Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Description ABOUT CDW CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organisations in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States . Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies: from start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small. CDW prides itself on being ' People Who Get IT ' and ' People who get People ' . Our relationships are fuelled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you'll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self-and your best ideas-to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving-and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape. JOB SUMMARY A passion for Modern W orkspace is key , and the ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Collaboration , trends, solutions and Managed Services available to help organisations deliver on their technology and business outcomes. In this role you will act as a Solut i on Architect within the Modern W o rkspace as well as the wider Presales group. The role has three key areas of responsibility, which broken down are: Act as a Solution Architect, using a combination of your own depth of expertise as well as the wider team to own opportunities, engage with customers and win profitable business. Develop and maintain your own skills and knowledge through research, self-guided learning, lab time and formal training/ accreditation. Support the development of the team and the wider department by contributing to team projects as well as helping team members with customer engagements and mentoring to help them achieve their own goals and career aspirations . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Opportunities - Work with customers, salespeople and BDMs to qualify opportunities, understand business and technical requirements to design the most appropriate solutions whilst maintaining accurate and up-to-date information within CDW's CRM system to support sales forecasting and pipeline management. Documentation - Produce high quality documentation from solution designs and RFP responses to total cost of ownership ( TCO ) models, business cases, high level designs ( HLD ' s ) and statement of works ( SoWs ) Upsell - Identify potential to expand opportunities where possible and engage and coordinate resources from other teams to support . Handover - Support the smooth handover of projects into the delivery teams and acting as an escalation point during their life and transition into service. CDW Evangelist - driving and evangelising CDW capabilities to our customer base in a credible, friendly and relatable way. Differentiating CDW through its productised services, consulting capability and security expertise . SME Evangelist - Explain and evangelise the features, benefits and technical specifications of your subject matter and adjacent technologies, solutions, and services to internal and external audiences . Internal Collaboration - Build and develop strong relationships across the business, including with Sales, Professional Services, Managed Services and the wider presales community to draw upon as the need arises. Support the documentation and adoption of agreed standards and practices within our deployments and work to ensure a high-quality engagement for every customer . Repeatable Solutions - Support making what we do more repeatable, more profitable and less risky by helping to identify and build standardised offerings, boilerplate content and packaged services. Partner Engagement - Cultivate strong relationships with CDW's partner community to stay up to date with offerings and roadmaps and leverage this knowledge as an agnostic advisor to customers . Sales Enablement - Assist CDW s ell e rs with technical guidance on a variety of cloud products and solutions across a range of customer sizes and types and evangelise the team's capabilities . Customer Retention - Act as a trusted adviser to key customers through building knowledge of their environments . Accreditation - Attain and maintain the highest level of relevant accreditations in key areas as required . QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE A great understanding of the Modern Workspace Market and the key area of collaboration Previous experience in a channel presales role or similar including leveraging partner resources, incentives and teams during presales engagements. Experience selling both professional and managed services. Strong capabilities in either Azure of AWS . Modern Workspace Collaboration vendor Accreditations will be advantageous . Independent and relevant certifications are advantageous . ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES Self-driven and self-motivated Ability to lead customers and articulate a cloud journey that delivers tangible benefit quickly whilst maximising the scope and potential of an engagement. Commercial acumen with an awareness of the financial implications of design decisions across Capex and Opex budgets and how they affect TCO and return on investment ( ROI ) Experience and ability to develop and build relationships with a range of stakeholders, including C- suite. A demonstrable track record of getting stuff done whilst managing competing pressures and deadlines whilst retaining an eye for detail and quality. A passion for technology and its ability to have a positive impact on business. Quality focused with excellent attention to detail producing high quality documentation from solution designs and request for proposal ( RFP ) responses to TCO models, business cases, HLDs and SoWs CUSTOMER FOCUS AND WAYS OF WORKING Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do . Part of that responsibility includes ensuring that you understand and live up to the values and standards we set for ourselves in the CDW Way, the CDW Way Code (our code of ethics and business conduct), the Information Management System (IMS), and all other policies and procedures relevant to your role . Each coworker has a responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of CDW's values, standards and policies, and to take action if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards and policies . Each coworker is responsible for maintaining customer focus and for periodically reviewing the Circle of Service Philosophy and the Quality Policy to understand CDW's commitment to excellent client service and continual improvement. Coworkers must r eport any customer problem s, feedback, service outages, and service improvement suggestions to management. Each coworker is required to comply with CDW's policies relating to Information Security and Data protection, specifically to: Protect all information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction & interference Treat the security of all information assets according to their designated information security classification Ensure that they only access information assets that they are authorised to do so. Adhere to the procedure for reporting any security weakness or event Commit to, and participate in, personal development of information security awareness & knowledge Comply with all laws and contractual obligations regarding the protection of data
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Description ABOUT CDW CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organisations in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States . Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies: from start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small. CDW prides itself on being ' People Who Get IT ' and ' People who get People ' . Our relationships are fuelled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you'll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self-and your best ideas-to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving-and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape. JOB SUMMARY A passion for Modern W orkspace is key , and the ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Collaboration , trends, solutions and Managed Services available to help organisations deliver on their technology and business outcomes. In this role you will act as a Solut i on Architect within the Modern W o rkspace as well as the wider Presales group. The role has three key areas of responsibility, which broken down are: Act as a Solution Architect, using a combination of your own depth of expertise as well as the wider team to own opportunities, engage with customers and win profitable business. Develop and maintain your own skills and knowledge through research, self-guided learning, lab time and formal training/ accreditation. Support the development of the team and the wider department by contributing to team projects as well as helping team members with customer engagements and mentoring to help them achieve their own goals and career aspirations . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Opportunities - Work with customers, salespeople and BDMs to qualify opportunities, understand business and technical requirements to design the most appropriate solutions whilst maintaining accurate and up-to-date information within CDW's CRM system to support sales forecasting and pipeline management. Documentation - Produce high quality documentation from solution designs and RFP responses to total cost of ownership ( TCO ) models, business cases, high level designs ( HLD ' s ) and statement of works ( SoWs ) Upsell - Identify potential to expand opportunities where possible and engage and coordinate resources from other teams to support . Handover - Support the smooth handover of projects into the delivery teams and acting as an escalation point during their life and transition into service. CDW Evangelist - driving and evangelising CDW capabilities to our customer base in a credible, friendly and relatable way. Differentiating CDW through its productised services, consulting capability and security expertise . SME Evangelist - Explain and evangelise the features, benefits and technical specifications of your subject matter and adjacent technologies, solutions, and services to internal and external audiences . Internal Collaboration - Build and develop strong relationships across the business, including with Sales, Professional Services, Managed Services and the wider presales community to draw upon as the need arises. Support the documentation and adoption of agreed standards and practices within our deployments and work to ensure a high-quality engagement for every customer . Repeatable Solutions - Support making what we do more repeatable, more profitable and less risky by helping to identify and build standardised offerings, boilerplate content and packaged services. Partner Engagement - Cultivate strong relationships with CDW's partner community to stay up to date with offerings and roadmaps and leverage this knowledge as an agnostic advisor to customers . Sales Enablement - Assist CDW s ell e rs with technical guidance on a variety of cloud products and solutions across a range of customer sizes and types and evangelise the team's capabilities . Customer Retention - Act as a trusted adviser to key customers through building knowledge of their environments . Accreditation - Attain and maintain the highest level of relevant accreditations in key areas as required . QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE A great understanding of the Modern Workspace Market and the key area of collaboration Previous experience in a channel presales role or similar including leveraging partner resources, incentives and teams during presales engagements. Experience selling both professional and managed services. Strong capabilities in either Azure of AWS . Modern Workspace Collaboration vendor Accreditations will be advantageous . Independent and relevant certifications are advantageous . ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES Self-driven and self-motivated Ability to lead customers and articulate a cloud journey that delivers tangible benefit quickly whilst maximising the scope and potential of an engagement. Commercial acumen with an awareness of the financial implications of design decisions across Capex and Opex budgets and how they affect TCO and return on investment ( ROI ) Experience and ability to develop and build relationships with a range of stakeholders, including C- suite. A demonstrable track record of getting stuff done whilst managing competing pressures and deadlines whilst retaining an eye for detail and quality. A passion for technology and its ability to have a positive impact on business. Quality focused with excellent attention to detail producing high quality documentation from solution designs and request for proposal ( RFP ) responses to TCO models, business cases, HLDs and SoWs CUSTOMER FOCUS AND WAYS OF WORKING Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do . Part of that responsibility includes ensuring that you understand and live up to the values and standards we set for ourselves in the CDW Way, the CDW Way Code (our code of ethics and business conduct), the Information Management System (IMS), and all other policies and procedures relevant to your role . Each coworker has a responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of CDW's values, standards and policies, and to take action if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards and policies . Each coworker is responsible for maintaining customer focus and for periodically reviewing the Circle of Service Philosophy and the Quality Policy to understand CDW's commitment to excellent client service and continual improvement. Coworkers must r eport any customer problem s, feedback, service outages, and service improvement suggestions to management. Each coworker is required to comply with CDW's policies relating to Information Security and Data protection, specifically to: Protect all information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction & interference Treat the security of all information assets according to their designated information security classification Ensure that they only access information assets that they are authorised to do so. Adhere to the procedure for reporting any security weakness or event Commit to, and participate in, personal development of information security awareness & knowledge Comply with all laws and contractual obligations regarding the protection of data
We have an incredible new opportunity for a Project Director to lead the overall technical strategy and development management on a new multi-branded scheme of up to 2,200 dwellings to be delivered through a Joint Venture Partnership, based at our South West Midlands office in Coleshill. Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, you will provide leadership, strategic vision and direction to the business to ensure that the strategies and objectives, alongside the forecast and financial management, are developed and achieved through its operations whilst managing the technical delivery with a strong focus on pre construction management. The Project Director will be responsible for the overall operational management of the scheme to ensure the interests of the Joint Venture Partnership are maintained and promoted at all times. You will also ensure the general motivation, wellbeing and continued incentive of all Company employees. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality You will have held a Senior Management or Divisional Director role with significant experience in the Housebuilding industry. An understanding of external influences affecting the housing and property markets. You will have been involved in the preparation, presentation and achievement of a forecast and part of an annual budget which is in line with a project's targets. Ability to formulate strategic options for large projects. Ability to manage multiple objectives over short, medium and long-term time horizons. Ability to see the interconnection between actions to avoid unintended consequences and to balance potentially conflicting objectives. Ability to communicate how micro and macro initiatives contribute to wider strategic objectives of the project. Ability to drive desired outcomes from multi discipline teams. Managing performance using a balance of challenge and support. Ability to achieve sustainable out performance, by understanding key drivers and reinforcing positive actions and behaviours. Ability to communicate performance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that key measures are understood and acted upon. Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders (suppliers / customers / employees) at all levels to gain desired responses, ensuring that tone and content reflect the audience but are consistent in message. Managing all relationships to reinforce strategic position, brand reputation and financial Maintaining a positive working relationship with Board members and managing the different drivers of the parties to support each other with business growth and performance. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues at all levels towards the project objectives Experience of managing large scale, complex mixed-use regeneration projects from first principles to delivery. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with a range of internal and external stakeholders More about the Project Director role You will help colleagues build and lead effective, high performing management teams ensuring all aspects of processes are met and run smoothly and efficiently to ensure that the financial forecast and production targets are achieved for the Joint Venture You will support the Directors and management teams, ensuring that all areas of the JV are working collaboratively and consistently You will assist with the Health and Safety aspects of the JV to ensure that adequate provisions, plans, reporting and actions are in place to ensure that the project adheres to both Group policy and HSE requirements You will develop and maintain positive working relationships with fellow Directors, to support each other with the JV performance You will liaise with the JV board as to the day to day operations of the JV. You will be key in preparing material for the Monthly Board Pack, to present in Board Meetings with the Joint Venture Representatives and Board Members You will ensure that all Group policies, procedures and disciplines are adhered to throughout the Company and that the Company complies with all statutory requirements Managing the JV Projects through feasibility, site assembly, planning, land drawdown Managing the professional team to design efficient and viable development proposals that meet the constraints of the site, applicable planning policies and JV objectives Full focus on delivering the JV objectives and the ability to make decisions at a strategic level; as the Project Executive you are accountable for making day-to-day decisions which affect the wider project You will have a strong rapport as a people manager, with the ability to lead a high-performing team across the entire operational function, even when reporting lines are dotted A breadth of technical and industry knowledge, being commercially aware and financially astute to assist with the P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and cost control for the Joint Venture (supported by the shadow board) A dynamic, driven, and approachable personality with excellent people management skills; the ability to lead by example and set high standards and effective KPIs that will deliver operational excellence. You are able to establish the JV business controls and are able to measure and monitor these to ensure the effective application of such controls to drive business efficiency You have the ability to work with and influence others within the wider JV to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the JV in achieving its overall objectives You will have the ability to formulate the Joint Venture strategy, identifying key drivers of performance, together with associated risks and opportunities and to effectively communicate this strategy. You are conscious of market conditions and evaluate strategic options for the Joint Venture Securing required JV and corporate approvals and partner approvals. Manage project budgets and development expenditure Manage development appraisals to monitor viability of development proposals Manage the submission and delivery of planning approval Manage external stakeholder engagement to assist in achieving planning permission and communicating objectives Maintaining relationships with partners including local authority officers and politician Managing the production of project development strategies roles & responsibilities, programme and deliverables Establish and manage the programme strategy for the development Identify and manage project risk including legal, planning, financial and relationship Represent the JV within relevant Community, Partnership and sector forums. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Apr 10, 2024
Full time
We have an incredible new opportunity for a Project Director to lead the overall technical strategy and development management on a new multi-branded scheme of up to 2,200 dwellings to be delivered through a Joint Venture Partnership, based at our South West Midlands office in Coleshill. Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, you will provide leadership, strategic vision and direction to the business to ensure that the strategies and objectives, alongside the forecast and financial management, are developed and achieved through its operations whilst managing the technical delivery with a strong focus on pre construction management. The Project Director will be responsible for the overall operational management of the scheme to ensure the interests of the Joint Venture Partnership are maintained and promoted at all times. You will also ensure the general motivation, wellbeing and continued incentive of all Company employees. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality You will have held a Senior Management or Divisional Director role with significant experience in the Housebuilding industry. An understanding of external influences affecting the housing and property markets. You will have been involved in the preparation, presentation and achievement of a forecast and part of an annual budget which is in line with a project's targets. Ability to formulate strategic options for large projects. Ability to manage multiple objectives over short, medium and long-term time horizons. Ability to see the interconnection between actions to avoid unintended consequences and to balance potentially conflicting objectives. Ability to communicate how micro and macro initiatives contribute to wider strategic objectives of the project. Ability to drive desired outcomes from multi discipline teams. Managing performance using a balance of challenge and support. Ability to achieve sustainable out performance, by understanding key drivers and reinforcing positive actions and behaviours. Ability to communicate performance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that key measures are understood and acted upon. Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders (suppliers / customers / employees) at all levels to gain desired responses, ensuring that tone and content reflect the audience but are consistent in message. Managing all relationships to reinforce strategic position, brand reputation and financial Maintaining a positive working relationship with Board members and managing the different drivers of the parties to support each other with business growth and performance. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues at all levels towards the project objectives Experience of managing large scale, complex mixed-use regeneration projects from first principles to delivery. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with a range of internal and external stakeholders More about the Project Director role You will help colleagues build and lead effective, high performing management teams ensuring all aspects of processes are met and run smoothly and efficiently to ensure that the financial forecast and production targets are achieved for the Joint Venture You will support the Directors and management teams, ensuring that all areas of the JV are working collaboratively and consistently You will assist with the Health and Safety aspects of the JV to ensure that adequate provisions, plans, reporting and actions are in place to ensure that the project adheres to both Group policy and HSE requirements You will develop and maintain positive working relationships with fellow Directors, to support each other with the JV performance You will liaise with the JV board as to the day to day operations of the JV. You will be key in preparing material for the Monthly Board Pack, to present in Board Meetings with the Joint Venture Representatives and Board Members You will ensure that all Group policies, procedures and disciplines are adhered to throughout the Company and that the Company complies with all statutory requirements Managing the JV Projects through feasibility, site assembly, planning, land drawdown Managing the professional team to design efficient and viable development proposals that meet the constraints of the site, applicable planning policies and JV objectives Full focus on delivering the JV objectives and the ability to make decisions at a strategic level; as the Project Executive you are accountable for making day-to-day decisions which affect the wider project You will have a strong rapport as a people manager, with the ability to lead a high-performing team across the entire operational function, even when reporting lines are dotted A breadth of technical and industry knowledge, being commercially aware and financially astute to assist with the P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and cost control for the Joint Venture (supported by the shadow board) A dynamic, driven, and approachable personality with excellent people management skills; the ability to lead by example and set high standards and effective KPIs that will deliver operational excellence. You are able to establish the JV business controls and are able to measure and monitor these to ensure the effective application of such controls to drive business efficiency You have the ability to work with and influence others within the wider JV to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the JV in achieving its overall objectives You will have the ability to formulate the Joint Venture strategy, identifying key drivers of performance, together with associated risks and opportunities and to effectively communicate this strategy. You are conscious of market conditions and evaluate strategic options for the Joint Venture Securing required JV and corporate approvals and partner approvals. Manage project budgets and development expenditure Manage development appraisals to monitor viability of development proposals Manage the submission and delivery of planning approval Manage external stakeholder engagement to assist in achieving planning permission and communicating objectives Maintaining relationships with partners including local authority officers and politician Managing the production of project development strategies roles & responsibilities, programme and deliverables Establish and manage the programme strategy for the development Identify and manage project risk including legal, planning, financial and relationship Represent the JV within relevant Community, Partnership and sector forums. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Job Introduction BBC Account is at the centre of the BBCs aim to make a personalised BBC online for everyone. We create components, systems and services that enable people's experience of BBC Online to be tailored by their activities and interactions. Everything from content recommendations in iPlayer, to enabling people to comment on BBC News articles. Our services enable and underpin offerings from the BBC's major brands including iPlayer, Sounds, BBC News, Sport, Bitesize and so much more, giving our services unparalleled reach. Inclusion & Diversity Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our dedicated site here where you can discover the variety of staff networks we have, read our D&I strategy and reports, and learn about our ambitious Creative Diversity initiative which aims to transform the content the BBC creates. Our team uses the latest technologies, inspires innovation and has autonomy. Our products span the whole of the BBC and reach millions of users. We are highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. You will be working on great projects, and you will be surrounded by a team of like-minded technology professionals from whom you can learn and grow. We regularly have technical brown bag sessions and frequent Hackathons. This is an environment where we love to share ideas and challenge the traditional with our goal of taking the BBC on the journey to be a digital-first organisation. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self-improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career. Our welcoming, supportive and hybrid working culture has grown organically from our shared values of high-quality user-focused products, collaborative knowledge sharing, accessibility, mentoring and coaching, pairing, flexibility, continuous improvement, personal growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Role Responsibility As a Senior Software Engineer in Test within the BBC Account team, you will be responsible for testing software for the authorisation and authentication applications which span the entire BBC. Our software opens the gateway to personalisation across the web, mobile applications, and voice interfaces. You will be responsible for writing appropriate tests to ensure code quality and coverage and participate in code reviews. Our applications are a set of microservices providing both APIs and audience-facing applications. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test, you will: Work with Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Technical Leads to understand the requirements, create test strategies and contribute to automated test frameworks. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of issues throughout the product life cycle with monitoring and support tools. Participate and lead as required, in the team's delivery process. Effectively participate in and help improve the teams software development methodologies, such as pairing, clean code and best practices, documentation, CI/CD etc... Work with third parties where necessary offering direction, support, and documentation. Mentor and coach junior colleagues and provide technical leadership and direction to peers and colleagues. Are you the right candidate? We are looking for people who have some (if not all) of the following: In-depth experience with Automated UI and RESTful API Testing Experience working in an Agile environment Experience configuring and running jobs in a Continuous Integration tool like Jenkins Advocating quality and high standards within the Team Great communication skills and experience in resolving cross-team issues. Strong understanding of coding practices Knowledge of testing frameworks and libraries such as Node.js, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Puppeteer or WebdriverIO Experience with Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber Familiarity with Gatling and Scala Experience working with AWS SDK Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London / Salford (Hybrid Role - with 1-2 days in office) Were happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC We dont focus simply on what we do we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure youve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Job Introduction BBC Account is at the centre of the BBCs aim to make a personalised BBC online for everyone. We create components, systems and services that enable people's experience of BBC Online to be tailored by their activities and interactions. Everything from content recommendations in iPlayer, to enabling people to comment on BBC News articles. Our services enable and underpin offerings from the BBC's major brands including iPlayer, Sounds, BBC News, Sport, Bitesize and so much more, giving our services unparalleled reach. Inclusion & Diversity Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our dedicated site here where you can discover the variety of staff networks we have, read our D&I strategy and reports, and learn about our ambitious Creative Diversity initiative which aims to transform the content the BBC creates. Our team uses the latest technologies, inspires innovation and has autonomy. Our products span the whole of the BBC and reach millions of users. We are highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. You will be working on great projects, and you will be surrounded by a team of like-minded technology professionals from whom you can learn and grow. We regularly have technical brown bag sessions and frequent Hackathons. This is an environment where we love to share ideas and challenge the traditional with our goal of taking the BBC on the journey to be a digital-first organisation. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self-improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career. Our welcoming, supportive and hybrid working culture has grown organically from our shared values of high-quality user-focused products, collaborative knowledge sharing, accessibility, mentoring and coaching, pairing, flexibility, continuous improvement, personal growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Role Responsibility As a Senior Software Engineer in Test within the BBC Account team, you will be responsible for testing software for the authorisation and authentication applications which span the entire BBC. Our software opens the gateway to personalisation across the web, mobile applications, and voice interfaces. You will be responsible for writing appropriate tests to ensure code quality and coverage and participate in code reviews. Our applications are a set of microservices providing both APIs and audience-facing applications. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test, you will: Work with Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Technical Leads to understand the requirements, create test strategies and contribute to automated test frameworks. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of issues throughout the product life cycle with monitoring and support tools. Participate and lead as required, in the team's delivery process. Effectively participate in and help improve the teams software development methodologies, such as pairing, clean code and best practices, documentation, CI/CD etc... Work with third parties where necessary offering direction, support, and documentation. Mentor and coach junior colleagues and provide technical leadership and direction to peers and colleagues. Are you the right candidate? We are looking for people who have some (if not all) of the following: In-depth experience with Automated UI and RESTful API Testing Experience working in an Agile environment Experience configuring and running jobs in a Continuous Integration tool like Jenkins Advocating quality and high standards within the Team Great communication skills and experience in resolving cross-team issues. Strong understanding of coding practices Knowledge of testing frameworks and libraries such as Node.js, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Puppeteer or WebdriverIO Experience with Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber Familiarity with Gatling and Scala Experience working with AWS SDK Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London / Salford (Hybrid Role - with 1-2 days in office) Were happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC We dont focus simply on what we do we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure youve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
Digital Learning Developer - 12 month FTC Powered by technology, EY puts humans at the centre of business transformation. Lane4 takes people beyond performance, giving them the skills and mindset to achieve things they never thought were possible. At EY Lane4, we support culture change and business transformation, develop leaders and through our digital learning solutions and innovative service delivery, provide world-class learning and development to every person in an organisation. Our people bring a wealth of experience from performing at the highest level from elite sport, the military, the arts and business. We believe that everyone deserves access to world-class learning and development. Our global reach, digital learning solutions and innovative service delivery allows for consistent development across multiple levels of the organisation. We are growing fast and looking for those who share our values, believe in the importance of the people agenda and have experience in change, culture and leadership, and digital learning solutions to join us in at EY Lane4. The opportunity This role will sit in EY Lane4 within our People Advisory Services practice (PAS). We are looking for a confident and experienced Digital Learning Developer to join the Digital team, our creative learning solutions team, to design and deliver high quality, innovative digital learning products and bespoke digital solutions for EY's clients. You will collaborate across the team to deliver cutting edge digital learning content, liaising with Learning Designers and Graphic Designers to create engaging interactive solutions that enhance the learning experience and successfully achieve learning retention and transfer. You will have proven expertise in the development of interactive content for digital learning programmes and in using a range or authoring tools and be design-focussed. Your key responsibilities In this role, your responsibilities will include: Design & Development of digital learning solutions Design of interactive learning content following best-practice UX & UI design principles Translating storyboards into engaging digital learning experiences, utilising design techniques such as the creation of wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes Development and maintenance of existing interactive digital learning content using a range of popular digital learning authoring tools and development tools Publishing and uploading content to the EY's LMS and LXP for QA and deployment, and configuring learning paths Carrying out QA activities and technical testing to identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across browsers and devices Accurately applying translations and content amendments to digital learning content Collaboration and co-creation of content solutions with the wider team, both onsite and virtually, to create high quality outputs within the agreed timeframe Recognising and managing risks and issues People and practice management: Provides timely, authentic and constructive feedback to colleagues and seeks feedback in return Be up to date with key technical and functional skills, and with industry, business skills & knowledge - and share this expertise with others Encourages development of team members though formal and informal coaching Skills and attributes for success Experience of working with Rapid Authoring Tools (eg. Storyline, Lectora, Evolve, Adapt, Rise) Experienced using the Adobe Creative Suite Experience using code editor development tools such as Visual Studio or Dreamweaver An eye for visual design with experience building engaging digital experiences Good communication and relationship management skills with the confidence and ability to contribute ideas and proactively communicate issues to stakeholders Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong collaboration and communication skills An understanding of HTML and CSS languages Ability to work on multiple projects/initiatives and work to tight deadlines, with the flexibility to deal with rapidly changing situations Be effective in recognising and managing potential issues during assignments Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining agreement Effectively interact with all levels within the organisation, including Partners, by challenging, influencing and coaching Ability to work in a matrix environment and as a team player, working collaboratively, virtually and independent Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise To qualify for the role, you must have Proven track record of developing Digital learning solutions 2 - 3 years' experience of working in a digital design or e-learning development role Keen problem solver with a 'can-do' mindset Confident to work both independently and collaboratively, with the design team Good prioritisation skills with an ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced professional services environment Passion for innovation and staying up to date with the latest digital technology trends Use of browser development tools to diagnose and fix bugs An interest in user-centric design and design thinking to inform the design of clear and intuitive learner experiences Strong communication skills - written and verbal Alignment to EY Lane4 values. Ideally, you'll also have A primary degree and professional qualifications in relevant subject expertise (Web Development, Digital Media, Design) are desirable but not critical. Experience working with LMS or CMS web platforms Experience of working on projects gained working within a digital learning solutions team, professional services firm, global consultancy firm and/or large private and/or public sector organisations What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes assistance for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. As a purpose driven organisation, we are also proud to offer multiple opportunities to volunteer with our global corporate responsibility programme - EY Ripples . Plus, we offer: Coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Access to a range of client projects Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career Flexibility within a truly diverse and inclusive organisation About EY EY is a global professional services organisation providing consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services. We are dedicated to doing our part in building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. And we are united by our shared values and a dedication to delivering exceptional client service We make sure our people succeed. The networks you build and the experiences you have with us will help define and accelerate the rest of your career. Last year in the UK, nearly 2,000 of our people were promoted or progressed within their grade, and we are significantly increasing the number of partners in the UK. So, when you build something better at EY, we make sure you're rewarded. Our People Advisory Services practice has over 10,000 practitioners operating within a globally integrated team, bringing their skills, insights and experience to support our clients. Driven by our focused insight and innovation, PAS is best positioned to advise and influence our client's activities at senior leadership level to respond to the scale and complexity of how and where our clients work globally, making us the trusted advisor of choice to our clients and creating more opportunities for our people.As a result, we're continually seeking new markets, new perspectives and better ways to deliver value. EY is dedicated to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. To meet our ongoing commitment of doing the right thing for our people, our clients and our firm - and to continue playing our role in the national effort against Coronavirus, our consultants are all currently working from home unless office working is critical to their role or wellbeing. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make your mark. Apply now.
Feb 01, 2022
Full time
Digital Learning Developer - 12 month FTC Powered by technology, EY puts humans at the centre of business transformation. Lane4 takes people beyond performance, giving them the skills and mindset to achieve things they never thought were possible. At EY Lane4, we support culture change and business transformation, develop leaders and through our digital learning solutions and innovative service delivery, provide world-class learning and development to every person in an organisation. Our people bring a wealth of experience from performing at the highest level from elite sport, the military, the arts and business. We believe that everyone deserves access to world-class learning and development. Our global reach, digital learning solutions and innovative service delivery allows for consistent development across multiple levels of the organisation. We are growing fast and looking for those who share our values, believe in the importance of the people agenda and have experience in change, culture and leadership, and digital learning solutions to join us in at EY Lane4. The opportunity This role will sit in EY Lane4 within our People Advisory Services practice (PAS). We are looking for a confident and experienced Digital Learning Developer to join the Digital team, our creative learning solutions team, to design and deliver high quality, innovative digital learning products and bespoke digital solutions for EY's clients. You will collaborate across the team to deliver cutting edge digital learning content, liaising with Learning Designers and Graphic Designers to create engaging interactive solutions that enhance the learning experience and successfully achieve learning retention and transfer. You will have proven expertise in the development of interactive content for digital learning programmes and in using a range or authoring tools and be design-focussed. Your key responsibilities In this role, your responsibilities will include: Design & Development of digital learning solutions Design of interactive learning content following best-practice UX & UI design principles Translating storyboards into engaging digital learning experiences, utilising design techniques such as the creation of wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes Development and maintenance of existing interactive digital learning content using a range of popular digital learning authoring tools and development tools Publishing and uploading content to the EY's LMS and LXP for QA and deployment, and configuring learning paths Carrying out QA activities and technical testing to identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across browsers and devices Accurately applying translations and content amendments to digital learning content Collaboration and co-creation of content solutions with the wider team, both onsite and virtually, to create high quality outputs within the agreed timeframe Recognising and managing risks and issues People and practice management: Provides timely, authentic and constructive feedback to colleagues and seeks feedback in return Be up to date with key technical and functional skills, and with industry, business skills & knowledge - and share this expertise with others Encourages development of team members though formal and informal coaching Skills and attributes for success Experience of working with Rapid Authoring Tools (eg. Storyline, Lectora, Evolve, Adapt, Rise) Experienced using the Adobe Creative Suite Experience using code editor development tools such as Visual Studio or Dreamweaver An eye for visual design with experience building engaging digital experiences Good communication and relationship management skills with the confidence and ability to contribute ideas and proactively communicate issues to stakeholders Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong collaboration and communication skills An understanding of HTML and CSS languages Ability to work on multiple projects/initiatives and work to tight deadlines, with the flexibility to deal with rapidly changing situations Be effective in recognising and managing potential issues during assignments Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining agreement Effectively interact with all levels within the organisation, including Partners, by challenging, influencing and coaching Ability to work in a matrix environment and as a team player, working collaboratively, virtually and independent Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise To qualify for the role, you must have Proven track record of developing Digital learning solutions 2 - 3 years' experience of working in a digital design or e-learning development role Keen problem solver with a 'can-do' mindset Confident to work both independently and collaboratively, with the design team Good prioritisation skills with an ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced professional services environment Passion for innovation and staying up to date with the latest digital technology trends Use of browser development tools to diagnose and fix bugs An interest in user-centric design and design thinking to inform the design of clear and intuitive learner experiences Strong communication skills - written and verbal Alignment to EY Lane4 values. Ideally, you'll also have A primary degree and professional qualifications in relevant subject expertise (Web Development, Digital Media, Design) are desirable but not critical. Experience working with LMS or CMS web platforms Experience of working on projects gained working within a digital learning solutions team, professional services firm, global consultancy firm and/or large private and/or public sector organisations What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes assistance for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. As a purpose driven organisation, we are also proud to offer multiple opportunities to volunteer with our global corporate responsibility programme - EY Ripples . Plus, we offer: Coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Access to a range of client projects Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career Flexibility within a truly diverse and inclusive organisation About EY EY is a global professional services organisation providing consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services. We are dedicated to doing our part in building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. And we are united by our shared values and a dedication to delivering exceptional client service We make sure our people succeed. The networks you build and the experiences you have with us will help define and accelerate the rest of your career. Last year in the UK, nearly 2,000 of our people were promoted or progressed within their grade, and we are significantly increasing the number of partners in the UK. So, when you build something better at EY, we make sure you're rewarded. Our People Advisory Services practice has over 10,000 practitioners operating within a globally integrated team, bringing their skills, insights and experience to support our clients. Driven by our focused insight and innovation, PAS is best positioned to advise and influence our client's activities at senior leadership level to respond to the scale and complexity of how and where our clients work globally, making us the trusted advisor of choice to our clients and creating more opportunities for our people.As a result, we're continually seeking new markets, new perspectives and better ways to deliver value. EY is dedicated to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. To meet our ongoing commitment of doing the right thing for our people, our clients and our firm - and to continue playing our role in the national effort against Coronavirus, our consultants are all currently working from home unless office working is critical to their role or wellbeing. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make your mark. Apply now.
Chemonics seeks a Global Technology Support Manager to be based in the United Kingdom (UK) office. The Global Technology Support Manager provides technology oversight and management services to support Chemonics’ users and projects. The manager develops, implements, and promotes standards, systems, and resources for supporting Chemonics’ users, as well as those participating with proposals and projects and provides technical support to the UK office in addition to providing remote support to field offices located around the world. The Manager will be assigned to support laptops, mobile devices, printers, A/V, and provide Office 365 application expertise. This position identifies and promotes customer support services, contributes to new business efforts, and can effectively communicate the connection between all duties and responsibilities with the larger goals of the company. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Provides technical support to the UK office in addition to providing remote support to field offices around the world. Manages the ticket queue, allocating resources, and communicating with staff as appropriate
Identifies and investigates technical issues and provides resolution and follow-up to end users. Escalates more complex problems to Tier 3 technical staff
Takes direct, appropriate and timely action to meet staff needs and resolve basic technology issues
Administrates Active Directory including Azure Active Directory, AD Connect, AD/ADP Sync, Group Policies, DNS, replication, and directory synchronization
Assists with Office 365 user account management including creating, managing, maintaining, disabling and deleting all Office 365 and on premises accounts, security groups, distribution groups, public folders, shared mailboxes and meeting/resource rooms
Assists with the assignment of Office 365 licenses to staff and ensuring the availability of licenses for incoming staff
Assigns SharePoint permissions by implementing the Information Security Framework owned by the Data Quality and Governance Team
Oversees the preparation of desktop and laptop images using the appropriate tools. (Symantec, Avamar, System Center Configuration Manager)
Monitors network devices for uptime and troubleshoots connectivity issues
Organizes and participates in project start-ups, close outs and operations, including IT Systems recommendations, design and optimization, and other initiatives to promote the stability and efficiency of the field office IT systems including on-site visits to implement and/or troubleshoot IT systems
Participates in new business work and assists with writing IT cost proposals for proposal teams
Works with other GTI teams to standardize home office and project office set up to accommodate enterprise application deployment and other new technologies
Provides Audio/Video (A/V) support, which includes assisting and training end-users on the proper use of A/V equipment and new corporate hardware and software applications
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolve issues with network, printers, laptop, and A/V components
Configures user VOIP phones and voicemail
Documents technical systems process and procedures and gets actively involved in promoting new technologies or new systems or procedures
Provides formal and informal training to staff on Chemonics tools and systems
Effectively communicates the functions, roles and responsibilities of GTI to staff
Maintains and expand technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies and Chemonics practice networks
Undertakes assignments on projects or special initiatives as appropriate
Participates in the development of the department’s strategic plans, training materials and tools
Serves as acting director as required
Performs other tasks and responsibilities required by supervisor
Qualifications:
Degree in computer science or related technology field required, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Technical helpdesk experience required, including demonstrated experience with network security best practices and configurations, as well as administration of Office 365, Microsoft Exchange online, Powershell, and SharePoint
Ability to conceptualize, plan, manage, and support network environments
Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, networking, and PC hardware
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users
Ability to solve technical, managerial or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload and complete work
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Experience living or working in developing countries preferred
Willingness to work overseas for up to 4 weeks per year and to consider long-term overseas assignments
Strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Proficiency in regional or geographic language preferred
UK work authorization required
Application Instructions: Apply through our UK Career Center by September 19, 2019. No telephone inquiries, please. However, if you are not able to apply through our Career Center due to a disability, underlying health condition or for some other legitimate reason, or require an adjustment to do so, please contact us at applicantrequest@chemonics.com . Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, and therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. We look forward to receiving your application.
Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn about how we process your personal data. Please use the following link to access the EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice: https://chemonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/EU-Recruiting-Data-Privacy-Notice-12.2018.pdf .
Sep 11, 2019
Full time
Chemonics seeks a Global Technology Support Manager to be based in the United Kingdom (UK) office. The Global Technology Support Manager provides technology oversight and management services to support Chemonics’ users and projects. The manager develops, implements, and promotes standards, systems, and resources for supporting Chemonics’ users, as well as those participating with proposals and projects and provides technical support to the UK office in addition to providing remote support to field offices located around the world. The Manager will be assigned to support laptops, mobile devices, printers, A/V, and provide Office 365 application expertise. This position identifies and promotes customer support services, contributes to new business efforts, and can effectively communicate the connection between all duties and responsibilities with the larger goals of the company. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Provides technical support to the UK office in addition to providing remote support to field offices around the world. Manages the ticket queue, allocating resources, and communicating with staff as appropriate
Identifies and investigates technical issues and provides resolution and follow-up to end users. Escalates more complex problems to Tier 3 technical staff
Takes direct, appropriate and timely action to meet staff needs and resolve basic technology issues
Administrates Active Directory including Azure Active Directory, AD Connect, AD/ADP Sync, Group Policies, DNS, replication, and directory synchronization
Assists with Office 365 user account management including creating, managing, maintaining, disabling and deleting all Office 365 and on premises accounts, security groups, distribution groups, public folders, shared mailboxes and meeting/resource rooms
Assists with the assignment of Office 365 licenses to staff and ensuring the availability of licenses for incoming staff
Assigns SharePoint permissions by implementing the Information Security Framework owned by the Data Quality and Governance Team
Oversees the preparation of desktop and laptop images using the appropriate tools. (Symantec, Avamar, System Center Configuration Manager)
Monitors network devices for uptime and troubleshoots connectivity issues
Organizes and participates in project start-ups, close outs and operations, including IT Systems recommendations, design and optimization, and other initiatives to promote the stability and efficiency of the field office IT systems including on-site visits to implement and/or troubleshoot IT systems
Participates in new business work and assists with writing IT cost proposals for proposal teams
Works with other GTI teams to standardize home office and project office set up to accommodate enterprise application deployment and other new technologies
Provides Audio/Video (A/V) support, which includes assisting and training end-users on the proper use of A/V equipment and new corporate hardware and software applications
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolve issues with network, printers, laptop, and A/V components
Configures user VOIP phones and voicemail
Documents technical systems process and procedures and gets actively involved in promoting new technologies or new systems or procedures
Provides formal and informal training to staff on Chemonics tools and systems
Effectively communicates the functions, roles and responsibilities of GTI to staff
Maintains and expand technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies and Chemonics practice networks
Undertakes assignments on projects or special initiatives as appropriate
Participates in the development of the department’s strategic plans, training materials and tools
Serves as acting director as required
Performs other tasks and responsibilities required by supervisor
Qualifications:
Degree in computer science or related technology field required, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Technical helpdesk experience required, including demonstrated experience with network security best practices and configurations, as well as administration of Office 365, Microsoft Exchange online, Powershell, and SharePoint
Ability to conceptualize, plan, manage, and support network environments
Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, networking, and PC hardware
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users
Ability to solve technical, managerial or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload and complete work
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Experience living or working in developing countries preferred
Willingness to work overseas for up to 4 weeks per year and to consider long-term overseas assignments
Strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Proficiency in regional or geographic language preferred
UK work authorization required
Application Instructions: Apply through our UK Career Center by September 19, 2019. No telephone inquiries, please. However, if you are not able to apply through our Career Center due to a disability, underlying health condition or for some other legitimate reason, or require an adjustment to do so, please contact us at applicantrequest@chemonics.com . Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, and therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. We look forward to receiving your application.
Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn about how we process your personal data. Please use the following link to access the EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice: https://chemonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/EU-Recruiting-Data-Privacy-Notice-12.2018.pdf .