WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards. Why we're hiring: WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions. As Director of Business Platforms for our Production, PR and Specialist cluster (PPS), you will be a visionary leader, defining and executing the platform strategy that empowers Production, PR & Specialist agencies to thrive in a dynamic digital landscape. You will promote both the unique needs of our agencies and the cohesive vision of our broader Business Platforms strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. What you'll be doing: Define and execute a forward-thinking platform strategy that balances the needs of multiple business units, aligning with both cluster-specific and broader organizational goals. Collaborate closely with the Production, PR and Specialist CIO to align platform initiatives, ensuring harmony with the overall Business Platforms strategy and navigating the complexities of a matrixed reporting structure. Drive operational excellence by aligning business goals, platform capabilities, team workload, and backlog prioritization to enhance user satisfaction across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster. Spearhead the development and implementation of scalable, innovative business platforms tailored to the needs of WPP, leveraging global templates and standards while considering insourcing opportunities. Oversee product lifecycle management, including platform enhancements, support, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring continuous improvement and a seamless user experience. Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across teams to optimize platform performance and drive the adoption of new technologies. Collaborate with the Enterprise Data department to implement data-driven strategies that improve platform performance, usability, and ROI. Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, leveraging their expertise and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster, providing guidance and leadership on platform-related matters. Ensure platforms comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, implementing robust risk management practices to safeguard data integrity and platform security. What you'll need: A proven track record of leading platform and ERP initiatives in a large, complex matrix organization, demonstrating the ability to navigate competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations. Strong leadership experience in managing cross-functional, geographically distributed, and diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Expertise in managing and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, Cluster CIOs, and business leaders, building strong relationships and aligning diverse perspectives. Exceptional negotiation and consensus-building skills to align the diverse needs and objectives of various stakeholders and businesses within the organization. Deep knowledge of business platforms, including system architecture, integration, and scalability, with a focus on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions. Expertise in leading change management initiatives, particularly in large-scale transformations involving multiple stakeholders and teams, driving adoption and managing resistance to change effectively. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and updates to senior leadership and multiple stakeholder groups, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences. Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people: We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity: We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work: Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards. Why we're hiring: WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions. As Director of Business Platforms for our Production, PR and Specialist cluster (PPS), you will be a visionary leader, defining and executing the platform strategy that empowers Production, PR & Specialist agencies to thrive in a dynamic digital landscape. You will promote both the unique needs of our agencies and the cohesive vision of our broader Business Platforms strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. What you'll be doing: Define and execute a forward-thinking platform strategy that balances the needs of multiple business units, aligning with both cluster-specific and broader organizational goals. Collaborate closely with the Production, PR and Specialist CIO to align platform initiatives, ensuring harmony with the overall Business Platforms strategy and navigating the complexities of a matrixed reporting structure. Drive operational excellence by aligning business goals, platform capabilities, team workload, and backlog prioritization to enhance user satisfaction across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster. Spearhead the development and implementation of scalable, innovative business platforms tailored to the needs of WPP, leveraging global templates and standards while considering insourcing opportunities. Oversee product lifecycle management, including platform enhancements, support, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring continuous improvement and a seamless user experience. Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across teams to optimize platform performance and drive the adoption of new technologies. Collaborate with the Enterprise Data department to implement data-driven strategies that improve platform performance, usability, and ROI. Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, leveraging their expertise and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster, providing guidance and leadership on platform-related matters. Ensure platforms comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, implementing robust risk management practices to safeguard data integrity and platform security. What you'll need: A proven track record of leading platform and ERP initiatives in a large, complex matrix organization, demonstrating the ability to navigate competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations. Strong leadership experience in managing cross-functional, geographically distributed, and diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Expertise in managing and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, Cluster CIOs, and business leaders, building strong relationships and aligning diverse perspectives. Exceptional negotiation and consensus-building skills to align the diverse needs and objectives of various stakeholders and businesses within the organization. Deep knowledge of business platforms, including system architecture, integration, and scalability, with a focus on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions. Expertise in leading change management initiatives, particularly in large-scale transformations involving multiple stakeholders and teams, driving adoption and managing resistance to change effectively. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and updates to senior leadership and multiple stakeholder groups, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences. Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people: We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity: We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work: Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Design Manager to work on exciting new projects with our London & East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Hitchin office 3 days per week. This role will involve assisting in collaborating with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, works and goods partners, and customers, to help establish project requirements, objectives, and design criteria. Ideally you will have at least 1 year of main contractor experience. Some of the duties / responsibilities will include: Supporting the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others. Supporting with the selection and appointment of design partners, ensuring design responsibilities are correctly apportioned between them and the supply chain partners delivering the Contractor's Design Portion. Supporting with the selection and procurement of design solutions including modern methods of construction (MMC), materials, finishes, sustainable technology, ensuring they align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines with the wider project team. Preparing information for regular design reviews to assess progress, support the identification of potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary. Supporting with collaboration with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements. Supporting with the coordination and management of external design consultants, reviewing and providing feedback on their work to ensure design integrity, consistency and quality. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Able to use Microsoft suite of office programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, use appropriate software to review 3D models. Desirable Proficient working knowledge of the construction industry. Understanding of the different forms of procurement and frameworks. Have or be working towards professional qualifications or memberships relevant to your role e.g. CIOB membership. Valid driving licence. Appropriate CSCS card. Personal Qualities Some of the key attributes you have will include: Adaptable when dealing with people and managing relationships. Seeing the bigger picture and planning ahead. Working as part of a team. A good forward planner and excellent motivator. Able to Identify and manage risk and opportunity. Constantly reinforce our customer first ethic. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and trusted privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Design Manager to work on exciting new projects with our London & East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Hitchin office 3 days per week. This role will involve assisting in collaborating with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, works and goods partners, and customers, to help establish project requirements, objectives, and design criteria. Ideally you will have at least 1 year of main contractor experience. Some of the duties / responsibilities will include: Supporting the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others. Supporting with the selection and appointment of design partners, ensuring design responsibilities are correctly apportioned between them and the supply chain partners delivering the Contractor's Design Portion. Supporting with the selection and procurement of design solutions including modern methods of construction (MMC), materials, finishes, sustainable technology, ensuring they align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines with the wider project team. Preparing information for regular design reviews to assess progress, support the identification of potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary. Supporting with collaboration with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements. Supporting with the coordination and management of external design consultants, reviewing and providing feedback on their work to ensure design integrity, consistency and quality. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Able to use Microsoft suite of office programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, use appropriate software to review 3D models. Desirable Proficient working knowledge of the construction industry. Understanding of the different forms of procurement and frameworks. Have or be working towards professional qualifications or memberships relevant to your role e.g. CIOB membership. Valid driving licence. Appropriate CSCS card. Personal Qualities Some of the key attributes you have will include: Adaptable when dealing with people and managing relationships. Seeing the bigger picture and planning ahead. Working as part of a team. A good forward planner and excellent motivator. Able to Identify and manage risk and opportunity. Constantly reinforce our customer first ethic. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and trusted privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Contract - 12 months - SAP LeanIX Enterprise Consultant - Remote SAP LeanIX Specialist to support enterprise-level initiatives, focusing on managing a complex application landscape of 2,000-3,000 applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in LeanIX, including its data models and configuration, to maximise its value across the enterprise. Responsibilities: Oversee and optimize the management of a large-scale application portfolio using SAP LeanIX. Configure and manage LeanIX to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and extract maximum value from its capabilities. Design and implement data models within LeanIX to support enterprise-level objectives. Collaborate with key stakeholders to align LeanIX usage with business and IT goals. Provide insights and recommendations on improving application rationalisation and governance using LeanIX. Troubleshoot and resolve issues within LeanIX configurations and integrations. Contribute to the continuous improvement of LeanIX practices and processes within the organisation. Required Skills and Experience: Extensive experience working with SAP LeanIX in an enterprise environment. Proven track record of managing large application portfolios Strong understanding of LeanIX data models and expertise in configuring the platform for enterprise-wide adoption. Ability to analyse, design, and optimise LeanIX configurations to meet organisational needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Jan 13, 2025
Contractor
Contract - 12 months - SAP LeanIX Enterprise Consultant - Remote SAP LeanIX Specialist to support enterprise-level initiatives, focusing on managing a complex application landscape of 2,000-3,000 applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in LeanIX, including its data models and configuration, to maximise its value across the enterprise. Responsibilities: Oversee and optimize the management of a large-scale application portfolio using SAP LeanIX. Configure and manage LeanIX to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and extract maximum value from its capabilities. Design and implement data models within LeanIX to support enterprise-level objectives. Collaborate with key stakeholders to align LeanIX usage with business and IT goals. Provide insights and recommendations on improving application rationalisation and governance using LeanIX. Troubleshoot and resolve issues within LeanIX configurations and integrations. Contribute to the continuous improvement of LeanIX practices and processes within the organisation. Required Skills and Experience: Extensive experience working with SAP LeanIX in an enterprise environment. Proven track record of managing large application portfolios Strong understanding of LeanIX data models and expertise in configuring the platform for enterprise-wide adoption. Ability to analyse, design, and optimise LeanIX configurations to meet organisational needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Version 1 London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Belfast Department: Enterprise Applications Job Description Senior Oracle E-Business Technical Consultant Working as part of a team of consultants, you will be overseeing technical support of Oracle e-Business Suite applications across a wide range of EBS modules and client-specific customisations. Although this role is primarily focused on technical support, you will have opportunities to work on future Consultancy & Implementation projects. You will be: Providing day-to-day support and quality assurance Providing hands-on technical & development support for implemented ERP modules Creating and documenting business requirements on IT projects Documenting and managing technical specifications and software packages Assisting in defining and optimizing simple yet effective business processes and drive change within the organization through negotiation and consensus-building Overseeing that ERP initiatives follow the proper planning, scheduling and management processes Leading on-time project delivery and business expectations and ensuring internal customer satisfaction Providing hands-on analysis, design, testing, implementation and post-implementation support utilizing prescribed software design lifecycle techniques and system documentation techniques (AIMS/OUM) Completing development tasks based on requirements submitted by business partners and best practices Assisting with risk management and change management on projects Qualifications You will have: Experience within Oracle E-Business or an equivalent ERP technology. Extensive knowledge of Oracle development tools, i.e., business application functionality, system administration, database structure, and knowledge of a multi-Org architecture Technical requirements (Essential): SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Reports/Forms, Oracle BI Publisher, Oracle Workflow Technical requirements (Desirable): OAF, APEX, Unix Script, Java, XML Publisher, JDeveloper, AME In-depth experience translating business requirements and design into technical solutions Knowledge of Oracle R11i/12 ideal with some functional knowledge of core Oracle EBS Modules would be beneficial ITIL process knowledge Ability to research, learn, troubleshoot and support complex system customisations Willingness to operate and progress in areas that are outside of previous experience Ability to multi-task and prioritise across concurrent projects may be required. Additional Information Why Version 1? Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our 'Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey. Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes. Quarterly performance-related profit share Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row Flexible mix of Remote/Hybrid working options Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance plus This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office. Ashley Billington, Talent Acquisition - Oracle ERP (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM) We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers. Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023, and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services ERP Partner of the Year & 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
Version 1 London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Belfast Department: Enterprise Applications Job Description Senior Oracle E-Business Technical Consultant Working as part of a team of consultants, you will be overseeing technical support of Oracle e-Business Suite applications across a wide range of EBS modules and client-specific customisations. Although this role is primarily focused on technical support, you will have opportunities to work on future Consultancy & Implementation projects. You will be: Providing day-to-day support and quality assurance Providing hands-on technical & development support for implemented ERP modules Creating and documenting business requirements on IT projects Documenting and managing technical specifications and software packages Assisting in defining and optimizing simple yet effective business processes and drive change within the organization through negotiation and consensus-building Overseeing that ERP initiatives follow the proper planning, scheduling and management processes Leading on-time project delivery and business expectations and ensuring internal customer satisfaction Providing hands-on analysis, design, testing, implementation and post-implementation support utilizing prescribed software design lifecycle techniques and system documentation techniques (AIMS/OUM) Completing development tasks based on requirements submitted by business partners and best practices Assisting with risk management and change management on projects Qualifications You will have: Experience within Oracle E-Business or an equivalent ERP technology. Extensive knowledge of Oracle development tools, i.e., business application functionality, system administration, database structure, and knowledge of a multi-Org architecture Technical requirements (Essential): SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Reports/Forms, Oracle BI Publisher, Oracle Workflow Technical requirements (Desirable): OAF, APEX, Unix Script, Java, XML Publisher, JDeveloper, AME In-depth experience translating business requirements and design into technical solutions Knowledge of Oracle R11i/12 ideal with some functional knowledge of core Oracle EBS Modules would be beneficial ITIL process knowledge Ability to research, learn, troubleshoot and support complex system customisations Willingness to operate and progress in areas that are outside of previous experience Ability to multi-task and prioritise across concurrent projects may be required. Additional Information Why Version 1? Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our 'Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey. Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes. Quarterly performance-related profit share Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row Flexible mix of Remote/Hybrid working options Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance plus This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office. Ashley Billington, Talent Acquisition - Oracle ERP (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM) We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers. Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023, and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services ERP Partner of the Year & 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK
We are looking for a Oracle Solution Architect to work with one of the our leading client. Must have 1. Solutioning (Oracle Cloud & OIC: Oracle Finance, Integrations, GL): Strong knowledge of Cloud ERP systems and financial modules such as Core Finance (GL, AP, AR, FA), Procurement, and Core HCM, Absence management. 2. Data Integrations: Data flow using Custom API, Data - Data flows, ETL, Snowflake: Design, Build and Hands-on experience in Oracle Integration Cloud, Oracle File-Based Data Import, Oracle Cloud ERP tech stack, with good understanding of ETL, Snowflake. 3. Pre bind & post bind(Sequel system) Claims changes - L1/L2 certified with London Market insurance expertise Job Description: Senior solution architect with Insurance domain experience (Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM & BIDW Snowflake): Oracle Solution Architect with over 15+ years of experience leading Oracle solutions delivery with internal and external 3rd party systems. Candidate will need to have extensive knowledge of Oracle technologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing Oracle cloud ERP modules. 1. Solutioning (Oracle Cloud & OIC: Oracle Finance, Integrations, GL) Strong knowledge of Cloud ERP systems and financial modules such as Core Finance (GL, AP, AR, FA),Procurement, and Core HCM, Absence management. Participation in requirement gathering, analysing business requirements, aligning business requirements and best practices to implement a technical solution. Lead the design and architecture of complex Oracle solutions, including Oracle Cloud ERP, and other applications and Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective Oracle solutions. 2. Data Integrations: Data flow using Custom API, Data - Data flows, ETL, Snowflake Developing project plans and implementation strategies for enterprise initiatives such as FIN, SCM, HCM, Data Warehousing with expert in Design, and delivery using Oracle Integration Cloud. Developing an understanding of a clients current state process and developing future state technical recommendations. Demonstrated Design, Build and Hands-on experience in Oracle Integration Cloud, Oracle File-Based Data Import, Oracle Cloud ERP tech stack, Develop comprehensive solution architectures that address business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Oracle Solution Architect to work with one of the our leading client. Must have 1. Solutioning (Oracle Cloud & OIC: Oracle Finance, Integrations, GL): Strong knowledge of Cloud ERP systems and financial modules such as Core Finance (GL, AP, AR, FA), Procurement, and Core HCM, Absence management. 2. Data Integrations: Data flow using Custom API, Data - Data flows, ETL, Snowflake: Design, Build and Hands-on experience in Oracle Integration Cloud, Oracle File-Based Data Import, Oracle Cloud ERP tech stack, with good understanding of ETL, Snowflake. 3. Pre bind & post bind(Sequel system) Claims changes - L1/L2 certified with London Market insurance expertise Job Description: Senior solution architect with Insurance domain experience (Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM & BIDW Snowflake): Oracle Solution Architect with over 15+ years of experience leading Oracle solutions delivery with internal and external 3rd party systems. Candidate will need to have extensive knowledge of Oracle technologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing Oracle cloud ERP modules. 1. Solutioning (Oracle Cloud & OIC: Oracle Finance, Integrations, GL) Strong knowledge of Cloud ERP systems and financial modules such as Core Finance (GL, AP, AR, FA),Procurement, and Core HCM, Absence management. Participation in requirement gathering, analysing business requirements, aligning business requirements and best practices to implement a technical solution. Lead the design and architecture of complex Oracle solutions, including Oracle Cloud ERP, and other applications and Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective Oracle solutions. 2. Data Integrations: Data flow using Custom API, Data - Data flows, ETL, Snowflake Developing project plans and implementation strategies for enterprise initiatives such as FIN, SCM, HCM, Data Warehousing with expert in Design, and delivery using Oracle Integration Cloud. Developing an understanding of a clients current state process and developing future state technical recommendations. Demonstrated Design, Build and Hands-on experience in Oracle Integration Cloud, Oracle File-Based Data Import, Oracle Cloud ERP tech stack, Develop comprehensive solution architectures that address business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Digital Trust & Security - Managing Consultant At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. YOUR ROLE The Invent Digital Trust & Security (DT&S) practice focuses on ensuring secure business outcomes for our clients, providing Cybersecurity advisory and transformation consulting in areas such as security strategy, risk management, human risk management, data and identity security, secure intelligent industry, Gen-AI risk, and security operations modernisation. Our security specialists and innovators enable our clients to evaluate cyber risks, redesign Cybersecurity operating models, modernise digital identity capabilities, lead programmes to drive security culture change, and transform security and compliance regimes to make them efficient, effective, sustainable, and resilient. For this role, we are looking for individuals with experience in Cybersecurity to help embed security culture and practices. We continuously recruit across a range of experienced hire grades for our DT&S practice. Depending on experience, you will be comfortable with exploring ambiguity with a business outcome mindset while applying business analysis and enabling skills including communications and stakeholder engagement as a key delivery contributor, a subject matter expert (SME) in the team and/or manager of a workstream of consultants and client staff. We're looking to grow our diverse team at the Managing Consultant level with those who have demonstrated expertise and experience in either one (or both) of the following domains: Generative AI - Enabling the secure design and adoption of Gen AI for business, IT and/or security functions in alignment with the evolving regulatory landscape (e.g. EU AI Act, GDPR, DPA 2018, etc.). Security Architecture - Improving the security posture of the Enterprise and/or applications through the assessment, design or implementation of effective and secure architectural patterns that align with industry standards (e.g. CIS L1/2, NIST, ISO27001, COBIT, etc.). Operational Technology - Ensure the security of critical infrastructure aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. NIST SP 800-82, CAF, DPA 2018, etc.). Operational Resilience- Shaping and/or transforming client operational resilience capabilities in compliance with leading regulatory standards (e.g., DORA, Bank of England, FCA, NIST, etc.). Cybersecurity Operating Model Transformation- Assessing, designing and implementing effective and outcome orientated security operating models. As an experienced consultant in the business you'll help set the direction, grow our business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Engaging in projects for our clients which transform their Cybersecurity, Architecture and Operational Resilience capabilities, and reduce business and technology risk. Providing expertise in the strategic, organisational, and human aspects of Cybersecurity. For example, security strategy definition and high-level operating model design, which are often the first steps in engaging our clients, helping to influence the board and CxO with top-down buy-in and understanding. Providing insight for threat modelling, risk management and security overlay approaches by conducting security maturity assessments. Developing new security strategies to manage emerging risks in Cloud & agile/DevSecOps operating environments. Providing a business understanding of technical domains and tailoring these to help clients maximise value and leverage quick wins on their transformation journey. Engaging with clients in business, IT and/or security to positively influence the board and senior stakeholders to the required outcomes. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver security strategy, governance, security testing, identity & access management (IAM), security architecture, privacy, and cyber data analytics. As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Informal Sales - Ability to achieve a personal sales target of £0.5m (Soft Target). Internal Contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. YOUR PROFILE To be successful in this role you would need to have the below mixture of skills and experience: Experience in one or more of Cybersecurity domains. (e.g., Security & Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications & Network Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Education and Awareness, Security Assessment & Testing, Security Operations, or Software Development Security). Desired Cybersecurity experience is as follows: Working with SOC teams, OT Security, Security Op Model Transformation projects and Cybersecurity Assessments. Familiarity with core Cybersecurity frameworks and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO27001, CIS Critical Controls), regulations (e.g., NIS2) and financial regulations (e.g., DORA, FCA, Bank of England, etc.). Relevant Cybersecurity qualifications such as CISSP / CISM / CompTIA Security+ preferred. Currently working in an established Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background. Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Cross-sector or SME sector experience in core Capgemini sectors. (e.g., Financial Services; Public Sector; Energy, Utilities & Chemicals; Consumer Products Retail Distribution; Manufacturing, Automotive & Life Sciences; Telco, Media & Technology). Bring excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders to the role. Experience in managing and leading delivery in Cybersecurity projects. SC cleared (or above), or eligible. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE? We are delighted to have received the "Glassdoor Best Places to work UK' accolade for 4 consecutive years. To see what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page. Capgemini Invent offers Consultants a culture of learning, ownership, and focus on value. You'll gain exposure to high-profile transformations and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies. Our consultants are formally trained by industry experts in consulting and client delivery. Consultants have access to a vast array for different training and certifications in a variety of areas: Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Agile delivery (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework). Capgemini Invent offers you the flexibility to develop various areas of knowledge in technical domains aligned both to your interests and our client's outcomes. Les Fontaines: Capgemini Invent has a unique training environment just outside of Paris, where we can immerse ourselves in thought-leadership, share knowledge and build capabilities that will help us and our clients to succeed. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new. NEED TO KNOW At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring your whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. CSR . click apply for full job details
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
Digital Trust & Security - Managing Consultant At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. YOUR ROLE The Invent Digital Trust & Security (DT&S) practice focuses on ensuring secure business outcomes for our clients, providing Cybersecurity advisory and transformation consulting in areas such as security strategy, risk management, human risk management, data and identity security, secure intelligent industry, Gen-AI risk, and security operations modernisation. Our security specialists and innovators enable our clients to evaluate cyber risks, redesign Cybersecurity operating models, modernise digital identity capabilities, lead programmes to drive security culture change, and transform security and compliance regimes to make them efficient, effective, sustainable, and resilient. For this role, we are looking for individuals with experience in Cybersecurity to help embed security culture and practices. We continuously recruit across a range of experienced hire grades for our DT&S practice. Depending on experience, you will be comfortable with exploring ambiguity with a business outcome mindset while applying business analysis and enabling skills including communications and stakeholder engagement as a key delivery contributor, a subject matter expert (SME) in the team and/or manager of a workstream of consultants and client staff. We're looking to grow our diverse team at the Managing Consultant level with those who have demonstrated expertise and experience in either one (or both) of the following domains: Generative AI - Enabling the secure design and adoption of Gen AI for business, IT and/or security functions in alignment with the evolving regulatory landscape (e.g. EU AI Act, GDPR, DPA 2018, etc.). Security Architecture - Improving the security posture of the Enterprise and/or applications through the assessment, design or implementation of effective and secure architectural patterns that align with industry standards (e.g. CIS L1/2, NIST, ISO27001, COBIT, etc.). Operational Technology - Ensure the security of critical infrastructure aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. NIST SP 800-82, CAF, DPA 2018, etc.). Operational Resilience- Shaping and/or transforming client operational resilience capabilities in compliance with leading regulatory standards (e.g., DORA, Bank of England, FCA, NIST, etc.). Cybersecurity Operating Model Transformation- Assessing, designing and implementing effective and outcome orientated security operating models. As an experienced consultant in the business you'll help set the direction, grow our business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Engaging in projects for our clients which transform their Cybersecurity, Architecture and Operational Resilience capabilities, and reduce business and technology risk. Providing expertise in the strategic, organisational, and human aspects of Cybersecurity. For example, security strategy definition and high-level operating model design, which are often the first steps in engaging our clients, helping to influence the board and CxO with top-down buy-in and understanding. Providing insight for threat modelling, risk management and security overlay approaches by conducting security maturity assessments. Developing new security strategies to manage emerging risks in Cloud & agile/DevSecOps operating environments. Providing a business understanding of technical domains and tailoring these to help clients maximise value and leverage quick wins on their transformation journey. Engaging with clients in business, IT and/or security to positively influence the board and senior stakeholders to the required outcomes. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver security strategy, governance, security testing, identity & access management (IAM), security architecture, privacy, and cyber data analytics. As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Informal Sales - Ability to achieve a personal sales target of £0.5m (Soft Target). Internal Contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. YOUR PROFILE To be successful in this role you would need to have the below mixture of skills and experience: Experience in one or more of Cybersecurity domains. (e.g., Security & Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications & Network Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Education and Awareness, Security Assessment & Testing, Security Operations, or Software Development Security). Desired Cybersecurity experience is as follows: Working with SOC teams, OT Security, Security Op Model Transformation projects and Cybersecurity Assessments. Familiarity with core Cybersecurity frameworks and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO27001, CIS Critical Controls), regulations (e.g., NIS2) and financial regulations (e.g., DORA, FCA, Bank of England, etc.). Relevant Cybersecurity qualifications such as CISSP / CISM / CompTIA Security+ preferred. Currently working in an established Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background. Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Cross-sector or SME sector experience in core Capgemini sectors. (e.g., Financial Services; Public Sector; Energy, Utilities & Chemicals; Consumer Products Retail Distribution; Manufacturing, Automotive & Life Sciences; Telco, Media & Technology). Bring excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders to the role. Experience in managing and leading delivery in Cybersecurity projects. SC cleared (or above), or eligible. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE? We are delighted to have received the "Glassdoor Best Places to work UK' accolade for 4 consecutive years. To see what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page. Capgemini Invent offers Consultants a culture of learning, ownership, and focus on value. You'll gain exposure to high-profile transformations and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies. Our consultants are formally trained by industry experts in consulting and client delivery. Consultants have access to a vast array for different training and certifications in a variety of areas: Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Agile delivery (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework). Capgemini Invent offers you the flexibility to develop various areas of knowledge in technical domains aligned both to your interests and our client's outcomes. Les Fontaines: Capgemini Invent has a unique training environment just outside of Paris, where we can immerse ourselves in thought-leadership, share knowledge and build capabilities that will help us and our clients to succeed. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new. NEED TO KNOW At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring your whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. CSR . click apply for full job details
Network & Infrastructure (SME) Team Lead Guildford, Surrey £70,000 - £80,000 per annum On behalf of an industry Leading organisation, I am seeking a hands-on' Senior SME & Team Lead in Networks and Data Centres who will oversee the organisation's network infrastructure and data centre operations design, implementation, and management. The role combines deep technical expertise in networking, cloud integrations, and data centre management with leadership skills to guide a team of network and data centre SMEs. This role is predominantly office based with a requirement to work from their Guildford offices 4 days a week. Responsibilities: Provide in-depth expertise in network architecture, data centre management, and cloud infrastructure. Lead the design and optimisation of the organisation's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers. Oversee data centre operations, including server management, storage systems, and disaster recovery planning. Stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and emerging networking and data centre technologies to drive innovation. Troubleshoots complex network and data centre issues, providing advanced solutions to ensure maximum uptime and performance. Ensure the network and data centre environments are secured according to industry standards and organisational policies. Implement and maintain security measures such as Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and network segmentation. Work closely with the security team to monitor, identify, and respond to potential network vulnerabilities and threats. Oversee regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests to maintain a secure infrastructure. Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and data centre experts, ensuring high performance and technical growth levels. Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to ensure the successful delivery of projects and services. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development within the team. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Experience/Skills required: 3+ years of experience in network engineering and data centre management. Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level network and data centre infrastructures. Deep knowledge of networking technologies (eg, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPNs, VLANs). Expertise with network hardware (eg, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, load balancers) and network monitoring tools. Experience in data centre technologies, including virtualisation (eg, VMware, Hyper-V), storage solutions, and cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure). Strong understanding of security protocols and best practices, including Firewall management, encryption, and VPNs. Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning in a network and data centre environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
Network & Infrastructure (SME) Team Lead Guildford, Surrey £70,000 - £80,000 per annum On behalf of an industry Leading organisation, I am seeking a hands-on' Senior SME & Team Lead in Networks and Data Centres who will oversee the organisation's network infrastructure and data centre operations design, implementation, and management. The role combines deep technical expertise in networking, cloud integrations, and data centre management with leadership skills to guide a team of network and data centre SMEs. This role is predominantly office based with a requirement to work from their Guildford offices 4 days a week. Responsibilities: Provide in-depth expertise in network architecture, data centre management, and cloud infrastructure. Lead the design and optimisation of the organisation's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers. Oversee data centre operations, including server management, storage systems, and disaster recovery planning. Stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and emerging networking and data centre technologies to drive innovation. Troubleshoots complex network and data centre issues, providing advanced solutions to ensure maximum uptime and performance. Ensure the network and data centre environments are secured according to industry standards and organisational policies. Implement and maintain security measures such as Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and network segmentation. Work closely with the security team to monitor, identify, and respond to potential network vulnerabilities and threats. Oversee regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests to maintain a secure infrastructure. Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and data centre experts, ensuring high performance and technical growth levels. Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to ensure the successful delivery of projects and services. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development within the team. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Experience/Skills required: 3+ years of experience in network engineering and data centre management. Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level network and data centre infrastructures. Deep knowledge of networking technologies (eg, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPNs, VLANs). Expertise with network hardware (eg, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, load balancers) and network monitoring tools. Experience in data centre technologies, including virtualisation (eg, VMware, Hyper-V), storage solutions, and cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure). Strong understanding of security protocols and best practices, including Firewall management, encryption, and VPNs. Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning in a network and data centre environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
Job Description This role plays a critical part in modernising our Supply Chain and Site Planning capabilities with the digital products optimising the production planner experience as we fulfil the needs of supply chain and our customers around the world! Core Responsibilities Develop an ambitious and clear product vision and communicate it effectively to relevant partners and the product team, so they're aligned, invested and passionate about LEGO's strategic direction Translate business strategic goals into a prioritised product roadmap, identifying and generating new ideas that grow market share, drive commercial and business value and improve colleague or customer experience Capture the key outcomes that the business wants to achieve, the timeline and the metrics that will ultimately define the product's success. Working with UX specialists, integrate usability studies and research into product requirements to improve user satisfaction and ensure user centred design Take ownership for creating user stories, and ensure there are sufficient number of user stories that have been refined and estimated by the team for upcoming sprints Act as a subject matter expert for the product team, providing insight, context and additional information as needed to help understanding of what is required. Play your part in our team succeeding The Product Manager is accountable for the success of their product, setting the product vision and strategy, defining objectives and key results for the product team, in close alignment with their partners and supported by talented teams of Engineers, Digital Designers, Architects and Agile Coaches, amongst others. The Product Manager owns the product backlog, prioritising and maintaining the development of opportunities that the team are working on, ensuring that they deliver the most significant value for LEGO and for our customers! Do you have what it takes The ideal candidate comes with proven experience in working with SAAS solutions and third party suppliers, a proven track record of leading cross-functional agile teams through the full product life cycle and knowledge of SAP, Siemens Preactor APS and/or other SCM solutions such as Kinaxis Maestro an advantage. Experience working with Factory planners, manufacturing sites and shop floor scheduling is also beneficial. Moreover, they come with: Experience in managing products at scale within an Enterprise context also advantageous Good knowledge of the business domain and technology landscape in Production Planning and Scheduling A great communicator and ability to clearly articulate the problem, capturing requirements and presenting proposed solutions Ability to understand and draw out key themes and trends from analysis of customer and market data Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrixed organisation Excellent written and verbal communication skills Location The position is based in Billund, DK or London, UK and relocation support is not offered for this role. Application Process Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What's in it for you? Here is what you can expect: Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity. Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. For all candidates, if you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
Job Description This role plays a critical part in modernising our Supply Chain and Site Planning capabilities with the digital products optimising the production planner experience as we fulfil the needs of supply chain and our customers around the world! Core Responsibilities Develop an ambitious and clear product vision and communicate it effectively to relevant partners and the product team, so they're aligned, invested and passionate about LEGO's strategic direction Translate business strategic goals into a prioritised product roadmap, identifying and generating new ideas that grow market share, drive commercial and business value and improve colleague or customer experience Capture the key outcomes that the business wants to achieve, the timeline and the metrics that will ultimately define the product's success. Working with UX specialists, integrate usability studies and research into product requirements to improve user satisfaction and ensure user centred design Take ownership for creating user stories, and ensure there are sufficient number of user stories that have been refined and estimated by the team for upcoming sprints Act as a subject matter expert for the product team, providing insight, context and additional information as needed to help understanding of what is required. Play your part in our team succeeding The Product Manager is accountable for the success of their product, setting the product vision and strategy, defining objectives and key results for the product team, in close alignment with their partners and supported by talented teams of Engineers, Digital Designers, Architects and Agile Coaches, amongst others. The Product Manager owns the product backlog, prioritising and maintaining the development of opportunities that the team are working on, ensuring that they deliver the most significant value for LEGO and for our customers! Do you have what it takes The ideal candidate comes with proven experience in working with SAAS solutions and third party suppliers, a proven track record of leading cross-functional agile teams through the full product life cycle and knowledge of SAP, Siemens Preactor APS and/or other SCM solutions such as Kinaxis Maestro an advantage. Experience working with Factory planners, manufacturing sites and shop floor scheduling is also beneficial. Moreover, they come with: Experience in managing products at scale within an Enterprise context also advantageous Good knowledge of the business domain and technology landscape in Production Planning and Scheduling A great communicator and ability to clearly articulate the problem, capturing requirements and presenting proposed solutions Ability to understand and draw out key themes and trends from analysis of customer and market data Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrixed organisation Excellent written and verbal communication skills Location The position is based in Billund, DK or London, UK and relocation support is not offered for this role. Application Process Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What's in it for you? Here is what you can expect: Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity. Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. For all candidates, if you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Giffnock, is currently looking to recruit a Business Systems Developer for an initial 18 month contract on a rate of £45,184 - £49,400 per annum. This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office. Responsibilities: - To provide expert support and contribute toward the development of business systems, users and processes to ensure the systems are optimised, up-to-date, relevant and supportive of the work and priorities of the digital transformation programme, services and customers. - To work closely with colleagues across the Programme Management, Operational Services, ICT and PMO Teams, to ensure best management of business systems including planning and deployment of upgrades, continuous development and management of backlog requests, managing change requests, supporting and controlling ongoing new release functions/hotfixes. - To specify and commission changes to the system from suppliers to meet changing business needs. - To provide expert support and advice to the users of the main business systems to ensure systems are used to best potential, including optimisation of efficient end to end integrated processes. - To contribute to systems development and continuous improvements including: - Planning, implementing and monitoring annual programmes of work and development; agreeing priorities for these programmes with senior managers, stakeholders and customers. - Facilitating system change management processes (eg workshops, statements of requirements, business cases) to ensure changes are clearly specified, change controlled, thoroughly tested and clearly communicated to and by staff. - Specification of interfaces, development, testing and implementation. - Delivering an efficient and responsive application support service. - Developing staff and promoting a learning environment within the team and across all system users including the development of training programmes and the translation of legislation and guidance into business process, systems and user training. - To plan and monitor the benefits/outcomes required of the systems and initiate corrective action where required. - To liaise with and challenge operational teams in the optimisation of business processes and benefits for business systems, providing advice and guidance on complex issues in order to minimise risk and obtain the best outcomes. - Ensure system and system user compliance with legislative and council-wide/shared information systems and data handling processes and procedures. - To promote and develop a customer-oriented ethos, ensuring that system processes are designed and iterated from a user perspective. - To develop and maintain an awareness of good programme/project management practice. - To ensure data quality and availability, performance reporting and system delivery is consistently maintained. - To demonstrate an awareness of the 'bigger picture' in terms of the Council's digital transformation ambitions and embed these principles in all tasks. - To work proactively with the ICT service and enterprise architecture function to maximise the usage of existing systems. - To actively participate in internal and external working groups in relation to the digital transformation programmes. - To liaise closely with the Programme Management Office, Service managers, Practitioners, and Suppliers to promote and progress the programme. - To work in partnership to promote best practice in systems utilisation and business process design, to forecast future business requirements and to maximise benefits. - To attend Programme Team Meetings and Project Boards as appropriate - To rotate to work on different council-wide systems dependent on the needs of the programme - To consistently promote and support the organisation's Values, 5 Capabilities and Leadership Competencies. - To comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate - Any other relevant duties as required by the Programme Manager or programme governance Essential Skills: - Significant experience of successful development of systems in a similar role - Extensive experience of Process and Data - Mapping & Modelling - Experience of developing system integrations - Understanding of Business Intelligence & reporting environments within systems - Experience of dealing with IT suppliers and Consultants - Experience with supplier, change and release management best practices - Experience of demonstrating benefits realisation from projects. - Experience of supporting and managing process change in service improvement projects. - Experience of achieving improved user/customer journeys through business process change - Experience of building positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders including services, end-users, suppliers and customers. - Understanding of the possibilities of using digital technologies to transform service delivery - Experience in delivering and planning effective training to staff on new systems - Experience of working in successful teams - Excellent analytical and research skills - Ability to quickly learn new systems. - Be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to address new techniques and ideas in technical process development - Ability to support change projects and work effectively under pressure to meet project/programme deadlines - Highly organised with an ability to provide clear, appropriate and unambiguous advice - Effective negotiating and influencing skills - Confident in challenging existing practice and seeking to develop new, innovative approaches - Able to undertake task with limited supervision - Excellent communication skills - Process & Data Mapping skills - Experience of working with Data & Management Information Reporting - Strong IT Skills/Experience of working with Microsoft Office (or other similar packages) - Learning mind-set. Positive attitude to change and learning new skills and systems. - Delivers professional impact through clear prioritisation, effective delegation and timeous delivery of strategy priorities - Begins with the end in mind, focussing on solutions that move the Council forward - Inspires other to understand and buy into the organisational vision - Seeks and responds to feedback from key stakeholders to drive service improvements - Puts the customer at the heart of everything we do - Working together to achieve shared objectives and best value for the Council Desirable Skills: - Strategic Awareness - Degree in a relevant discipline - Agile (or similar) project management training - Other project Management training eg Prince 2 - System integration skills - User Research and Service Design If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Giffnock, is currently looking to recruit a Business Systems Developer for an initial 18 month contract on a rate of £45,184 - £49,400 per annum. This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office. Responsibilities: - To provide expert support and contribute toward the development of business systems, users and processes to ensure the systems are optimised, up-to-date, relevant and supportive of the work and priorities of the digital transformation programme, services and customers. - To work closely with colleagues across the Programme Management, Operational Services, ICT and PMO Teams, to ensure best management of business systems including planning and deployment of upgrades, continuous development and management of backlog requests, managing change requests, supporting and controlling ongoing new release functions/hotfixes. - To specify and commission changes to the system from suppliers to meet changing business needs. - To provide expert support and advice to the users of the main business systems to ensure systems are used to best potential, including optimisation of efficient end to end integrated processes. - To contribute to systems development and continuous improvements including: - Planning, implementing and monitoring annual programmes of work and development; agreeing priorities for these programmes with senior managers, stakeholders and customers. - Facilitating system change management processes (eg workshops, statements of requirements, business cases) to ensure changes are clearly specified, change controlled, thoroughly tested and clearly communicated to and by staff. - Specification of interfaces, development, testing and implementation. - Delivering an efficient and responsive application support service. - Developing staff and promoting a learning environment within the team and across all system users including the development of training programmes and the translation of legislation and guidance into business process, systems and user training. - To plan and monitor the benefits/outcomes required of the systems and initiate corrective action where required. - To liaise with and challenge operational teams in the optimisation of business processes and benefits for business systems, providing advice and guidance on complex issues in order to minimise risk and obtain the best outcomes. - Ensure system and system user compliance with legislative and council-wide/shared information systems and data handling processes and procedures. - To promote and develop a customer-oriented ethos, ensuring that system processes are designed and iterated from a user perspective. - To develop and maintain an awareness of good programme/project management practice. - To ensure data quality and availability, performance reporting and system delivery is consistently maintained. - To demonstrate an awareness of the 'bigger picture' in terms of the Council's digital transformation ambitions and embed these principles in all tasks. - To work proactively with the ICT service and enterprise architecture function to maximise the usage of existing systems. - To actively participate in internal and external working groups in relation to the digital transformation programmes. - To liaise closely with the Programme Management Office, Service managers, Practitioners, and Suppliers to promote and progress the programme. - To work in partnership to promote best practice in systems utilisation and business process design, to forecast future business requirements and to maximise benefits. - To attend Programme Team Meetings and Project Boards as appropriate - To rotate to work on different council-wide systems dependent on the needs of the programme - To consistently promote and support the organisation's Values, 5 Capabilities and Leadership Competencies. - To comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate - Any other relevant duties as required by the Programme Manager or programme governance Essential Skills: - Significant experience of successful development of systems in a similar role - Extensive experience of Process and Data - Mapping & Modelling - Experience of developing system integrations - Understanding of Business Intelligence & reporting environments within systems - Experience of dealing with IT suppliers and Consultants - Experience with supplier, change and release management best practices - Experience of demonstrating benefits realisation from projects. - Experience of supporting and managing process change in service improvement projects. - Experience of achieving improved user/customer journeys through business process change - Experience of building positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders including services, end-users, suppliers and customers. - Understanding of the possibilities of using digital technologies to transform service delivery - Experience in delivering and planning effective training to staff on new systems - Experience of working in successful teams - Excellent analytical and research skills - Ability to quickly learn new systems. - Be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to address new techniques and ideas in technical process development - Ability to support change projects and work effectively under pressure to meet project/programme deadlines - Highly organised with an ability to provide clear, appropriate and unambiguous advice - Effective negotiating and influencing skills - Confident in challenging existing practice and seeking to develop new, innovative approaches - Able to undertake task with limited supervision - Excellent communication skills - Process & Data Mapping skills - Experience of working with Data & Management Information Reporting - Strong IT Skills/Experience of working with Microsoft Office (or other similar packages) - Learning mind-set. Positive attitude to change and learning new skills and systems. - Delivers professional impact through clear prioritisation, effective delegation and timeous delivery of strategy priorities - Begins with the end in mind, focussing on solutions that move the Council forward - Inspires other to understand and buy into the organisational vision - Seeks and responds to feedback from key stakeholders to drive service improvements - Puts the customer at the heart of everything we do - Working together to achieve shared objectives and best value for the Council Desirable Skills: - Strategic Awareness - Degree in a relevant discipline - Agile (or similar) project management training - Other project Management training eg Prince 2 - System integration skills - User Research and Service Design If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Description: Our Clients Business Consulting Service consists of Enterprise Applications, Technology, Finance, Operations and People focus areas. The Enterprise Applications Practice is responsible for advisory and project implementation services related to Oracle Cloud Applications. Within this role you will perform advisory, project design, and implementation services to address Enterprise Performance Management requirements and other customer business needs by leveraging the Oracle EPM Cloud products. Key Skills Required: Minimum of 5 years experience and specialization in Oracle EPM with knowledge of either Planning and Budgeting or Financial Consolidation and Close. Oracle certification and accreditation in EPM Cloud, or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and willingness to quickly gain relevant certifications. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in either an EPM consulting practice or function servicing multiple industry clients, or end user EPM environment. At least 2 completed end-to-end Oracle Cloud EPM projects. Your EPM experience should, as a minimum, cover one of PBCS or FCCS, but ideally other products in the Oracle EPM portfolio. Evidence of appropriate Oracle vendor formal training, skills development, and certification; other vendor training experience and knowledge would be a benefit. Areas of Responsibility: Own the end-to-end solution for the EPM implementation from the initial conception through to configuration and testing, reporting to the Project Manager. Own all aspects of the delivery, managing the customer directly and reporting internally to a Director or Partner. Take responsibility for documenting business requirements, configurations, and transformational goals to achieve client's objectives. Support the Solution Architect and the Project Manager in managing scope, plans, and budget, and collaborate with other related areas of the project team for Oracle Cloud Finance. Lead your area of the project as a Solution Architect in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design, prototyping, testing, and training. Apply for this Oracle EPM Solution Architect role To apply, please fill out the job form below: Name: Email: Telephone: Upload CV/Resume: Current role/job title: Availability:
Jan 12, 2025
Full time
Description: Our Clients Business Consulting Service consists of Enterprise Applications, Technology, Finance, Operations and People focus areas. The Enterprise Applications Practice is responsible for advisory and project implementation services related to Oracle Cloud Applications. Within this role you will perform advisory, project design, and implementation services to address Enterprise Performance Management requirements and other customer business needs by leveraging the Oracle EPM Cloud products. Key Skills Required: Minimum of 5 years experience and specialization in Oracle EPM with knowledge of either Planning and Budgeting or Financial Consolidation and Close. Oracle certification and accreditation in EPM Cloud, or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and willingness to quickly gain relevant certifications. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in either an EPM consulting practice or function servicing multiple industry clients, or end user EPM environment. At least 2 completed end-to-end Oracle Cloud EPM projects. Your EPM experience should, as a minimum, cover one of PBCS or FCCS, but ideally other products in the Oracle EPM portfolio. Evidence of appropriate Oracle vendor formal training, skills development, and certification; other vendor training experience and knowledge would be a benefit. Areas of Responsibility: Own the end-to-end solution for the EPM implementation from the initial conception through to configuration and testing, reporting to the Project Manager. Own all aspects of the delivery, managing the customer directly and reporting internally to a Director or Partner. Take responsibility for documenting business requirements, configurations, and transformational goals to achieve client's objectives. Support the Solution Architect and the Project Manager in managing scope, plans, and budget, and collaborate with other related areas of the project team for Oracle Cloud Finance. Lead your area of the project as a Solution Architect in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design, prototyping, testing, and training. Apply for this Oracle EPM Solution Architect role To apply, please fill out the job form below: Name: Email: Telephone: Upload CV/Resume: Current role/job title: Availability:
Job Title: Solution Architect - Intelligent Automation Location: London or Edinburgh Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our London or Edinburgh office. Salary Range: £78,849 - £87,610 End Date: January 31, 2025 About this Opportunity: In Intelligent Automation we're on an exciting journey to automate the routine whilst supercharging our understanding of customers. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone - including you. This exciting opportunity is within our Intelligent Process Automation lab for a Solution Architect. As a Solution Architect you have responsibility for the following: You'll lead, direct and shape approaches to solving technical challenges and translating business requirements into technical solutions. You'll work in a highly collaborative way to drive efforts to create, build, support and improve our software working closely with the product and engineering teams. You'll be a core contributor to ensure good quality and engineering practices are followed in accordance with engineering transformation strategy. What You'll Do: Collaborate with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects & Engineers to create the Architectural runway for your lab. Be responsible for our application architecture and the delivery of our engineering design deliverables and managing architecture decisions through formal governance processes. Manage the IT Roadmap, driving best practice initiatives. Ensure IT compliance and governance policies are met. Partner with fellow solution architects & service providers to elaborate on solutions, their interfaces and validating technology assumptions, evaluating implementation alternatives and software lifecycle risks, assumptions, issues & dependencies. Provide analysis of options and deliver end-to-end solution designs using relevant architectural building blocks as well as producing designs for features that enable frequent incremental customer value delivery. Promote adaptive design practices to drive collaboration across Platform teams centring on a common vision with continuous feedback. Capture technical design risks or issues and drive resolution through architectural or agile practices. What You'll Need: Prior experience in a solution architecture position, strong experience of solution design, security and resilience patterns. Strong knowledge of microservices, containerisation, cloud native and event-driven design concepts. Good knowledge of infrastructure and security architecture practices and concerns. Have played an active part in architecture and design governance. Experience of API Gateways & Management Platforms such as IBM API Connect, IBM DataPower, Apigee, Microsoft Azure API Manager, or similar. Cloud Platform as a Service or similar offerings - preferably GCP. Appreciates Architectural Frameworks such as TOGAF, Archimate, Software patterns or similar. It Would Be Great If You Also Had: Experience in the banking and finance industry. Experience with Process Automation. Preferable experience with Python and Big Data technologies including ML. Exposure to open-source technologies and frameworks. Experience in agile / iterative design working practices. Knowledge of AI. About Working for Us: Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. Benefits: A generous pension contribution of up to 15%. An annual performance-related bonus. Share schemes including free shares. Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping. 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top. A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Jan 12, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Solution Architect - Intelligent Automation Location: London or Edinburgh Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our London or Edinburgh office. Salary Range: £78,849 - £87,610 End Date: January 31, 2025 About this Opportunity: In Intelligent Automation we're on an exciting journey to automate the routine whilst supercharging our understanding of customers. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone - including you. This exciting opportunity is within our Intelligent Process Automation lab for a Solution Architect. As a Solution Architect you have responsibility for the following: You'll lead, direct and shape approaches to solving technical challenges and translating business requirements into technical solutions. You'll work in a highly collaborative way to drive efforts to create, build, support and improve our software working closely with the product and engineering teams. You'll be a core contributor to ensure good quality and engineering practices are followed in accordance with engineering transformation strategy. What You'll Do: Collaborate with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects & Engineers to create the Architectural runway for your lab. Be responsible for our application architecture and the delivery of our engineering design deliverables and managing architecture decisions through formal governance processes. Manage the IT Roadmap, driving best practice initiatives. Ensure IT compliance and governance policies are met. Partner with fellow solution architects & service providers to elaborate on solutions, their interfaces and validating technology assumptions, evaluating implementation alternatives and software lifecycle risks, assumptions, issues & dependencies. Provide analysis of options and deliver end-to-end solution designs using relevant architectural building blocks as well as producing designs for features that enable frequent incremental customer value delivery. Promote adaptive design practices to drive collaboration across Platform teams centring on a common vision with continuous feedback. Capture technical design risks or issues and drive resolution through architectural or agile practices. What You'll Need: Prior experience in a solution architecture position, strong experience of solution design, security and resilience patterns. Strong knowledge of microservices, containerisation, cloud native and event-driven design concepts. Good knowledge of infrastructure and security architecture practices and concerns. Have played an active part in architecture and design governance. Experience of API Gateways & Management Platforms such as IBM API Connect, IBM DataPower, Apigee, Microsoft Azure API Manager, or similar. Cloud Platform as a Service or similar offerings - preferably GCP. Appreciates Architectural Frameworks such as TOGAF, Archimate, Software patterns or similar. It Would Be Great If You Also Had: Experience in the banking and finance industry. Experience with Process Automation. Preferable experience with Python and Big Data technologies including ML. Exposure to open-source technologies and frameworks. Experience in agile / iterative design working practices. Knowledge of AI. About Working for Us: Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. Benefits: A generous pension contribution of up to 15%. An annual performance-related bonus. Share schemes including free shares. Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping. 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top. A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Are you a customer-obsessed builder with a passion for helping customers achieve their full potential? Do you have the business savvy, people leadership skills, ERP/SAP background, and business development and sales skills necessary to help position AWS as the cloud provider of choice for SAP customers? Do you love building new strategic and data-driven businesses? The AWS Specialist and Partner (ASP) team in EMEA is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to manage our team in charge of SAP Partner Business in the EMEA region. This role will be crucial in driving the growth of our SAP business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The successful candidate will lead a team of Partner Development Managers, SAP Partner Development Specialists, and SAP GTM specialists, developing and executing strategies to expand AWS market share in the SAP ecosystem. Key job responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of SAP Business Developers across EMEA. Develop and implement strategic plans to grow AWS's SAP business in the region. Build and maintain strong relationships with key SAP executives and partners. Collaborate with AWS sales teams to drive SAP workload migration to AWS. Work closely with product teams to ensure AWS services meet SAP customers' needs. Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions. Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team and individual PDMs. Represent AWS at high-level SAP industry events and customer engagements. Drive innovation in SAP solutions on AWS, working with both partners and customers. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience building and leading large teams and have worked in matrixed operating structures Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross functional teams or equivalent Experience in strategic thinking about business, enterprise software products, and new technology platforms and architectures or equivalent Experience managing and developing high performance teams Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Jan 12, 2025
Full time
Are you a customer-obsessed builder with a passion for helping customers achieve their full potential? Do you have the business savvy, people leadership skills, ERP/SAP background, and business development and sales skills necessary to help position AWS as the cloud provider of choice for SAP customers? Do you love building new strategic and data-driven businesses? The AWS Specialist and Partner (ASP) team in EMEA is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to manage our team in charge of SAP Partner Business in the EMEA region. This role will be crucial in driving the growth of our SAP business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The successful candidate will lead a team of Partner Development Managers, SAP Partner Development Specialists, and SAP GTM specialists, developing and executing strategies to expand AWS market share in the SAP ecosystem. Key job responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of SAP Business Developers across EMEA. Develop and implement strategic plans to grow AWS's SAP business in the region. Build and maintain strong relationships with key SAP executives and partners. Collaborate with AWS sales teams to drive SAP workload migration to AWS. Work closely with product teams to ensure AWS services meet SAP customers' needs. Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions. Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team and individual PDMs. Represent AWS at high-level SAP industry events and customer engagements. Drive innovation in SAP solutions on AWS, working with both partners and customers. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience building and leading large teams and have worked in matrixed operating structures Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross functional teams or equivalent Experience in strategic thinking about business, enterprise software products, and new technology platforms and architectures or equivalent Experience managing and developing high performance teams Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
GlobalServers.UK is expanding its team to meet growing demands for top-notch web services. We're on the lookout for talented individuals to join us in delivering cutting-edge solutions and ensuring exceptional customer experiences in the fast-paced world of web hosting and development. Join us in shaping the future of web technology. Senior PHP/Web Application Developer We are seeking a Senior PHP/Web Application Developer to join our team and take on the following responsibilities: Participating in a team-oriented environment to develop complex web-based applications. Maintaining the existing codebase, troubleshooting bugs, and adding new features. Converting data from various formats (Excel, ACCESS, etc.) into developed databases. Proper documentation of the program and adding technical requirements in the code. Establishing projects from scratch or working on accessible projects. Staying aware of security issues in PHP. Developing front-end and back-end applications. Helping team members solve different problems. Providing technical consultation and expertise to product managers and staff members. Writing technical and non-technical specifications and documenting procedures. Resolving identified issues related to PHP development for various users, from senior managers to technical personnel. Heading responsibility to evaluate, design, develop, and assist application systems. Maintaining and managing complete documentation. Guiding business decisions from a technical perspective, including performance, reliability, scalability, and security. Maintaining and editing the current website according to the organization's requirements. Job Qualification Technical Experience: Hands-on experience with PHP, MySQL (LAMP), Strong in OOPS, XML, and HTTP fundamentals. In-depth knowledge of one or more areas: front-end, databases, networking, distributed systems, web services. Experience with an MVC application framework like CakePHP, Zend, Symfony, etc. Knowledge of scripting languages like Ruby or Python. Knowledge of virtual machines will be an additional benefit. Experience in creating and maintaining high-quality architecture and design documents, including feature specifications, design specifications, flow diagrams, and process diagrams. Experience in designing/architecting/developing web applications targeting enterprise users. Understanding of SDLC and methodologies. Ability to conceptualize requirements and handle web development projects independently. Good experience in designing and developing client-server and web-based applications. Personal Background Organization Skills: Career-oriented, self-starter, highly motivated, team player with a focus on deliverables, ability to think strategically, and maintain a high standard of conduct and professionalism. Communication Skills: Excellent English communication and presentation skills. Clear, understandable English phone skills and a service-oriented attitude. Candidate should be result-driven and a fast learner. Service Industry Experience: Proven experience in developing, testing, and implementing projects. Work closely with the US team to collect feedback to enhance the application and make it more productive. Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule/shifts, including occasional after-hours on-call, weekend duty, multitasking, and resilience. Work History IT Industry Experience: 3+ years with PHP Development. 2+ years' experience with PHP programming in MVC environment (Zend, Symfony, CakePHP, etc). 5+ years' programming experience in web development. LAMP Framework experience. Experience using remote hosting environments (SSH, SCP). Experience with agile development mode (SCRUM, XP) is desired. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Schedule: - Day shift- Morning shift Supplemental pay types: - Performance bonus- Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: London, Andhra Pradesh Our mission is to make life easier for website developers and their customers. We do it by offering easy to use, fast and reliable web hosting services.
Jan 11, 2025
Full time
GlobalServers.UK is expanding its team to meet growing demands for top-notch web services. We're on the lookout for talented individuals to join us in delivering cutting-edge solutions and ensuring exceptional customer experiences in the fast-paced world of web hosting and development. Join us in shaping the future of web technology. Senior PHP/Web Application Developer We are seeking a Senior PHP/Web Application Developer to join our team and take on the following responsibilities: Participating in a team-oriented environment to develop complex web-based applications. Maintaining the existing codebase, troubleshooting bugs, and adding new features. Converting data from various formats (Excel, ACCESS, etc.) into developed databases. Proper documentation of the program and adding technical requirements in the code. Establishing projects from scratch or working on accessible projects. Staying aware of security issues in PHP. Developing front-end and back-end applications. Helping team members solve different problems. Providing technical consultation and expertise to product managers and staff members. Writing technical and non-technical specifications and documenting procedures. Resolving identified issues related to PHP development for various users, from senior managers to technical personnel. Heading responsibility to evaluate, design, develop, and assist application systems. Maintaining and managing complete documentation. Guiding business decisions from a technical perspective, including performance, reliability, scalability, and security. Maintaining and editing the current website according to the organization's requirements. Job Qualification Technical Experience: Hands-on experience with PHP, MySQL (LAMP), Strong in OOPS, XML, and HTTP fundamentals. In-depth knowledge of one or more areas: front-end, databases, networking, distributed systems, web services. Experience with an MVC application framework like CakePHP, Zend, Symfony, etc. Knowledge of scripting languages like Ruby or Python. Knowledge of virtual machines will be an additional benefit. Experience in creating and maintaining high-quality architecture and design documents, including feature specifications, design specifications, flow diagrams, and process diagrams. Experience in designing/architecting/developing web applications targeting enterprise users. Understanding of SDLC and methodologies. Ability to conceptualize requirements and handle web development projects independently. Good experience in designing and developing client-server and web-based applications. Personal Background Organization Skills: Career-oriented, self-starter, highly motivated, team player with a focus on deliverables, ability to think strategically, and maintain a high standard of conduct and professionalism. Communication Skills: Excellent English communication and presentation skills. Clear, understandable English phone skills and a service-oriented attitude. Candidate should be result-driven and a fast learner. Service Industry Experience: Proven experience in developing, testing, and implementing projects. Work closely with the US team to collect feedback to enhance the application and make it more productive. Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule/shifts, including occasional after-hours on-call, weekend duty, multitasking, and resilience. Work History IT Industry Experience: 3+ years with PHP Development. 2+ years' experience with PHP programming in MVC environment (Zend, Symfony, CakePHP, etc). 5+ years' programming experience in web development. LAMP Framework experience. Experience using remote hosting environments (SSH, SCP). Experience with agile development mode (SCRUM, XP) is desired. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Schedule: - Day shift- Morning shift Supplemental pay types: - Performance bonus- Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: London, Andhra Pradesh Our mission is to make life easier for website developers and their customers. We do it by offering easy to use, fast and reliable web hosting services.
BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through technology, insight and experience, we deliver success for our clients' future. We enable our clients to give their customers a better experience while empowering their people to be their best. We make big happen for our customers. We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where we win together, we learn, we give back, we believe in each other and we find the fun. We are proud to have ranked in Great Places to Work top 50 "UK's Best Workplaces" list for 6 years. About the role This role leads the architecture function and capability at BigHand. It is responsible for the medium to long term vision of the BH technology and platforms. This position will directly manage one or more Architects or Senior Architects and will contribute to the definition of the architecture. The position also communicates/evangelizes the architecture (principles, policies, standards, and patterns) to development groups, business groups, and customers and governs adherence to critical architectural principles, sometimes known as the "golden rules." What you'll do Coach other Architects to synthesize business requirements with the direction of technology to generate new ideas and inventions. Synthesize business requirements with the direction of technology to generate new ideas and inventions. Communicate complicated technology concepts in a manner that is understandable in terms of business impact so that business decisions can be made. Partner with other Architects as key interaction point for communication, evangelism, governance, and feedback into central architecture. Work with Business Leaders in order to stay up to date with business/product direction in order to anticipate long lead-time technology needs. Work with external vendors to understand/communicate vendor technology strategy in the context of our architecture. Define and implement technology strategy such that we can reduce the number of similar technologies and consolidate on standards, and leverage ability to abstract and generalize such that common patterns can be extracted from the implementation "noise." Provide consultancy leadership, and promote Software Engineering best practices. Review and approve changes to infrastructure subsystems and components. Provide architecture and design for large development efforts. Perform technical evaluations of new technology and acquisition candidates as required. Assist in the development of comprehensive information security procedures and practices and deployment of a detailed security audit. Respond to enterprise security issues, quickly designing and implementing solutions to respond to security incidents. Drive technical direction and architecture evolution via reviews and on-floor leadership. Proactively monitor new development to discover subsystems or components that should be evolved into shared infrastructure. Proactively research, monitor, learn, and assess industry/technology advancements and continually build alliances to explore ways to leverage and advance our technical opportunities. What we're looking for 15+ years of experience in software, network, or systems architecture. 5+ years of cross-entity product architecture experience with proven track record of successful enterprise impacts. BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred. Solid management/leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and KPO-setting. Master level in architectural design. Master-level knowledge of architectural governance. Exhibit prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions, identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making. Strong understanding of programming languages, code, and database. Proven experience of leading complex projects and customer relationships. Master-level knowledge in programming language .NET and .NET Framework. Innovative and solutions-oriented in new technologies, security, and infrastructure. Solid working knowledge in a plurality of the following areas: Network Design (LAN and WAN), Storage System Architectures, Service-Oriented Architecture technologies, XML and XSLT, and AI. Advanced organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and advanced delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity. Excellent problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and
Jan 11, 2025
Full time
BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through technology, insight and experience, we deliver success for our clients' future. We enable our clients to give their customers a better experience while empowering their people to be their best. We make big happen for our customers. We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where we win together, we learn, we give back, we believe in each other and we find the fun. We are proud to have ranked in Great Places to Work top 50 "UK's Best Workplaces" list for 6 years. About the role This role leads the architecture function and capability at BigHand. It is responsible for the medium to long term vision of the BH technology and platforms. This position will directly manage one or more Architects or Senior Architects and will contribute to the definition of the architecture. The position also communicates/evangelizes the architecture (principles, policies, standards, and patterns) to development groups, business groups, and customers and governs adherence to critical architectural principles, sometimes known as the "golden rules." What you'll do Coach other Architects to synthesize business requirements with the direction of technology to generate new ideas and inventions. Synthesize business requirements with the direction of technology to generate new ideas and inventions. Communicate complicated technology concepts in a manner that is understandable in terms of business impact so that business decisions can be made. Partner with other Architects as key interaction point for communication, evangelism, governance, and feedback into central architecture. Work with Business Leaders in order to stay up to date with business/product direction in order to anticipate long lead-time technology needs. Work with external vendors to understand/communicate vendor technology strategy in the context of our architecture. Define and implement technology strategy such that we can reduce the number of similar technologies and consolidate on standards, and leverage ability to abstract and generalize such that common patterns can be extracted from the implementation "noise." Provide consultancy leadership, and promote Software Engineering best practices. Review and approve changes to infrastructure subsystems and components. Provide architecture and design for large development efforts. Perform technical evaluations of new technology and acquisition candidates as required. Assist in the development of comprehensive information security procedures and practices and deployment of a detailed security audit. Respond to enterprise security issues, quickly designing and implementing solutions to respond to security incidents. Drive technical direction and architecture evolution via reviews and on-floor leadership. Proactively monitor new development to discover subsystems or components that should be evolved into shared infrastructure. Proactively research, monitor, learn, and assess industry/technology advancements and continually build alliances to explore ways to leverage and advance our technical opportunities. What we're looking for 15+ years of experience in software, network, or systems architecture. 5+ years of cross-entity product architecture experience with proven track record of successful enterprise impacts. BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred. Solid management/leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and KPO-setting. Master level in architectural design. Master-level knowledge of architectural governance. Exhibit prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions, identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making. Strong understanding of programming languages, code, and database. Proven experience of leading complex projects and customer relationships. Master-level knowledge in programming language .NET and .NET Framework. Innovative and solutions-oriented in new technologies, security, and infrastructure. Solid working knowledge in a plurality of the following areas: Network Design (LAN and WAN), Storage System Architectures, Service-Oriented Architecture technologies, XML and XSLT, and AI. Advanced organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and advanced delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity. Excellent problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and
Data and AI Architecture Director Apply locations: London, Manchester, Bristol, Halifax, Leeds Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: February 3, 2025 (24 days left to apply) End Date: Sunday 02 February 2025 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description: As the Architecture Director, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be a key member of the CTO Leadership Team. You will work alongside fellow Architecture Directors who oversee Enterprise Functions, Consumer & Digital, IP&I, and Commercial, as well as Heads of Architecture for Cloud, Infrastructure & Engineering, and Technology Resilience & Risk. Your role will be vital in driving simplification, transformation, modernization, innovation, and technology, which are central to our strategic priorities. In this role, you will play a critical part in defining and leading change across all Data and AI functions within the business. You will collaborate with the Group COO, CDAO, and CIO Enabling to drive growth and transformation. Your responsibilities will include defining roadmaps, providing input on business plans, and leading the way to innovative solutions. You will be responsible for our group-wide data technology choices and data solution design, as well as supporting our AI and Analytics strategies. Your leadership will be pivotal in defining the Data and AI architecture, vision, and strategy. Architecture is essential to the Group's ability to provide reliable, innovative, and safe products and services. As an Architecture Director, you will lead a team of technical experts to develop reference architecture, coordinate plans and roadmaps to minimize conflicts between business and technology goals, and translate business requirements into architectural solutions. You will lead the Data Architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and play a significant role in AI adoption at Lloyds Banking Group. Ensuring alignment among business, technology delivery, and data enablers, you will apply your expertise to areas including Enterprise Data Provisioning, Customer Data Services, Analytics & AI Services, and Intelligent Automation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering enterprise-scale solutions using technologies such as cloud deployment models and supporting technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP), cloud-native principles and supporting technologies (e.g., microservices, DevOps, containers & CI/CD), AI, front-end technologies, and API frameworks. You should also be familiar with modern data paradigms (including event streaming), cybersecurity (e.g., zero trust, PKI), resilience by design, and the role of technology in supporting our Group-wide sustainability agenda (e.g., green coding, carbon calculators). As the Data Architecture Director, you will play a strategic leadership role within Lloyds Banking Group, ensuring our data roadmaps and reference architecture are ready to support initiatives throughout the Group. Key Accountabilities: Solely accountable for the Data and AI Architecture vision and strategy: Define and implement a best-in-class data strategy that aligns with our business goals, serving as the go-to strategic technologist for the Group COO, CDAO, CIO Enabling, BPLs, and TPLs, enabling the design and delivery of business and technology objectives. Be the leader in driving our AI Technology Architecture, playing a crucial role in ensuring our roadmaps and patterns meet the constantly evolving needs of our Business, and are responsive to advances in Data and AI technology. Build and develop excellent relationships with The Board, GEC, and Business Directors, presenting CEO-ready technology solutions, visions, and roadmaps while ensuring alignment with our Group strategy and technology strategy. Lead a team of skilled Architects, encouraging their professional development, promoting knowledge sharing, and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Design modern data systems that ensure scalability and efficiency, supported by modern technology solutions and systems integration. Define and uphold our data quality standards, ensuring best-in-class data management practices. Pivotal to the growth of AI within LBG, core to supporting widespread enterprise adoption is defining our target architecture for AI including approach for models, training/fine tuning, RAG, embeddings, workbench, AI platform, compute, governance, and ensuring efficient and ethical usage. Establish robust AI implementation frameworks and patterns that align with regulatory requirements and industry standard methodologies, ensuring compliance. Lead the development of AI governance policies to maintain transparency accountability and trust in AI driven solutions. Own and design centralised end-to-end data architecture solutions, including data model designs and database development standards. Governance and Strategic Forums: establish and maintain an influential and essential role in governance, strategic, and business forums. Direct and set investment priorities, Build and develop excellent relationships with The Board, GEC, and Business Directors. As required, commission and manage the delivery of work from external partners, to establish architectural definitions in priority areas. Key Capabilities, Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Accountable for the data, analytics and AI architecture, reference artefacts and strategies and how these support the Group's Business Strategies, Technology Strategy and Data Strategy. Proven influence at the highest levels of the organisation, including the Board, Group CEO, Divisional CEOs, CIOs, CDAO, BPLs and TPLs and GEC; backed a sound understanding of their objectives and how technology and data can help achieve them. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and translating business and technical needs into data architectures which drive efficiency, innovation and growth in a safe and secure manner. Design data flows, understand data generation, management, and transition; build frameworks to track data assets, govern usage and storage, and integrate systems for smooth data flow across departments and applications. Analyse, plan, and define data architecture frameworks, including security (in partnership with the CSO), reference data, metadata, and master data (in partnership with the CDAO). Key to designing and delivering our migration away from our Group Data Warehouse, defining the future of scalable data architectures that can support growing volumes of data and real-time processing needs, ensuring data flows smoothly across departments and applications (e.g., CRM, ERP, and Cloud Platforms). Research data acquisition opportunities, commissioning and managing the delivery of work from external partners where required. Optimise existing data systems to improve performance, reduce costs, and support faster decision-making. A demonstrated ability to comprehend, implement and maintain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary IT architecture frameworks, concepts, layers and technologies including AI, cloud computing, data analytics, API, digital solutions, Core Banking and mobile applications across various product lines, distribution channels and innovation initiatives for Group functions. Places sustainability at the heart of decisions, to contribute to our Group-wide sustainability agenda, supported by a knowledge of sustainable technologies (e.g. green coding). A demonstrable ability to apply your constant, current and critical awareness of market-leading solutions from FinTechs, enterprise software providers to 'Build vs Buy' scenarios. Consistently and constantly demonstrates and role models our Group values, promoting and contributing to DE&I via ACCESS, BOLD, Boost, Breakthrough, Family Matters, Rainbow and REACH. An excellent ability to synthesise complex and competing data to input and output valuable insights and conclusions around our technology roadmaps and reference architecture. Understanding of corporate governance; willingness to lead from the front; ability to manage large or matrixed teams. Effective business control: breadth of knowledge across the Data functions of Lloyds Banking Group and the wider financial services industry; understanding of economic, political and social trends; ability to identify, articulate and manage risks to strategy. Excellent collaborator management, to ensure that advantageous Partnerships are established, and that the requirements of programme mobilisation are balanced with those of our target Technology Strategy. Actively contributes to the wider enterprise-wide Architecture evolution within the Bank and bringing in external industry insights, and actively participates in the Architecture community. Lead thinking and vision for capabilities such as Data Mesh, Data Fabric and Data Schemas. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Vic's BSM at At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop click apply for full job details
Jan 11, 2025
Full time
Data and AI Architecture Director Apply locations: London, Manchester, Bristol, Halifax, Leeds Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: February 3, 2025 (24 days left to apply) End Date: Sunday 02 February 2025 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description: As the Architecture Director, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be a key member of the CTO Leadership Team. You will work alongside fellow Architecture Directors who oversee Enterprise Functions, Consumer & Digital, IP&I, and Commercial, as well as Heads of Architecture for Cloud, Infrastructure & Engineering, and Technology Resilience & Risk. Your role will be vital in driving simplification, transformation, modernization, innovation, and technology, which are central to our strategic priorities. In this role, you will play a critical part in defining and leading change across all Data and AI functions within the business. You will collaborate with the Group COO, CDAO, and CIO Enabling to drive growth and transformation. Your responsibilities will include defining roadmaps, providing input on business plans, and leading the way to innovative solutions. You will be responsible for our group-wide data technology choices and data solution design, as well as supporting our AI and Analytics strategies. Your leadership will be pivotal in defining the Data and AI architecture, vision, and strategy. Architecture is essential to the Group's ability to provide reliable, innovative, and safe products and services. As an Architecture Director, you will lead a team of technical experts to develop reference architecture, coordinate plans and roadmaps to minimize conflicts between business and technology goals, and translate business requirements into architectural solutions. You will lead the Data Architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and play a significant role in AI adoption at Lloyds Banking Group. Ensuring alignment among business, technology delivery, and data enablers, you will apply your expertise to areas including Enterprise Data Provisioning, Customer Data Services, Analytics & AI Services, and Intelligent Automation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering enterprise-scale solutions using technologies such as cloud deployment models and supporting technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP), cloud-native principles and supporting technologies (e.g., microservices, DevOps, containers & CI/CD), AI, front-end technologies, and API frameworks. You should also be familiar with modern data paradigms (including event streaming), cybersecurity (e.g., zero trust, PKI), resilience by design, and the role of technology in supporting our Group-wide sustainability agenda (e.g., green coding, carbon calculators). As the Data Architecture Director, you will play a strategic leadership role within Lloyds Banking Group, ensuring our data roadmaps and reference architecture are ready to support initiatives throughout the Group. Key Accountabilities: Solely accountable for the Data and AI Architecture vision and strategy: Define and implement a best-in-class data strategy that aligns with our business goals, serving as the go-to strategic technologist for the Group COO, CDAO, CIO Enabling, BPLs, and TPLs, enabling the design and delivery of business and technology objectives. Be the leader in driving our AI Technology Architecture, playing a crucial role in ensuring our roadmaps and patterns meet the constantly evolving needs of our Business, and are responsive to advances in Data and AI technology. Build and develop excellent relationships with The Board, GEC, and Business Directors, presenting CEO-ready technology solutions, visions, and roadmaps while ensuring alignment with our Group strategy and technology strategy. Lead a team of skilled Architects, encouraging their professional development, promoting knowledge sharing, and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Design modern data systems that ensure scalability and efficiency, supported by modern technology solutions and systems integration. Define and uphold our data quality standards, ensuring best-in-class data management practices. Pivotal to the growth of AI within LBG, core to supporting widespread enterprise adoption is defining our target architecture for AI including approach for models, training/fine tuning, RAG, embeddings, workbench, AI platform, compute, governance, and ensuring efficient and ethical usage. Establish robust AI implementation frameworks and patterns that align with regulatory requirements and industry standard methodologies, ensuring compliance. Lead the development of AI governance policies to maintain transparency accountability and trust in AI driven solutions. Own and design centralised end-to-end data architecture solutions, including data model designs and database development standards. Governance and Strategic Forums: establish and maintain an influential and essential role in governance, strategic, and business forums. Direct and set investment priorities, Build and develop excellent relationships with The Board, GEC, and Business Directors. As required, commission and manage the delivery of work from external partners, to establish architectural definitions in priority areas. Key Capabilities, Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Accountable for the data, analytics and AI architecture, reference artefacts and strategies and how these support the Group's Business Strategies, Technology Strategy and Data Strategy. Proven influence at the highest levels of the organisation, including the Board, Group CEO, Divisional CEOs, CIOs, CDAO, BPLs and TPLs and GEC; backed a sound understanding of their objectives and how technology and data can help achieve them. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and translating business and technical needs into data architectures which drive efficiency, innovation and growth in a safe and secure manner. Design data flows, understand data generation, management, and transition; build frameworks to track data assets, govern usage and storage, and integrate systems for smooth data flow across departments and applications. Analyse, plan, and define data architecture frameworks, including security (in partnership with the CSO), reference data, metadata, and master data (in partnership with the CDAO). Key to designing and delivering our migration away from our Group Data Warehouse, defining the future of scalable data architectures that can support growing volumes of data and real-time processing needs, ensuring data flows smoothly across departments and applications (e.g., CRM, ERP, and Cloud Platforms). Research data acquisition opportunities, commissioning and managing the delivery of work from external partners where required. Optimise existing data systems to improve performance, reduce costs, and support faster decision-making. A demonstrated ability to comprehend, implement and maintain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary IT architecture frameworks, concepts, layers and technologies including AI, cloud computing, data analytics, API, digital solutions, Core Banking and mobile applications across various product lines, distribution channels and innovation initiatives for Group functions. Places sustainability at the heart of decisions, to contribute to our Group-wide sustainability agenda, supported by a knowledge of sustainable technologies (e.g. green coding). A demonstrable ability to apply your constant, current and critical awareness of market-leading solutions from FinTechs, enterprise software providers to 'Build vs Buy' scenarios. Consistently and constantly demonstrates and role models our Group values, promoting and contributing to DE&I via ACCESS, BOLD, Boost, Breakthrough, Family Matters, Rainbow and REACH. An excellent ability to synthesise complex and competing data to input and output valuable insights and conclusions around our technology roadmaps and reference architecture. Understanding of corporate governance; willingness to lead from the front; ability to manage large or matrixed teams. Effective business control: breadth of knowledge across the Data functions of Lloyds Banking Group and the wider financial services industry; understanding of economic, political and social trends; ability to identify, articulate and manage risks to strategy. Excellent collaborator management, to ensure that advantageous Partnerships are established, and that the requirements of programme mobilisation are balanced with those of our target Technology Strategy. Actively contributes to the wider enterprise-wide Architecture evolution within the Bank and bringing in external industry insights, and actively participates in the Architecture community. Lead thinking and vision for capabilities such as Data Mesh, Data Fabric and Data Schemas. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Vic's BSM at At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop click apply for full job details
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of 1.9bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Why we embarked on Making Business Easier? Over time processes have become increasingly complex, increasing both the risk and cost they pose, whilst restricting our agility. At the same time, our customers and the market expect more from us than ever before. Making Business Easier forms a fundamental foundation for our commercial and operational excellence agendas, whilst supporting managing our cost base effectively in the future. The MBE Programme will streamline and simplify core processes, provide easier access to quality business data and will invest in the right technology to enable these processes. Why is this exciting for your career as a Cloud Architect? The MBE Programme presents a huge opportunity for colleagues across the technology function to play a central role in the design, shape, delivery and execution of an enterprise-wide digital transformation programme. The complexity of the initiative, within a FTSE 250 business, will allow for large-scale problem solving, group wide impact assessment and supporting the delivery of an enablement project to future proof the business. As a Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for ensuring Greencore's IT infrastructure is aligned to business requirements through the proper architecture of all aspects of IT Infrastructure. Ensuring the ongoing environments across networking, hosting & cloud are delivered against Greencore standards and policies and in-line with industry best practises. Contributing to the creation, evolution and governance of standards and policies where required. What you'll be doing: Develop and maintain the IT infrastructure architecture blueprint in conjunction with other stakeholders Design and maintain a scalable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure that aligns with business needs and considers upcoming business activities and the impact they may have on infrastructure Contribute to the broader overall Enterprise Architecture picture in terms of maintaining infrastructure elements of technical reference models that support Greencore's identified capability maps & models as the landscape changes Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to ensure the infrastructure remains current and competitive Lead the selection and implementation of new technologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions Oversee the design of complex IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, networks, data centres, and cloud services Provide technical guidance and oversight during the implementation of infrastructure projects Ensure that infrastructure solutions meet the organisation's requirements for performance, security, and scalability Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements for IT infrastructure Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance processes Implement and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of the IT infrastructure Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive architectural decisions or gather inputs to enable those decisions Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to ensure alignment and support for infrastructure initiatives What you'll need: Understanding of network design, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and security measures Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and services, including deployment and management Knowledge of virtualization tools (VMware, Hyper-V) and their applications in infrastructure design Proficiency in various operating systems (Windows, Linux) and their configurations Awareness of cybersecurity principles, compliance standards (ISO, GDPR), and risk management Proven track record of leading or contributing to infrastructure projects, from conception to implementation Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers to integrate solutions Engagement in ongoing education and certifications to stay current with technology trends Excellent interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams, including security, operations, and management Strong communicator, able to articulate both strategic and operational aspects of IT to technical and non-technical people What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Car Allowance Annual Target Bonus PSP Target Bonus Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary PMI Cover Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Jan 10, 2025
Full time
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of 1.9bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Why we embarked on Making Business Easier? Over time processes have become increasingly complex, increasing both the risk and cost they pose, whilst restricting our agility. At the same time, our customers and the market expect more from us than ever before. Making Business Easier forms a fundamental foundation for our commercial and operational excellence agendas, whilst supporting managing our cost base effectively in the future. The MBE Programme will streamline and simplify core processes, provide easier access to quality business data and will invest in the right technology to enable these processes. Why is this exciting for your career as a Cloud Architect? The MBE Programme presents a huge opportunity for colleagues across the technology function to play a central role in the design, shape, delivery and execution of an enterprise-wide digital transformation programme. The complexity of the initiative, within a FTSE 250 business, will allow for large-scale problem solving, group wide impact assessment and supporting the delivery of an enablement project to future proof the business. As a Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for ensuring Greencore's IT infrastructure is aligned to business requirements through the proper architecture of all aspects of IT Infrastructure. Ensuring the ongoing environments across networking, hosting & cloud are delivered against Greencore standards and policies and in-line with industry best practises. Contributing to the creation, evolution and governance of standards and policies where required. What you'll be doing: Develop and maintain the IT infrastructure architecture blueprint in conjunction with other stakeholders Design and maintain a scalable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure that aligns with business needs and considers upcoming business activities and the impact they may have on infrastructure Contribute to the broader overall Enterprise Architecture picture in terms of maintaining infrastructure elements of technical reference models that support Greencore's identified capability maps & models as the landscape changes Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to ensure the infrastructure remains current and competitive Lead the selection and implementation of new technologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions Oversee the design of complex IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, networks, data centres, and cloud services Provide technical guidance and oversight during the implementation of infrastructure projects Ensure that infrastructure solutions meet the organisation's requirements for performance, security, and scalability Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements for IT infrastructure Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance processes Implement and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of the IT infrastructure Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive architectural decisions or gather inputs to enable those decisions Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to ensure alignment and support for infrastructure initiatives What you'll need: Understanding of network design, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and security measures Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and services, including deployment and management Knowledge of virtualization tools (VMware, Hyper-V) and their applications in infrastructure design Proficiency in various operating systems (Windows, Linux) and their configurations Awareness of cybersecurity principles, compliance standards (ISO, GDPR), and risk management Proven track record of leading or contributing to infrastructure projects, from conception to implementation Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers to integrate solutions Engagement in ongoing education and certifications to stay current with technology trends Excellent interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams, including security, operations, and management Strong communicator, able to articulate both strategic and operational aspects of IT to technical and non-technical people What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Car Allowance Annual Target Bonus PSP Target Bonus Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary PMI Cover Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Lead Salesforce Architect Location : London, Leeds, Edinburgh Salary : National ranging from £67,100 to £100,000 and London £73,700 to £110,000 Security Clearance/Vetting :The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting. About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole The team/department The landscape of financial services regulation is constantly changing, impacting the way in which the FCA regulates. Business and Technology Solutions (BTS) enables the FCA to deliver, through the implementation and management of cutting-edge, industry leading technology and digital solutions, used by tens of thousands of firms and millions of consumers across the financial services sector in their interactions with the FCA. What you will be doing (the role) An opportunity to lead our technology focused engineering teams A chance to work in small cross functional, self-organising and autonomous teams passionate about delivering value continuously. Opportunity to be part of teams that work smart, learn from mistakes and not afraid of failing fast We enjoy having a sense of purpose in our job, knowing that we're serving those in need. We believe in innovation, not prescription We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. Minimum Deep knowledge of Salesforce governor limits and specialist performance analysis tools and techniques. In depth experience of refactoring non-performant code and re-architecting complex Salesforce orgs Experience as a lead Salesforce software engineer working in financial services or government/regulatory bodies, and of creating strategies, roadmaps and delivery plans, enabling innovation for the relevant products, platforms, systems or components, on large projects (£5M+) Significant experience of working through the end-to-end project and/or product delivery life cycle with employees, 3rd party or offshore suppliers following development methodologies (eg Prince2, RUP, Scrum, Agile, DevOps) Essential Ability to design and implement high-performance architectural patterns resulting from the analysis of complex Salesforce orgs to ensure stability and efficiency Highly proficient in software engineering with a track record of using design patterns to modularise and decouple systems and of adhering to SOLID principles Salesforce Admin, Developer II and Architect certified and actively working toward additional Salesforce certifications Proven ability to innovate within a product stack while ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture standards Proficient knowledge of UML for effective modelling and design Good overall understanding of technology trends and industry standards in IT products and best practices for application, solution, and platform architectures Commercially aware with the ability to understand supplier proposals and promote cost-effective solutions Experience managing architectural risk throughout the project life cycle and during operational phases, with familiarity in DevOps and Agile methodologies If you are seeking your next challenge and possess the required experience and skills, please forward your CV to me. We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.
Jan 10, 2025
Full time
Lead Salesforce Architect Location : London, Leeds, Edinburgh Salary : National ranging from £67,100 to £100,000 and London £73,700 to £110,000 Security Clearance/Vetting :The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting. About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole The team/department The landscape of financial services regulation is constantly changing, impacting the way in which the FCA regulates. Business and Technology Solutions (BTS) enables the FCA to deliver, through the implementation and management of cutting-edge, industry leading technology and digital solutions, used by tens of thousands of firms and millions of consumers across the financial services sector in their interactions with the FCA. What you will be doing (the role) An opportunity to lead our technology focused engineering teams A chance to work in small cross functional, self-organising and autonomous teams passionate about delivering value continuously. Opportunity to be part of teams that work smart, learn from mistakes and not afraid of failing fast We enjoy having a sense of purpose in our job, knowing that we're serving those in need. We believe in innovation, not prescription We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. Minimum Deep knowledge of Salesforce governor limits and specialist performance analysis tools and techniques. In depth experience of refactoring non-performant code and re-architecting complex Salesforce orgs Experience as a lead Salesforce software engineer working in financial services or government/regulatory bodies, and of creating strategies, roadmaps and delivery plans, enabling innovation for the relevant products, platforms, systems or components, on large projects (£5M+) Significant experience of working through the end-to-end project and/or product delivery life cycle with employees, 3rd party or offshore suppliers following development methodologies (eg Prince2, RUP, Scrum, Agile, DevOps) Essential Ability to design and implement high-performance architectural patterns resulting from the analysis of complex Salesforce orgs to ensure stability and efficiency Highly proficient in software engineering with a track record of using design patterns to modularise and decouple systems and of adhering to SOLID principles Salesforce Admin, Developer II and Architect certified and actively working toward additional Salesforce certifications Proven ability to innovate within a product stack while ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture standards Proficient knowledge of UML for effective modelling and design Good overall understanding of technology trends and industry standards in IT products and best practices for application, solution, and platform architectures Commercially aware with the ability to understand supplier proposals and promote cost-effective solutions Experience managing architectural risk throughout the project life cycle and during operational phases, with familiarity in DevOps and Agile methodologies If you are seeking your next challenge and possess the required experience and skills, please forward your CV to me. We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Security Architecture to join a FTSE 100 global organisation. This role is perfect for a senior professional with a strong background in complex, large-scale environments who thrives in leading and developing high-performing teams. As the Head of Security Architecture, you will shape the strategic direction of security architecture, ensuring alignment with the organisation's global cybersecurity strategy while managing a team of talented senior security architects and engineers. Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and direction to a team of senior security professionals, driving best practices across architecture and solutions. Develop and implement the security architecture strategy in line with business and technology goals, ensuring resilience and scalability across a global organisation. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to align security initiatives with the overall technology and business strategy. Drive the adoption of emerging security technologies and methodologies to support the organisation's transformation agenda. Manage architectural risks and influence the business to adopt security solutions that are both innovative and aligned with best practices. Qualifications & Relevant Experience: Extensive experience operating at a senior level within large, complex environments, ideally within FTSE 100 / FTSE 250 or similar global enterprises. Proven track record of leading, growing, and developing high-performing security architecture and engineering teams. Deep expertise in information security, cyber-risk management, and implementing security strategies within diverse technology landscapes. Strong background in cloud security, network security, and application security, with a focus on driving large-scale transformation initiatives. Adept at engaging with senior leadership, demonstrating commercial acumen and the ability to influence strategic decisions. Relevant certifications such as SABSA Chartered Foundation (SCF), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent. If you're a senior professional eager to drive transformation and lead cutting-edge security initiatives, this is your chance to make a difference. Submit your application and be part of a forward-thinking team.
Jan 09, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Security Architecture to join a FTSE 100 global organisation. This role is perfect for a senior professional with a strong background in complex, large-scale environments who thrives in leading and developing high-performing teams. As the Head of Security Architecture, you will shape the strategic direction of security architecture, ensuring alignment with the organisation's global cybersecurity strategy while managing a team of talented senior security architects and engineers. Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and direction to a team of senior security professionals, driving best practices across architecture and solutions. Develop and implement the security architecture strategy in line with business and technology goals, ensuring resilience and scalability across a global organisation. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to align security initiatives with the overall technology and business strategy. Drive the adoption of emerging security technologies and methodologies to support the organisation's transformation agenda. Manage architectural risks and influence the business to adopt security solutions that are both innovative and aligned with best practices. Qualifications & Relevant Experience: Extensive experience operating at a senior level within large, complex environments, ideally within FTSE 100 / FTSE 250 or similar global enterprises. Proven track record of leading, growing, and developing high-performing security architecture and engineering teams. Deep expertise in information security, cyber-risk management, and implementing security strategies within diverse technology landscapes. Strong background in cloud security, network security, and application security, with a focus on driving large-scale transformation initiatives. Adept at engaging with senior leadership, demonstrating commercial acumen and the ability to influence strategic decisions. Relevant certifications such as SABSA Chartered Foundation (SCF), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent. If you're a senior professional eager to drive transformation and lead cutting-edge security initiatives, this is your chance to make a difference. Submit your application and be part of a forward-thinking team.
At CoMind, we are developing a non-invasive sensing technology that will result in a new era of clinical brain monitoring. In joining us, you will be helping to create cutting-edge technologies that will improve how we diagnose and treat brain disorders, ultimately improving and saving the lives of patients across the world. The Role The Director, IT is responsible for overseeing all aspects of infrastructure and operations related to technology delivery within the CoMind group of companies working with both in-house and outsourced partners (MSPs). This includes on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure and SaaS solutions, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of IT services, and providing end-user support. Responsibilities: Oversee end-user service delivery, manage training, and ensure smooth employee onboarding and offboarding Align with Enterprise Architecture to make informed hosting decisions and develop company-wide IT standards and procedures Develop, deploy, and improve IT operations processes, collaborating with the business and service providers Ensure comprehensive documentation of infrastructure system configurations and operating procedures Manage relationships with MSPs, hardware and software vendors, and other critical suppliers Develop and maintain IT policies, support the DPO in data protection and GDPR compliance Establish, monitor, and analyse performance metrics to ensure business and customer needs are met Define, develop, and manage a comprehensive ITSM landscape based on industry best practices Evaluate work processes, build strong partnerships with stakeholders, and ensure transparent communication Support regulatory compliance and develop a sourcing strategy to manage vendor relationships. Skills & Experience: 10+ years of IT management experience 4+ years of leadership responsibility managing high-performing groups and teams Experience in implementing Infrastructure-As-A-Service cloud hosting solutions and vendor management Demonstrated knowledge of ITSM principles including relevant methodologies, tools, and overall framework Demonstrated record of budget and cost management experience Microsoft 365 experience Outsourced Service Desk Management experience Experience leading IT transformational initiatives in dynamic environments. Benefits: Company equity plan Company pension scheme Private medical, dental and vision insurance Group life assurance Comprehensive mental health support and resources Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays) Hybrid working (3 days in-office) Quarterly work-from-anywhere policy Weekly lunches Breakfast and snacks provided.
Jan 08, 2025
Full time
At CoMind, we are developing a non-invasive sensing technology that will result in a new era of clinical brain monitoring. In joining us, you will be helping to create cutting-edge technologies that will improve how we diagnose and treat brain disorders, ultimately improving and saving the lives of patients across the world. The Role The Director, IT is responsible for overseeing all aspects of infrastructure and operations related to technology delivery within the CoMind group of companies working with both in-house and outsourced partners (MSPs). This includes on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure and SaaS solutions, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of IT services, and providing end-user support. Responsibilities: Oversee end-user service delivery, manage training, and ensure smooth employee onboarding and offboarding Align with Enterprise Architecture to make informed hosting decisions and develop company-wide IT standards and procedures Develop, deploy, and improve IT operations processes, collaborating with the business and service providers Ensure comprehensive documentation of infrastructure system configurations and operating procedures Manage relationships with MSPs, hardware and software vendors, and other critical suppliers Develop and maintain IT policies, support the DPO in data protection and GDPR compliance Establish, monitor, and analyse performance metrics to ensure business and customer needs are met Define, develop, and manage a comprehensive ITSM landscape based on industry best practices Evaluate work processes, build strong partnerships with stakeholders, and ensure transparent communication Support regulatory compliance and develop a sourcing strategy to manage vendor relationships. Skills & Experience: 10+ years of IT management experience 4+ years of leadership responsibility managing high-performing groups and teams Experience in implementing Infrastructure-As-A-Service cloud hosting solutions and vendor management Demonstrated knowledge of ITSM principles including relevant methodologies, tools, and overall framework Demonstrated record of budget and cost management experience Microsoft 365 experience Outsourced Service Desk Management experience Experience leading IT transformational initiatives in dynamic environments. Benefits: Company equity plan Company pension scheme Private medical, dental and vision insurance Group life assurance Comprehensive mental health support and resources Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays) Hybrid working (3 days in-office) Quarterly work-from-anywhere policy Weekly lunches Breakfast and snacks provided.
Enterprise Security Architect page is loaded Enterprise Security Architect Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R16625 Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the security architecture of BDO. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of our infrastructure. You'll also: Develop and Maintain Security Architecture: Design and implement security architecture models, including security controls (architectual patterns), policies, and frameworks. Security Solutions Design: Develop and integrate security solutions that align with business objectives and compliance requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with business stakeholders to ensure security controls are integrated into business processes and technologies. Compliance: Ensure that all security recommendations comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST or Microsoft best practices. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture. You'll be someone with: A b achelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in information security as well as experience in a security architecture role. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Microsoft certifications , In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience with cloud security and hybrid environments. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jan 08, 2025
Full time
Enterprise Security Architect page is loaded Enterprise Security Architect Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R16625 Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the security architecture of BDO. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of our infrastructure. You'll also: Develop and Maintain Security Architecture: Design and implement security architecture models, including security controls (architectual patterns), policies, and frameworks. Security Solutions Design: Develop and integrate security solutions that align with business objectives and compliance requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with business stakeholders to ensure security controls are integrated into business processes and technologies. Compliance: Ensure that all security recommendations comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST or Microsoft best practices. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture. You'll be someone with: A b achelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in information security as well as experience in a security architecture role. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Microsoft certifications , In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience with cloud security and hybrid environments. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
