6 Management jobs

Role: Technical Delivery Manager Location: Crawley Salary: Up to £70,000 Hybrid Working: 1 day in the office One of the United Kingdom's biggest and most important companies is looking for a Technical Delivery Manager to join their growing team based in Crawley to assist in the successful delivery and integration of technology assets into the company! Skills and Experience A background in Software Delivery and understanding of SDLC Strong background in project management with experience creating PIDs Experience delivering within an Agile environment Experience using project management software If this position is of interest to you, please forward your CV to (see below) ASAP! *This role does NOT offer sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role.*

Talent are partnered with a key educational organization based in Manchester who recruiting a Service Delivery Manager to join the wider IT Division. You're needed in this role to provide leadership to incidents, project delivery, and end to end operations. Some day to day duties include: Manage vendor relationships and monitor agreed SLAs Advocate continuous improvement in performance metrics across service improvement, service delivery and operations Oversee ITIL maturity and incident, problem and change initiatives Skills required: Experience in IT Service Management ITIL Knowledge and execution Experience working in technical operations, full life cycle environment from design to transition through to operation and improvement What's in it for you? 25 days + Christmas Closure + Bank Holidays Over 20% total pension contribution Enhanced parental leave Many more! This will be a hybrid working position with an expectation to be on site in Manchester 2 days per week. Please APPLY NOW for more information!

This is a new position which means we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Cyber Security Manager to help establish and develop good practice within the service and the wider Authority. The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working in a flexible service.   The post holder will become the Authority’s expert in Cyber Security. They will have responsibility for the effective operational management of the Cyber Security agenda across the Authority, ensuring the protection of IT Systems utilised to support customer and back-office functions. This person is expected to become expert in and up to date with policies, procedures, legislation, and good practice surrounding Cyber Security. This is a varied hands-on role that involves working closely with all areas of ICT Services and the wider organisation to promote and develop a security first approach and practice. You will support the ICT Service teams in strategic security projects focusing on patching and vulnerability management. Responsibilities / Essential Skills Reporting to the Head of Digital and Technology, you will be responsible for driving and implementing security initiatives to protect the business from security threats and cyber-attacks, delivering best practice security controls and processes Establish and execute the security strategy for the development of information security technologies, cyber risk management and policies and practices while ensuring information security and compliance within applicable regulations Providing hands-on leadership in risk identification to accurately map out critical security issues and recommendations Plan and manage security testing and simulations, including red assessments and phishing simulations. Investigate and respond to breaches or incidents, including impact analysis and recommendations for avoiding similar vulnerabilities Scheduling and conducting periodic security assessments, including desktop and red team exercises. Proven experience of strategically leading security operations. Ability to communicate at all levels (technical / non-technical) with clarity and precision, both written and verbally. Ideally hold at least one Security Compliance certification (CISSP, CEH, CISM) Main Skills/ Requirements: Security Incident Management and Crisis Management experience Sound knowledge and experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and PCI DSS Experience with SIEM systems Scripting with Python and/or PowerShell Experience of Data Leakage prevention strategies Excellent understanding across multiple technology areas - Networking, Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, and Mac), Application Security, AWS. Experience leading investigations, threat hunting and writing playbooks. Knowledge of Mitre security framework, NIST standards and Controls, ISO27001 and PCI-DSS Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Defender Advanced Threat Protection. Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory. For an informal discussion please contact David Strong on 01228 817298 or David.Strong@carlisle.gov.uk We offer an excellent benefits package with flexible working, a generous pension scheme and fabulous development opportunities. For further details and an application form please visit our website www.carlisle.gov.uk/Jobs   The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 22 October 2021 and interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 8 November 2021.

Birmingham City University Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Science Full Time, Permanent Location: City South Campus Salary: £35,014 to £38,059 per annum Ref No: 092020-317-R Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study right in the heart of the city and The Faculty of Health Education and Life Sciences currently have an exciting opportunity for a ARC Faculty Manager to join our dynamic team. The role will suit an experienced project manager with a background in ICT and Higher Education, looking to advance their career. If you’re customer-focused, quality-driven and keen to follow a professional career within Higher Education, there’s never been a better time to join us. ARC is a system which enables the effective management of work practice placements and the students undertaking those placements as part of their studies at University. It is a system where student and placement details are stored and it is where the students are matched to available placement areas. We as a University utilise the system for our School, with in Nursing & Midwifery, Health Sciences and Education and Social work. Directly managing the ARC Project Coordinator you will be responsible for providing comprehensive project management support for the development and maintenance of placement software and systems, data management and reporting, in support of  both internal and external stakeholders including, Heads of School, Academics, Placement Coordinators, Practice Partners and Students. The ARC Faculty Manager will  lead on areas for development within the ARC system and consider regulatory adjustments and how they affect the way HELS placements are administered. You will also design and deliver a comprehensive training plan for internal and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance engagement with placement systems. The Role and Duties  Will include but not be exclusive to the below:: Manage the development of the comprehensive outward facing ARC Placement Allocation System, which will include audits, external stakeholders usage (e.g. NHS trusts) and ensuring consistent student access. To act as account manager for ARC, maintain positive working relationships and enhance our ability to act dynamically in meeting business requirements. To maintain oversight of contracts and related payments. Initiate and lead development/progress meetings across the Faculty, negotiating workable agreed deadlines  Manage, develop and maintain a set of robust ARC business processes, including annual checks for consistency, accuracy and training needs. Develop and maintain effective and accurate reporting processes and data analytics for internal and external bodies, including the Nursing Midwifery Council and The Health and Care Professionals Council. Drive change with regards to project plans, providing effective support for Placement Course Coordinators and wider academic team. Deal with general enquiries about projects by email, telephone and in person. Identify any problems in a timely manner and take appropriate and effective steps to resolve them. Liaise with project team colleagues to share best practice and avoid duplication of effort. Skills and Experience Required A degree or equivalent qualification or significant relevant work experience. Experience of IT project management ideally in an Education setting. Hold a project management qualification (PRINCE2 or similar) Understands methods and techniques associated with planning and monitoring of projects. Understands methods and techniques for writing effective reports. Experience of ARC/SITS student record system or similar  Experience of proactive working within teams to improve service delivery Experience of creating, planning and delivering training sessions Must be able to communicate effectively with staff at a senior level and be confident in this situation Must have proven experience of planning and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise a heavy workload, able to work to tight deadlines, be self-motivated and able to work without detailed supervision Closing Date: 22/11/2020 Interview Date: TBC  LINK TO ADVERT - https://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=3640&forced=2  

Our Client is looking for a Program Manager to join their onsite delivery team to manage program which will have multiple projects for effective execution. As the  Program Manager you will lead portfolio of customer projects for successful delivery. Provide overarching support and thought leadership to project teams, provide value add and enable new business opportunities, support account team for overall growth of the account. You will be the face of Our Client and expected to manage customer communication efficiently and resolve conflict (both internal and external). Manage and drive executive review meeting with internal and external stakeholder (weekly, monthly, and quarterly). Mentor and coach the respective delivery team members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Delivery Management Manage the defined project Gross Margin and end-to-end project plan across multiple responsible parties (i.e. Client, Development teams both internal and external, business leads, testing teams, etc.) Demonstrate thought leadership in discussions with business partners to ensure delivery of the most effective solutions for the identified business objectives Prepare weekly status reports and reviewing them with DH/account manager Connect with the Project managers for project updates, Risks and Issues on a weekly basis Track & own all the Internal & External Issues and Risks at the account level and bring it up during the Account Review Own project escalation review meetings and provide necessary inputs to the account team for speedy closure of the escalation Keep the Account Playbook current with regular updates Be Our Client project team's point of contact for project-specific follow-ups with customer Conduct regular connects with the customer’s point-of-contact for project feedback/issues/ escalation and establishing a good relationship Participate in all the weekly project status review meetings with the customer Be aware of customer delivery process and make necessary changes to the delivery process to align with the customer’s process   People Management Ability to work collaboratively with others from any functional area or background, to influence thinking and gain acceptance Track onboarding and joining of US resources (FTE/ Contract) hired for the engagement in the account Conduct regular 1:1 with onsite team members to gain any intel on customer/projects and to track/act on team member specific issues Provide inputs to L&D team on training needs specific to customer Work with the HR team for any concerns raised by the onsite team members Identify performing team members for Spot Award, Quarterly Award and Annual Award Encourage onsite team members to be part of Our Client events like Brown Bag sessions, Friday events (as applicable)   Technical Competency Understand customer technology landscape and identify the skills required for the team to perform well in their roles or to get onboarded for new opportunities Get well-versed with the customer technologies landscape at Level 100 Organize Brown Bag sessions/envisions sessions for demonstrating Our Client Technical capabilities in the areas the customer is interested in and/or need help   Account Management Build and establish relationship with new contacts within and across departments at the customer location Constantly review the set objectives for an ongoing program Work with the Account Manager on any new opportunity in the Account and review the Opportunity closure plan Proactively update the Account Management team of any changes at the customer end Initiate and Track hiring request with the US Hiring Team for all US hiring positions (Project and Consulting) for the account and be responsible for closure of the positions Support the hiring team with interview process and smooth onboarding of the selected candidate Initiate, coordinate & drive the internal kick-off for new projects in the Account Support Account Manager for the customer kick-off meeting of new projects Initiate periodic Delivery review with the Account Manager and the ATS Keep Our Client Account Management team updated of any customer escalation/ concerns/ issues at the project as well as account level Initiate, prepare and actively participate in the Monthly and Quarterly Delivery Review meeting with the customer Track and follow up on all the existing project extensions (EE) and get SOWs created in a timely manner Understand customer’s domain, technology landscape and strategic technology direction   Qualifications   REQUIRED SKILLS: Degree in Computer Science or related stream from a reputable institution 18+ years of total IT experience with at least 10 years managing large projects/ program Strong experience working in an Onsite-Offshore model Technical proficiency in Java / Microsoft / Azure platform during the initial stage of the career Superior problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, influencing, communicating, and consulting skills, team/interpersonal skills Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills Strong organizational skills; works well under pressure and with minimal supervision Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage & drive projects with metrics and data, create structure and templates as necessary for project reviews Ability to effectively drive execution and own responsibility for overall success of projects REQUIRED COMPETENCY : Risk Management – Should be able to evaluate Risks at the project and account level on a continuous basis, and proactively discuss internally to come up with the Mitigation/ Contingency Plan Taking Ownership – Should be able to anticipate, articulate and take ownership of customer’s concerns and track it to closure Exec level communication Skills – Should be able to articulate thoughts with the Our Client/Customer senior management Strategic Thinking – Should be able to think strategically, analyze data and present various options to the senior management/exec level Team Player – Should be able to collaborate with the multifunctional customer and Our Client team Social Skills – Should be able to have a meaningful conversation and build a rapport at all levels with the customer NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS: Professional certification in Project Management is preferred (PMI , Scrum Master, Kanban, SAfe)

Our Information Services (IS) team are based out of our Shared Service Centre in Liverpool and we are looking for an Application Services Manager to join the team. So who are we?  We're the people who make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Burgen, Allinson and Sunblest. We're a part of Associated British Foods (ABF) plc, a major international business with a turnover of £12.3bn and close to 106,000 employees working in 47 countries. The role: The prime responsibility of this role is to support and develop IS services used by the organisation and to ensure that application services are monitored and supported at all times, then as required manage incidents to resolve user issues and resource projects designed to upgrade them. This is an excellent opportunity for a manager with proven experience of managing a multi skilled team of development and support staff to make a difference to our transforming team. We need someone who is keen to input new ideas and innovative ways of working into the organisation. One aim is to move towards a DevOps method of working and experience in this area will be valuable although not essential. This role is focussed on managing a technical applications development and support resource pool, both on and off-site and is not a SDM role, although working in partnership with the SDM will be essential to success. You will work as part of a wider Application Services Management team to ensure services are delivered through utilisation of specific knowledge and development of technical skills across the team. This role requires you to be skilled in stakeholder management within IS and with external stakeholders. Key Accountabilities: Through a good understanding of ITIL best practice you will ensure process and control exists and is applied for all major processes, including incident, change, release and problem management.   Definition and support of 3rd Party Vendor Service and Operational Level agreements and related reporting measures, providing an effective interface between users and providers.   Working with your own and other Support and Development teams to ensure the design, set up, testing and deployment of new functionality as part of the IS strategy via a robust Change and Release process.   Direct and co-ordinate the activities of the team, ensuring the right level of capability exists to meet current and future business needs. Resource management within the team for project and BAU work is a key requirement of the role. Skills: To be successful in this role you must have a great understanding of ITIL, application landscapes and resourcing in practice, with sound leadership skills. As well as being skilled in negotiation and stakeholder management, you will be comfortable managing relationships at all levels and will possess good communicate skills.  With people at the forefront of your approach, we are looking for clear evidence of team leadership and development across similar roles. To support all this you will also need a good technical understanding of application and to a lesser extent infrastructure services and the complexities of them.