures (e.g., contact lists, personnel assignments, vital records management, inventory lists, off-site backup schedules, etc. ). Coordinates electronic access to, and hard copy distribution of, the Business Continuity Plans and Procedures. Administers contracts and service agreements with Business Continuity service providers.• Assists in developing the training and awareness plan and material and all the administrative aspects of executing the plans• Assists in developing the testing and exercising procedures and plan as well as all logistical and administrative activities to facilitate execution of the plan

    Your Qualifications• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Corporate Business continuity planning;• Knowledge of ISO22301• Ability to understand and document workflows and business processes;• Must have the ability to plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines accurately;• Should demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to risk areas;• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;• Autonomous and proactive;• Having a background in IT and business continuity/risk management is an advantage• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

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    Application Architect – Java & Web Technologies | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As 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 Responsibilities Is able to visualize the whole application as a system, understand all interactions between the system components on a given level of abstraction, as well as define limitations and requirements for source code written in a given programming paradigm , specifically Java, Java based frameworks and web frameworks. Selects, defines and enforces a consistent, uniform set of products, vendors, methodologies and standards and is able to translate business objectives into technology standards that can achieve them. Establishes application design patterns and development guidelines and ensures that they meet both the technical constraints of the architecture and the business objectives in terms of reliability, scalability and serviceability. Technology-wise, a Java & Webtech architect should have skills related to Java, JEE, JDBC, Java design Patterns , Architectural patterns, Dependency Injection, Java Collections, threads, concurrency, Java servlets and JSPs, frameworks like Struts, JSF, Spring, Hibernate, EJB, JPA, JAX-RS and JAX-WS, SOA and Web Services, Legacy Platform Integration Skills, Application Servers like WebLogic/WebSphere and Clustering Architectures. Would be expected to be conversant in the DevOps methodologies and tools , Agile and Test Driven Development.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise Web Architect – HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, AngularJS(Frontend Framework), Jasmine / Karma(Test framework), Redux. NodeJS + Java SpringPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise Airlines industry experience

    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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    Engagement Manager – Digital Transformation | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Share and steer digital transformations. Support the group to become local, regional and global market leaders using the latest technologies and digital solutions. Support portfolio companies.Client DetailsWork with a holding company looking to push innovative digital strategies across it’s many businesses. You’ll join a newly created function within the holding group, who will serve as a digital transformation consultancy for the rest of the group.DescriptionStrategy and GovernancePeople and Process managementTechnology and Systems implementationJob OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryOpportunity to play a crucial role using the latest technologies and digital solutions

    Minimum of 10 years of experience working in consultancyStrong academic backgroundRecent Digital Transformation experience

    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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    Associate Consultant – Digital Transformation | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Share and steer digital transformations. Support the group to become local, regional and global market leaders using the latest technologies and digital solutions. Supporting portfolio companies.Client DetailsWork with a holding company looking to push innovative digital strategies across it’s many businesses. You’ll join a newly created function within the holding group, who will serve as a digital transformation consultancy for the rest of the group.DescriptionStrategy and GovernancePeople and Process managementTechnology and Systems implementationJob OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryOpportunity to play a crucial role using the latest technologies and digital solutions

    UAE National due to EmiratisationMinimum of 2 years of experience working in consultancyStrong academic 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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    Business Application Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The ideal candidate will be self-starter with excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for details. You must possess the ability to identify inconsistencies and work towards achieve excellence.Client DetailsYou’ll join a business offering world-class services: catering and hospitality, cleaning and manpower supply in Abu Dhabi, UAEDescriptionResponsible for business application’s Business as Usual Support.Acts as Single Point of Contact for applications related problems within the departments and collaborates with other teams and vendors on changes, fixes, and updatesTroubleshooting and resolving any problems with business applications.Responsible for the requirements gathering, roll-out of new applications and ensure smooth roll out & post go-live support.Manages the release process for applications which includes effective department wide and end user communication.Job OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryJoining a highly regarded group that will open future opportunities in your career

    Should have Working Knowledge in multiple business applications including POS systems5-7 years of domain experience in Retail/FMCG/Food Business/Manufacturing companiesAbility to analyse problems and provide clear recommendations

    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 Analyst | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    You’ll support the IT PMO and Quality assurance manager in documenting, supporting and maintaining, the executing of IT QA strategy. You’ll support quality audits, reviews and inspections while under supervision of QA Manager.Client DetailsYou’ll join a well-establish and reputable holding company. This will open doors for you in future, both within the holding group, and with future employers within UAE.DescriptionDocument and maintain IT quality and processesProvided guidance and reference capability on the groups QA policyConduct quality assessment, inspections and reviewsJob OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryJoining a highly regarded group that will open future opportunities in your career

    6-10 years relevant experience within QA and ITStrong interpersonal communication skillsFamiliar with IT testing tools and practisesExposure to quality reviews, audit and reporting

    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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    Crisis and Incident Management Manager | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our ClientLarge scale real state development companyYour Responsibilities• Develop and implement the Crisis Management Framework across company• Support development and implementation of the Incident Management Framework across company• Develop crisis management plans, reflecting global “best practices” and from other crisis management agencies• Perform regular reviews and updates to the Crisis Management Framework and Incident Management Framework• Review and provide feedback on plans prepared by businesses under the Framework• Maximize deployment of communication tools- Crisis Control• Develop and rollout training and awareness of Crisis Management Framework and Incident Management Framework including crisis simulation exercises• Conduct testing exercises to validate implementation effectiveness of respective plans• Ensure Crisis Management and Incident Response plans provide an adequate level of assurance• Liaise with key stakeholders in Physical Security, Environment, Risk and Cyber and other nominated departments to develop effective working relationships• Support in the development of the organizations crisis management capabilities by testing a multi-party crisis management structure to enhance the Crisis Management Framework• Provide periodic updates to management on the design and roll out of Crisis Management and Incident Frameworks• Budget management for the design and implementation of the Frameworks• Analyze the resources, equipment, and staff need and requirements to respond to incidents / crises / emergencies.

    Your Qualifications• A minimum of Eight (8) years’ experience in Crisis Management and Incident Management and Business Continuity.• Ability to understand and document workflows with demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects, and relationships.• Excellent Problem-solving skills with ability to make quick decisions to resolve challenges as they arise.• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under stress with critical thinking skills and high standards of integrity and ethical practices.• Ability to plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines accurately.• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication.• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More