Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Company Description Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at NO AGENCIES PLEASE "Develop your career within IT Service Delivery for a company that builds software and services that help keep people safer, healthier, and better connected worldwide. Improving the services that matter the most." Job Description The post is an agile Change Facilitator role within the IT Service Delivery Department of NECSWS. The IT Service Delivery Department is responsible for the deployment, monitoring, improving and maintaining of IT services both to our colleagues within NECSWS and customers utilising our products. The teams are ITIL 4 accredited and work within approved frameworks to achieve success and continual improvement. This role is based within the Change Team, who identify and minimise risk when a change is needed to any of the internal or external IT Systems. The purpose of change management is to maximise the number of successful service and product changes by ensuring that risks have been properly assessed, authorising changes to proceed and managing the change schedule. Although an independent team, liaising with other key service delivery areas such as Major Incident and Problem Teams, is essential. The team facilitate approximately 125 changes per week varying in risk from planned to emergency changes. Following key processes through the change lifecycle is crucial. You will be responsible for facilitating the change from request to post change evaluation to capture service improvement. The role additionally requires liaison with wider business teams to inform on the impacts of changes for future strategies and to generally promote the change process whilst being agile to customer's feedback. Main Responsibilities of the Role Assess requests to ensure information provided is relevant and correct. Provide support to staff to complete impact assessments in preparation for the change. Assess Impact Assessments to help mitigate risk of failed changes. Prepare for/host conference calls and follow up with suitable documentation. Co-ordinate with external NEC departments Liaise with Change requestors and Customer Service Managers where appropriate. Complete a review of requests to ensure all relevant activities have been completed and documentation/information has been provided. Update and action all tasks and approvals assigned to Change Management within designated timeframes. Ensure tasks are completed within a timely manner by chasing and escalating as required managing the change request through its lifecycle. Be the primary point of reference for questions, suggestions and complaints. Analyse trends or problems and look at improvements within the practice. Provide training, support and advice for NEC teams where required. Qualifications Knowledge of Microsoft Excel - (particularly focused on analysing change data would be desirable) Knowledge of ITIL methodology Understanding of the Service Delivery Processes and how Change Management works within it. Experience liaising with all levels of internal stakeholders. Experience with customer-facing responsibilities. Eligible for enhanced UK Security Clearance This is an exciting role to start or further your career within IT Service Management. NECSWS is committed to continued professional development and career growth to enable you to reach your full potential. Additional Information We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. Who We Are: We're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you'll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what's possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We'd love your help. And we'll support you all the way.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Company Description Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at NO AGENCIES PLEASE "Develop your career within IT Service Delivery for a company that builds software and services that help keep people safer, healthier, and better connected worldwide. Improving the services that matter the most." Job Description The post is an agile Change Facilitator role within the IT Service Delivery Department of NECSWS. The IT Service Delivery Department is responsible for the deployment, monitoring, improving and maintaining of IT services both to our colleagues within NECSWS and customers utilising our products. The teams are ITIL 4 accredited and work within approved frameworks to achieve success and continual improvement. This role is based within the Change Team, who identify and minimise risk when a change is needed to any of the internal or external IT Systems. The purpose of change management is to maximise the number of successful service and product changes by ensuring that risks have been properly assessed, authorising changes to proceed and managing the change schedule. Although an independent team, liaising with other key service delivery areas such as Major Incident and Problem Teams, is essential. The team facilitate approximately 125 changes per week varying in risk from planned to emergency changes. Following key processes through the change lifecycle is crucial. You will be responsible for facilitating the change from request to post change evaluation to capture service improvement. The role additionally requires liaison with wider business teams to inform on the impacts of changes for future strategies and to generally promote the change process whilst being agile to customer's feedback. Main Responsibilities of the Role Assess requests to ensure information provided is relevant and correct. Provide support to staff to complete impact assessments in preparation for the change. Assess Impact Assessments to help mitigate risk of failed changes. Prepare for/host conference calls and follow up with suitable documentation. Co-ordinate with external NEC departments Liaise with Change requestors and Customer Service Managers where appropriate. Complete a review of requests to ensure all relevant activities have been completed and documentation/information has been provided. Update and action all tasks and approvals assigned to Change Management within designated timeframes. Ensure tasks are completed within a timely manner by chasing and escalating as required managing the change request through its lifecycle. Be the primary point of reference for questions, suggestions and complaints. Analyse trends or problems and look at improvements within the practice. Provide training, support and advice for NEC teams where required. Qualifications Knowledge of Microsoft Excel - (particularly focused on analysing change data would be desirable) Knowledge of ITIL methodology Understanding of the Service Delivery Processes and how Change Management works within it. Experience liaising with all levels of internal stakeholders. Experience with customer-facing responsibilities. Eligible for enhanced UK Security Clearance This is an exciting role to start or further your career within IT Service Management. NECSWS is committed to continued professional development and career growth to enable you to reach your full potential. Additional Information We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. Who We Are: We're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you'll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what's possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We'd love your help. And we'll support you all the way.
We need an AWE some Senior Cost Engineer to join our Business Management team within IPD at AWE. It's a truly exciting time to join us with a lot of scope for progression and work on fascinating projects. (And don't forget, every second Friday off!) Location: Hybrid and flexible working, with our offices based in Berkshire between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury with onsite parking and good bus links to Basingstoke from site. There is a requirement to be on site up to 2 days per week. Salary: Starting at £45,110, this is open to upwards negotiation if you have the skills and experience that we need. What's exciting is: You will be joining the business as it embarks on one of the most complex infrastructure programmes in the country at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The UK government has committed substantial investment into improving our infrastructure, so we are building a talented team to make the most of this opportunity. As a Senior Cost Engineer , you will be working on a critical construction programme with responsibility for all aspects of Cost. The role is multifaceted and involves working with many different partners so the ability to form strong relationships is essential along with previous stakeholder engagement experience. You will be responsible for the establishment, development, maintenance of timely, accurate cost data, and reports, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, cash flows, and monthly reports on the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). A typical day for a Senior Cost Engineer could look like this: Implementation of appropriate procedures, processes and systems. Task managing capacity and deployment of Business Management team members in support of Group Leaders. Preparation, monitor and control of forecasts and budgets for specified projects, including change control. Interrogation of systems and performance to ascertain actual expenditure and project accruals. Assessment of supplier Application for Payment. Preparation of cost reports, including trend analysis and early warnings where necessary. Conducting full and detailed SPI, CPI variance analysis and subsequent root cause analysis, followed by provision of narrative, recommendations & recovery planning. Establishing the Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and heading the preparation of cost studies utilising historical data. Developing benchmarking information to meet specific needs. Providing trended data to the Project Manager based on performance to date and emerging trends including making recommendations. Tracking workforce productivity and analysing time booked to projects including resource usage vs. planned, resource constraints, etc. We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of: Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status Success in a Project Controls environment or similar Cost role on a major construction project Adept with tech such as Cost tools, Excel and IT Building rapport and creating great relationships Motivating and building teams Why work for us? AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK again this year. So, when you work with us, you can take advantage of a great package of benefits and development opportunities on top of your salary: You can find out more about our benefits HERE To apply: Please log into AWE Careers to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and also why you want to work with the team here at AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS Only applications via our AWE Careers site can be accepted For more information about this role or the recruitment journey, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - all recruitment for this role is being managed by our internal resourcing team here at AWE)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We need an AWE some Senior Cost Engineer to join our Business Management team within IPD at AWE. It's a truly exciting time to join us with a lot of scope for progression and work on fascinating projects. (And don't forget, every second Friday off!) Location: Hybrid and flexible working, with our offices based in Berkshire between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury with onsite parking and good bus links to Basingstoke from site. There is a requirement to be on site up to 2 days per week. Salary: Starting at £45,110, this is open to upwards negotiation if you have the skills and experience that we need. What's exciting is: You will be joining the business as it embarks on one of the most complex infrastructure programmes in the country at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The UK government has committed substantial investment into improving our infrastructure, so we are building a talented team to make the most of this opportunity. As a Senior Cost Engineer , you will be working on a critical construction programme with responsibility for all aspects of Cost. The role is multifaceted and involves working with many different partners so the ability to form strong relationships is essential along with previous stakeholder engagement experience. You will be responsible for the establishment, development, maintenance of timely, accurate cost data, and reports, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, cash flows, and monthly reports on the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). A typical day for a Senior Cost Engineer could look like this: Implementation of appropriate procedures, processes and systems. Task managing capacity and deployment of Business Management team members in support of Group Leaders. Preparation, monitor and control of forecasts and budgets for specified projects, including change control. Interrogation of systems and performance to ascertain actual expenditure and project accruals. Assessment of supplier Application for Payment. Preparation of cost reports, including trend analysis and early warnings where necessary. Conducting full and detailed SPI, CPI variance analysis and subsequent root cause analysis, followed by provision of narrative, recommendations & recovery planning. Establishing the Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and heading the preparation of cost studies utilising historical data. Developing benchmarking information to meet specific needs. Providing trended data to the Project Manager based on performance to date and emerging trends including making recommendations. Tracking workforce productivity and analysing time booked to projects including resource usage vs. planned, resource constraints, etc. We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of: Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status Success in a Project Controls environment or similar Cost role on a major construction project Adept with tech such as Cost tools, Excel and IT Building rapport and creating great relationships Motivating and building teams Why work for us? AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK again this year. So, when you work with us, you can take advantage of a great package of benefits and development opportunities on top of your salary: You can find out more about our benefits HERE To apply: Please log into AWE Careers to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and also why you want to work with the team here at AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS Only applications via our AWE Careers site can be accepted For more information about this role or the recruitment journey, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - all recruitment for this role is being managed by our internal resourcing team here at AWE)
Our Client has a requirement for a BIM & Digital Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis - fully remote! BIM & Digital Engineer Remote working Full time role 12 month contract Inside IR35 Rate DOE BPSS clearance required Role Purpose of the BIM & Digital Engineer: Contributing to the BIM modelling and the BIM coordination aspects of the project, and under the guidance and direction of the Task Team Manager / BIM Manager. This role will involve modelling authoring, federation, clash management, H&S in BIM, COBie, IFC and Classification Delivery. You will be responsible for maintaining a defined and structured set of BIM objects contained within a wider BIM data set. The senior BIM & Digital engineer should have extensive knowledge in the use of the key authoring platforms outlined in the MIP EIR. This includes; Revit, Naviswork, AutoCAD, Inventor, Civils 3d. Must be able to create content in these platforms for the purposes of the project. Awareness or experience of Solibri, Synchro, Dynamo, and NBS (specification) is preferable. Job Role Responsibilities or the BIM & Digital Engineer: Ensuring the Business Unity BIM Standards are applied to the Project, and following the Delivery Team BIM Execution Plan (BEP). Providing Building Information Modelling (BIM) authoring support to the project, using the appropriate technology as prescribes in the Delivery Team BEP. Model authoring - ability to author BIM models to support BIM maturity and supporting activities within design packages as defined in the project Responsibility Matrix. Linking BIM models from other task teams and accessing the latest models from the Common Data Environment (CDE). Supporting the Information Exchanges within the CDE solution. Producing high quality - families, objects that are parametric based and suitable for the native authoring platforms. Supporting model and content management activities to support digital re-use objectives. Contributing and ensuring model content is appropriately developed and supporting the configuration management principals. Referencing as necessary and applying the BIM Authoring standards outlined in the Business Unit Project Information Standards. Referencing as necessary and applying the BIM Production Methods and Procedures (PM&P) workflows. Ensuring that model 'level of information need' is aligned with the project rS1192:4 Collaborative production of information Fulfilling employer's information exchange requirements using COBie - Code of practice. Use the COBie Toolkit for delivering COBie data rich models and; Use the Uniclass Classification Tool for Uniclass Classifications. Understanding on NBS - and applying specification codes to the drawing output sheets, and model parameters/attributes. Work with the Digital Library coordinator to ensure modelling objects reside in the project, but also within the wider MIP Digital Library. Using the H&S beacons in BIM and ensuring, these are used, referenced and exported as necessary. This would be aligned with the H&S section contained within the project BEP. Ensuring SHE and Risk Register are aligned with model content. Producing high quality BIM models and associated output drawings applicable to the works package. Technical aspects of outputs will be supported and under the direction of the project design engineers and design managers were appropriate. Following the CDE process and use of the WIP, SHARED and PUBLISHED states of the CDE solution. Supporting the coordination of the design solution and ensuring clash issues are resolved in a timely manner and working with the wider design teams. Reporting on any model issues that may have an impact of design maturity, model build or design coordination matters. Working with the wider design team and BIM team to ensure BIM delivery is successful as is the project. Ensuring that Building Information Models are developed in line with the project volume strategy. Ensuring that models have clear boundaries of ownership and ensuring model content is not duplicated across multiple models. Support for 4D and 5D aspects on the projects, this would relate to preparation of models for 4D purposes, and the issue and working with the project control teams for 5D purposes and the export of BIM models for the estimating community. Validating models using the model validation checklist and checking tools, to ensure models are appropriately built, categorised and fit for use. Ensuring the project team meets the BIM level 2 standards as outlined in PAS 1192:6 2018. Specification for collaborative sharing and use of structured Health and Safety information using BIM. Provide 4D capability by federating 4D Models with models delivered into the shared area of the CDE solution. Working with the project programmer's and identifying key activity and linking model content with schedules. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Design and Construction experience background i.e. civil, structural, architectural and MEP or similar. Shall hold HNC, Diploma, Degree in one of the above multi-discipline roles. Shall have knowledge of ISO 19650 standards Shall have a minimum of 5 years design and construction experience. The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the process of BIM throughout the design and construction lifecycle. Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for role looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Our Client has a requirement for a BIM & Digital Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis - fully remote! BIM & Digital Engineer Remote working Full time role 12 month contract Inside IR35 Rate DOE BPSS clearance required Role Purpose of the BIM & Digital Engineer: Contributing to the BIM modelling and the BIM coordination aspects of the project, and under the guidance and direction of the Task Team Manager / BIM Manager. This role will involve modelling authoring, federation, clash management, H&S in BIM, COBie, IFC and Classification Delivery. You will be responsible for maintaining a defined and structured set of BIM objects contained within a wider BIM data set. The senior BIM & Digital engineer should have extensive knowledge in the use of the key authoring platforms outlined in the MIP EIR. This includes; Revit, Naviswork, AutoCAD, Inventor, Civils 3d. Must be able to create content in these platforms for the purposes of the project. Awareness or experience of Solibri, Synchro, Dynamo, and NBS (specification) is preferable. Job Role Responsibilities or the BIM & Digital Engineer: Ensuring the Business Unity BIM Standards are applied to the Project, and following the Delivery Team BIM Execution Plan (BEP). Providing Building Information Modelling (BIM) authoring support to the project, using the appropriate technology as prescribes in the Delivery Team BEP. Model authoring - ability to author BIM models to support BIM maturity and supporting activities within design packages as defined in the project Responsibility Matrix. Linking BIM models from other task teams and accessing the latest models from the Common Data Environment (CDE). Supporting the Information Exchanges within the CDE solution. Producing high quality - families, objects that are parametric based and suitable for the native authoring platforms. Supporting model and content management activities to support digital re-use objectives. Contributing and ensuring model content is appropriately developed and supporting the configuration management principals. Referencing as necessary and applying the BIM Authoring standards outlined in the Business Unit Project Information Standards. Referencing as necessary and applying the BIM Production Methods and Procedures (PM&P) workflows. Ensuring that model 'level of information need' is aligned with the project rS1192:4 Collaborative production of information Fulfilling employer's information exchange requirements using COBie - Code of practice. Use the COBie Toolkit for delivering COBie data rich models and; Use the Uniclass Classification Tool for Uniclass Classifications. Understanding on NBS - and applying specification codes to the drawing output sheets, and model parameters/attributes. Work with the Digital Library coordinator to ensure modelling objects reside in the project, but also within the wider MIP Digital Library. Using the H&S beacons in BIM and ensuring, these are used, referenced and exported as necessary. This would be aligned with the H&S section contained within the project BEP. Ensuring SHE and Risk Register are aligned with model content. Producing high quality BIM models and associated output drawings applicable to the works package. Technical aspects of outputs will be supported and under the direction of the project design engineers and design managers were appropriate. Following the CDE process and use of the WIP, SHARED and PUBLISHED states of the CDE solution. Supporting the coordination of the design solution and ensuring clash issues are resolved in a timely manner and working with the wider design teams. Reporting on any model issues that may have an impact of design maturity, model build or design coordination matters. Working with the wider design team and BIM team to ensure BIM delivery is successful as is the project. Ensuring that Building Information Models are developed in line with the project volume strategy. Ensuring that models have clear boundaries of ownership and ensuring model content is not duplicated across multiple models. Support for 4D and 5D aspects on the projects, this would relate to preparation of models for 4D purposes, and the issue and working with the project control teams for 5D purposes and the export of BIM models for the estimating community. Validating models using the model validation checklist and checking tools, to ensure models are appropriately built, categorised and fit for use. Ensuring the project team meets the BIM level 2 standards as outlined in PAS 1192:6 2018. Specification for collaborative sharing and use of structured Health and Safety information using BIM. Provide 4D capability by federating 4D Models with models delivered into the shared area of the CDE solution. Working with the project programmer's and identifying key activity and linking model content with schedules. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Design and Construction experience background i.e. civil, structural, architectural and MEP or similar. Shall hold HNC, Diploma, Degree in one of the above multi-discipline roles. Shall have knowledge of ISO 19650 standards Shall have a minimum of 5 years design and construction experience. The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the process of BIM throughout the design and construction lifecycle. Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for role looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. The AWE Security team has a vital role in support of the most important mission - to protect AWE s information and assets providing greater education and awareness, application of procedures and assurance. This is a role where you can directly contribute to building the future of national security, s upport the programme to maintain the highest levels of security. The Enterprise Applications team at AWE are looking to hire a Senior Applications Consultant who will be responsible for the delivery and support of the existing Workday Payroll solution. Location - Reading area Salary - £45,100 - £65,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Understand from the business (working with Directors, Programme Managers, Resource Managers and Process Owners etc.) what information they require to deliver their requirements. Using expertise in the Application Platform and in how it supports business process, proposes technical solutions (seeking to exploit existing tools and technologies). To provide business analysis services (requirements gathering, process design and improvement) and business change services in support of CIO projects, tasks and services. Produces effective work plans and documentation to support the team through development and upgrades. Maintain a full understanding of the functional configuration of the application to be able to provide business support and troubleshooting of errors. Acts as the leading functional expert for business capability within their specific functional area. Providing practical assistance and expert advice in all aspects of Application Functionality. Maintain an understanding of the data flows within and between applications to provide support to end to end business processes. Assessing safety and security implications of the information delivered through the application across the business and ensuring appropriate action is taken. Proactive identification of opportunities for developing application capability across the business. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Work with the business sponsors and key users to understand and develop business processes and produce plans for implementation of changes to Workday. Provide problem diagnosis for the Workday Payroll module. Work effectively with Workday and support partners to resolve issues. Participate in scoping and testing activities for changes and upgrades, particularly the bi-annual feature releases. Liaise with Helpdesk, suppliers and other consultants. Support the business in the design of new processes and changes to existing processes. Maintain configuration baseline documentation. Support end user activities at key times e.g. Year end. To ensure that adequate assurance procedures are applied to the work undertaken so that the high standards of safety appropriate to a nuclear licensed site are achieved during the project period and that the required standards of reliability and safety performance of the constituent systems are achieved in the deliverables. Take an active role in the implementation of Company/Local Procedures and Systems of Work to safeguard People, Quality, Security and the Environment including compliance with the requirements of current legislation. Ensuring the understanding and application of responsibilities with regard to the Company s Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. The ideal candidate will have: Good business knowledge of the Workday Payroll & HCM functional area and role. Proven experience configuring within Workday Payroll. Strong understanding of the Payroll business environment and constraints to add value through the definition and delivery of information available from the Workday Payroll module. Good understanding of Data Protection Act requirements. Able to build knowledge and train internal team on Workday Payroll capabilities. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. The AWE Security team has a vital role in support of the most important mission - to protect AWE s information and assets providing greater education and awareness, application of procedures and assurance. This is a role where you can directly contribute to building the future of national security, s upport the programme to maintain the highest levels of security. The Enterprise Applications team at AWE are looking to hire a Senior Applications Consultant who will be responsible for the delivery and support of the existing Workday Payroll solution. Location - Reading area Salary - £45,100 - £65,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Understand from the business (working with Directors, Programme Managers, Resource Managers and Process Owners etc.) what information they require to deliver their requirements. Using expertise in the Application Platform and in how it supports business process, proposes technical solutions (seeking to exploit existing tools and technologies). To provide business analysis services (requirements gathering, process design and improvement) and business change services in support of CIO projects, tasks and services. Produces effective work plans and documentation to support the team through development and upgrades. Maintain a full understanding of the functional configuration of the application to be able to provide business support and troubleshooting of errors. Acts as the leading functional expert for business capability within their specific functional area. Providing practical assistance and expert advice in all aspects of Application Functionality. Maintain an understanding of the data flows within and between applications to provide support to end to end business processes. Assessing safety and security implications of the information delivered through the application across the business and ensuring appropriate action is taken. Proactive identification of opportunities for developing application capability across the business. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Work with the business sponsors and key users to understand and develop business processes and produce plans for implementation of changes to Workday. Provide problem diagnosis for the Workday Payroll module. Work effectively with Workday and support partners to resolve issues. Participate in scoping and testing activities for changes and upgrades, particularly the bi-annual feature releases. Liaise with Helpdesk, suppliers and other consultants. Support the business in the design of new processes and changes to existing processes. Maintain configuration baseline documentation. Support end user activities at key times e.g. Year end. To ensure that adequate assurance procedures are applied to the work undertaken so that the high standards of safety appropriate to a nuclear licensed site are achieved during the project period and that the required standards of reliability and safety performance of the constituent systems are achieved in the deliverables. Take an active role in the implementation of Company/Local Procedures and Systems of Work to safeguard People, Quality, Security and the Environment including compliance with the requirements of current legislation. Ensuring the understanding and application of responsibilities with regard to the Company s Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. The ideal candidate will have: Good business knowledge of the Workday Payroll & HCM functional area and role. Proven experience configuring within Workday Payroll. Strong understanding of the Payroll business environment and constraints to add value through the definition and delivery of information available from the Workday Payroll module. Good understanding of Data Protection Act requirements. Able to build knowledge and train internal team on Workday Payroll capabilities. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We are here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you ll find it stimulating. We ve got a long journey that we ve only just started and we re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won t deceive you, in some areas we re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look quite different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. We are currently seeking a Configuration Engineer to support the business to deliver a configuration management service in accordance with Configuration Management Plans. Configuration Management is the practice of tracking and controlling changes to the configured baseline of an Asset throughout its lifecycle. At AWE, an Asset is defined as, a Facility, Plant Equipment or a Process. Configuration Specialists work closely with our Facilities and Project Teams to identify, organise, and document the components that make up an asset, to ensure that changes to those components are properly controlled, tracked, and communicated to all relevant stakeholders in line with our Asset Change Process. We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a working knowledge of technical engineering or information management-based projects and are seeking to develop their career with us. Location - Reading area. Although there are occasional opportunities to work from home, you will be required to travel to site as per business demands. Salary - from £35,840 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: Accountable to the Configuration Manager for the provision of engineering support in delivering a safe and efficient Configuration Management service. Monitor the progress of changes, ensuring compliance with Configuration Management procedures and that those changes are accurately recorded and documented upon implementation. Working with the Change Manager and all relevant SME s to fully understand all live changes, their impact on each other and highlight potential operational risks relating to safety and programme. Assess, understand, and communicate the impact of change accumulation, especially to safety/risk/budget/deadline/regulations. Provide, as appropriate, advice and guidance on Configuration Management standards, applicable legislation and company processes and procedures. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be an effective team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangement. Key Responsibilities: To ensure that I understand and apply my responsibilities regarding the Company s Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards. Performance delivery. Establish Configuration Identification requirements. Ensure Configuration Items (CI s) and/or baselines are maintained under configuration control. Ensure configured documentation represents the current as-installed status. Manage change control procedure(s) and demonstrate adherence through status accounting. Undertake an assessment of change requests, providing technical support where appropriate, and provide feedback on the impact of the change to all relevant stakeholders. Actively participate in Change Boards (CB). Stakeholder Management - build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders and change managers. Provide change manager training and configuration management awareness sessions to all parties. Act as Configuration Champion. Being flexible to move around the business dependent on demand or workload. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Experience of the following would be advantageous: Proven work experience within Configuration management within an engineering domain Experience of a regulated environment Problem solving and organization skills including minute taking Ability to prioritise Effective communication skills - verbal and written Attention to detail Being able to demonstrate both independent and collaborative working Accreditation to CM2(CMII) Configuration Management is highly desirable Document control experience All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We are here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you ll find it stimulating. We ve got a long journey that we ve only just started and we re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won t deceive you, in some areas we re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look quite different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. We are currently seeking a Configuration Engineer to support the business to deliver a configuration management service in accordance with Configuration Management Plans. Configuration Management is the practice of tracking and controlling changes to the configured baseline of an Asset throughout its lifecycle. At AWE, an Asset is defined as, a Facility, Plant Equipment or a Process. Configuration Specialists work closely with our Facilities and Project Teams to identify, organise, and document the components that make up an asset, to ensure that changes to those components are properly controlled, tracked, and communicated to all relevant stakeholders in line with our Asset Change Process. We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a working knowledge of technical engineering or information management-based projects and are seeking to develop their career with us. Location - Reading area. Although there are occasional opportunities to work from home, you will be required to travel to site as per business demands. Salary - from £35,840 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: Accountable to the Configuration Manager for the provision of engineering support in delivering a safe and efficient Configuration Management service. Monitor the progress of changes, ensuring compliance with Configuration Management procedures and that those changes are accurately recorded and documented upon implementation. Working with the Change Manager and all relevant SME s to fully understand all live changes, their impact on each other and highlight potential operational risks relating to safety and programme. Assess, understand, and communicate the impact of change accumulation, especially to safety/risk/budget/deadline/regulations. Provide, as appropriate, advice and guidance on Configuration Management standards, applicable legislation and company processes and procedures. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be an effective team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangement. Key Responsibilities: To ensure that I understand and apply my responsibilities regarding the Company s Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards. Performance delivery. Establish Configuration Identification requirements. Ensure Configuration Items (CI s) and/or baselines are maintained under configuration control. Ensure configured documentation represents the current as-installed status. Manage change control procedure(s) and demonstrate adherence through status accounting. Undertake an assessment of change requests, providing technical support where appropriate, and provide feedback on the impact of the change to all relevant stakeholders. Actively participate in Change Boards (CB). Stakeholder Management - build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders and change managers. Provide change manager training and configuration management awareness sessions to all parties. Act as Configuration Champion. Being flexible to move around the business dependent on demand or workload. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Experience of the following would be advantageous: Proven work experience within Configuration management within an engineering domain Experience of a regulated environment Problem solving and organization skills including minute taking Ability to prioritise Effective communication skills - verbal and written Attention to detail Being able to demonstrate both independent and collaborative working Accreditation to CM2(CMII) Configuration Management is highly desirable Document control experience All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
This role requires excellent technical skills for design/development of the client's software changes. There are responsibilities for supporting the application running in the live environment. The role involves working as part of a team made up of technical consultants, operational consultants and project managers. The position will be primarily focused on working on the UK MoD account, but there will be opportunities to work on projects for other clients. The core applications are warehouse management systems where minimal downtime is allowed, this therefore requires first class problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. A flexible attitude to work is required. Due to the nature of the applications, there may be occasions when support of implementations is required outside standard working hours. There may also be some travel to other Infor offices and clients' sites. The candidate must be willing to work with people from different ethnicity, cultural background and positions in the company. There is a requirement to apply for and obtain UK MoD security clearance for this role. This process that will be initiated by Infor upon acceptance of offer. RESPONSIBILITIES Work as part of a team, consisting of Technical and Functional consultants and Project Manager in an implementation. Able to work well with onshore and offshore consultants. Advising customers on industry best practice supported by the Infor products. Provide technical advice to customers. Issue management and resolution working hand in hand with on/offshore support personnel, international R&D team or local resource. Perform project implementation tasks using Infor project methodologies in accordance with the project goals and business objectives. Willing to continuously develop knowledge on new technology and method, and also keen to develop others in the pursuit of knowledge. Documentation of application changes requested by the client. Technical design of changes requested by the client. Propose solutions to business requirements. Estimate effort for developing/implementing changes. Attend project meetings. Able to resolve complex business application problems, by phone or through personal visit. Man help desk and provide advice/solutions. Provide technical input into project planning. Design/Develop/Test changes. Provide input to design reviews. Monitor application and database as required. May have small projects assigned directly. Assist Project Manager in planning technical elements of a project. Support implementations out of hours and weekends as required by projects REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Good written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area or a master's degree. Experienced in working with Warehouse Management Systems and Automation systems in a Warehousing environment. Excellent written communication skills. Documents will be presented and reviewed both internally and by the clients. Informix 4GL. Unix Shell Scripting. Basic Informix DBA skills. SQL and code optimization. Excellent problem solving skills. Good PC skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from project team to senior management from the customer. Experienced in software implementation life cycle.Added advantage: Experience with Dallas Systems WMS /WM2000/ Exceed / SCE / Infor WMS. Previous experience in a consultancy environment would be an advantage Fourjs BDS/Fourjs Genero. Knowledge of programming languages such as C, Java or Python. Basic Red Hat Linux system administration skills. Situated under 100 miles from our main client office in Milton Keynes PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Strong problem solver with ability to analyze problems and produce steps for investigation or resolution, and able to work with others in the team to achieve the desired outcome. Possess strong sense of responsibility and ownership towards the duties, and able to support others in carrying out their responsibilities. Ability to take the lead, influence and manage situations to ensure that the right solution is agreed and implemented. High degree of attention to detail and able to preempt outcome and introduce measures to reduce risks. Solid communication (written, oral) skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from warehouse operations to senior management. To be able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines. A self-starter with the ability to work as an individual and collaboratively to ensure team goals are achieved. Flexibility and a genuine desire to learn with keen interest in development of new technologies and methods. Excellent time management skills, and make sure all required administration functions are completed in a timely manner. Strong desire for customer success and deliver quality work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Relevant experience and/or related degree. Driving License
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
This role requires excellent technical skills for design/development of the client's software changes. There are responsibilities for supporting the application running in the live environment. The role involves working as part of a team made up of technical consultants, operational consultants and project managers. The position will be primarily focused on working on the UK MoD account, but there will be opportunities to work on projects for other clients. The core applications are warehouse management systems where minimal downtime is allowed, this therefore requires first class problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. A flexible attitude to work is required. Due to the nature of the applications, there may be occasions when support of implementations is required outside standard working hours. There may also be some travel to other Infor offices and clients' sites. The candidate must be willing to work with people from different ethnicity, cultural background and positions in the company. There is a requirement to apply for and obtain UK MoD security clearance for this role. This process that will be initiated by Infor upon acceptance of offer. RESPONSIBILITIES Work as part of a team, consisting of Technical and Functional consultants and Project Manager in an implementation. Able to work well with onshore and offshore consultants. Advising customers on industry best practice supported by the Infor products. Provide technical advice to customers. Issue management and resolution working hand in hand with on/offshore support personnel, international R&D team or local resource. Perform project implementation tasks using Infor project methodologies in accordance with the project goals and business objectives. Willing to continuously develop knowledge on new technology and method, and also keen to develop others in the pursuit of knowledge. Documentation of application changes requested by the client. Technical design of changes requested by the client. Propose solutions to business requirements. Estimate effort for developing/implementing changes. Attend project meetings. Able to resolve complex business application problems, by phone or through personal visit. Man help desk and provide advice/solutions. Provide technical input into project planning. Design/Develop/Test changes. Provide input to design reviews. Monitor application and database as required. May have small projects assigned directly. Assist Project Manager in planning technical elements of a project. Support implementations out of hours and weekends as required by projects REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Good written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area or a master's degree. Experienced in working with Warehouse Management Systems and Automation systems in a Warehousing environment. Excellent written communication skills. Documents will be presented and reviewed both internally and by the clients. Informix 4GL. Unix Shell Scripting. Basic Informix DBA skills. SQL and code optimization. Excellent problem solving skills. Good PC skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from project team to senior management from the customer. Experienced in software implementation life cycle.Added advantage: Experience with Dallas Systems WMS /WM2000/ Exceed / SCE / Infor WMS. Previous experience in a consultancy environment would be an advantage Fourjs BDS/Fourjs Genero. Knowledge of programming languages such as C, Java or Python. Basic Red Hat Linux system administration skills. Situated under 100 miles from our main client office in Milton Keynes PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Strong problem solver with ability to analyze problems and produce steps for investigation or resolution, and able to work with others in the team to achieve the desired outcome. Possess strong sense of responsibility and ownership towards the duties, and able to support others in carrying out their responsibilities. Ability to take the lead, influence and manage situations to ensure that the right solution is agreed and implemented. High degree of attention to detail and able to preempt outcome and introduce measures to reduce risks. Solid communication (written, oral) skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from warehouse operations to senior management. To be able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines. A self-starter with the ability to work as an individual and collaboratively to ensure team goals are achieved. Flexibility and a genuine desire to learn with keen interest in development of new technologies and methods. Excellent time management skills, and make sure all required administration functions are completed in a timely manner. Strong desire for customer success and deliver quality work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Relevant experience and/or related degree. Driving License
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP Senior Project Manager to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions Role Info: SAP Senior Project Manager UK Remote / Occasional Visits to Office and Client Sites as Required Up to £105,000 per annum Plus Bonus and Benefits Permanent - Full Time Product / Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork Who we are: We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries. We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function. We take care of our customers solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape. We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include: + Creating, maintaining and developing relationships to sustain client interest and growth + Solving problems through a wide knowledge spectrum and experience + Providing strategic support to help clients with changes/transformation + Managing and delivering projects in accordance with defined guidelines and budget to a high quality + Developing your own knowledge to share with the team + Assisting with the on boarding and orientation, training of new employees actively supporting the team and its development + Giving the project team clear input of the project procedure and of the requirements + Being responsible for the project planning with respect to people, cost and deadlines + Contributing to technical discussions with integration know-how + Taking responsibility for revenue, & cost, as well as employees and the result in the project + Increasing and escalating sales opportunities thereby maximising revenue for the organisation + Leading the project team and supporting the team as needed About you: + At least 6 years experience in a relevant domain, industry and/or project experience + Successful delivery and experience of involvement in all elements of 10 full project life cycles on large size projects + Broad and deep understanding of ASAP methodology, preferably certified + Multiple full SAP project life cycles, end to end experience from project initiation through to go-live as well as experience of managing multiple medium to large projects £2M+ value + Prince 2 certification and/or experience of Agile methodologies e.g. Scrum an advantage + Demonstrable experience of accurate and effective project reporting, both internal and external + Experience in deploying SAP solutions in some of the following industries: discrete manufacturing, engineering, process manufacturing, wholesale, consumer products + Produces high quality project and bid documentation plus quality assurance reviews + Able to lead and coordinate integrated workshops with detail and complexity + Understands complex contracts at the appropriate level in order to track content with respect to costs and benefits in the project + Clear understanding of the overall processes in the project and can give professional support in discussions and enable decisions + A full UK driving licence and be willing to travel frequently to different UK customer sites Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP Senior Project Manager to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions Role Info: SAP Senior Project Manager UK Remote / Occasional Visits to Office and Client Sites as Required Up to £105,000 per annum Plus Bonus and Benefits Permanent - Full Time Product / Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork Who we are: We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries. We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function. We take care of our customers solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape. We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include: + Creating, maintaining and developing relationships to sustain client interest and growth + Solving problems through a wide knowledge spectrum and experience + Providing strategic support to help clients with changes/transformation + Managing and delivering projects in accordance with defined guidelines and budget to a high quality + Developing your own knowledge to share with the team + Assisting with the on boarding and orientation, training of new employees actively supporting the team and its development + Giving the project team clear input of the project procedure and of the requirements + Being responsible for the project planning with respect to people, cost and deadlines + Contributing to technical discussions with integration know-how + Taking responsibility for revenue, & cost, as well as employees and the result in the project + Increasing and escalating sales opportunities thereby maximising revenue for the organisation + Leading the project team and supporting the team as needed About you: + At least 6 years experience in a relevant domain, industry and/or project experience + Successful delivery and experience of involvement in all elements of 10 full project life cycles on large size projects + Broad and deep understanding of ASAP methodology, preferably certified + Multiple full SAP project life cycles, end to end experience from project initiation through to go-live as well as experience of managing multiple medium to large projects £2M+ value + Prince 2 certification and/or experience of Agile methodologies e.g. Scrum an advantage + Demonstrable experience of accurate and effective project reporting, both internal and external + Experience in deploying SAP solutions in some of the following industries: discrete manufacturing, engineering, process manufacturing, wholesale, consumer products + Produces high quality project and bid documentation plus quality assurance reviews + Able to lead and coordinate integrated workshops with detail and complexity + Understands complex contracts at the appropriate level in order to track content with respect to costs and benefits in the project + Clear understanding of the overall processes in the project and can give professional support in discussions and enable decisions + A full UK driving licence and be willing to travel frequently to different UK customer sites Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We are here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you ll find it stimulating. We ve got a long journey that we ve only just started and we re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won t deceive you, in some areas we re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look quite different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. We are currently seeking a Configuration Engineer to support the business to deliver a configuration management service in accordance with Configuration Management Plans. Configuration Management is the practice of tracking and controlling changes to the configured baseline of an Asset throughout its lifecycle. At AWE, an Asset is defined as, a Facility, Plant Equipment or a Process. Configuration Specialists work closely with our Facilities and Project Teams to identify, organise, and document the components that make up an asset, to ensure that changes to those components are properly controlled, tracked, and communicated to all relevant stakeholders in line with our Asset Change Process. We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a working knowledge of technical engineering or information management-based projects and are seeking to develop their career with us. Location - Reading area. Although there are occasional opportunities to work from home, you will be required to travel to site as per business demands. Salary - from £35,840 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: Accountable to the Configuration Manager for the provision of engineering support in delivering a safe and efficient Configuration Management service. Monitor the progress of changes, ensuring compliance with Configuration Management procedures and that those changes are accurately recorded and documented upon implementation. Working with the Change Manager and all relevant SME s to fully understand all live changes, their impact on each other and highlight potential operational risks relating to safety and programme. Assess, understand, and communicate the impact of change accumulation, especially to safety/risk/budget/deadline/regulations. Provide, as appropriate, advice and guidance on Configuration Management standards, applicable legislation and company processes and procedures. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be an effective team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangement. Key Responsibilities: To ensure that I understand and apply my responsibilities regarding the Company s Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards. Performance delivery. Establish Configuration Identification requirements. Ensure Configuration Items (CI s) and/or baselines are maintained under configuration control. Ensure configured documentation represents the current as-installed status. Manage change control procedure(s) and demonstrate adherence through status accounting. Undertake an assessment of change requests, providing technical support where appropriate, and provide feedback on the impact of the change to all relevant stakeholders. Actively participate in Change Boards (CB). Stakeholder Management - build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders and change managers. Provide change manager training and configuration management awareness sessions to all parties. Act as Configuration Champion. Being flexible to move around the business dependent on demand or workload. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Experience of the following would be advantageous: Proven work experience within Configuration management within an engineering domain Experience of a regulated environment Problem solving and organization skills including minute taking Ability to prioritise Effective communication skills - verbal and written Attention to detail Being able to demonstrate both independent and collaborative working Accreditation to CM2(CMII) Configuration Management is highly desirable Document control experience All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We are here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you ll find it stimulating. We ve got a long journey that we ve only just started and we re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won t deceive you, in some areas we re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look quite different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. We are currently seeking a Configuration Engineer to support the business to deliver a configuration management service in accordance with Configuration Management Plans. Configuration Management is the practice of tracking and controlling changes to the configured baseline of an Asset throughout its lifecycle. At AWE, an Asset is defined as, a Facility, Plant Equipment or a Process. Configuration Specialists work closely with our Facilities and Project Teams to identify, organise, and document the components that make up an asset, to ensure that changes to those components are properly controlled, tracked, and communicated to all relevant stakeholders in line with our Asset Change Process. We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a working knowledge of technical engineering or information management-based projects and are seeking to develop their career with us. Location - Reading area. Although there are occasional opportunities to work from home, you will be required to travel to site as per business demands. Salary - from £35,840 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: Accountable to the Configuration Manager for the provision of engineering support in delivering a safe and efficient Configuration Management service. Monitor the progress of changes, ensuring compliance with Configuration Management procedures and that those changes are accurately recorded and documented upon implementation. Working with the Change Manager and all relevant SME s to fully understand all live changes, their impact on each other and highlight potential operational risks relating to safety and programme. Assess, understand, and communicate the impact of change accumulation, especially to safety/risk/budget/deadline/regulations. Provide, as appropriate, advice and guidance on Configuration Management standards, applicable legislation and company processes and procedures. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be an effective team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangement. Key Responsibilities: To ensure that I understand and apply my responsibilities regarding the Company s Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards. Performance delivery. Establish Configuration Identification requirements. Ensure Configuration Items (CI s) and/or baselines are maintained under configuration control. Ensure configured documentation represents the current as-installed status. Manage change control procedure(s) and demonstrate adherence through status accounting. Undertake an assessment of change requests, providing technical support where appropriate, and provide feedback on the impact of the change to all relevant stakeholders. Actively participate in Change Boards (CB). Stakeholder Management - build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders and change managers. Provide change manager training and configuration management awareness sessions to all parties. Act as Configuration Champion. Being flexible to move around the business dependent on demand or workload. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Experience of the following would be advantageous: Proven work experience within Configuration management within an engineering domain Experience of a regulated environment Problem solving and organization skills including minute taking Ability to prioritise Effective communication skills - verbal and written Attention to detail Being able to demonstrate both independent and collaborative working Accreditation to CM2(CMII) Configuration Management is highly desirable Document control experience All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP Senior Project Manager to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions Role Info: SAP Senior Project ManagerUK Remote / Occasional Visits to Office and Client Sites as RequiredUp to £105,000 per annum Plus Bonus and Benefits Permanent - Full Time Product / Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed ServicesValues: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork Who we are: We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries. We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function. We take care of our customers' solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape. We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include: + Creating, maintaining and developing relationships to sustain client interest and growth+ Solving problems through a wide knowledge spectrum and experience+ Providing strategic support to help clients with changes/transformation+ Managing and delivering projects in accordance with defined guidelines and budget to a high quality+ Developing your own knowledge to share with the team+ Assisting with the on boarding and orientation, training of new employees actively supporting the team and its development+ Giving the project team clear input of the project procedure and of the requirements+ Being responsible for the project planning with respect to people, cost and deadlines+ Contributing to technical discussions with integration know-how+ Taking responsibility for revenue, & cost, as well as employees and the result in the project+ Increasing and escalating sales opportunities thereby maximising revenue for the organisation+ Leading the project team and supporting the team as needed About you: + At least 6 years experience in a relevant domain, industry and/or project experience+ Successful delivery and experience of involvement in all elements of 10 full project life cycles on large size projects+ Broad and deep understanding of ASAP methodology, preferably certified+ Multiple full SAP project life cycles, end to end experience from project initiation through to go-live as well as experience of managing multiple medium to large projects £2M+ value+ Prince 2 certification and/or experience of Agile methodologies e.g. Scrum an advantage+ Demonstrable experience of accurate and effective project reporting, both internal and external+ Experience in deploying SAP solutions in some of the following industries: discrete manufacturing, engineering, process manufacturing, wholesale, consumer products+ Produces high quality project and bid documentation plus quality assurance reviews+ Able to lead and coordinate integrated workshops with detail and complexity+ Understands complex contracts at the appropriate level in order to track content with respect to costs and benefits in the project+ Clear understanding of the overall processes in the project and can give professional support in discussions and enable decisions+ A full UK driving licence and be willing to travel frequently to different UK customer sites Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP Senior Project Manager to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions Role Info: SAP Senior Project ManagerUK Remote / Occasional Visits to Office and Client Sites as RequiredUp to £105,000 per annum Plus Bonus and Benefits Permanent - Full Time Product / Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed ServicesValues: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork Who we are: We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries. We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function. We take care of our customers' solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape. We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include: + Creating, maintaining and developing relationships to sustain client interest and growth+ Solving problems through a wide knowledge spectrum and experience+ Providing strategic support to help clients with changes/transformation+ Managing and delivering projects in accordance with defined guidelines and budget to a high quality+ Developing your own knowledge to share with the team+ Assisting with the on boarding and orientation, training of new employees actively supporting the team and its development+ Giving the project team clear input of the project procedure and of the requirements+ Being responsible for the project planning with respect to people, cost and deadlines+ Contributing to technical discussions with integration know-how+ Taking responsibility for revenue, & cost, as well as employees and the result in the project+ Increasing and escalating sales opportunities thereby maximising revenue for the organisation+ Leading the project team and supporting the team as needed About you: + At least 6 years experience in a relevant domain, industry and/or project experience+ Successful delivery and experience of involvement in all elements of 10 full project life cycles on large size projects+ Broad and deep understanding of ASAP methodology, preferably certified+ Multiple full SAP project life cycles, end to end experience from project initiation through to go-live as well as experience of managing multiple medium to large projects £2M+ value+ Prince 2 certification and/or experience of Agile methodologies e.g. Scrum an advantage+ Demonstrable experience of accurate and effective project reporting, both internal and external+ Experience in deploying SAP solutions in some of the following industries: discrete manufacturing, engineering, process manufacturing, wholesale, consumer products+ Produces high quality project and bid documentation plus quality assurance reviews+ Able to lead and coordinate integrated workshops with detail and complexity+ Understands complex contracts at the appropriate level in order to track content with respect to costs and benefits in the project+ Clear understanding of the overall processes in the project and can give professional support in discussions and enable decisions+ A full UK driving licence and be willing to travel frequently to different UK customer sites Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Multi-Disciplined Engineer Clearance Requirement: High level of clearance - DV (Developed Vetting) Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL Working across a range of diverse, complex, and secure systems, a Multi-Disciplined Engineer should be technically capable and versatile. You will be working as part of the Normal Change delivery team supporting the development and sustainment of a government portfolio of systems and services managed through the Programme. Working alone or as part of a team (depending on the size and complexity of the engineering change task) to deliver business value in a demanding, involved environment. YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSBILITIES Based primarily at our customer's site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire, you will be supporting or leading, on infrastructure and application changes in an Agile environment. The preferred candidate will have a range of knowledge and experience in the administration of a service based on Microsoft and CISCO products and be an expert on Microsoft Windows Server (including services such as AD, DNS, DHCP & SCCM) and virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMware), while also having an understanding and interest in Linux (Ubuntu / CentOS) and a desire to learn (if required) additional complementary technologies such as Microsoft Stack Technologies (SharePoint, SQL Server, Skype for Business / Teams), networking technologies (CISCO) and storage. Are you ready for your next challenge? Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too - identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value - we are all catalysts for innovation and should be committed to continuous improvement in everything we do. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Excellent knowledge of Virtualized Environments such as VMware and Hyper-V. Excellent knowledge of Windows Server Environments, from Server 2003 - 2019, including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO from design to implementation and support. Strong working knowledge of Linux system administration skills (Ubuntu / CentOS) Good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including switches and firewalls. Good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as SharePoint, Skype for Business / Teams, MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, MS Exchange & CLI tooling such as PowerShell. Good knowledge of application deployment via SCCM. Experience on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets. Experience of working in security-cleared environments/working in Defence. Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Sidewinders and ASAv firewalls. Platform focus: Cisco Nexus 9300 series and Catalyst switches. Excellent communication skills (written and oral), ideally able to communicate technical issues to less technical staff and managers. Experience in providing support to others, including Service Desk Analysts and Second Line Engineers Experience of producing and updating technical documentation to a high standard Experience of ITIL Service Management Experience of software maintenance and support to include servers, workstations, laptops, network, and peripheral devices. Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Server 2008, 2016 and 2019. Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations. Good knowledge of the configuration, maintenance, and installation of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software applications. Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Enterprise Anti-Virus products. Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Knowledge of backup technologies. Experience of desktop rollout and configuration (including desktop virtualisation). Experience of cloud-based deployment. Experience configuring and maintaining monitoring tools and systems. ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES: Analytical and problem-solving skills and developing solutions. Flexibility and adaptability. Proactive and innovative working attitude Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Multi-Disciplined Engineer Clearance Requirement: High level of clearance - DV (Developed Vetting) Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL Working across a range of diverse, complex, and secure systems, a Multi-Disciplined Engineer should be technically capable and versatile. You will be working as part of the Normal Change delivery team supporting the development and sustainment of a government portfolio of systems and services managed through the Programme. Working alone or as part of a team (depending on the size and complexity of the engineering change task) to deliver business value in a demanding, involved environment. YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSBILITIES Based primarily at our customer's site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire, you will be supporting or leading, on infrastructure and application changes in an Agile environment. The preferred candidate will have a range of knowledge and experience in the administration of a service based on Microsoft and CISCO products and be an expert on Microsoft Windows Server (including services such as AD, DNS, DHCP & SCCM) and virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMware), while also having an understanding and interest in Linux (Ubuntu / CentOS) and a desire to learn (if required) additional complementary technologies such as Microsoft Stack Technologies (SharePoint, SQL Server, Skype for Business / Teams), networking technologies (CISCO) and storage. Are you ready for your next challenge? Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too - identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value - we are all catalysts for innovation and should be committed to continuous improvement in everything we do. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Excellent knowledge of Virtualized Environments such as VMware and Hyper-V. Excellent knowledge of Windows Server Environments, from Server 2003 - 2019, including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO from design to implementation and support. Strong working knowledge of Linux system administration skills (Ubuntu / CentOS) Good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including switches and firewalls. Good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as SharePoint, Skype for Business / Teams, MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, MS Exchange & CLI tooling such as PowerShell. Good knowledge of application deployment via SCCM. Experience on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets. Experience of working in security-cleared environments/working in Defence. Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Sidewinders and ASAv firewalls. Platform focus: Cisco Nexus 9300 series and Catalyst switches. Excellent communication skills (written and oral), ideally able to communicate technical issues to less technical staff and managers. Experience in providing support to others, including Service Desk Analysts and Second Line Engineers Experience of producing and updating technical documentation to a high standard Experience of ITIL Service Management Experience of software maintenance and support to include servers, workstations, laptops, network, and peripheral devices. Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Server 2008, 2016 and 2019. Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations. Good knowledge of the configuration, maintenance, and installation of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software applications. Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Enterprise Anti-Virus products. Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Knowledge of backup technologies. Experience of desktop rollout and configuration (including desktop virtualisation). Experience of cloud-based deployment. Experience configuring and maintaining monitoring tools and systems. ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES: Analytical and problem-solving skills and developing solutions. Flexibility and adaptability. Proactive and innovative working attitude Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
Job Title: Project Manager Position: Project Manager (6-Month Contract, Hybrid) Location: Exeter, UK Salary: 435/day AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE Role Overview: As a Project Manager, you will take charge of leading and managing medium-risk projects to enact business change in alignment with the Corporate Plan. Your responsibilities will span the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to successful completion. Currently, we are seeking a Project Manager experienced in software rollouts, primarily tasked with testing and launching Windows 11 as the successor to Windows 10 across our operational landscape. Additionally, you may coordinate smaller software-related projects concurrently, such as the delivery of a new recruitment applicant tracking system. Key Duties: Delivery: Lead and manage projects to achieve agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality parameters. Project Management: Oversee day-to-day project operations, set controls, design appropriate project structures, and apply delivery methodologies. Business Case: Coordinate the development of the Business Case. Budget: Monitor project delivery within budget constraints. Resources: Schedule and manage resources independently or within a small team. Benefits Realisation: Identify, measure, track, and ensure the delivery of benefits against the Business Case. Stakeholder Management: Identify key stakeholders and cultivate effective relationships. Risks & Issues: Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues. Governance: Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision-making. Assurance: Support or implement appropriate project assurance. Change Management: Implement effective Change Management processes to document and deliver changes as agreed with stakeholders. Guidance & Support: Seek and provide appropriate support, guidance, and coaching within the project community. Project Performance & Controls: Develop and implement Project Plans and controls, tracking delivery against milestones. Essential Criteria: Prince2 Practitioner and/or APM (Association for Project Management) Certificate or equivalent project-related experience. Demonstrated experience in delivering projects using standard procedures and methodologies. Proven ability to manage issues and recommend solutions through formal and informal channels to secure effective outcomes. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities and work streams to deliver customer requirements or business benefits. Excellent communication skills with a track record of successful stakeholder liaison to deliver Business Change. Desirable Criteria: Experience in IT projects related to software rollouts such as client OS upgrades and/or software application installations would be advantageous. If you are passionate about leading impactful projects, adept at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and ready to contribute to our mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply.
Apr 16, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Project Manager Position: Project Manager (6-Month Contract, Hybrid) Location: Exeter, UK Salary: 435/day AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE Role Overview: As a Project Manager, you will take charge of leading and managing medium-risk projects to enact business change in alignment with the Corporate Plan. Your responsibilities will span the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to successful completion. Currently, we are seeking a Project Manager experienced in software rollouts, primarily tasked with testing and launching Windows 11 as the successor to Windows 10 across our operational landscape. Additionally, you may coordinate smaller software-related projects concurrently, such as the delivery of a new recruitment applicant tracking system. Key Duties: Delivery: Lead and manage projects to achieve agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality parameters. Project Management: Oversee day-to-day project operations, set controls, design appropriate project structures, and apply delivery methodologies. Business Case: Coordinate the development of the Business Case. Budget: Monitor project delivery within budget constraints. Resources: Schedule and manage resources independently or within a small team. Benefits Realisation: Identify, measure, track, and ensure the delivery of benefits against the Business Case. Stakeholder Management: Identify key stakeholders and cultivate effective relationships. Risks & Issues: Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues. Governance: Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision-making. Assurance: Support or implement appropriate project assurance. Change Management: Implement effective Change Management processes to document and deliver changes as agreed with stakeholders. Guidance & Support: Seek and provide appropriate support, guidance, and coaching within the project community. Project Performance & Controls: Develop and implement Project Plans and controls, tracking delivery against milestones. Essential Criteria: Prince2 Practitioner and/or APM (Association for Project Management) Certificate or equivalent project-related experience. Demonstrated experience in delivering projects using standard procedures and methodologies. Proven ability to manage issues and recommend solutions through formal and informal channels to secure effective outcomes. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities and work streams to deliver customer requirements or business benefits. Excellent communication skills with a track record of successful stakeholder liaison to deliver Business Change. Desirable Criteria: Experience in IT projects related to software rollouts such as client OS upgrades and/or software application installations would be advantageous. If you are passionate about leading impactful projects, adept at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and ready to contribute to our mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
Job Title: SC/DV cleared ON-PREM AD/Azure support specialistLocation: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Rate: £600-610 per dayWorking hours: standard office hoursInside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only This role is not suitable for consultants or architects Holding SC or DV clearanceWe are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership.The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies.ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding ARM templates / Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control Azure Networking Experience Azure Firewalls Experience Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management Azure Virtual Machine Management Azure Storage Experience Azure Monitoring and log analytics Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning Active Directory Connect / sync and Active Directory Federation Services Azure PowerShell scripting Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience DNS, DHCP Experience Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts Awareness of Change and Release Management Strong communication skills both written and verbal Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange OnlineDESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Infrastructure Support experience/ background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial Azure Containers Azure Kubernetes Azure Endpoint Management / Intune Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile deliveryBenefits: Development through Training/Certification Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) potential hybrid working (home and onsite) Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experienceIf you have the skill required, apply now "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full informationGlobal Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
Job Title: SC/DV cleared ON-PREM AD/Azure support specialistLocation: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Rate: £600-610 per dayWorking hours: standard office hoursInside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only This role is not suitable for consultants or architects Holding SC or DV clearanceWe are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership.The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies.ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding ARM templates / Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control Azure Networking Experience Azure Firewalls Experience Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management Azure Virtual Machine Management Azure Storage Experience Azure Monitoring and log analytics Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning Active Directory Connect / sync and Active Directory Federation Services Azure PowerShell scripting Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience DNS, DHCP Experience Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts Awareness of Change and Release Management Strong communication skills both written and verbal Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange OnlineDESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Infrastructure Support experience/ background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial Azure Containers Azure Kubernetes Azure Endpoint Management / Intune Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile deliveryBenefits: Development through Training/Certification Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) potential hybrid working (home and onsite) Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experienceIf you have the skill required, apply now "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full informationGlobal Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Service Care Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (NCTPHQ) for the role of Senior Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on leveraging technology to combat terrorism and protect our communities. Job Summary: As a Senior Project Manager within the Technology Pillar at NCTPHQ, you will lead and oversee the successful delivery of specific projects within our Technology project portfolio. You will work across various technical disciplines, championing effective project delivery to support our mission of countering terrorism through advanced technology solutions. Key Tasks: Lead a team to identify and resolve business challenges within mid to high complexity projects, spanning multiple technology disciplines such as cloud, applications, infrastructure, and mobility. Define appropriate methodologies, governance, and reporting mechanisms aligned with Portfolio Office standards. Engage governing forums and senior stakeholders to build support for ongoing change activities. Manage project teams in dynamic environments to achieve agreed delivery milestones. Develop project product breakdown structures, plans, and conduct monitoring and assurance activities. Prepare and manage Business Cases through the CTPHQ governance process. Proactively manage risks, issues, and commercial processes to ensure project success and value for money. Drive communication and engagement with project stakeholders to resolve challenges and benefit operational policing. Implement change control mechanisms and recommend innovations to enhance project delivery and technical tooling. Experience Required: Extensive experience in ICT project management within complex stakeholder environments. Proficiency in MS Office tools, including MS Project and Visio. Familiarity with secure technology-based projects and programmes enabling business change. Demonstrated ability to manage financial budgets throughout project lifecycles. Experience in stakeholder management, risk management, and audit processes. Understanding of commercial, operational, and technical infrastructure relevant to project delivery. Successful track record in delivering secure national projects on time and budget. Experience in recruiting technical staff for key project roles. Qualifications: PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or Agile Project Management Practitioner. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner. Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM ). ITIL Foundation Certification. Security Clearance Requirement: This role requires Security Clearance (SC) before application. Candidates must possess the SC clearance. If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to make a significant impact in counter-terrorism efforts through innovative technology solutions, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please send your tailored CV to (url removed), ensuring it reflects your expertise in project management and relevant technical skills.
Apr 12, 2024
Contractor
Service Care Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (NCTPHQ) for the role of Senior Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on leveraging technology to combat terrorism and protect our communities. Job Summary: As a Senior Project Manager within the Technology Pillar at NCTPHQ, you will lead and oversee the successful delivery of specific projects within our Technology project portfolio. You will work across various technical disciplines, championing effective project delivery to support our mission of countering terrorism through advanced technology solutions. Key Tasks: Lead a team to identify and resolve business challenges within mid to high complexity projects, spanning multiple technology disciplines such as cloud, applications, infrastructure, and mobility. Define appropriate methodologies, governance, and reporting mechanisms aligned with Portfolio Office standards. Engage governing forums and senior stakeholders to build support for ongoing change activities. Manage project teams in dynamic environments to achieve agreed delivery milestones. Develop project product breakdown structures, plans, and conduct monitoring and assurance activities. Prepare and manage Business Cases through the CTPHQ governance process. Proactively manage risks, issues, and commercial processes to ensure project success and value for money. Drive communication and engagement with project stakeholders to resolve challenges and benefit operational policing. Implement change control mechanisms and recommend innovations to enhance project delivery and technical tooling. Experience Required: Extensive experience in ICT project management within complex stakeholder environments. Proficiency in MS Office tools, including MS Project and Visio. Familiarity with secure technology-based projects and programmes enabling business change. Demonstrated ability to manage financial budgets throughout project lifecycles. Experience in stakeholder management, risk management, and audit processes. Understanding of commercial, operational, and technical infrastructure relevant to project delivery. Successful track record in delivering secure national projects on time and budget. Experience in recruiting technical staff for key project roles. Qualifications: PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or Agile Project Management Practitioner. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner. Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM ). ITIL Foundation Certification. Security Clearance Requirement: This role requires Security Clearance (SC) before application. Candidates must possess the SC clearance. If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to make a significant impact in counter-terrorism efforts through innovative technology solutions, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please send your tailored CV to (url removed), ensuring it reflects your expertise in project management and relevant technical skills.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We are here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you ll find it stimulating. We ve got a long journey that we ve only just started and we re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won t deceive you, in some areas we re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look quite different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. We are currently seeking a Senior Asset Change Manager to deliver Asset Change projects to time, cost, and quality, whilst remaining compliant with AWE Processes. The role of the Senior Asset Change Manager is to drive efficient delivery of Asset Change Management requests on behalf of a business unit or project, whilst maintaining the correct balance between delivery and governance. You will be expected to manage changes with awareness and compliance to the nuclear license conditions, conventional industry safety and environmental regulations. We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a working knowledge of project or change delivery and an interest in working in a regulated environment. Location - Reading area - Although there are opportunities to work from home, you will be required to travel to site as per business demands. Salary - from £45,100 - £55,000 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Deliver a portfolio of Asset Change Projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality. Deliver continuous improvement in the effectiveness and efficient application of company processes. Build and maintain collaborative cross-functional working relationships Key Responsibilities: Manage Asset Change Projects with focus on ensuring the correct balance between delivery and governance. Management of Asset Change Project resources. Lead the planning and coordination of Asset Change Requests within the business unit or programme. Presentation of changes to governance change boards to seek approvals for the changes Provide regular ACR delivery performance data to management meetings Provide guidance and advice on Asset Change Requests. Develop and maintain awareness of latest industry health, safety and environmental standards. What do we need from you? Change Management experience Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels Leadership experience The ability to manage multiple workstreams Decision maker with proven problem solving capability The following would be advantageous ; Project Management experience NC/HND/Graduate level qualification or equivalent in business management, project management, construction industry, manufacturing Industry, environmental or health and safety related discipline. Experience of working within a regulated environment Experience and knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment. Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We are here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you ll find it stimulating. We ve got a long journey that we ve only just started and we re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won t deceive you, in some areas we re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look quite different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. We are currently seeking a Senior Asset Change Manager to deliver Asset Change projects to time, cost, and quality, whilst remaining compliant with AWE Processes. The role of the Senior Asset Change Manager is to drive efficient delivery of Asset Change Management requests on behalf of a business unit or project, whilst maintaining the correct balance between delivery and governance. You will be expected to manage changes with awareness and compliance to the nuclear license conditions, conventional industry safety and environmental regulations. We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a working knowledge of project or change delivery and an interest in working in a regulated environment. Location - Reading area - Although there are opportunities to work from home, you will be required to travel to site as per business demands. Salary - from £45,100 - £55,000 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Deliver a portfolio of Asset Change Projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality. Deliver continuous improvement in the effectiveness and efficient application of company processes. Build and maintain collaborative cross-functional working relationships Key Responsibilities: Manage Asset Change Projects with focus on ensuring the correct balance between delivery and governance. Management of Asset Change Project resources. Lead the planning and coordination of Asset Change Requests within the business unit or programme. Presentation of changes to governance change boards to seek approvals for the changes Provide regular ACR delivery performance data to management meetings Provide guidance and advice on Asset Change Requests. Develop and maintain awareness of latest industry health, safety and environmental standards. What do we need from you? Change Management experience Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels Leadership experience The ability to manage multiple workstreams Decision maker with proven problem solving capability The following would be advantageous ; Project Management experience NC/HND/Graduate level qualification or equivalent in business management, project management, construction industry, manufacturing Industry, environmental or health and safety related discipline. Experience of working within a regulated environment Experience and knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment. Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Are you an ambitious Change & Release Analyst ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in your career? As a Change & Release Analyst, you'll join forces with our esteemed Change Manager, leading the charge in facilitating and governing the Change & Release Management processes. Your responsibilities will encompass analysing, ensuring quality assurance, and proficiently managing Change requests using our cutting-edge Service Management tool set.You'll be an integral part of supporting UK Defence and national security. Your work will have a direct impact making every task you undertake a crucial contribution to a greater purpose.Our Service Management function is committed to continuous improvement and perpetual evolution. This presents an incredible chance for you to make your mark and spearhead transformative Change within our operations. Your expertise will drive the evolution of our practices, ensuring the adoption of best practice processes and fine-tuning our service management tools to perfectly align with the team's requirements. What you will be doing: Effectively manage the end to end Change lifecycle and identify process improvements where possible. Day to day management of Change requests Identification and allocation of relevant Change approvals Conducting & verifying post implementation reviews when required, investigating issues arising out of Change implementation Reporting of Change to both internal and customer management teams Production of Change Approval Board (CAB) and Forward Schedule of Change (FSC) reports & minutes Participate in internal & customer end to end user groups to improve the efficiency of future deliveries and business processes Drive continuous improvements to the quality and efficiency of the Change management process Ensure operational teams adhere to our quality standards within the IT Service Management toolset Manage the quality of the IT Services to ensure that all build configuration items in Release Packs are securely controlled and only authorised versions are released into the Reference & Production environments What you will bring: Experience in a fast paced operations environment working within an ITIL framework with a solid understanding of Change & Release Management principles Strong analytical capabilities, highly organised and excellent relationship management skills Come from an IT background / environment It would be great if you had: Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Experience of ITSM tool sets, preferably Atlassian GIT, HP Service Manager, Jira If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-timeLocation: Cheltenham Security Clearance Level: Ideally, you hold eDV clearance, however, we will still consider people that would be eligible Internal Recruiter: Josh Huggins-Smith Salary: £30,000 to £40,000Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies.
Aug 19, 2023
Full time
Are you an ambitious Change & Release Analyst ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in your career? As a Change & Release Analyst, you'll join forces with our esteemed Change Manager, leading the charge in facilitating and governing the Change & Release Management processes. Your responsibilities will encompass analysing, ensuring quality assurance, and proficiently managing Change requests using our cutting-edge Service Management tool set.You'll be an integral part of supporting UK Defence and national security. Your work will have a direct impact making every task you undertake a crucial contribution to a greater purpose.Our Service Management function is committed to continuous improvement and perpetual evolution. This presents an incredible chance for you to make your mark and spearhead transformative Change within our operations. Your expertise will drive the evolution of our practices, ensuring the adoption of best practice processes and fine-tuning our service management tools to perfectly align with the team's requirements. What you will be doing: Effectively manage the end to end Change lifecycle and identify process improvements where possible. Day to day management of Change requests Identification and allocation of relevant Change approvals Conducting & verifying post implementation reviews when required, investigating issues arising out of Change implementation Reporting of Change to both internal and customer management teams Production of Change Approval Board (CAB) and Forward Schedule of Change (FSC) reports & minutes Participate in internal & customer end to end user groups to improve the efficiency of future deliveries and business processes Drive continuous improvements to the quality and efficiency of the Change management process Ensure operational teams adhere to our quality standards within the IT Service Management toolset Manage the quality of the IT Services to ensure that all build configuration items in Release Packs are securely controlled and only authorised versions are released into the Reference & Production environments What you will bring: Experience in a fast paced operations environment working within an ITIL framework with a solid understanding of Change & Release Management principles Strong analytical capabilities, highly organised and excellent relationship management skills Come from an IT background / environment It would be great if you had: Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Experience of ITSM tool sets, preferably Atlassian GIT, HP Service Manager, Jira If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-timeLocation: Cheltenham Security Clearance Level: Ideally, you hold eDV clearance, however, we will still consider people that would be eligible Internal Recruiter: Josh Huggins-Smith Salary: £30,000 to £40,000Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies.
Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that. You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. As Project Controller you will demonstrate a passion to work collaboratively with our client teams to deliver their complex projects to time, cost and quality with a commitment to safety. What you will contribute to the team; Analytical skills to prepare and critically evaluate performance measures (inc. earned value) and trends across multiple datasets Ability to focus on key issues, and drive out mitigating or recovery actions across the project Experience of implementing robust project controls processes and toolsets in relevant industries Candidate Specification Required for the position of Project Controller; Knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project and/or other planning and resourcing software; Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements; Reduce uncertainty on projects by adapting project methodology; Project reporting including monitoring of KPIs; Educated to degree level and/or hold a project controls or management qualification (e.g. APMG Planning and Controls, EVM, PMQ, Prince2) Hold MOD security clearance (SC) or higher Flexibility to travel and work in different sectors and clients Preferred, but not required Support project managers in maintaining effective and timely change management processes Monitor and consolidate project plans PMO experience Knowledge or and experience using PowerBI Demonstrate some project controls and delivery experience; Demonstrable knowledge and application of project control methodologies; Ability to effectively analyse project schedule and cost performance Knowledge and experience applying earned value management Risk management and reporting including the use of ARM If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need. Job Profile About the business unit The Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers management services in all the sectors that Mott MacDonald operate in the Built Environment, Defence, Energy, Water, Transportation and, Education, Health and Care. The Unit delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of Programme Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Management, Estimating, Infrastructure Finance, Management Consulting, Digital Consulting and Education, Health and Care Management. How to apply To apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here. If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help. Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force! Benefits we offer: Pension matched up to 7% Life insurance An annual professional institution subscription Continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive Agile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5 Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans . The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes Other Information Equality, diversity and inclusion We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can assist. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust. More about Mott MacDonald We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that. You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. As Project Controller you will demonstrate a passion to work collaboratively with our client teams to deliver their complex projects to time, cost and quality with a commitment to safety. What you will contribute to the team; Analytical skills to prepare and critically evaluate performance measures (inc. earned value) and trends across multiple datasets Ability to focus on key issues, and drive out mitigating or recovery actions across the project Experience of implementing robust project controls processes and toolsets in relevant industries Candidate Specification Required for the position of Project Controller; Knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project and/or other planning and resourcing software; Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements; Reduce uncertainty on projects by adapting project methodology; Project reporting including monitoring of KPIs; Educated to degree level and/or hold a project controls or management qualification (e.g. APMG Planning and Controls, EVM, PMQ, Prince2) Hold MOD security clearance (SC) or higher Flexibility to travel and work in different sectors and clients Preferred, but not required Support project managers in maintaining effective and timely change management processes Monitor and consolidate project plans PMO experience Knowledge or and experience using PowerBI Demonstrate some project controls and delivery experience; Demonstrable knowledge and application of project control methodologies; Ability to effectively analyse project schedule and cost performance Knowledge and experience applying earned value management Risk management and reporting including the use of ARM If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need. Job Profile About the business unit The Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers management services in all the sectors that Mott MacDonald operate in the Built Environment, Defence, Energy, Water, Transportation and, Education, Health and Care. The Unit delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of Programme Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Management, Estimating, Infrastructure Finance, Management Consulting, Digital Consulting and Education, Health and Care Management. How to apply To apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here. If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help. Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force! Benefits we offer: Pension matched up to 7% Life insurance An annual professional institution subscription Continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive Agile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5 Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans . The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes Other Information Equality, diversity and inclusion We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can assist. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust. More about Mott MacDonald We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
Technology Delivery Lead- Health & Public Sector (H&PS) Location: Bristol Salary : CompetitiveSalary +Package(Dependenton experience) Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at Manager level) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application . Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Accenture are one of the world's leading System Integrators and a key supplier of Technical and Business Solutions to the UK Government, Healthcare bodies and the wider public sector. In multi-functional teams we deliver i nnovative projects to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with our health and public sector clients to help them deliver solutions to help them meet their business challenges/needs. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to work with our global delivery network to lead complex and large-scale technology projects How to lead the implementation of large-scale Business Transformations across the UK government, health and public sector clients. Accenture provides e2e Business Transformations, not just technical solutions to point business challenges. How to provide solutions to real world problems facing our health and public sector clients, working at the forefront of the most topical areas for the UK: Brexit; Covid, NHS Improvements etc As a Senior Technology Delivery Lead, you will: Manage the day to day delivery of high-quality technology transformation work, delivering solutions for our clients on-time and on-budget Manage multi-functional and geographically diverse teams running the end to end technical delivery across the entire lifecycle Become a trusted advisor to clients to ensure alignment between their expectations and our solutions delivered Develop and enhance relationships with clients to identify opportunities where Accenture's solutions can bring further innovation and value to meet their needs Provide functional and technical expertise to support design and implementation work Be responsible for the management of all risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies Develop and manage delivery plans, across project and programme of work Use a variety of delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall We are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong interest and experience of technology (custom development on open source modern architecture, cloud platforms, SaaS offerings). Experience in running technical/engineeringprojects and organising teams for Agile delivery. Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills. Experience tracking and managing key financial metrics for project/programmes contracted through various financial models Experience of line managing and developing people and project managing a team of resources. Set Yourself Apart Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with internal teams, client team and 3rd party resources Experience of working within the public sector, if not then an interest to work with public sector clients and to build your knowledge of delivering solutions for the UK Government. Cloud/SaaS/Industry certifications and credentials. Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications 30/06/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong interest and experience of technology (custom development on open source modern architecture, cloud platforms, SaaS offerings). Experience in running technical/engineeringprojects and organising teams for Agile delivery. Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills. Experience tracking and managing key financial metrics for project/programmes contracted through various financial models Experience of line managing and developing people and project managing a team of resources. Set Yourself Apart Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with internal teams, client team and 3rd party resources Experience of working within the public sector, if not then an interest to work with public sector clients and to build your knowledge of delivering solutions for the UK Government. Cloud/SaaS/Industry certifications and credentials. Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Technology Delivery Lead- Health & Public Sector (H&PS) Location: Bristol Salary : CompetitiveSalary +Package(Dependenton experience) Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at Manager level) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application . Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Accenture are one of the world's leading System Integrators and a key supplier of Technical and Business Solutions to the UK Government, Healthcare bodies and the wider public sector. In multi-functional teams we deliver i nnovative projects to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with our health and public sector clients to help them deliver solutions to help them meet their business challenges/needs. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to work with our global delivery network to lead complex and large-scale technology projects How to lead the implementation of large-scale Business Transformations across the UK government, health and public sector clients. Accenture provides e2e Business Transformations, not just technical solutions to point business challenges. How to provide solutions to real world problems facing our health and public sector clients, working at the forefront of the most topical areas for the UK: Brexit; Covid, NHS Improvements etc As a Senior Technology Delivery Lead, you will: Manage the day to day delivery of high-quality technology transformation work, delivering solutions for our clients on-time and on-budget Manage multi-functional and geographically diverse teams running the end to end technical delivery across the entire lifecycle Become a trusted advisor to clients to ensure alignment between their expectations and our solutions delivered Develop and enhance relationships with clients to identify opportunities where Accenture's solutions can bring further innovation and value to meet their needs Provide functional and technical expertise to support design and implementation work Be responsible for the management of all risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies Develop and manage delivery plans, across project and programme of work Use a variety of delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall We are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong interest and experience of technology (custom development on open source modern architecture, cloud platforms, SaaS offerings). Experience in running technical/engineeringprojects and organising teams for Agile delivery. Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills. Experience tracking and managing key financial metrics for project/programmes contracted through various financial models Experience of line managing and developing people and project managing a team of resources. Set Yourself Apart Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with internal teams, client team and 3rd party resources Experience of working within the public sector, if not then an interest to work with public sector clients and to build your knowledge of delivering solutions for the UK Government. Cloud/SaaS/Industry certifications and credentials. Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications 30/06/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong interest and experience of technology (custom development on open source modern architecture, cloud platforms, SaaS offerings). Experience in running technical/engineeringprojects and organising teams for Agile delivery. Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills. Experience tracking and managing key financial metrics for project/programmes contracted through various financial models Experience of line managing and developing people and project managing a team of resources. Set Yourself Apart Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with internal teams, client team and 3rd party resources Experience of working within the public sector, if not then an interest to work with public sector clients and to build your knowledge of delivering solutions for the UK Government. Cloud/SaaS/Industry certifications and credentials. Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient.
Technology Delivery Lead- Health & Public Sector (H&PS) Location: Glasgow Salary : CompetitiveSalary +Package(Dependenton experience) Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at Manager level) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application . Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Accenture are one of the world's leading System Integrators and a key supplier of Technical and Business Solutions to the UK Government, Healthcare bodies and the wider public sector. In multi-functional teams we deliver i nnovative projects to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with our health and public sector clients to help them deliver solutions to help them meet their business challenges/needs. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to work with our global delivery network to lead complex and large-scale technology projects How to lead the implementation of large-scale Business Transformations across the UK government, health and public sector clients. Accenture provides e2e Business Transformations, not just technical solutions to point business challenges. How to provide solutions to real world problems facing our health and public sector clients, working at the forefront of the most topical areas for the UK: Brexit; Covid, NHS Improvements etc As a Senior Technology Delivery Lead, you will: Manage the day to day delivery of high-quality technology transformation work, delivering solutions for our clients on-time and on-budget Manage multi-functional and geographically diverse teams running the end to end technical delivery across the entire lifecycle Become a trusted advisor to clients to ensure alignment between their expectations and our solutions delivered Develop and enhance relationships with clients to identify opportunities where Accenture's solutions can bring further innovation and value to meet their needs Provide functional and technical expertise to support design and implementation work Be responsible for the management of all risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies Develop and manage delivery plans, across project and programme of work Use a variety of delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall We are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong interest and experience of technology (custom development on open source modern architecture, cloud platforms, SaaS offerings). Experience in running technical/engineeringprojects and organising teams for Agile delivery. Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills. Experience tracking and managing key financial metrics for project/programmes contracted through various financial models Experience of line managing and developing people and project managing a team of resources. Set Yourself Apart Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with internal teams, client team and 3rd party resources Experience of working within the public sector, if not then an interest to work with public sector clients and to build your knowledge of delivering solutions for the UK Government. Cloud/SaaS/Industry certifications and credentials. Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications 30/06/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. SRG100 Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong interest and experience of technology (custom development on open source modern architecture, cloud platforms, SaaS offerings). Experience in running technical/engineeringprojects and organising teams for Agile delivery. Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills. Experience tracking and managing key financial metrics for project/programmes contracted through various financial models Experience of line managing and developing people and project managing a team of resources. Set Yourself Apart Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with internal teams, client team and 3rd party resources Experience of working within the public sector, if not then an interest to work with public sector clients and to build your knowledge of delivering solutions for the UK Government. Cloud/SaaS/Industry certifications and credentials. Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Technology Delivery Lead- Health & Public Sector (H&PS) Location: Glasgow Salary : CompetitiveSalary +Package(Dependenton experience) Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at Manager level) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application . Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Accenture are one of the world's leading System Integrators and a key supplier of Technical and Business Solutions to the UK Government, Healthcare bodies and the wider public sector. In multi-functional teams we deliver i nnovative projects to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with our health and public sector clients to help them deliver solutions to help them meet their business challenges/needs. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to work with our global delivery network to lead complex and large-scale technology projects How to lead the implementation of large-scale Business Transformations across the UK government, health and public sector clients. Accenture provides e2e Business Transformations, not just technical solutions to point business challenges. How to provide solutions to real world problems facing our health and public sector clients, working at the forefront of the most topical areas for the UK: Brexit; Covid, NHS Improvements etc As a Senior Technology Delivery Lead, you will: Manage the day to day delivery of high-quality technology transformation work, delivering solutions for our clients on-time and on-budget Manage multi-functional and geographically diverse teams running the end to end technical delivery across the entire lifecycle Become a trusted advisor to clients to ensure alignment between their expectations and our solutions delivered Develop and enhance relationships with clients to identify opportunities where Accenture's solutions can bring further innovation and value to meet their needs Provide functional and technical expertise to support design and implementation work Be responsible for the management of all risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies Develop and manage delivery plans, across project and programme of work Use a variety of delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall We are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong interest and experience of technology (custom development on open source modern architecture, cloud platforms, SaaS offerings). Experience in running technical/engineeringprojects and organising teams for Agile delivery. Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills. Experience tracking and managing key financial metrics for project/programmes contracted through various financial models Experience of line managing and developing people and project managing a team of resources. Set Yourself Apart Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with internal teams, client team and 3rd party resources Experience of working within the public sector, if not then an interest to work with public sector clients and to build your knowledge of delivering solutions for the UK Government. Cloud/SaaS/Industry certifications and credentials. Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications 30/06/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. SRG100 Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following areas: Strong interest and experience of technology (custom development on open source modern architecture, cloud platforms, SaaS offerings). Experience in running technical/engineeringprojects and organising teams for Agile delivery. Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills. Experience tracking and managing key financial metrics for project/programmes contracted through various financial models Experience of line managing and developing people and project managing a team of resources. Set Yourself Apart Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with internal teams, client team and 3rd party resources Experience of working within the public sector, if not then an interest to work with public sector clients and to build your knowledge of delivering solutions for the UK Government. Cloud/SaaS/Industry certifications and credentials. Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient.
Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.