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    IT – Software Development Team Lead – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Senior Developer oversees the design and building of all software applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production lifecycle. The Developer lead will also analyze and lead the effort to amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports where required.. The Software Development Team Lead will provide technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship.Responsibilities:  Strategy & Planning- Lead and assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs and applications. – Plan phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects. – Assist in the preparation and documentation of software requirements and specifications. – Research and document requirements of software users – Architect applications for ease of maintenance and longevity – Directly work with product managers to align on product lifecycle Acquisition & Deployment- Conduct research on emerging application development best practices, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. – Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades. Operational Management- Consistently write, translate, code, and test software programs and applications according to specifications. – Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging. – Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas. – Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process. – Guide the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines. – Oversee installation and product support for end-users as required. – Liaise with other technical teams, network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems. – Take responsibility for ensuring that risks and issues are identified and managed closely and drive all stakeholders to deliver on time and to the required quality standards – Provide hands-on technical and functional input to the design, maintenance, build, integration and testing of complex software components according to functional and technical design specifications; follow software development methodologies and release processes.

    Knowledge & Experience- Working technical knowledge of programming languages, and abstraction concepts at the application and data layers including Java, JavaScript, JEE, SQL, Mongo, react and Mendix – Experience working with enterprise applications. – Hands-on experience working in integrated development environments, including mulesoft – Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux operating systems. – Familiarity with the professional service industry ( preferred) – Solid working knowledge of current development technologies. – Hands-on software troubleshooting experience. – Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle. – Familiarity with software development methodologies. – Experience with communicating business needs to technical teams. Personal Attributes- Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies. – Proven leadership ability. – Strong written and oral communication skills. – Strong interpersonal skills. – Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products. – Highly logical. – Technically proficient. – Highly self-motivated and directed. – Keen attention to detail. – Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. – Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. – Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. – Emphasizes quality and process. Minimum Requirements:- Experience as a Software Developer or Solution Architect – Prior experience in a technical leadership position – University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

    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 Software Development Engineer – SDE III | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTIONAre you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Emerging Markets Retail Expansion Team. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in retail and retail systems and tools to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We will give you the tools and support you need to invent and grow with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and most importantly fun!As a Senior Software engineer, you will be working with passionate and diverse team of engineers on developing and extending exciting products for a wide range of internal and external customers including: consumers, vendors, in addition to brands and vendors managers. You will be collaborating with cross-functional teams and work alongside product management, research, and engineers to shape and build the future of Retail not only in MENA region but also in other emerging markets. You will have significant influence on our overall strategy by helping define features, drive the software architecture, and spearhead the best practices that enable a quality.Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Work/life BalanceOur team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the balance you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related field) or equivalent industry experience.· 7+ years professional experience in software development.· 2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.· Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or Perl.· Experience with Relational and No SQL Databases.· Strong fundamentals in core Computer Science areas like Object Oriented Design, Data Structures and Algorithms.· Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch of the project.· Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.· 2+ years of experience as a mentor, tech lead OR leading an engineering team.· Hands-on experience developing large scale web applications including architectural decisions, Programming language choices, frameworks and implementation.· Solid understanding of professional software engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science or related field· Experience designing, building and operating mission critical, highly scalable distributed software Solutions and systems.· Prior knowledge of Vendors Management, Software Arabization and RTL.· Demonstrated Capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams.· Experience with AI and ML.

    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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    Mobile iOS Developer – Level Shoes | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our 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 of exploring new horizons together. At Level Shoes, our Mobile Developer contributes to the creation of mobile solutions, as well as the development and maintenance of iOS application. You will design for the Level iOS platform while collaborating with internal and external teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that the delivered software components provide the necessary functionality and performance in accordance with the overall requirements to create the ultimate mobile experience. What you’ll be doing: – Design and build applications in the iOS platform – Building, deploying, testing mobile apps, and releasing them to the Apple App Store – Build top architectures to build top features in Swift – Applying designed user-interfaces with a pixel-perfectionist developer Mindset – Contributing to project analysis processes in collaboration with Project Managers and other team members. What you’ll need to succeed: – Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, etc. – 3+ years of extensive experience in mobile development in iOS – Prior experience in handling mobile apps from 0 to release and later live maintenance – Excellent knowledge about the iOS/SDK environment such as UIKit, Foundation – Experience with programming in SwiftUI, and limited (for maintenance of existing projects) in Objective-C – Good knowledge in using web services (json/rest, soap/xml) – Experience in working with version control systems (Git) – Having knowledge of tools: PaintCode, Sketch, Atlassian JIRA/SourceTree/Confluence, – Knowledge of social media integration (OAuth, OpenGraph, Facebook/Twitter API) – Having experience in working in agile teams. What you’ll need to make the difference: – Start-up experience – Growth mindset – Experience within Enterprise commerce system – Stakeholder management What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. To view all our perks and benefits, click here.

    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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    IT – Experience Centre – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position summary:We are looking for a new technical (AV & virtual collaboration) event support person to assist in elevating the digital aspect of physical and virtual meetings and workshops. The role will be based in the PwC experience center (EC) – our new, world class, collaboration space.The perfect candidate for this role would be passionate about bringing the latest and most impactful technology solutions to improve the overall virtual collaboration and experiences across all workshops occuring in the experience center (EC). You will need to leverage your technical knowledge, business and digital acumen to enhance virtual meetings and workshops. We are looking for a tech and event design focused individual with a strong understanding of technical equipment (ex. MacO, networking, AV/TV equipment) as well as extensive experience in virtual collaboration tools. Your role will include innovating using existing technology to create seamless virtual and physical experiences, as well as looking into the market to bring new forms of tech into PwC EC.   The role requires flexible working patterns – due to the nature of the work (events) the candidate will sometimes need to work outside of normal business hours. General: • High level administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills• Ability to work under pressure during live events (i.e regional broadcasts & livestreams) • Collaborative and supportive approach to working with others (must be a strong communicator) • Experience of collaboration tools (ex. G-Suite, Zoom, webex, Surface hubs, others) • Basic presentation skills (E.g. the ability to create PowerPoint presentations, canvases and templates). • Proficiency in the use of multimedia and innovative concepts to develop engaging and high quality digital/physical experiences • Production skills that could include graphic design, script-writing, camera operation, TV production, video and photo editing, and sound engineering Responsibilities: • Take a leading role in creating innovative collaboration solutions through technology • Support in the assessment, planning, and design of virtual experiences across all meetings and workshops occuring in the EC • Leverage and research new virtual collaboration tools and platforms (e.g. G-Suite, Mural, Miro, Menti, Zoom, WebEx etc.) to create interactive digital experiences. • Lead communication with clients and internal teams to understand their digital capabilities and technical needs across engagements • Understand, administer and maintain the AV equipment and AV infrastructure within the Experience Centre. • Run regular L&D sessions to upskill the team on existing and new tech (including creating guides for the tech in the space) • Ensure all the team’s technology is operational day to day, allowing the team to work efficiently • Work with ME IT team to procure new technology items where required • Catalog and manage all tech assets in the space and make sure that the team is aware of what technology is available for them to use and what technology is fit for what purpose.

    Key Skills Technical: • AV Knowledge (cameras, mics, screen set-up) • IT equipment setup and deployment • MacOS and Macbook hardware/ Windows10 software and Windows hardware/ iOS/Android, iPhone hardware • Office365 and Microsoft Office suite • Networking hardware and software

    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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    Information Technology – Tech Majlis – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryOur Firm has been established in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.We have an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy, through Advisory and Consulting to Legal, Tax and Assurance Services, underpinned by the standout digital platform in the region.Our Mission: One Firm : Transforming our region. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. In an increasingly complex world, we help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can benefit communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist. We help our clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them.   Our Values:Creating value through diversity. Be yourself. Be different. At PwC, we respect and value differences. We know that when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and society. As part of our commitment to individuality we are pleased to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a mixture of skills, capabilities and experience from the below Job Description. Job title: Associate Tech Majlis Level: Associate Reports to Cluster Lead Location: KSA   In this role, the successful candidate will: • Champion a team of TechLounge Customer Experts providing a customer centric service to all PwC employees. • Create an innovative Technology focussed environment where customer satisfaction is primary. • Deliver a daily service providing a focal point for customer interaction and support for all hardware and software issues including [but not limited to] client, mobility, wireless, printing, connectivity, applications. • Maintain/resolve all open incidents/tasks within ticket queue in a timely manner. • Partner with other IT teams on new technology introduction projects to ensure the site is prepared to deploy, educate and support the new solutions. • Ensure all business policies and standards around security and compliance are being met by the Tech Lounge service. • Analyse Tech Lounge performance data and adapt service to better meet business requirements. • Be a resource and guidance for customers with regard to technology use, PwC working policies and procedures. • Establish strong, open working relationships with customers at all levels. • Proactively anticipate, identify and resolve problems, applying knowledge in complex, difficult or stressful situations. • Effectively communicate and share technical information to audiences at all levels of the organization. • Drive a culture of change and innovation

    Requirements: • Experience in leading a team within a working retail/service environment • Excellent customer service skills • High levels of energy and self-motivation • Enthusiastic around technology and innovation • Effective problem identification and solutions skills • Ability to lead from the front and drive a culture of change • Strong team player and collaborator • Fluent in written and spoken English Desired Characteristics: • Experience in delivering a technical support service • Technical expertise [Windows, Apple Mac, Mobile] • Experience working in a global organisation • Proven analytical skills

    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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    Design Support – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Assurance Support services, will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients by providing advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. In joining, you’ll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, provide experts advice on a variety of specific topics, support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and supporting clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. You’ll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established audit clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.- Help with developing content plans and attend planning meetings with stakeholders- Engage with the freelance fromatters, India team, graphic design agency, brand team and marketing and other contingent workers- Develop and manage relationships with internal stakeholders- Managing relationships with subject matter experts to make sure content is accurate- Producing content assets that are accurate, timely, high quality (based on insight and outputs of user testing, relevant to the audience, easily understood, optimised for search engines) and to style- Choosing the best format for displaying information to the user- Monitoring the performance of content and tools- Identifying ways to improve the content and the product- Ensuring the professional quality of our materials, formatting, look and feel, brand management and compliance, consistent content & templates and managing workflow of contingent workers- Formatting content provided by others (as agreed by project managers and SMEs regarding the quality of initial input and what is acceptable standards

    – Training of others in how to brand guidelines and expected minimum standards- Develop and apply content and format strategies with support from a senior content designer- Graphic design & proofreading for non technical content- Excellent spoken and written English- Excellent administrative and organisation skills- Experience with cold calling will be preferred- Professional yet approachable manner.- High attention to detail.- Ability to work effectively under pressure.- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently

    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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    Client Technical Specialist – Mainframe | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction Client Technical Specialists (CTP) are the technical experts and advisors to clients, IBM sales teams and/or IBM Business Partners. As a CTP you understand the client’s business requirements, technical requirements and/or competitive landscape. You apply your business insights, build and maintain client relationships, incorporate hardware, software and services into client-valued solutions and ensure client readiness for the implementation of technical solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the future for both IBM and its clients. Start your journey now!Your Role and Responsibilities Our organization is looking for a IBM z & LinuxONE Technical Sales Specialist. Technical Sales Specialists partner with IBM and Business Partner sales teams to deliver industry centric business solutions to clients. As a client-facing technical sales professional, you will be guided by IBM’s purpose – to be essential to its clients.We are seeking individuals interested in making an impact in selling IBM’s LinuxONE and IBM z portfolio including software, servers as well as Lab Services. The job will be based in UAE. Candidate should have Linux technical skills and a ideally also a high level understanding of the IBM Z ecosystem and z/OS.Responsibilities:* Execute Technical Accelerators such as: presentation, demonstration, client discovery workshops, Proof of Technology and Proof of Concepts.* Engaging deployment team to review key deployment milestones, architecture & design, installation and production setup.* DevOps subject-matter technical expert to validate proposed client solution and customer requirements.* Supports sales team on prospect customer conference calls, WebEx and onsite visits.* Leads technical response to Request for Proposal and Request For Information (RFI) by writing clear responses to commonly asked questions and gathering answers from other internal technical experts.* Supports business partner teams by participating in technical calls and meetings with prospective customers.

    Required Professional and Technical Expertise: * Ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of working experience on IBM Z platform.* In-depth hands-on experience within z/OS environment and its subsystems and tools.* Application development tools and languages on IBM Z.* Technical consulting/Technical sales/ Technical Architecture experience in application development, testing and deployment.* Strong consultative skills and successful industry solution and complex architecture project implementation experience.* Experience working with international clients Required Professional and Technical Expertise:* Ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of working experience on IBM Z platform.* In-depth hands-on experience within z/OS environment and its subsystems and tools.* Application development tools and languages on IBM Z.* Technical consulting/Technical sales/ Technical Architecture experience in application development, testing and deployment.* Strong consultative skills and successful industry solution and complex architecture project implementation experience.* Experience working with international clients

    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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    IT – PMO Analyst – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT – PMO Analyst – Senior Associate – JordanLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe PMO Analyst is a key role within the Technology team and will be responsible for supporting key projects and assisting with PMO and Tech Procure to Pay activities. They will understand the end to end delivery of projects from idea to post implementation review and benefit realization, working in close alignment with key Technology business stakeholders across the Middle east region, Finance and central other IT Leads, cross LoS and globally as required. Projects will vary, such as: new and enhanced technology solutions aligned to the firms RiD, TT and I&G strategic pillars, establishing key BAU capabilities to enhance Tech Operations, and leading a program of continuous improvement within the Tech PMO. The role holder will also work with the Tech PMO Manager to run the PMO for Technology that will include supporting the development of the framework for project initiatives, prepare packs for the key Governance meetings, create and maintain the Tech capacity plan, defining and tracking WIP limits across the Tech teams, supporting the Business Relationship Managers and overall promoting and embedding a culture of agility and trust of Tech PMO delivery within the firm.Key Responsibilities- Provide support to all Tech customers and develop and maintain all performance dashboards and prepare reports to be submitted to project team- Analyze all data and project deliverables and ensure adherence to all timeframe and budget requirements- Maintain all work according to PMO procedures and policies- Manage and recommend required improvements to all project methodologies- Evaluate all financials and assist to identify all IT key performance indicators- Prepare various reports to identify all health risks and coordinate with the relevant individuals to facilitate all follow up action- Perform regular project status calls on weekly and monthly basis- Collaborate with finance team to perform all associate activities and prepare appropriate summaries within required timeframe

    – 3 – 5 years experience ideally having worked with a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology- Experience of working within Transformation or Change environment would be highly advantageous- A hand on and enthusiastic individual who is proactive in their approach to their day- An adaptable individual who can comfortably take on a number of tasks at once Interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills are mandatoryTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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