Millar Cameron are delighted to be supporting British International Investments (BII) to recruit a CEO for Gridworks Development Partners, its successful Africa focused power infrastructure investment and development platform. Location London Ref A002406 Gridworks Development Partners LLP (Gridworks) is a Transmission & Distribution(T&D) and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) platform formed, wholly owned, andsupported by British International Investment (BII), the UK Government's developmentfinance institution and impact investor. BII has been investing to create more productive,sustainable and inclusive economies in Africa, Asia and the Carribean over 70 years and hasassets worth over £8 billion. Established in 2019 to address a chronic under-investment in critical energy infrastructure on the Continent, Gridworks is a pioneering developer, investor, owner and operator of T&D and DRE assets across Africa. About the role The CEO will be responsible for all aspects of the next stage in Gridworks' evolution, including accelerating its growth and building a long-term sustainable platform that is recognised as the leader in its field. The CEO will direct business development, investment execution, fundraising, risk management and organisational development. Furthermore, they will lead the business as its current pipeline of investment projects reaches financial close and moves into construction and operation. As the business scales and creates more investment opportunities, the CEO will play the principal role in raising additional capital from concessional and commercialsources.The CEO will be the primary spokesperson for Gridworks and will lead its management in delivering the business plan whilst ensuring the core values of the organisation are aligned with those of its shareholders. Key dimensions of the role Leading the refinement, enhancement and implementation of the business strategyand plan Driving the overall growth of the organisation, including achievinginvestment targets and development impact goals Actively developing and maintaining strategic relationships in the African utilitysector and international investment community Managing interactions with key stakeholders including the managingshareholder (BII), strategic partners, governments, and regulators Actively promoting and developing the brand and reputation of Gridworks in itstarget markets, including positioning Gridworks as the preferred partner for T&Dand DRE investments in Africa Leading a high calibre, highly collaborative team of investment, development and technical professionals, ensuring their career and professional development Skills and experience Demonstrable experience at a C-suite level and of formulating and executingstrategies within limited budgets Deep knowledge and business understanding of emerging markets infrastructure investment, ideally in the power industry A proven track record of having raised capital from international concessional sources as well as commercial entities Demonstrable commercial acumen and negotiating skills, including in projectorigination, development, and operations. Exit experience would be a bonus Exposure to complex global organisations and multiple locations with the ability toprioritise time, resources and initiatives effectively Understanding of the reputational and stakeholder management issues inherentin dealing with governments, media, trade unions, civil society, etc. Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in infrastructure financing and management,and asset portfolio management A strong, established network of contacts across the power value chain, ideally inAfrica, although experience in broader emerging markets is also relevant Diplomatic and statesman-like personality, with excellent communication skillsand high levels of credibility and personal integrity. A natural networkerand relationship builder, comfortable presenting at the highest levels Tactful and empathetic people manager and leader with an agile, determinedand tenacious personality well suited to dealing with the challenges of emergingmarkets Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Millar Cameron, we are dedicated to supporting our Clients in building and supporting diverse and inclusive workplaces and culture, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Since 2007 Millar Cameron has specialised in sourcing leadership and keyperson talent across a number of industries, including agribusiness, international development, industrial, consumer, financial and professional services, private equity, and technology, media and telecommunications. Our mission and purpose is to positively contribute to the development of Africa, and other emerging markets, through the provision of people. Apply for this role First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number Upload CV Download our job pack Discover more about this exciting opportunity and realise your ambitions
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Millar Cameron are delighted to be supporting British International Investments (BII) to recruit a CEO for Gridworks Development Partners, its successful Africa focused power infrastructure investment and development platform. Location London Ref A002406 Gridworks Development Partners LLP (Gridworks) is a Transmission & Distribution(T&D) and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) platform formed, wholly owned, andsupported by British International Investment (BII), the UK Government's developmentfinance institution and impact investor. BII has been investing to create more productive,sustainable and inclusive economies in Africa, Asia and the Carribean over 70 years and hasassets worth over £8 billion. Established in 2019 to address a chronic under-investment in critical energy infrastructure on the Continent, Gridworks is a pioneering developer, investor, owner and operator of T&D and DRE assets across Africa. About the role The CEO will be responsible for all aspects of the next stage in Gridworks' evolution, including accelerating its growth and building a long-term sustainable platform that is recognised as the leader in its field. The CEO will direct business development, investment execution, fundraising, risk management and organisational development. Furthermore, they will lead the business as its current pipeline of investment projects reaches financial close and moves into construction and operation. As the business scales and creates more investment opportunities, the CEO will play the principal role in raising additional capital from concessional and commercialsources.The CEO will be the primary spokesperson for Gridworks and will lead its management in delivering the business plan whilst ensuring the core values of the organisation are aligned with those of its shareholders. Key dimensions of the role Leading the refinement, enhancement and implementation of the business strategyand plan Driving the overall growth of the organisation, including achievinginvestment targets and development impact goals Actively developing and maintaining strategic relationships in the African utilitysector and international investment community Managing interactions with key stakeholders including the managingshareholder (BII), strategic partners, governments, and regulators Actively promoting and developing the brand and reputation of Gridworks in itstarget markets, including positioning Gridworks as the preferred partner for T&Dand DRE investments in Africa Leading a high calibre, highly collaborative team of investment, development and technical professionals, ensuring their career and professional development Skills and experience Demonstrable experience at a C-suite level and of formulating and executingstrategies within limited budgets Deep knowledge and business understanding of emerging markets infrastructure investment, ideally in the power industry A proven track record of having raised capital from international concessional sources as well as commercial entities Demonstrable commercial acumen and negotiating skills, including in projectorigination, development, and operations. Exit experience would be a bonus Exposure to complex global organisations and multiple locations with the ability toprioritise time, resources and initiatives effectively Understanding of the reputational and stakeholder management issues inherentin dealing with governments, media, trade unions, civil society, etc. Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in infrastructure financing and management,and asset portfolio management A strong, established network of contacts across the power value chain, ideally inAfrica, although experience in broader emerging markets is also relevant Diplomatic and statesman-like personality, with excellent communication skillsand high levels of credibility and personal integrity. A natural networkerand relationship builder, comfortable presenting at the highest levels Tactful and empathetic people manager and leader with an agile, determinedand tenacious personality well suited to dealing with the challenges of emergingmarkets Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Millar Cameron, we are dedicated to supporting our Clients in building and supporting diverse and inclusive workplaces and culture, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Since 2007 Millar Cameron has specialised in sourcing leadership and keyperson talent across a number of industries, including agribusiness, international development, industrial, consumer, financial and professional services, private equity, and technology, media and telecommunications. Our mission and purpose is to positively contribute to the development of Africa, and other emerging markets, through the provision of people. Apply for this role First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number Upload CV Download our job pack Discover more about this exciting opportunity and realise your ambitions
WHAT WE DO At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. We change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas and solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Our engineering teams build scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategist groups, is at the critical center of our business. Our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here. Who We Look For Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. The Role Transaction Banking: Transaction Banking, a business unit within Platform Solutions, aims to provide comprehensive cash management solutions for corporations. Transaction Banking combines the strength and heritage of a 150-year-old financial institution with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a tech start-up. Our goal is to provide the best client experience. Through the use of modern technologies centered on data and analytics, we provide customers with powerful tools that are grounded in value, transparency and simplicity to improve cash flow management efficiency. The Team: Financial Risk Engineering is a global team with presence in New York, London, Bengaluru and Dallas. We are responsible for the technical design and development of systems that protect the firm and our clients from Financial Crime including real time Fraud prevention and compliance with global Sanctions and regulatory requirements, using existing and emerging technologies. The Role: In this role you will be responsible for leading the team in London. As a Senior Developer / Architect you will be expected to drive the design of critical components and shape our strategic vision for a variety of next-gen platforms that will protect the firm and our clients from Financial Crime, focusing on code quality, automation and testability. You will have the opportunity to understand our product roadmap and contribute to building an engineering culture within our global team. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing junior talent. Our flat structure requires and enables team members to evolve through the entire spectrum of the software life-cycle and closely collaborate with product owners, business and operations users. You must have a proficient understanding of software development concepts. A good understanding of the Cloud and Container concepts is a plus. You will also be responsible to develop easy to support software and liaise with our SRE team to factor in their requirements. We are looking for someone with lots of energy that enjoys engineering challenges and has a passion to deliver high quality technology solutions and is able to operate in a highly fluid, rapidly changing environment. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL Develop full stack applications with due consideration to security, design, validation and SDLC framework Contribute to shaping the strategic vision of our Fraud screening platform involving data streaming and machine learning technologies Collaborate with product managers, business operations, engineers to define product requirements and objectives Participate in system design consulting, platform management Develop resilient, scalable and secure modules using cloud native services Manage multiple tasks and use sound judgment when prioritizing Update and maintain documentation for team processes, best practices and software runbooks Must be passionate about technology and engineering Exceptional analytical skills and ability to apply knowledge and experience in decision-making to arrive at creative and commercial solutions BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience using a modern programming language (preferably Java) Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex products with multiple stakeholders Prior experience with working on high availability, mission critical systems BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving programming or systems engineering. Proficiency in development with Java, springboot, REST APIs Experience with microservice architectures (SOA) Experience engineering solutions with distributed tracing, Performance testing, Authentication, Authorization Proficiency with algorithms, data structures and software design Experience with UNIX operating systems internals, infrastructure as code-Terraform and networking Proven to work independently in a fast paced and often multi-direction work environment Team oriented, strong interpersonal and communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with development and design of distributed systems Experience in financial services specifically corporate cash management desirable Experience with AWS services - Amazon MSK/Apache kafka, ECS, S3, IAM, AWS XRay Basic knowledge of data science and machine learning is preferable but not essential ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
WHAT WE DO At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. We change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas and solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Our engineering teams build scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategist groups, is at the critical center of our business. Our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here. Who We Look For Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. The Role Transaction Banking: Transaction Banking, a business unit within Platform Solutions, aims to provide comprehensive cash management solutions for corporations. Transaction Banking combines the strength and heritage of a 150-year-old financial institution with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a tech start-up. Our goal is to provide the best client experience. Through the use of modern technologies centered on data and analytics, we provide customers with powerful tools that are grounded in value, transparency and simplicity to improve cash flow management efficiency. The Team: Financial Risk Engineering is a global team with presence in New York, London, Bengaluru and Dallas. We are responsible for the technical design and development of systems that protect the firm and our clients from Financial Crime including real time Fraud prevention and compliance with global Sanctions and regulatory requirements, using existing and emerging technologies. The Role: In this role you will be responsible for leading the team in London. As a Senior Developer / Architect you will be expected to drive the design of critical components and shape our strategic vision for a variety of next-gen platforms that will protect the firm and our clients from Financial Crime, focusing on code quality, automation and testability. You will have the opportunity to understand our product roadmap and contribute to building an engineering culture within our global team. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing junior talent. Our flat structure requires and enables team members to evolve through the entire spectrum of the software life-cycle and closely collaborate with product owners, business and operations users. You must have a proficient understanding of software development concepts. A good understanding of the Cloud and Container concepts is a plus. You will also be responsible to develop easy to support software and liaise with our SRE team to factor in their requirements. We are looking for someone with lots of energy that enjoys engineering challenges and has a passion to deliver high quality technology solutions and is able to operate in a highly fluid, rapidly changing environment. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL Develop full stack applications with due consideration to security, design, validation and SDLC framework Contribute to shaping the strategic vision of our Fraud screening platform involving data streaming and machine learning technologies Collaborate with product managers, business operations, engineers to define product requirements and objectives Participate in system design consulting, platform management Develop resilient, scalable and secure modules using cloud native services Manage multiple tasks and use sound judgment when prioritizing Update and maintain documentation for team processes, best practices and software runbooks Must be passionate about technology and engineering Exceptional analytical skills and ability to apply knowledge and experience in decision-making to arrive at creative and commercial solutions BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience using a modern programming language (preferably Java) Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex products with multiple stakeholders Prior experience with working on high availability, mission critical systems BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving programming or systems engineering. Proficiency in development with Java, springboot, REST APIs Experience with microservice architectures (SOA) Experience engineering solutions with distributed tracing, Performance testing, Authentication, Authorization Proficiency with algorithms, data structures and software design Experience with UNIX operating systems internals, infrastructure as code-Terraform and networking Proven to work independently in a fast paced and often multi-direction work environment Team oriented, strong interpersonal and communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with development and design of distributed systems Experience in financial services specifically corporate cash management desirable Experience with AWS services - Amazon MSK/Apache kafka, ECS, S3, IAM, AWS XRay Basic knowledge of data science and machine learning is preferable but not essential ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Base Location: Gateshead, covering Northeast and Cumbria regions Salary: Competitive +company car/cash allowance, performance-related bonus+ a range of other benefits to support yourfamily, finances and wellbeing Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time We're proud to have been Principal Partner for COP26 , the UN Climate Change Conference, and are leading the way to provide the energy needed now, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. To reach net zero by 2050, we're looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. So join us on our journey to net zero. Help us power change. What is the Role? We're looking for a driven individual to be our new BEMS Project Sales Engineer/Manager. You'll come with strong building services experience, understand building management systems, energy optimisation and how buildings work. Someone who is passionate, hungry for success and desires career progression opportunities. The ability to interact with our clients and build relationships is essential as you'll be heavily client-facing. You won't be tied to one office, you'll be based remotely, servicing the Northeast and Cumbria regions. If this, plus a competitive salary, an excellent bonus package and the option of a company car or car allowance sounds appealing then read on. Key accountabilities will also include: - With the support of the estimating team, you'll maximise our very large contract base and well-known brand to generate new business opportunities within the BEMS/Building Controls space - Ensuring our customers and professional design teams select the right products to deliver the buildings they require - Grow and nurture excellent customer relationships through a consultative and collaborative working approach, utilising your strong sector experience - Identify new business growth opportunities through gaining a strong understanding of your regional market trends, competitor insight etc. What do I need? To be considered, we'd love you to have: - Strong sales management/business development expertise within the BEMS sector, with relevant technical experience/qualifications - Excellent stakeholder management skills and be comfortable presenting your ideas and solutions to a wider and varied market - Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial approach, proactive in asking the right questions to help deliver excellent results - A consultative approach and have a thorough understanding of new products to provide our customers with innovative solutions - A proactive and forward thinking mindset where you can add value to our business and the ability to demonstrate examples of your past and current projects We'd also like to hear from you if you're an experienced Commissioning Engineer or Project Manager with an understanding of the BEMS/Building Controls sector and seeking career advancement. About our Business SSE Energy Solutions is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. Life at SSE If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days),enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme. At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'. SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE. Next Steps All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. To discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check. #LI-SD1 #LI-EES #LI-Hybrid
Feb 10, 2022
Full time
Base Location: Gateshead, covering Northeast and Cumbria regions Salary: Competitive +company car/cash allowance, performance-related bonus+ a range of other benefits to support yourfamily, finances and wellbeing Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time We're proud to have been Principal Partner for COP26 , the UN Climate Change Conference, and are leading the way to provide the energy needed now, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. To reach net zero by 2050, we're looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. So join us on our journey to net zero. Help us power change. What is the Role? We're looking for a driven individual to be our new BEMS Project Sales Engineer/Manager. You'll come with strong building services experience, understand building management systems, energy optimisation and how buildings work. Someone who is passionate, hungry for success and desires career progression opportunities. The ability to interact with our clients and build relationships is essential as you'll be heavily client-facing. You won't be tied to one office, you'll be based remotely, servicing the Northeast and Cumbria regions. If this, plus a competitive salary, an excellent bonus package and the option of a company car or car allowance sounds appealing then read on. Key accountabilities will also include: - With the support of the estimating team, you'll maximise our very large contract base and well-known brand to generate new business opportunities within the BEMS/Building Controls space - Ensuring our customers and professional design teams select the right products to deliver the buildings they require - Grow and nurture excellent customer relationships through a consultative and collaborative working approach, utilising your strong sector experience - Identify new business growth opportunities through gaining a strong understanding of your regional market trends, competitor insight etc. What do I need? To be considered, we'd love you to have: - Strong sales management/business development expertise within the BEMS sector, with relevant technical experience/qualifications - Excellent stakeholder management skills and be comfortable presenting your ideas and solutions to a wider and varied market - Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial approach, proactive in asking the right questions to help deliver excellent results - A consultative approach and have a thorough understanding of new products to provide our customers with innovative solutions - A proactive and forward thinking mindset where you can add value to our business and the ability to demonstrate examples of your past and current projects We'd also like to hear from you if you're an experienced Commissioning Engineer or Project Manager with an understanding of the BEMS/Building Controls sector and seeking career advancement. About our Business SSE Energy Solutions is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. Life at SSE If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days),enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme. At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'. SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE. Next Steps All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. To discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check. #LI-SD1 #LI-EES #LI-Hybrid
Are you an accomplished Product Manager with at least 5-7 years of experience in managing relevant products across telecommunication related services (ideally Ethernet)? We have a newly created role for a Product Manager specialising in our Core Network Services to be ased out of our London office in a hybrid of working 2 days a week in the office and remotely for the rest of the week. This Product Manager, Core Network Services (CNS) is a critical role in the business and is part of the Product Team reporting into the Director of Business Development. You will be responsible for managing the life-cycle of Epsilon's core network products with a focus on Ethernet and data centre interconnection services. You will be the end-to-end product and success owner whilst focussing on the performance of the products. Take control of the product(s) in a competitive marketplace and drive success through business management whilst closely collaborating with the Epsilon community, specifically Engineering, Sales, Finance, Customer Service and Marketing. Importantly, you will bring a commercial leader approach with experience in market analysis and strategy, managing the financial elements including business objective setting, cost management, pricing and profitability to position for success. Reporting on status, progress and success will be an important part of your leadership skill set. You must be a collaborator, bringing together the community that enables the product and its success to deliver and drive the achievement of the goals and objectives. You will have the ability to effectively consolidate both your own requirements and those of multiple stakeholder groups to define and drive product evolution and improvement plans to drive future success. You will also be experienced in and will welcome the opportunity to build technical and business partnerships / alliances that enhance the market-relevance, performance and profitability of the product(s). You will have a good knowledge of networking, particularly Ethernet services combined with an understanding of the importance of functions such as Software Defined Networking and portals to their product(s). You should have a natural analytical way of thinking and will be familiar with a business case and roadmap planning and improvement environment. Job Requirements Experience in setting and leading the product strategy, within a telecommunications organisation At least 5-7 years of experience in managing relevant products across telecommunication-related services Experience in financial management of products and services - with strong background in business analytics Good knowledge (in terms of market, technical and product features) on WAN networking related services, including Ethernet and access services Experience in effective partnership management on carrier partner and key vendors Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization High energy and strong relationship building Effective communicator - written and oral Natural collaborator Degree in Business, Maths, Finance or other appropriate degree or qualification Ability and experience of working in agile, 'hands on' challenger environments. Experience in globally distributed businesses where colleagues, supporters and approvers are in other time zones is desirable. Innately curious A 'doer' and 'owner', gets involved We all currently work from home, but we will only accept applicants who are able to get into our offices near Old Street in London twice a week as well as being able to visit clients as required in the field. For these reasons, we will not consider applicants who are not already living in the UK with a valid work visa. We were recently acquired by the KT Group which means it is an exciting time to join our financially stable and agile organisation (currently 200 employees worldwide). Other companies may describe this role as Ethernet Product Manager, Product Management, Telecoms Product Manager, SD-WAN Product Manager,
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Are you an accomplished Product Manager with at least 5-7 years of experience in managing relevant products across telecommunication related services (ideally Ethernet)? We have a newly created role for a Product Manager specialising in our Core Network Services to be ased out of our London office in a hybrid of working 2 days a week in the office and remotely for the rest of the week. This Product Manager, Core Network Services (CNS) is a critical role in the business and is part of the Product Team reporting into the Director of Business Development. You will be responsible for managing the life-cycle of Epsilon's core network products with a focus on Ethernet and data centre interconnection services. You will be the end-to-end product and success owner whilst focussing on the performance of the products. Take control of the product(s) in a competitive marketplace and drive success through business management whilst closely collaborating with the Epsilon community, specifically Engineering, Sales, Finance, Customer Service and Marketing. Importantly, you will bring a commercial leader approach with experience in market analysis and strategy, managing the financial elements including business objective setting, cost management, pricing and profitability to position for success. Reporting on status, progress and success will be an important part of your leadership skill set. You must be a collaborator, bringing together the community that enables the product and its success to deliver and drive the achievement of the goals and objectives. You will have the ability to effectively consolidate both your own requirements and those of multiple stakeholder groups to define and drive product evolution and improvement plans to drive future success. You will also be experienced in and will welcome the opportunity to build technical and business partnerships / alliances that enhance the market-relevance, performance and profitability of the product(s). You will have a good knowledge of networking, particularly Ethernet services combined with an understanding of the importance of functions such as Software Defined Networking and portals to their product(s). You should have a natural analytical way of thinking and will be familiar with a business case and roadmap planning and improvement environment. Job Requirements Experience in setting and leading the product strategy, within a telecommunications organisation At least 5-7 years of experience in managing relevant products across telecommunication-related services Experience in financial management of products and services - with strong background in business analytics Good knowledge (in terms of market, technical and product features) on WAN networking related services, including Ethernet and access services Experience in effective partnership management on carrier partner and key vendors Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization High energy and strong relationship building Effective communicator - written and oral Natural collaborator Degree in Business, Maths, Finance or other appropriate degree or qualification Ability and experience of working in agile, 'hands on' challenger environments. Experience in globally distributed businesses where colleagues, supporters and approvers are in other time zones is desirable. Innately curious A 'doer' and 'owner', gets involved We all currently work from home, but we will only accept applicants who are able to get into our offices near Old Street in London twice a week as well as being able to visit clients as required in the field. For these reasons, we will not consider applicants who are not already living in the UK with a valid work visa. We were recently acquired by the KT Group which means it is an exciting time to join our financially stable and agile organisation (currently 200 employees worldwide). Other companies may describe this role as Ethernet Product Manager, Product Management, Telecoms Product Manager, SD-WAN Product Manager,
Finance and Accounting Internship (Students only) - WD Are you looking for an opportunity to gain career experience working on projects that make an impact? Do you want to work with skilled, experienced professionals on exciting and impactful assignments that help improve our world? Johnson Controls is powered by ideas and energy. We are constantly looking for fresh input from forward-thinking, inquiring minds. As a member of our Future Leaders Internship Program, your valuable skill set, knowledge, and passion will help us stay ahead in a dynamic and competitive global environment. This program is an outstanding opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while improving your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have the chance to transform your future. What you will do We invite you to apply for a position in our internship program located in Manchester. This internship is crafted to provide you with a positive work and training experience with meaningful objectives that are consistent with your career goals and current level of education. Qualifications What you will do We invite you to apply for a position in our internship program located in Bratislava. This internship is crafted to provide you with a positive work and training experience with meaningful objectives that are consistent with your career goals and current level of education. How you will do it Successful candidates will be assigned to the Finance Transformation or UK Finance departments and will be trained to carry out the following activities: Finance Transformation Provide support to regular project reporting assisting both the project controller and the Swiss finance leadership Develop and refine project resource costing and reporting Support the commercial partner Change Request administration and review process UK Finance Support the Financial Controller on merger and aquation (M&A) processes Participate in the integration of financials from the SAP systems or equivalent into JCI systems and procedures Work closely local accountants and office managers across a variety of locations What we look for Required: Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program that include course or modules in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Mathematics Demonstrate excellent analytical skills Good interpersonal skills coupled with a confidence to work within a multifaceted project team A sound understanding of basic financial planning and cost concepts A highly motivated individual capable of prioritising multiple responsibilities and able to change directions quickly if needed An effective communicator to all levels of the organization Able to work independently and lead projects to completion Must have demonstrated digital literacy, including use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Preferred: Highly proficient Microsoft Excel skills Experience working with large data sets This internship will initially be part-time so you can work alongside university, until next Summer (2022) where you will continue on a full-time basis. Who we are At Johnson Controls, we're crafting the future to build a world that's safe, comfortable and balanced. Our distributed team builds innovative, coordinated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works and plays. The future requires bold ideas, a results-oriented mind-set and teamwork across boundaries. We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, we will be one of the most desirable places to work. Job Administration Primary LocationGB-United Kingdom-Manchester Organization Corporate
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Finance and Accounting Internship (Students only) - WD Are you looking for an opportunity to gain career experience working on projects that make an impact? Do you want to work with skilled, experienced professionals on exciting and impactful assignments that help improve our world? Johnson Controls is powered by ideas and energy. We are constantly looking for fresh input from forward-thinking, inquiring minds. As a member of our Future Leaders Internship Program, your valuable skill set, knowledge, and passion will help us stay ahead in a dynamic and competitive global environment. This program is an outstanding opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while improving your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have the chance to transform your future. What you will do We invite you to apply for a position in our internship program located in Manchester. This internship is crafted to provide you with a positive work and training experience with meaningful objectives that are consistent with your career goals and current level of education. Qualifications What you will do We invite you to apply for a position in our internship program located in Bratislava. This internship is crafted to provide you with a positive work and training experience with meaningful objectives that are consistent with your career goals and current level of education. How you will do it Successful candidates will be assigned to the Finance Transformation or UK Finance departments and will be trained to carry out the following activities: Finance Transformation Provide support to regular project reporting assisting both the project controller and the Swiss finance leadership Develop and refine project resource costing and reporting Support the commercial partner Change Request administration and review process UK Finance Support the Financial Controller on merger and aquation (M&A) processes Participate in the integration of financials from the SAP systems or equivalent into JCI systems and procedures Work closely local accountants and office managers across a variety of locations What we look for Required: Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program that include course or modules in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Mathematics Demonstrate excellent analytical skills Good interpersonal skills coupled with a confidence to work within a multifaceted project team A sound understanding of basic financial planning and cost concepts A highly motivated individual capable of prioritising multiple responsibilities and able to change directions quickly if needed An effective communicator to all levels of the organization Able to work independently and lead projects to completion Must have demonstrated digital literacy, including use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Preferred: Highly proficient Microsoft Excel skills Experience working with large data sets This internship will initially be part-time so you can work alongside university, until next Summer (2022) where you will continue on a full-time basis. Who we are At Johnson Controls, we're crafting the future to build a world that's safe, comfortable and balanced. Our distributed team builds innovative, coordinated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works and plays. The future requires bold ideas, a results-oriented mind-set and teamwork across boundaries. We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, we will be one of the most desirable places to work. Job Administration Primary LocationGB-United Kingdom-Manchester Organization Corporate
Company Profile Are you a recent graduate or equivalent looking to start their career in Finance? Then this position is for you. Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose To prepare accurate management information in a timely manner and support Operation's financial requirements. ESSENTIAL Assist in preparing monthly internal and external reporting Support Project Managers and project teams when looking at profitability Customer reporting requirements on programs as required Support the FP&A Lead in developing a short term and long term plan as well as rolling 15 month forecast for the projects and programs being supported Recording forecast and free cash flow at the project level Prepare project close entries and make necessary adjustments to data entry errors Assist in bid review preparation and development Support variance analysis and reconciliations Support asset management and customer collection Assist the regional finance lead in external SOX compliance and testing and external regulatory reporting Support the implementation of financial standards in the organization Support UAT testing NON-ESSENTIAL Other duties as assigned inclusive of responsibilities outlined in the RASCI model related to your area of work. Travel to sites to understand the work being done as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Reporting Relationship This position will report to the, Finance Project Manager Qualifications Qualifications REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent relevant experience Significant relevant experience Understanding of cost accounting principles and the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Understanding of modeling concepts DESIRED Familiarity with reporting under local statutory reporting requirements Working knowledge of current ERP system International experience is a plus Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint Excellent verbal and written communication skills A collaborative working style and ability to work across multiple geographies and with a distributed workforce Systematic, solution-oriented and flexible Solves problems and acts decisively on problems of low complexity and financial risk Work independently with oversight Closing Statement We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Company Profile Are you a recent graduate or equivalent looking to start their career in Finance? Then this position is for you. Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose To prepare accurate management information in a timely manner and support Operation's financial requirements. ESSENTIAL Assist in preparing monthly internal and external reporting Support Project Managers and project teams when looking at profitability Customer reporting requirements on programs as required Support the FP&A Lead in developing a short term and long term plan as well as rolling 15 month forecast for the projects and programs being supported Recording forecast and free cash flow at the project level Prepare project close entries and make necessary adjustments to data entry errors Assist in bid review preparation and development Support variance analysis and reconciliations Support asset management and customer collection Assist the regional finance lead in external SOX compliance and testing and external regulatory reporting Support the implementation of financial standards in the organization Support UAT testing NON-ESSENTIAL Other duties as assigned inclusive of responsibilities outlined in the RASCI model related to your area of work. Travel to sites to understand the work being done as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Reporting Relationship This position will report to the, Finance Project Manager Qualifications Qualifications REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent relevant experience Significant relevant experience Understanding of cost accounting principles and the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Understanding of modeling concepts DESIRED Familiarity with reporting under local statutory reporting requirements Working knowledge of current ERP system International experience is a plus Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint Excellent verbal and written communication skills A collaborative working style and ability to work across multiple geographies and with a distributed workforce Systematic, solution-oriented and flexible Solves problems and acts decisively on problems of low complexity and financial risk Work independently with oversight Closing Statement We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.