In this role you will lead the adoption and enhancement of Agile practice. Working closely with the key business customers, stakeholders, external partners and all groups within the… <p></p> <p>In this role you will lead the adoption and enhancement of Agile practice. Working closely with the key business customers, stakeholders, external partners and all groups within the organisation, you will implement, evolve, support and own the Agile culture and mind-set.</p> <p>Along with the line management and coaching of the Scrum Masters within the web development team, you will also coach the whole digital team on Scrum, Kanban, Lean and other agile processes.</p> <p>You will support the Product Owners in planning user stories and releases to help the teams to successfully collaborate on the digital solution.</p> <p>You will lead the enhancement of waterfall approaches in software engineering and their interfacing with agile projects to show how agile and waterfall can work together to deliver complex business initiatives.</p> <p>Whilst developing strong partnerships with technology and business leaders both within the business and externally, you will promote value-driven delivery, continuous learning, and improvement in modern software engineering management practices.</p> <p>You will empower teams and educate senior stakeholders by showing them the benefits of protecting teams from unplanned tasks.</p> <p>You will liaise with senior members of supplier organisations both on-shore and offshore, ensuring focus is on following the business’s chosen agile methodologies.</p> <p>You will support application design to maximise reuse of software components.</p> <p></p> <p>In addition to the coaching role,</p> <p>You will also facilitate and contribute to the daily scrum, demo, retrospective; sprint planning and product backlog refinement meetings.</p> <p>You will work with scrum teams to ensure that user stories with acceptance criteria are broken down to a minimum, testable and estimable level and the team have a Definition of Ready and Definition of Done to ensure clear understanding.</p> <p>Working with the Scrum Masters, you will propose agile key performance indicators and reporting requirements.</p> <p>Overall you will create a collaborative work environment that fosters autonomy, transparency, mastery, innovation and learning.</p> <p></p> <p>What We Are Looking For</p> <p>• Significant experience as an Agile Coach or Lead Scrum Master. You can provide inspiring examples of where you have delivered improvements to teams scrum practitioner skills and driven improved business outcomes.</p> <p>• Highly customer-focused approach. Demonstrable focus on delivering brilliant customer experiences to customers.</p> <p>• Be a pro-active, self-motivated, confident person with good organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.</p> <p>• Enjoy working with others and getting the best out of them.</p> <p>• Be diplomatic while in negotiations &amp; troubleshooting.</p> <p>• Maintain a high standard of attention to detail with clarity of communication.</p> <p>• Stay calm under pressure while giving clear direction in a fast moving environment.</p> <p>• Have a Scrum Master Certification (CSM or PSM I) and any other relevant agile qualifications and training.</p> <p>• Know which flavour of agile to use and when to use it (example: Kanban vs. Scrum vs. XP)</p> <p>• Have experience playing the Scrum Master role within an agile environment applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory.</p> <p>• Have good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency</p> <p>• Be knowledgeable of patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum framework e.g. burndown techniques, retrospective formats.</p> <p>• Digital awareness. Past experience operating in a digital organisation.</p> <p>• Experience in either line management or matrix management</p> <p>• Experience in using tracking systems (e.g. Rally, JIRA)</p> <p>• Experience of working with both on shore and off shore 3rd party teams</p> <p>• Well versed with agile software engineering practices (e.g. Continuous Integration, Automation, TDD, and BDD).</p>

Our Client is looking for a Cloud Pre sales Architect with a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for their… <p>Our Client is looking for a Cloud Pre sales Architect with a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for their clients.</p> <p>You will be responsible for engaging with bid and account teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions for cloud based opportunities. The solutions will cover the building, administering and managing cloud environments for customers, and will be deployed across a number of platforms including (but not limited to)</p> <p>• AWS</p> <p>• UKCloud and Azure</p> <p>• Windows and Linux platforms.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>• Experience of working within hybrid cloud infrastructure technologies in public/private environments</p> <p>• Experience of migrating services to cloud through virtualisation technologies</p> <p>• Experience with Infrastructure automation tools</p> <p>• Previous experience working with different application platforms</p> <p>• A self-motivated individual with a broad experience of cloud based solutions for all sizes of project</p> <p>Experience of defining solutions (preferably in a pre-sales environment) to broad based requirements</p> <p>You will need to be eligible for Security Clearance</p>

Our Client is looking for a Cloud Pre sales Architect with a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for their… <p>Our Client is looking for a Cloud Pre sales Architect with a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for their clients.</p> <p>You will be responsible for engaging with bid and account teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions for cloud based opportunities. The solutions will cover the building, administering and managing cloud environments for customers, and will be deployed across a number of platforms including (but not limited to)</p> <p>• AWS</p> <p>• UKCloud and Azure</p> <p>• Windows and Linux platforms.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>• Experience of working within hybrid cloud infrastructure technologies in public/private environments</p> <p>• Experience of migrating services to cloud through virtualisation technologies</p> <p>• Experience with Infrastructure automation tools</p> <p>• Previous experience working with different application platforms</p> <p>• A self-motivated individual with a broad experience of cloud based solutions for all sizes of project</p> <p>Experience of defining solutions (preferably in a pre-sales environment) to broad based requirements</p> <p>You will need to be eligible for Security Clearance</p>

Our Client is looking for a Cloud Pre sales Architect with a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for their… <p>Our Client is looking for a Cloud Pre sales Architect with a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for their clients.</p> <p>You will be responsible for engaging with bid and account teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions for cloud based opportunities. The solutions will cover the building, administering and managing cloud environments for customers, and will be deployed across a number of platforms including (but not limited to)</p> <p>• AWS</p> <p>• UKCloud and Azure</p> <p>• Windows and Linux platforms.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>• Experience of working within hybrid cloud infrastructure technologies in public/private environments</p> <p>• Experience of migrating services to cloud through virtualisation technologies</p> <p>• Experience with Infrastructure automation tools</p> <p>• Previous experience working with different application platforms</p> <p>• A self-motivated individual with a broad experience of cloud based solutions for all sizes of project</p> <p>Experience of defining solutions (preferably in a pre-sales environment) to broad based requirements</p> <p>You will need to be eligible for Security Clearance</p>

SAP Developer - ABAP

Our Client is recruiting for an SAP Developer, reporting into the SAP Developer Manager. The primary objective is to manage the design, development and… <p></p> <p>SAP Developer - ABAP</p> <p>Our Client is recruiting for an SAP Developer, reporting into the SAP Developer Manager. The primary objective is to manage the design, development and maintenance of complex business transaction processes.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>• In conjunction with the - SAP Functional Team, translate proposed business processes and changes into the correct SAP technical designs and programming solutions</p> <p>• Consult, with all functional area, in the business process design of business processes. The objective is to support EMEA processes utilising as much standard SAP as possible</p> <p>• Design, develop and maintain complex business transaction processes, interfaces, and reports with minimal direction from configuration owners in the SAP landscape</p> <p>• Perform prototyping of new functionality</p> <p>• Develop detailed and complete technical specifications within the SAP landscape</p> <p>• Tests transports, assist business in execution of tests. Perform unit testing of complex configuration and ABAP development. Work with multiple teams to define and perform business tests. Complete detailed technical test plans for all, ABAP development</p> <p>• Resolve complex problems, business issues and recommend useful configuration</p> <p>• Perform evaluations of new SAP functionality and upgrades to existing functionality within their area of responsibility</p> <p>• Perform risk analysis and mitigation</p> <p></p> <p>Key skills and experience:</p> <p>• Educated to degree level and extensive experience as a SAP developer</p> <p>• Solid and proven knowledge of ABAP and ABAP OO</p> <p>• Debugging</p> <p>• Provide support on configuration &amp; reporting requirements</p> <p>• Excellent communication skills required</p> <p>• Knowledge about SAP Netweaver products</p> <p>• Knowledge of SAP Fiori is preferred</p> <p>• Knowledge about webtechnology like HTML, Java(script), XML, CSS, AJAX etc</p> <p>• Knowledge about interface techniques, EDI, IDOC, Business Connector etc</p> <p>• Knowledge about SSM</p> <p>• Strong program performance analysis &amp; tuning</p> <p>• Understand SAP CTS details &amp; migration process</p> <p>• Ability to propose alternate development solutions, and communicate pros &amp; cons</p>

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Client is a global Clinical Research Organization specializing in a multitude of therapeutic areas. The European activities are growing rapidly, and… <p>Overview:</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY</p> <p>Our Client is a global Clinical Research Organization specializing in a multitude of therapeutic areas. The European activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Network Engineer to join our IT team. This position will work on a team to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s success. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.</p> <p></p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>• Maintain and update companies IT Network Infrastructure, including network switching, LAN/WAN links and routing, ISP connectivity, telecommunication connectivity, teleconference systems, VoIP systems, firewall appliances, IVRS, and others;</p> <p>• Research, propose, and implement enhancements to IT network infrastructure and procedures to meet company objectives;</p> <p>• Identify, research, and resolve technical problems of network infrastructure;</p> <p>• Manage projects and tasks and complete them in efficient and accurate manner;</p> <p>• Liaise with Telecoms providers.</p> <p></p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or equivalent and 3+ years of experience working in a large network environment;</p> <p>• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent Professional Qualification.</p> <p>• MUST HAVE HND as a minimum or degree.</p> <p>DESIRED SKILLS</p> <p>• Excellent knowledge of Networking Protocols - TCP/IP, QoS, VPN, VLAN, OSPF, BGP, WLAN, VoIP;</p> <p>• Good working knowledge of Cisco Hardware – ASA, Call Manager Express, Cisco Switches, Wireless Technologies;</p> <p>• Familiarity with Microsoft applications and operating systems, and backup software;</p> <p>• Excellent communication skills; and</p> <p>• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.</p>

Role overview:

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Service Operations Analyst to

•Manage ‘intervention required’ escalations from a wide variety of… <p>Role overview:</p> <p>Our client is looking for an experienced IT Service Operations Analyst to</p> <p>•Manage ‘intervention required’ escalations from a wide variety of clients</p> <p>•Reduce the need for human interventions in future by permanently resolving the underlying need</p> <p>•Use problem management techniques and via collaboration with the client’s IT teams</p> <p>•And/or providing other solutions to the need e.g. by creating request workflows or video guidance in the self-service tool.</p> <p>You will need to have:</p> <p>•Good customer service skills, not least since you will to undertake investigations via web chat and Skype for Business video; at the same time, however, you also need a dislike of repetition such that you’re driven to fix the ‘need for escalation’ once and for all across the entire customer base so that you and your colleagues can focus on new problems rather than repetitive ‘call handling’.</p> <p>There are various levels of responsibilities for this role, from junior through to expert, depending on depth and breadth of skills and knowledge with different services / toolsets.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <p>•Monitor and progress escalations for help within the Service Operations Team’s ‘human intervention required’ queue, for those services where you have a proven competence</p> <p>•Investigate escalations for help via the portal’s web chat and via Skype for Business video, or indeed meetings in person, with effective communication and investigation capabilities</p> <p>•Every ‘human intervention’ is to be treated as a bug, therefore once the escalation is resolved either update an existing bug record or create a new one, and make recommendations as to how to resolve the need for human intervention in future and then, if approved, drive that change through e.g. via technical skills and/or via collaboration with technical colleagues</p> <p>•Document / illustrate / video your knowhow for the benefit of others (end users for when the need can be self-serviced, and for the benefit of IT people for when human intervention is required but it can be standardised / knowhow can be improved)</p> <p>Essential skills:</p> <p>•MS Office</p> <p>•MS Servers</p> <p>•Desktop Support</p> <p>•Win 7</p> <p>•Problem solving skills</p> <p>•Guidance-creation skills (whether written or via recording video), with the ability to translate technical issues in a customer-friendly way</p> <p>•Proven customer service skills and experience of dealing and resolving difficult customer issues</p> <p>•High IT-literacy, by which we mean that if you’re given a new application and an understanding of what the software is designed to achieve, you could work it out for yourself how to use it</p> <p>•A mindset that finds a way of developing self-help within the user community and root cause correction to eradicate contacts to the Service Operations Support team</p> <p>Desirable skills:</p> <p>•SCCM and AD</p> <p>•HP Server</p> <p>•Experience or exposure to MS Orchestrator</p> <p>The successful candidate must be willing to undertake a basic and SC clearance process.</p>

Role overview:

As the Team Leader your role will be to manage on-site Service Operations Team and support the Service Manager in ensuring that the function meets its objectives and… <p>Role overview:</p> <p>As the Team Leader your role will be to manage on-site Service Operations Team and support the Service Manager in ensuring that the function meets its objectives and mission:</p> <p>(1) Ensure the team is able to provide effective ‘human ‘intervention’ for if and when people haven’t had their need met via self-service options, whilst also</p> <p>(2) Vigorously reducing the need for human interventions in future by:</p> <p>a. permanently resolving the underlying need, using problem management techniques and via collaboration with the client’s IT developers or other staff, or</p> <p>b. providing other solutions to the need e.g. by creating request workflows or video guidance in the self-service tool.</p> <p></p> <p>As team leader, you will need to create an empowered, high-trust culture within the team. You will need to maintain the team’s focus on their mission - to reduce the need for human interventions - whilst also ensuring that what interventions do take place are well managed. You will need to be experienced with working with development teams and ensuring that there are no walls or silos. You will also need to model how the Service Operations Analysts ought to behave, including in regard to how they ought to do their problem management type investigations, how to liaise with the client’s teams and suppliers, how to conduct a major incident and so forth.</p> <p></p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <p>• Achieving the mission, not least through people, process and tools management</p> <p>• Managing the performance of the team, including in regard to resource levels and skills, in order to achieve success against the mission and KPIs</p> <p>• Deputising for the Service Manager when they are off site</p> <p>• Managing major incidents</p> <p>• Improving processes and key tools e.g. the self-service tool</p> <p>• Understanding the customer’s business environment and ensuring that the team is aware of any changes that may affect the service</p> <p>• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with security, Health and Safety and environmental policies.</p> <p>• Producing reports</p> <p>• Managing small projects</p> <p>Essential skills:</p> <p>• MS Office</p> <p>• MS Servers</p> <p>• Desktop Support</p> <p>• Win 7</p> <p>• A mindset to find ways to remove root causes of incidents and requests, and to develop self-help</p> <p>• An ability to lead and motivate a team, particularly to create a ‘high trust’ atmosphere, noting that the team may include members of differing levels of skill and experience</p> <p>• Experience of working within Service Level Agreements.</p> <p>• Organisational skills and be used to working to deadlines in a demanding environment</p> <p>• Good knowledge of ITIL Service Management processes and practices</p> <p>• Guidance-creation skills (whether written or via recording video), with the ability to translate complex technical issues in a customer-friendly way</p> <p>• Experience of dealing with difficult customer issues</p> <p>• Experience of managing major incidents.</p> <p>Desirable skills:</p> <p>• SCCM and AD</p> <p>• HP Server</p> <p>• Experience or exposure to MS Orchestrator</p> <p>The successful candidate must be willing to undertake a basic and SC clearance process.</p>

Position Overview:

The role of Data Centre Technician is to provide assistance to the Data Centre Supervisor, in building and maintaining infrastructure to support our customers. They will… <p>Position Overview:</p> <p>The role of Data Centre Technician is to provide assistance to the Data Centre Supervisor, in building and maintaining infrastructure to support our customers. They will be responsible for the resolution of hardware issues, deployment of new systems, reinstallation of systems as needed, as well as ad-hoc support requests, including liaising with co-location customers. In addition to the above they will be responsible for helping the Inventory Controller manage stock within the Data Centre, including but not limited to, fault reporting, logging RMA cases with suppliers and general housekeeping.</p> <p></p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>• As a Data Centre Technician key responsibilities include:</p> <p>• Install and maintain servers as our customers grow;</p> <p>• Respond, action and resolve requests / faults logged both internally and externally;</p> <p>• Racking of switches, routers and network hardware;</p> <p>• Troubleshooting hardware;</p> <p>• Carrying out scheduled and impromptu remote hands requests;</p> <p>• Active monitoring of all servers;</p> <p>• Data Centre reporting (power, fault lights, etc.);</p> <p>• Work with the Deployment Team in configuring customer solutions;</p> <p>• Work with the Engineering Team in testing new Operating Systems and hardware;</p> <p>• General housekeeping to maintain a clean and tidy environment;</p> <p>• Escalation of faults and issues to various internal teams, dependant on the type of fault/issue;</p> <p>• Work closely with 3rd party service providers;</p> <p>• Travel between various Data Centres, both nationally and internationally (as and when required);</p> <p>• Be a point of contact for customers and assist with escorting and resolving issues related to their co-location environment;</p> <p>• Inclusion in the on call rota, where applicable. Experience, Skills and Qualifications: Essential</p> <p>• Ability to work both independently with little supervision as well as in a team environment;</p> <p>• Experience in troubleshooting and installing operating systems, networking and software;</p> <p>• A general understanding of networking;</p> <p>• Working in an customer focused environment;</p> <p>• Familiarity with all computer systems;</p> <p>• Excellent technical skills;</p> <p>• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or when on call;</p> <p>• Working in line with Best Practice in complex environments and within tight time constraints</p> <p>• Management of effective and timely problem resolution.</p> <p></p> <p>Desirable</p> <p>• Initial understanding of customers systems and response times based upon information held for each customer;</p> <p>• Ability to adapt and influence in a rapidly changing environment;</p> <p>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;</p> <p>• Ability to develop and build relationships.</p> <p></p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>• Educated to degree level or equivalent (preferably in an IT or related subject) or relevant work experience;</p>

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Support Specialist, based in Bracknell who is willing to undertake the following travel within the UK and… <p></p> <p>Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Support Specialist, based in Bracknell who is willing to undertake the following travel within the UK and Europe.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>• Availability to travel within UK on a continuous basis</strong></p> <p>• This includes:</p> <p>• -Project support with overnight stay in a Hotel Mon-Sun (usually 4-8 weeks).</p> <p>• -Annual or Quarterly Maintenance\Upgrade work travelling to locations on a daily basis or with Hotel stay.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>• Availability to travel outside the UK occasionally</strong></p> <p>• -Travelling to EU Countries such as Paris\ Brussels / Portugal.</p> <p>• Expenses are fully covered and extended to Hotel\ Wi-Fi\ Food whilst away.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Essential</strong></p> <p>Software skills</p> <p>• 5 years+ experience working in a Technical Support Environment.</p> <p>• Experience working with Windows 7,8,10 or Win 7/Server 2012,2016 Operating Systems, able to undertake windows diagnostics and troubleshoot errors.</p> <p>• Able to take and deploy backup images</p> <p>• Experience of software product support and with complex troubleshooting skills an advantage.</p> <p>• Good MS Office skills, including Word and Excel</p> <p></p> <p> Hardware skills</p> <p>• Willing to be ‘hands on’ and with experience of diagnosing hardware faults.</p> <p>• Working knowledge of networking infrastructure, cabling, electrical schematics and electromechanical equipment.</p> <p>• Woking knowledge of AC,DC voltage\current and hand held testers.</p> <p>• Ability to terminate power and network cables is an advantage.</p> <p></p> <p>• Must be clearable to UK Government Security Clearance (SC) level.</p> <p>• Eligible to work in the UK, full driving license and geographically mobile.</p> <p>• Must be comfortable operating independently within customer environment and leading a team.</p> <p>• Have a passion for excellence.</p> <p></p> <p>Desirable</p> <p>• Relevant experience of working in Airports, Security or similar environments.</p> <p>• UK Governement SC Clearance.</p> <p></p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>• Installation,testing and configuration of new systems.</p> <p>• Routine system maintenance to ensure system is in correct working order and applying software fixes and updates.</p> <p>• Identifying faults both remotely and at sites.</p> <p>• Responding to incidents and performing break/fix activities when errors and faults occur.</p> <p>• Liaising with customer on site and remotely and proactively communicating with UK and Head Office Team, escalating issues and identifying areas where service can be improved.</p> <p>• Providing on site early life support and training users of the system.</p> <p>• Analysis of system performance.</p> <p>• Responsible for compliance with company policies including Health and Safety, Vehicle use, Expenses etc.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>INTERPERSONAL SKILLS</p> <p>• Ability to work under stress with clear problem solving.</p> <p>• Must be comfortable operating alone within customer environment and working within a small team.</p> <p>• Must have excellent time management and organisational skills, able to communicate well to customers and be comfortable liaising with other colleagues overseas.</p> <p>• Well presented.</p> <p>• Experience of working within an international culture and in an ITIL service environment an advantage.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>

Joining the IT Architecture team as a Solution Architect, your role will define end to end solutions across new and exciting change programmes for our client.

What You Will Be… <p>Joining the IT Architecture team as a Solution Architect, your role will define end to end solutions across new and exciting change programmes for our client.</p> <p>What You Will Be Doing</p> <p>As a Solution Architect, your role will ensure that project/product technical options are considered and recommended approaches are clearly designed with valuable solutions. All project/product technical issues and risks are managed appropriately and resolved.</p> <p>As a Solution Architect, you will also be the central point of contact on architecture matters, liaising with all stakeholders, from business leads to technical infrastructure teams, data, integration, security, service introduction and solution designers, both locally and with Group teams. You will provide the structured technical framework within which the IT solutions should be designed and subsequently delivered, driving forward the solution delivery and any impact assessments, evaluations, product selections and POC’s as required. You will also be expected to support the Enterprise team on roadmaps, strategy and technical recommendations and evaluations.</p> <p>What We Are Looking For</p> <p>You will have practical experience of:</p> <p>• Delivering large scale, multi-project technical solutions throughout the entire development lifecycle from inception to operation.</p> <p>• An architectural notation framework for requirements definition and for systems design preferably TOGAF.</p> <p>• Experience with delivering solutions for travel, hospitality retail or corporate services platforms.</p> <p>• Ability to translate and document complex architectural issues to non-technical staff within the business.</p> <p>• Working with highly technical staff and outsourced teams, working on multiple projects towards a common end goal throughout the development lifecycle.</p> <p></p> <p>Additionally, you have experience of integration approaches and their application in a highly complex heterogeneous environment including SOA and API approaches; be comfortable with architectural implications of performance, scalability and extensibility on system design.</p> <p></p> <p>You will be an open collaborator to facilitate joint understanding of the outcomes of technology change and eliciting clear statements of requirements; be able to work with ambiguity and being able to solicit key information from project team members; demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and take on board a significant scale of technical and industry knowledge in a short period of time; and have consultative approach to work and able to give and receive constructive fact based criticism where necessary</p> <p></p> <p>You will have excellent communication, presentation and inter-personal skills; excellent stakeholder management and customer focus; be conscientious, self-motivated and well organised, with a high level of personal integrity and a strong commercial acumen and awareness of business strategy and IT alignment.</p>

Our Client is currently recruiting a specialist Web/DevOps engineer for a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with the existing team on a complex assignment, working within an Agile… <p>Our Client is currently recruiting a specialist Web/DevOps engineer for a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with the existing team on a complex assignment, working within an Agile environment.</p> <p>This role will involve a number of tasks including: ensuring stable development/test environments and tooling; supporting continuous integration/build and release cycles; providing support to live issues where needed.</p> <p></p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>• Collaborate with the wider team to determine business process improvements</p> <p>• Ensuring that environments are available and stable for use and tooling provides the requisite support to the team and wider programme of work</p> <p>• Sharing of personal knowledge of ‘expert’ area through coaching and mentoring of the team as appropriate</p> <p>• Delivering assignments in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measures</p> <p>• Ensuring effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment (may include management of subcontractors and partners)</p> <p>Essential Skills</p> <p>• Proven track record in a DevOps role, ideally with experience in the setup of a DevOps capability</p> <p>• Experience with automation/configuration management using Docker, Maven, Jenkins</p> <p>• Strong background in Linux</p> <p>• Experience of working in a Java/JEE project environment with associated tooling such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, Weblogic, Maven, Junit</p> <p>• Experience of Oracle WebLogic automation</p> <p>• Ability to work across multiple work streams and development projects in an agile environment</p> <p>• You will have a passion for technology and a real willingness to learn and develop new skills</p> <p></p> <p>Desirable Skills</p> <p>• A programming background – ideally Java</p> <p>• Knowledge of test automation tools and an appreciation of Java development</p> <p>• Knowledge and/or Experience in Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Bamboo</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The successful candidates must be willing to undergo a security clearance process.</p>

Our Client is recruiting for a Senior SAP Developer, reporting into the SAP Developer Manager. The primary objective is to manage the design, development and maintenance of complex business… <p>Our Client is recruiting for a Senior SAP Developer, reporting into the SAP Developer Manager. The primary objective is to manage the design, development and maintenance of complex business transaction processes.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>• In conjunction with the - SAP Functional Team, translate proposed business processes and changes into the correct SAP technical designs and programming solutions</p> <p>• Consult, with all functional area, in the business process design of business processes. The objective is to support EMEA processes utilising as much standard SAP as possible</p> <p>• Design, develop and maintain complex business transaction processes, interfaces, and reports with minimal direction from configuration owners in the SAP landscape</p> <p>• Perform prototyping of new functionality</p> <p>• Develop detailed and complete technical specifications within the SAP landscape</p> <p>• Tests transports, assist business in execution of tests. Perform unit testing of complex configuration and ABAP development. Work with multiple teams to define and perform business tests. Complete detailed technical test plans for all, ABAP development</p> <p>• Resolve complex problems, business issues and recommend useful configuration</p> <p>• Perform evaluations of new SAP functionality and upgrades to existing functionality within their area of responsibility</p> <p>• Perform risk analysis and mitigation</p> <p></p> <p>Key skills and experience:</p> <p>• Educated to degree level and extensive experience as a SAP developer</p> <p>• Solid and proven knowledge of ABAP and ABAP OO</p> <p>• Debugging</p> <p>• Provide support on configuration &amp; reporting requirements</p> <p>• Excellent communication skills required</p> <p>• Knowledge about SAP Netweaver products</p> <p>• Knowledge of SAP Fiori is preferred</p> <p>• Knowledge about webtechnology like HTML, Java(script), XML, CSS, AJAX etc</p> <p>• Knowledge about interface techniques, EDI, IDOC, Business Connector etc</p> <p>• Knowledge about SSM</p> <p>• Strong program performance analysis &amp; tuning</p> <p>• Understand SAP CTS details &amp; migration process</p> <p>• Ability to propose alternate development solutions, and communicate pros &amp; cons</p>

Our Client is currently recruiting a specialist Web/DevOps engineer for a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with the existing team on a complex assignment, working within an Agile… <p>Our Client is currently recruiting a specialist Web/DevOps engineer for a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with the existing team on a complex assignment, working within an Agile environment.</p> <p>This role will involve a number of tasks including: ensuring stable development/test environments and tooling; supporting continuous integration/build and release cycles; providing support to live issues where needed.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>• Collaborate with the wider team to determine business process improvements</p> <p>• Ensuring that environments are available and stable for use and tooling provides the requisite support to the team and wider programme of work</p> <p>• Sharing of personal knowledge of ‘expert’ area through coaching and mentoring of the team as appropriate</p> <p>• Delivering assignments in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measures</p> <p>• Ensuring effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment (may include management of subcontractors and partners)</p> <p>Essential Skills</p> <p>• Proven track record in a DevOps role, ideally with experience in the setup of a DevOps capability</p> <p>• Experience with automation/configuration management using Docker, Maven, Jenkins</p> <p>• Strong background in Linux</p> <p>• Experience of working in a Java/JEE project environment with associated tooling such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, Weblogic, Maven, Junit</p> <p>• Experience of Oracle WebLogic automation</p> <p>• Ability to work across multiple work streams and development projects in an agile environment</p> <p>• You will have a passion for technology and a real willingness to learn and develop new skills</p> <p>Desirable Skills</p> <p>• A programming background – ideally Java</p> <p>• Knowledge of test automation tools and an appreciation of Java development</p> <p>• Knowledge and/or Experience in Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Bamboo</p> <p>The successful candidates must be willing to undergo a security clearance process.</p>

Are you an experienced Embedded Linux Developer?

Do you want to work with systems such as Yocto/OpenEmbedded or Buildroot, developing embedded systems using Linux for multiple industries,… <p>Are you an experienced Embedded Linux Developer?</p> <p>Do you want to work with systems such as Yocto/OpenEmbedded or Buildroot, developing embedded systems using Linux for multiple industries, potentially including robotics, industrial, oil and gas, and security work.</p> <p>This exciting opportunity will also enable to you use your experience of more lightweight RTOSs/schedulers and Python.</p> <p>• Our Client is looking for an Embedded Linux Developer to get involved in the growing embedded systems work for robotics, industrial systems, energy systems, consumer devices, and the security industry.</p> <p>• You will work in a group that includes app and server software engineers creating connected systems as well as standalone devices.</p> <p>• Working with system leads you will take responsibility for defining and implementing significant areas of code and interfaces, working with CI systems to implement tests in Python alongside writing embedded C/C++, debugging complex systems</p> <p>You will work within a team which offers application layer software engineering and computer science skills, from real time and embedded software for standalone or connected devices, through to server side analytics frameworks, including system design, algorithm optimisation, and digital security and authentication.</p> <p></p> <p>The group designs groundbreaking products for clients at the heart of the ‘internet of things’.</p> <p></p> <p>Specific responsibilities</p> <p>In this role you will be responsible for :</p> <p>• Design, Implementation and Test of embedded linux components in software systems</p> <p>• Design of interfaces between your code and hardware or remote systems</p> <p>• Delivering high quality, professional code, compliant with the client’s requirements</p> <p>• Executing project tasks to tight deadlines and rigorous quality standards within the timescales and budgets agreed with the project manager</p> <p>• Participating in meetings with clients, potentially including travel to US, Europe and/or Asia for meetings or workshops</p> <p>Minimum requirements</p> <p>• An excellent degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline</p> <p>• Experience of selecting processors/platforms/toolchains for embedded Linux</p> <p>• Experience of specifying or using application layer protocols between devices and server systems, over TCP/IP or short range wireless</p> <p>• TCP/IP networking/routing knowledge</p> <p>• Experience of production quality software implementation</p> <p>• An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and develop solutions for complex problems</p> <p>• Strong communication skills. Ability to explain and defend design and code, and present complex technical issues clearly to clients and internal teams</p> <p>• Experience working with other disciplines (e.g. RF, server, design teams)</p> <p>This role will be subject to Security Clearance Vetting procedures</p> <p>Any of the following experience would be advantageous :</p> <p>• Knowledge of open source licensing</p> <p>• Experience with the ROS or OpenWRT operating systems</p> <p>• More detailed knowledge of low power wireless protocols (e.g. WiFi, Bluetooth, LORA, implementation of custom protocols)</p> <p>• Digital Security experience (encryption/authentication schemes)</p> <p>• Working to regulatory standards such as MISRA, ISO13485</p>

Role Overview

Due to significant growth plans for 2017, we are looking for a Cloud specialist Engineer to join our client’s highly successful Cloud Centre of Excellence team.

The… <p>Role Overview</p> <p>Due to significant growth plans for 2017, we are looking for a Cloud specialist Engineer to join our client’s highly successful Cloud Centre of Excellence team.</p> <p>The successful candidate will have a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for key clients.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <p>You will be responsible for building, administering and managing cloud environments for customers. Working closely with the project and bid teams solutions will be deployed across a number of platforms including (but not limited to) AWS, Skyscape and Azure and will be on Windows and Linux platforms.</p> <p>Essential Skills</p> <p>• Experience of working within hybrid cloud infrastructure technologies in public/private environments</p> <p>• MS Windows Azure</p> <p>• Experience of migrating services to cloud through virtualisation technologies</p> <p>• Experience with Infrastructure automation tools</p> <p>• Previous experience working with different app platform</p> <p>• A self-motivated individual with a broad experience of administering cloud based solutions for all sizes of project</p> <p>Desirable Skills</p> <p>• Experience with Agile working practices</p> <p>The successful candidate must be willing to undergo a basic clearance process.</p>

Our Client is looking for an experienced developer working with C# on Windows or Linux (Mono) you will work on secure systems for UK government. With knowledge of C#, Python and Web technologies… <p>Our Client is looking for an experienced developer working with C# on Windows or Linux (Mono) you will work on secure systems for UK government. With knowledge of C#, Python and Web technologies you will develop and deploy systems with connectivity to embedded devices and employing analytics algorithms.</p> <p>Role Details</p> <p>Working with system leads you will take responsibility for defining and implementing significant areas of code and interfaces, working with CI systems to implement tests in Python alongside writing server side code, building, assembling and shipping operational containerised systems, infrastructure configuration, and devops for existing systems.</p> <p>The role offers application layer software engineering and computer science skills, from real time and embedded software for standalone or connected devices, through to server side analytics frameworks, including system design, algorithm optimisation, and digital security and authentication. The group designs groundbreaking products for clients at the heart of the ‘internet of things’.</p> <p>Specific responsibilities</p> <p>In this role you will be responsible for :</p> <p>• Design and Implementation of server side components on Windows or Linux systems, writing in C#, and Python</p> <p>• Infrastructure design and configuration e.g. networking</p> <p>• Working with a test engineer to define CI tests</p> <p>• Integrating/Porting algorithms on server side systems</p> <p>• Delivering high quality, professional code, compliant with the client’s requirements</p> <p>• Executing project tasks to tight deadlines and rigorous quality standards within the timescales and budgets agreed with the project manager</p> <p>• Participating in meetings with clients, potentially including travel to US, Europe and/or Asia for meetings or workshops</p> <p>Minimum requirements</p> <p>• An excellent degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline</p> <p>• TCP/IP networking/routing knowledge</p> <p>• Experience deploying VM / Container technologies</p> <p>• Experience of a messaging technology e.g. RabbitMQ/ZeroMQ</p> <p>• Experience of production quality software implementation</p> <p>• Experience of deploying on cloud systems e.g. AWS, Azure</p> <p>• An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and develop solutions for complex problems</p> <p>• Strong communication skills. Ability to explain and defend design and code, and present complex technical issues clearly to clients and internal teams</p> <p>• Experience working with other disciplines (e.g. RF, server, design teams)</p> <p>This role will be subject to Security Clearance Vetting procedures</p> <p>Any of the following experience would be advantageous :</p> <p>• Designing protocols for communication between server and low power embedded devices, over TCP/IP or custom transport layers</p> <p>• Experience implementing algorithms on server systems</p> <p>• Data system design and implementation</p> <p>• Knowledge of wireless protocols (e.g. WiFi, Bluetooth, LORA, implementation of custom protocols)</p> <p>• Digital Security experience (encryption/authentication schemes)</p> <p>• Working to regulatory standards such as MISRA, ISO13485</p> <p>• Blockchain implementation experience</p>

Our Client is looking for a Cloud Pre sales Architect with a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for their… <p>Our Client is looking for a Cloud Pre sales Architect with a background in cloud environments including Public, Private and Hybrid cloud to provide managed service cloud solutions for their clients.</p> <p></p> <p>You will be responsible for engaging with bid and account teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions for cloud based opportunities. The solutions will cover the building, administering and managing cloud environments for customers, and will be deployed across a number of platforms including (but not limited to)</p> <p></p> <p>• AWS</p> <p>• UKCloud and Azure</p> <p>• Windows and Linux platforms.</p> <p></p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p></p> <p>• Experience of working within hybrid cloud infrastructure technologies in public/private environments</p> <p>• Experience of migrating services to cloud through virtualisation technologies</p> <p>• Experience with Infrastructure automation tools</p> <p>• Previous experience working with different application platforms</p> <p>• A self-motivated individual with a broad experience of cloud based solutions for all sizes of project</p> <p>Experience of defining solutions (preferably in a pre-sales environment) to broad based requirements</p> <p>You will need to be eligible for Security Clearance</p>

Job Purpose:

The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of R&D IT systems and services required to run, grow and transform the R&D Discovery business… <p>Job Purpose:</p> <p>The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of R&amp;D IT systems and services required to run, grow and transform the R&amp;D Discovery business domains. The incumbent will work effectively with IT Business Process Partners to implement the agreed IT strategy for the R&amp;D domain, and to ensure that levels of IT service delivery are achieved in accordance with agreed targets.</p> <p>She/He provides leadership, vision and direction to members of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that programme, project and service goals are achieved within agreed time, cost, scope &amp; quality parameters in line with business and IT objectives. The role has accountability for significant line management of staff based on sites across the globe. In addition, an effective partnership with outsourced suppliers and vendors, critical to successful systems delivery and maintenance at optimal cost and risk is essential.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Accountable for the implementation of IT projects and services required for the Discovery business domain.</p> <p>• Accountable for ensuring that all 3rd party services are delivered at optimal cost and that capacity is fully utilized within their portfolio.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure that projects are successfully managed from inception to closure, delivering the agreed business benefits within agreed time, cost, scope and quality targets.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure adequate levels of resources for each project or service implemented for the domain. Project and service portfolio characteristics:</p> <p>o Budgets from £500K- £50M; up to 20 projects running simultaneously</p> <p>o Delivering across business units and geographies</p> <p>o Line managed staff: up to 50</p> <p>o Outsourced resources: up to 100 from strategic and non strategic suppliers</p> <p>o Broad / Multiple IT Platforms &amp; Technologies</p> <p>o Stakeholders: SVP (across multiple business units / divisions/ functions)</p> <p>o External Suppliers : strategic suppliers + product vendors</p> <p>o Data complexity (volume, PII, confidentiality etc)</p> <p>o Number of users &gt; 0000’s+ (internal / External)</p> <p>• Accountable to provide leadership and direction to project teams within domain and ensure that methodologies &amp; standards consistent with IT and regulatory standards are followed.</p> <p>• Accountable for developing and directing a team of service managers and service specialists for the ongoing support, compliance, maintenance, life cycle management and planning of several hundred production business applications used within their service line and ensuring the support strategy is in alignment with the overall IT and business direction.</p> <p>• The leader will work directly with all IT groups, external product vendors, data vendors, and offshore support suppliers; setting objectives, service levels, and conducting service reviews with all areas.</p> <p>• Accountable for identifying service improvements that will lead to improved robustness and lower total cost of ownership.</p> <p>• Accountable for the management and remediation of any audit and compliance findings per Company standards and ensuring routine testing of agreed IT Continuity Plans.</p> <p>• Accountable for inspiring and developing staff in his/ her team to deliver the highest levels of performance</p> <p></p> <p>Bachelors degree in life sciences. Higher degree preferred.</p> <p>• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical R&amp;D</p> <p>• Leadership in line and matrix management</p> <p>• Track record of successful delivery of complex IT programmes and lifecycle management</p> <p>• IT Service management and Continuous Improvement Skills</p> <p>• IT continuity/ crisis management</p> <p></p> <p>Role requires:</p> <p>• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical R&amp;D and an education in life sciences.</p> <p>• Track record of successful delivery of complex IT development programmes.</p> <p>• Good knowledge of industry standard and strategic IT platforms used in R&amp;D and of IT project delivery methodologies.</p> <p>• Ability to lead and drive simultaneously, project development and services which meet business need.</p> <p>• Extensive experience as a line manager and leader of large teams.</p> <p>• Ability to inspire, enable and support people to excellent performance.</p> <p>• Extensive experience in managing outsourced ADM suppliers.</p> <p>• Ability to manage crises and to define plans to resolve issues promptly.</p> <p>• Ability to discern and dissipate distractions and trivia.</p> <p>• Excellent influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.</p> <p>• Higher degree in life sciences with IT qualification or experience.</p> <p>• Experience with ITIL based Service Management practices.</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience working with Six Sigma/Lean Sigma processes and tools.</p>

Role Overview

• The Senior Technical lead plays a key role in the delivery of high quality IT systems to support the R&D goals. As part of the role he/she:

•Ensures that… <p>Role Overview</p> <p>• The Senior Technical lead plays a key role in the delivery of high quality IT systems to support the R&amp;D goals. As part of the role he/she:</p> <p>•Ensures that solutions comply with approved architectural standards and strategic vision</p> <p>•Ensures that solutions are designed to meet quality and compliance requirements, including regulatory expectations for validated systems</p> <p>•Ensures that all development team members, including offshore and third-party partners, adhere to policies</p> <p>•Seeks to design solutions that minimize support burden yet still meet business needs</p> <p>•Identifies project risks to Project and Programme Managers and provides resolutions</p> <p>•Ensures that IT solutions are constructed with good craftsmanship using resources at a variety of skill levels and domain experience</p> <p>•Develops architectural designs for large/complex project teams or programmes working on business solutions. Designs will be implementations of Target Architecture and Information Architectures that are flexible, scalable, extensible, efficient, supportable, easy to use, and meet business requirements and standards.</p> <p>•Consistently applies design and architecture patterns and best practices to project and programme solutions.</p> <p>•Prepares materials in support of gate review process, including architecture diagrams and technical evaluations of alternative implementations and presents them at architectural review boards.</p> <p>•Produces business perspective of the system architecture both technical information relevant to the customer.</p> <p>•Creates production-ready technical solutions. On agile projects this will include several increasingly capable solutions delivered in a series of iterations.</p> <p>•Estimates development effort in support of project planning and management processes including total cost of ownership calculations. Provides estimates for multiple solution options where appropriate.</p> <p>•Produces and reviews relevant project documentation including system requirements and design specification.</p> <p>•Produces and follows support transition plans, including providing the support teams with technical information about the solution on an ongoing, as-needed basis until warranty is complete.</p> <p>•Contributes to technology stack definitions and recommends use across SDS.</p> <p>•Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies and development methodologies.</p> <p>•Evaluates package solutions.</p> <p>•Enforces license models of third-party applications</p> <p>•Designs and leads delivery of solutions for large-scale, complex environments</p> <p>•May provide high-level technical and/or architectural input to several projects at once.</p> <p>•Manages a highly-matrixed solution development team with members from multiple sites, other countries, and external companies</p> <p>•Identify opportunities to improve architectural designs that cross solution boundaries, working with Enterprise Architect to reconcile with Target Architecture Plan</p> <p>•Maintains familiarity with architectural standards and vision, R&amp;D Technology Roadmap, technical landscape, validation requirements, central service request processes.</p> <p>•Keeps abreast of and advise on emerging technologies, new development methodologies, and other industry trends.</p> <p>•Audits and reviews technical solutions provided by third parties and ensures technical components are fit for purpose.</p> <p>•Applies lean sigma techniques to improve solution quality.</p>

Role Description:

The successful applicant will be accountable for delivery of the technical aspects of assigned projects (new/upgraded applications) to meet the needs of our clients… <p>Role Description:</p> <p>The successful applicant will be accountable for delivery of the technical aspects of assigned projects (new/upgraded applications) to meet the needs of our clients business in the areas of Discovery, Clinical, Medical and Regulatory businesses:</p> <p></p> <p>1. Provides oversight and governance, technical direction and domain expertise to delivery and internal support teams and outsourced resources from strategic partners and software vendors.</p> <p>2. Anticipates, understands, troubleshoots and resolves problems using technical expertise and problem solving skills.</p> <p>3. Ensures the technical application delivery is fully compliant with Regulatory standards, leveraging the full capabilities of the software to meet the business needs.</p> <p>4. Builds deep understanding of the key technologies to enable effective impact assessments of any proposed changes or design choices</p> <p>5. Maintains familiarity with architectural standards and vision, R&amp;D IT Technology Roadmap, technical landscape, validation requirements, central service request processes and policies.</p> <p>6. Supports Programme/Project Managers and the delivery team to design, develop and transition new applications into production, fostering and maintaining close links with infrastructure services colleagues</p> <p>7. Proactively support IT Asset Owners (Service Specialists) to develop and deliver continuous improvement of the applications portfolio to enhance user productivity, increase system reliability and reduce the total cost of ownership</p>

The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of R&D IT systems and services required to run, grow and transform the R&D Discovery business domains. The incumbent… <p>The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of R&amp;D IT systems and services required to run, grow and transform the R&amp;D Discovery business domains. The incumbent will work effectively with IT Business Process Partners to implement the agreed IT strategy for the R&amp;D domain, and to ensure that levels of IT service delivery are achieved in accordance with agreed targets.</p> <p>She/He provides leadership, vision and direction to members of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that programme, project and service goals are achieved within agreed time, cost, scope &amp; quality parameters in line with business and IT objectives. The role has accountability for significant line management of staff based on sites across the globe. In addition, an effective partnership with outsourced suppliers and vendors, critical to successful systems delivery and maintenance at optimal cost and risk is essential.</p> <p></p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Accountable for the implementation of IT projects and services required for the Discovery business domain.</p> <p>• Accountable for ensuring that all 3rd party services are delivered at optimal cost and that capacity is fully utilized within their portfolio.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure that projects are successfully managed from inception to closure, delivering the agreed business benefits within agreed time, cost, scope and quality targets.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure adequate levels of resources for each project or service implemented for the domain. Project and service portfolio characteristics:</p> <p>o Budgets from £500K- £50M; up to 20 projects running simultaneously</p> <p>o Delivering across business units and geographies</p> <p>o Line managed staff: up to 50</p> <p>o Outsourced resources: up to 100 from strategic and non strategic suppliers</p> <p>o Broad / Multiple IT Platforms &amp; Technologies</p> <p>o Stakeholders: SVP (across multiple business units / divisions/ functions)</p> <p>o External Suppliers : strategic suppliers + product vendors</p> <p>o Data complexity (volume, PII, confidentiality etc)</p> <p>o Number of users &gt; 0000’s+ (internal / External)</p> <p>• Accountable to provide leadership and direction to project teams within domain and ensure that methodologies &amp; standards consistent with IT and regulatory standards are followed.</p> <p>• Accountable for developing and directing a team of service managers and service specialists for the ongoing support, compliance, maintenance, life cycle management and planning of several hundred production business applications used within their service line and ensuring the support strategy is in alignment with the overall IT and business direction.</p> <p>• The leader will work directly with all IT groups, external product vendors, data vendors, and offshore support suppliers; setting objectives, service levels, and conducting service reviews with all areas.</p> <p>• Accountable for identifying service improvements that will lead to improved robustness and lower total cost of ownership.</p> <p>• Accountable for the management and remediation of any audit and compliance findings per Company standards and ensuring routine testing of agreed IT Continuity Plans.</p> <p>• Accountable for inspiring and developing staff in his/ her team to deliver the highest levels of performance</p> <p></p> <p>Bachelors degree in life sciences. Higher degree preferred.</p> <p></p> <p>• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical R&amp;D</p> <p>• Leadership in line and matrix management</p> <p>• Track record of successful delivery of complex IT programmes and lifecycle management</p> <p>• IT Service management and Continuous Improvement Skills</p> <p>• IT continuity/ crisis management</p> <p>Role requires:</p> <p>• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical R&amp;D and an education in life sciences.</p> <p>• Track record of successful delivery of complex IT development programmes.</p> <p>• Good knowledge of industry standard and strategic IT platforms used in R&amp;D and of IT project delivery methodologies.</p> <p>• Ability to lead and drive simultaneously, project development and services which meet business need.</p> <p>• Extensive experience as a line manager and leader of large teams.</p> <p>• Ability to inspire, enable and support people to excellent performance.</p> <p>• Extensive experience in managing outsourced ADM suppliers.</p> <p>• Ability to manage crises and to define plans to resolve issues promptly.</p> <p>• Ability to discern and dissipate distractions and trivia.</p> <p>• Excellent influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.</p> <p>• Higher degree in life sciences with IT qualification or experience.</p> <p>• Experience with ITIL based Service Management practices.</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience working with Six Sigma/Lean Sigma processes and tools.</p>

The IT Portfolio Manager will along with the team be primarily responsible for management and execution of the business change projects enabled by IT in United Kingdom and Ireland. IT Portfolio… <p>The IT Portfolio Manager will along with the team be primarily responsible for management and execution of the business change projects enabled by IT in United Kingdom and Ireland. IT Portfolio Management is also responsible for managing engagement between the Business and IT. The Portfolio Management team consists of IT Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts and a PMO team.</p> <p>Joining the IT Portfolio Management team as an IT Portfolio Manager you will primarily focus on ensuring successful delivery of the projects within the assigned portfolio, capturing available synergies, balancing delivery priorities and constraints and managing projects/portfolios interdependencies. You will be working closely with the Business Change function and Business Leads to deliver change.</p> <p>• Typically portfolios are aligned with business areas and functions and formed of 15-20 projects with a budget of £5-7M.</p> <p>• Typically projects in a portfolio will be of a high business criticality with multiple systems and business processes interdependencies due the highly inter-connected nature of business operating model.</p> <p>• You will be assigned to deliver change for a particular business area or function. However due to a highly inter-connected business operating model you will be expected to develop a good knowledge of the company’s business model, key systems, processes, underpinning business operational integrity.</p> <p>• You will be managing a team of up to 15-20 direct reports (Project Managers, Business Analysts and other roles) and be responsible for their line management and career development.</p> <p>• You will also act as the IT “Account Manager” for the assigned business areas and will be required to develop close “trusted partner” relationships with business colleagues and ensure that the IT/Business relationship is supported by clear understanding of both sides’ roles and responsibilities.</p> <p></p> <p>What You Will Be Doing</p> <p>Demand Management:</p> <p>• Manage a pipeline of planned &amp; unplanned company business and requests.</p> <p>• Identify business needs &amp; opportunities &amp; feed them into demand management process.</p> <p>• Participate in the business’ 5 year planning &amp; annual budgeting process, providing IT related input.</p> <p>• Support Business Leads &amp; Project Sponsors through project formulation, investment application &amp; business case preparation.</p> <p>Portfolio Management:</p> <p>• Develop delivery strategy, managing inter-portfolio dependencies, capturing available synergies.</p> <p>• Measure portfolio performance &amp; ensure value maximisation.</p> <p>• Work with Resourcing Capacity Manager to make the best use of resources.</p> <p>• Identify &amp; manage key dependencies between projects, portfolios &amp; on-going BAU activities.</p> <p>• Identify portfolio risks &amp; issues &amp; manage in a timely fashion.</p> <p>Project Delivery Assurance:</p> <p>• Provide guidance, support &amp; assurance to Project Managers, aimed at achieving delivery on time, budget &amp; to customer expectations.</p> <p>• Provide guidance &amp; support to Business Analysts, ensuring accurate &amp; comprehensive capture &amp; validation of business requirements.</p> <p>• Ensure projects’ adhere to project delivery framework, architecture standards &amp; operating model.</p> <p>• Monitor the progress of individual projects, working with project teams to understand &amp; track delivery, anticipate risks &amp; ensure effective resolution.</p> <p>• Ensure that project plans, costs, risks, issues, actions etc. are documented &amp; tracked in accordance with procedures.</p> <p>Business Relationship Management &amp; Consulting:</p> <p>• Build, own, develop &amp; foster the IT / Business relationship for the assigned business areas.</p> <p>• Identify key IT business enablers, engage relevant IT teams to support business strategic &amp; BAU agenda.</p> <p>• Inform business of upcoming innovations.</p> <p>• Work with business stakeholders &amp; Service Delivery to identify Service Improvement Plans opportunities.</p> <p>Stakeholder Management &amp; Communication:</p> <p>• Form strong, positive working relationships at all levels in their client organisations, including Board Members, Heads of Functions, Business Change Leads &amp; various SMEs.</p> <p>• Identify stakeholder needs &amp; requirements &amp; manage delivery/service expectations.</p> <p>• Provide regular reporting updates, presentations to the Business Divisional Board</p> <p>What We Are Looking For</p> <p>Team Management:</p> <p>• Act as a management &amp; behavioural role model.</p> <p>• Extensive experience of managing portfolios of IT projects and Programmes covering Programme/Projects management roles plus additional experiences in other non-delivery IT/Business roles to broaden the overall understanding of technologies and IT delivery models and business context)</p> <p>• Proven track record of managing Application Development and Infrastructure Upgrade projects</p> <p>• Experience of looking after a multidimensional IT/Business agenda of various day-to-day IT matters</p> <p>• Experience of establishing credible relationships within IT and Business community with examples of driving IT/Business change agenda, working at MD, CIO, CTO, Chief Architect level</p> <p>• Experience of direct line management of Project Managers and Business Analysts</p> <p>• Ability to see the big picture and think strategically, analyze complex Business requirements and IT delivery options and be able to translate them into actionable deliverables (be it projects or BAU resolutions) and drive them to completion</p> <p>• First-hand experience and knowledge of IT project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) with formal Project Delivery Accreditations (such as Prince2, MSP, APM, etc.)</p> <p>• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, in English.</p> <p>• Comfortable communicating high level concepts to senior stakeholders whilst also being able to delve into the detail of complex changes when required.</p>

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a Senior UI Developers for a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with their project team. The Senior UI Developer will create an experience… <p>Role Overview</p> <p>Our client is looking for a Senior UI Developers for a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with their project team. The Senior UI Developer will create an experience that makes sure online activities are easy to navigate, intuitive and flow seamlessly, working closely with the wider IT team to develop server-side technologies. The successful candidate will have experience delivering UI Development across digital projects and will have the skills and breadth of knowledge to hit the ground running.</p> <p>As a Senior UI Developer you will work across large-scale client facing digital projects in public sector, financial services and commercial sectors across the UK.</p> <p></p> <p>Main Features of the Role</p> <p>The ideal candidates will work as part of a team to design and build conceptual prototypes and production ready user interfaces that use best practice techniques and provide an enjoyable digital experience.</p> <p></p> <p>Responsibilities will include:</p> <p>• Within a senior role you will be able to lead other UI developers on the project and guide the team around best practice. Suggest appropriate approaches, methods and technologies to use on projects</p> <p>• Desire and willingness to work in a collaborative, innovative, flexible and team oriented environment using an Agile and continuous integration approach</p> <p>• Performing code reviews and conducting functional testing to ensure standards are understood and being followed</p> <p>• Creating and maintaining a library of common UI (User Interface) modules components &amp; tools</p> <p>• Utilising your experience of Responsive web design and grid frameworks such as Bootstrap</p> <p>• Developing clean, efficient, maintainable and extendable HMTL, CSS and JavaScript</p> <p>• Using your experience and initiative to suggest appropriate approaches, methods and technologies to use on projects</p> <p>• Collaborating between the UX designer and the development to deliver seamless UI interface</p> <p>• Effectively communicating with the wider IT team and key stakeholders</p> <p></p> <p>Essential Skills</p> <p>• 5 years minimum experience within the UI industry, with experience of operating at a senior level</p> <p>• Familiar with CSS and JavaScript browser compatibility issues and solutions</p> <p>• Command line experience of Git, NPM and Bower</p> <p>• Experience of AngularJS or similar JavaScript framework (e.g. Backbone/Ember)</p> <p>• Proficient with Sass or similar CSS pre-processor (e.g. LESS)</p> <p>• Able to run automated tasks using Gulp or similar (e.g. Grunt)</p> <p>• Good time management skills, ability to prioritise tasks effectively</p> <p>• Highly developed communication skills and proven ability to communicate clearly with project leads</p> <p></p> <p>Desired skills</p> <p>• Ability to fetch data through the use of AJAX</p> <p>• Knowledge of techniques for meeting web accessibility standards</p> <p>• Comfortable working in an Agile SCRUM environment</p> <p>• Understanding of user centred design methodology</p> <p>• Experience of integrating front-end solutions with server technologies through collaboration with back-end developers</p> <p></p> <p>The successful candidates must be willing to undergo a clearance process.</p>

Role Summary

• Primarily a field based software support role with frequent time spent within… <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>Role Summary</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Primarily a field based software support role with frequent time spent within South-East office locations</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>Working Relationships</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• UK – Project Managers, Service Managers, Technical Lead</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• PT – Service, Software Development, Engineering</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Availability to travel within UK on a continuous basis</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Availability to travel outside UK occasionally</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>Essential Software skills</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• 5 years+ experience working in an Application\Software Support Environment.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Experience working with Windows Operating Systems, including XP, Win 7, Win 8, Windows Server 2012 and be able to configure PCs and Servers Diagnose and troubleshoot errors.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Strong analytical skills to carry out root cause analysis on bespoke applications or MS Operating Systems.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Remote support experience, preferably VNC</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Complex troubleshooting skills is an advantage.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Microsoft SQL Server Experience with Transact - SQL.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Networking Experience, as minimum CompTIA N+ level or similar.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>•String MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>Hardware skills</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Willing to be ‘hands on’ and with experience of diagnosing hardware faults.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Be able to build and troubleshoot desktop computers and peripherals.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Working knowledge of networking infrastructure, cabling, electrical schematics and electromechanical equipment.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Experience in electrical and electromechanical testing.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Eligible to work in the UK with full driving license and geographically mobile.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Must be comfortable operating independently within customer environments.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Must be self-motivated.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Have a passion for excellence.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>Desirable</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Relevant experience of working in Aviation, Government, Security or similar environments.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Windows Server building experience is an advantage</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Knowledge of biometric technologies \ equipment is an advantage</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Awareness and understanding of ITIL processes</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>Must be clearable to UK Government Security Clearance (SC) level.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Reporting to a Service Delivery Manager closely liaising with a Technical Lead, analysing incidents and investigating root cause of problems. Present findings via incident reports.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Routine system maintenance and server checks to ensure system is in correct working order and applying software fixes and updates.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Testing and configuration of new systems either OS or bespoke Vision Box equipment.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Completion and ongoing management of technical documentation.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Identifying faults both remotely and at sites.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Responding to incidents, supporting Level 1 and Level 2 engineers, performing break/fix activities after escalations from sites.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Liaising with customers on site, via telephone or remotely and proactively communicating with UK and Head Office Teams, escalating issues and identifying areas where service can be improved.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Analysis of system performance.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Responsible for compliance with company policies including Health and Safety, Vehicle use, Expenses etc.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>Interpersonal Skills</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Ability to work under pressure and be able to priorities and focus with clear problem solving.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Must be comfortable operating alone either in an office or within customer environment or working within a small team.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Must have excellent time management and organisational skills, able to communicate well to customers and be comfortable liaising with other colleagues overseas.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Well presented.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p>• Experience of working in an international culture and in an ITIL service environment an advantage.</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Role Summary</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p>• <span style="color: #000000;">Primarily a field based software support role with frequent time </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">spent within South-East office locations</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Working Relationships</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p>• <span style="color: #000000;">UK – Project Managers, Service Managers, Technical Lead</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">•</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">PT – Service, Software Development, Engineering</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p>• <span style="color: #000000;">Availability to travel within UK on a continuous basis</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p>• <span style="color: #000000;">Availability to travel outside UK occasionally</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Essential</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Software skills</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">• 5 years+ experience working in an Application\Software</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Support Environment.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">• Experience working with Windows Operating Systems,</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">including XP, Win 7, Win 8, Windows Server 2012 and be</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">able to configure PCs and Servers Diagnose and</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">troubleshoot errors.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">• Strong analytical skills to carry out root cause analysis on</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">bespoke applications or MS Operating Systems.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">• Remote support experience, preferably VNC</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">• Complex troubleshooting skills is an advantage.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">• Microsoft SQL Server Experience with Transact - SQL.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">• Networking Experience, as minimum CompTIA N+ level or</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">similar.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <ul> <li> <p>•String MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.</p> <p> </p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Hardware skills</span></p> <ul> <li> <p>Willing to be ‘hands on’ and with experience of diagnosing hardware faults.</p> </li> <li> <p>Be able to build and troubleshoot desktop computers and peripherals.</p> </li> <li> <p>Working knowledge of networking infrastructure, cabling, electrical schematics and electromechanical equipment.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience in electrical and electromechanical testing.</p> </li> <li> <p>Eligible to work in the UK with full driving license and geographically mobile.</p> </li> <li> <p>Must be comfortable operating independently within customer environments.</p> </li> <li> <p>Must be self-motivated.</p> </li> <li> <p>Have a passion for excellence.</p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Desirable</span></p> <ul> <li> <p>Relevant experience of working in Aviation, Government, Security or similar environments.</p> </li> <li> <p>Windows Server building experience is an advantage</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of biometric technologies \ equipment is an advantage</p> </li> <li> <p>Awareness and understanding of ITIL processes</p> <p> </p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Must be clearable to UK Government Security Clearance (SC) level.</span></p> <p><b><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></b></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Key Responsibilities</span></p> <ul> <li> <p>Reporting to a Service Delivery Manager closely liaising with a Technical Lead, analysing incidents and investigating root cause of problems. Present findings via incident reports.</p> </li> <li> <p>Routine system maintenance and server checks to ensure system is in correct working order and applying software fixes and updates.</p> </li> <li> <p>Testing and configuration of new systems either OS or bespoke Vision Box equipment.</p> </li> <li> <p>Completion and ongoing management of technical documentation.</p> </li> <li> <p>Identifying faults both remotely and at sites.</p> </li> <li> <p>Responding to incidents, supporting Level 1 and Level 2 engineers, performing break/fix activities after escalations from sites.</p> </li> <li> <p>Liaising with customers on site, via telephone or remotely and proactively communicating with UK and Head Office Teams, escalating issues and identifying areas where service can be improved.</p> </li> <li> <p>Analysis of system performance.</p> </li> <li> <p>Responsible for compliance with company policies including Health and Safety, Vehicle use, Expenses etc.</p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Interpersonal Skills </span></p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to work under pressure and be able to priorities and focus with clear problem solving.</p> </li> <li> <p>Must be comfortable operating alone either in an office or within customer environment or working within a small team.</p> </li> <li> <p>Must have excellent time management and organisational skills, able to communicate well to customers and be comfortable liaising with other colleagues overseas.</p> </li> <li> <p>Well presented.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience of working in an international culture and in an ITIL service environment an advantage.</p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>

Senior SAP MM Analyst

Job Title: Senior SAP Analyst (Materials Management or Production Planning)

Roles & Responsibilities

Our Client is looking for a Senior… <p></p> <p>Senior SAP MM Analyst</p> <p>Job Title: Senior SAP Analyst (Materials Management or Production Planning)</p> <p>Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p> <p>Our Client is looking for a Senior SAP Analyst to become a member of a global inventory team that advances capabilities (people, processes, &amp; technology) and provides system support to supply chain business partners.</p> <p>Provide technical and functional expertise that enable improved performance of supply chain processes (plan, source, make, deliver) across IT and business processes in alignment with business strategy, goals, and objectives.</p> <p>Key Accountabilities:</p> <p>• Provide first class service and support of existing processes and systems.</p> <p>• Diagnose problems and restore service promptly to system users by working with system users, other members of the IS Department, software vendors, and service providers.</p> <p>• Carry out assigned activities during system releases, system upgrades and the application of SAP Hot Packs and system fixes.</p> <p>• Complete approved projects to extend the business systems.</p> <p>• Implement new applications or system functionality in support of future inventory strategy. These projects may include “rollouts” of SAP to new locations, and supporting start-up of new customer service facilities, plants, co-packers, and outside warehouses.</p> <p>• Analyse user requirements, plan and complete approved development projects, in partnership with business users and IT.</p> <p>• •Participate in approved IS or Business Initiatives to achieve greater business process efficiencies.</p> <p>• Prepare SAP training materials.</p> <p>• Train key users and implement sustainable training strategies in the Business Units.</p> <p>• Participate in other company initiatives as required in support of business strategy</p> <p>•</p> <p>Skills &amp; Qualifications</p> <p>The Candidate:</p> <p>Required: Qualifications/Skills/Experience</p> <p>• Graduate or graduate calibre.</p> <p>• SAP Analyst or ABAP experience.</p> <p>• Industry-relevant business process experience in Supply Chain area.</p> <p>• Large technical expertise (strong configuration skills) in SAP Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management (IM), SAP EDI Interfaces, Security, and SAP Portal</p> <p>• Configuration experience in a second module (PP, PM, WM, LE or QM).</p> <p>• Capable of providing support of other SAP modules.</p> <p>• Appreciation of overall SAP software architecture.</p> <p></p> <p>Required: Work Attributes/Qualities</p> <p>• Demonstrates an ability to partner with the business and design technical solutions in a dynamic environment.</p> <p>• Demonstrates an ability to overcome challenges and achieve desired results.</p> <p>• Displays superior interpersonal and communication skills with technical and business partners at all levels.</p> <p>• Employs an analytical, methodical, logical approach to problem solving, employing innovative approaches to business and technical challenges.</p> <p>• Displays a structured and self-disciplined approach to working - able to work on own initiative.</p> <p>• Exhibits sound business judgment and sees developing strong business and technical relationships as a key to success.</p> <p></p> <p>Desired: Qualifications/Skills/Experience</p> <p>• Proven project experience using PMP best practices and standard development and support processes.</p> <p>• Exposure to an International business environment.</p> <p>• SAP Academy certification.</p>

Overview

IT Portfolio Management is a function within the UK&I IT Department primarily responsible for management and execution of the business change projects enabled by IT in United… <p>Overview</p> <p>IT Portfolio Management is a function within the UK&amp;I IT Department primarily responsible for management and execution of the business change projects enabled by IT in United Kingdom and Ireland. IT Portfolio Management is also responsible for managing engagement between the Business and IT. The Portfolio Management team consists of IT Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts and a PMO team.</p> <p></p> <p>Joining the IT Portfolio Management team as an IT Portfolio Manager you will primarily focus on ensuring successful delivery of the projects within the Ecommerce and Customer Experience portfolio: overseeing projects for our online/mobile/digital sales channels, working closely with the marketing team delivering projects to enhance end-to-end customer journey and strengthen the company brand.</p> <p></p> <p>You will be working closely with the Business Change function and Business Leads to deliver change. Typically portfolios are aligned with business areas and functions and formed of 15-20 projects with a budget of £5-7M. Typically projects in a portfolio will be of a high business criticality with multiple systems and business processes interdependencies due the highly inter-connected nature of the business operating model. You will have high visibility and senior executive exposure up to the UKI &amp; Northern Region Board level. You will be assigned to deliver change for a particular business area or function.</p> <p></p> <p>You will be managing a team of up to 15-20 direct reports (Project Managers, Business Analysts and other roles) and be responsible for their line management and career development. You will also act as the IT “Account Manager” for the assigned business areas and will be required to develop close “trusted partner” relationships with business colleagues and ensure that the IT/Business relationship is supported by clear understanding of both sides’ roles and responsibilities.</p> <p></p> <p>What We Are Looking For</p> <p>• Extensive experience of managing portfolios of IT projects and Programmes covering at least 10 years in Programme/Projects management roles plus additional experiences in other non-delivery IT/Business roles to broaden the overall understanding of technologies and IT delivery models and business context)</p> <p>• Proven track record of managing eCommerce Application Development projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies</p> <p>• Solid understanding and knowledge of Information Technology</p> <p>• Experience of looking after a multidimensional IT/Business agenda of various day-to-day IT matters</p> <p>• Experience of establishing credible relationships within IT and Business community with examples of driving IT/Business change agenda, working at MD, CIO, CTO, Chief Architect level</p> <p>• Experience of direct line management of Project Managers and Business Analysts</p> <p>• Ability to see the big picture and think strategically, analyze complex Business requirements and IT delivery options and be able to translate them into actionable deliverables (be it projects or BAU resolutions) and drive them to completion</p> <p>• Ability to think commercially and strategically – quickly assess and quantify short and long term impact of changes, deal with ambiguity and uncertainty and be able to evaluate options to meet business expectations and provide maximum value</p> <p>• First-hand experience and knowledge of IT project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) with formal Project Delivery Accreditations (such as Prince2, MSP, APM, etc.)</p> <p>Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, in English. Comfortable communicating high level concepts to senior stakeholders whilst also being able to delve into the detail of complex changes when required.</p>

Key Responsibilities

Our Client is looking for an experienced Master Data Archtect who will help shape and deliver their Master Data Management strategy to ensure that business decisions… <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Our Client is looking for an experienced Master Data Archtect who will help shape and deliver their Master Data Management strategy to ensure that business decisions and analytics are based on reliable, trusted data.</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <p>• Develop, maintain, promote and execute the implementation of Target Information Architectures to optimise the organisation, reliability and flow of data across business processes</p> <p>• Prioritize, develop and establish a landscape of Master Data that are readily consumable by data analysts and project teams supporting both transactional systems and analytical systems</p> <p>• Drive the adoption of Data Governance to support the management of Master Data</p> <p>• Articulate to senior management the benefits and limitations of Master Data management and Information Architectures in supporting both current and planned business activity.</p> <p>• Drive the identification and adoption of master data sources within the business and IT communities</p> <p>• Drive the adoption of MDM and Information Architectures on related projects</p> <p>• Act as the Design Authority for implementation of MDM and Information Architectures</p> <p>• Drive the adoption of data standards and effective data management within the business and IT communities.</p> <p>• Develop and evolve Master Data Management services in partnership with our strategic vendors</p> <p>• Keep abreast of emerging trends in Master Data and Information Architecture and integrate them into the target architectures when appropriate.</p> <p>Basic Qualifications</p> <p>• Degree level education or equivalent experience</p> <p>• Experience of defining and running MDM initiatives in a large, complex organization</p> <p>• Good understanding of Information Architecture objectives, principles and practices</p> <p>• Good understanding of the principles and practices of business services</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>• Bachelors Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or the Life Sciences preferred</p> <p>• 5+ years relevant experience.</p> <p>• Proven experience of leading MDM programs in a large, complex organization</p> <p>• Proven experience of defining and operating Data Governance functions</p> <p>• Experience of working with distributed and/or matrix teams</p> <p>• Demonstrated expertise across a range of Information Architecture disciplines</p> <p>• Experience developing business services</p> <p>• Demonstrated experience of vendor performance management</p> <p>• Double deep knowledge in technical data</p> <p>• Demonstrated understanding and application of principles of data management practices</p> <p>• Proven Business Analysis experience</p> <p>• Outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving skills</p> <p>• Proven track record of quickly adapting skill set to meet the needs of changing technologies and business processes</p> <p>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills</p> <p>• Excellent organization, influencing, and negotiation skills</p>

Role Description:

Our Client is looking for a Qlikview Developer who is will have ultimate ownership of the planning, design and implementation of Qlikview applications across the… <p>Role Description:</p> <p>Our Client is looking for a Qlikview Developer who is will have ultimate ownership of the planning, design and implementation of Qlikview applications across the companies’ full product range. You will have responsibility for the organisation’s technical platforms, ensuring that these are designed and run at optimum efficiency. In addition, the role will encompass internal management reporting, internal and external client interaction and responsibility for quality assurance measures. This position works closely with the Operations Director to help identify, implement and drive change; ensuring successful delivery of all project related work for both internal and external clients. .</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>• Responsible for end-to-end design, development and support of QlikView based reporting applications</p> <p>• Design and develop dashboards to meet customer requirements</p> <p>• Participate in business requirements and design review sessions</p> <p>• Create QlikView scripts and applications to extract data from several transactional systems</p> <p>• Build and maintain a library of standard calculated expressions to be used by other developers within QlikView applications</p> <p>• Ensure all new dashboards are completed on time and to quality standards</p> <p>• Provide internal and external client training in Qlikview developed solutions</p> <p>• Manage data received from clients and preparing data prior to upload</p> <p>• Maintain CAL databases and maximise allocation efficiency</p> <p>• React swiftly and implement corrective measures whenever Qlikview issues arise within the company</p> <p>• Provide recommendations for implementation of additional applications such as Qlik Sense or N Printing</p> <p>• Support the project management team with incoming client Qlikview queries</p> <p>• Support the commercial business team by providing insightful dashboard solutions for new and existing clients</p> <p>• Support the management team by providing high quality internal and external business performance information</p> <p>• Establish and maintain standards and conventions around all data elements and models incorporated in the QlikView environment</p> <p>• Keep up to date with new Qlikview products, upgrades and enhancements</p> <p>• Attend Qlikview events</p> <p></p> <p>Essential Experience:</p> <p>• A minimum of 2 years in developing Business Intelligence solutions using Qlikview, including data modelling</p> <p>• Experience in optimizing existing QlikView reports with a focus on usability, performance, flexibility, testability, and standardization</p> <p>• An understanding of other Qlikview applications such as Qlik Sense, N Printing &amp; Qlik Server would be a distinct advantage</p> <p>• Sound knowledge of database applications such as MS Access, SQL Server or Visual Basic</p> <p>• Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint</p> <p>• Degree level educated</p> <p>Desirable Experience</p> <p>• Automotive sector experience</p> <p>• Market research sector experience</p> <p>• Java &amp; HTML experience</p> <p>• Website maintenance experience</p> <p>The person:</p> <p>• Highly motivated self-starter.</p> <p>• Enjoys individual responsibility and accountability.</p> <p>• The ability to work independently and effectively under tight time constraints and deliver accurate results is a pre-requisite.</p> <p>• Strong analytical and problem solving skills should be coupled with excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.</p> <p>• Must have ability to work in a challenging environment</p> <p>• Must be practical with a hands on – can do attitude</p>

Our Client is looking for an experienced Data Analytics Manager who will report into the Director of Analytics and Chief Commercial Architect, who are responsible for managing initiatives in… <p>Our Client is looking for an experienced Data Analytics Manager who will report into the Director of Analytics and Chief Commercial Architect, who are responsible for managing initiatives in enterprise analytics and yield development.</p> <p>The role holder will work very closely with portfolio and project managers in the IT community, but with a real focus on the delivery of the analytics that accompanies a technology change as well as projects with no or minimal technology change.</p> <p>The role will also manage the portfolio of group yield initiatives working closely with the yield delivery manager.</p> <p>The role will also form part of a team which is also focused on increasing the overall analytics capability within the business, and in particular joining up the thinking and data across business functions to maximise value capture from customer interactions and the business operations.</p> <p>What you will be doing</p> <p>Demand Management:</p> <p>• As Analytics Portfolio Manager you will be responsible for management of a demand pipeline of planned and unplanned analytics and yield development work ensuring that the analytics teams, core business and IT have the resource in place to deliver on key projects and working closely with business change to ensure that dependencies are clearly understood and managed.</p> <p>• You will have a good understanding of the business strategy, translating business demands into deliverable work packages.</p> <p>• You will also support Business Leads &amp; Project Sponsors through project idea formulation, investment application and business case preparation for submission to approval governance bodies.</p> <p></p> <p>Portfolio Management:</p> <p>• You will manage an assigned portfolio of analytics and yield development projects for which you will some you will be directly accountable for the delivery and some you will need to ensure clarity of timelines, deliverable dates so their role in the end to end portfolio is clear.</p> <p>• You will be responsible for developing portfolio delivery strategy, managing inter-portfolio dependencies, capturing available synergies and regularly measure the portfolio performance and ensure portfolio value maximisation.</p> <p>• You will be working with leaders of analytics both within the business function and in other functions to make the best use of available resources, managing the portfolio within the constraints of resource availability, funding, capacity and capability.</p> <p>• You will identify and manage key dependencies between projects, portfolios and on-going activities and also identify portfolio risks and issues and manage them in a timely fashion.</p> <p>• You will lead and contribute to further development of Client portfolio / project delivery capability.</p> <p>Project Delivery Assurance:</p> <p>• You will provide expert guidance, support and assurance to project teams, aimed at achieving delivery of the agreed business outcomes and projects’ delivery on time, on budget and up to customer expectations.</p> <p>• You will provide expert guidance and support to analytics consultants to ensure clear terms of references for new work and that approach is complete.</p> <p>• You will work with analytics teams to put a set of standards, templates and frameworks in place and then ensure these are used.</p> <p>• Monitor the progress of individual projects, working with project teams to understand and track delivery, anticipate risks and ensure effective issue resolution.</p> <p>• Ensure that project plans, costs, risks, issues, actions are documented and that risks/issues are acted upon.</p> <p>• You will implement processes to continuously improve analytics and yield delivery. Learn from previous project experiences , identify and apply transferable lessons and best practice</p> <p>Stakeholder Management &amp; Communication:</p> <p>• You will Engage with stakeholders in the most effective and efficient fashion and build relationships with key managers and leaders in teams across the business, identifying stakeholder needs and requirements and manage their delivery/service expectations.</p> <p>• You will be responsible for providing regular reporting updates, at yield and analytics steering forums.</p> <p>What we are looking for</p> <p>• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex projects</p> <p>• Experience of establishing strong relationships within technical and non technical stakeholders</p> <p>• Ability to build successful multi-disciplinary project teams without direct line management responsibility</p> <p>• Demonstrable experience of building consensus around change, influencing multiple stakeholders and managing conflicting agendas</p> <p>• Ability to see the big picture and think strategically, analyse complex Business requirements and IT delivery options and be able to translate them into actionable deliverables and drive them to completion</p> <p>• Ability to think commercially and strategically – quickly assess and quantify short and long term impact of changes, deal with ambiguity and uncertainty and be able to evaluate options to meet business expectations and provide maximum value</p> <p>• Excellent communicator. Comfortable communicating high level concepts to senior stakeholders whilst also being able to delve into the detail of complex changes when required.</p> <p>• Solid understanding and knowledge of Information Technology and Analytics</p>

Job Purpose:

The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of R&D IT systems and services required to run, grow and transform the R&D Safety, Medical &… <p>Job Purpose:</p> <p>The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of R&amp;D IT systems and services required to run, grow and transform the R&amp;D Safety, Medical &amp; Regulatory business domains. The incumbent will work effectively with IT Business Process Partners to implement the agreed IT strategy for the R&amp;D domain, and to ensure that levels of IT service delivery are achieved in accordance with agreed targets.</p> <p>She/He provides leadership, vision and direction to members of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that programme, project and service goals are achieved within agreed time, cost, scope &amp; quality parameters in line with business and IT objectives. The role has accountability for significant line management of staff based on sites across the globe. In addition, an effective partnership with outsourced suppliers and vendors, critical to successful systems delivery and maintenance at optimal cost and risk is essential.</p> <p></p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Accountable for the implementation of IT projects and services required for the Safety, Medical &amp; Regulatory business domain.</p> <p>• Accountable for ensuring that all 3rd party services are delivered at optimal cost and that capacity is fully utilized within their portfolio.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure that projects are successfully managed from inception to closure, delivering the agreed business benefits within agreed time, cost, scope and quality targets.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure adequate levels of resources for each project or service implemented for the domain. Project and service portfolio characteristics:</p> <p>o Budgets from £500K- £50M; up to 20 projects running simultaneously</p> <p>o Delivering across business units and geographies</p> <p>o Line managed staff: up to 50</p> <p>o Outsourced resources: up to 100 from strategic and non strategic suppliers</p> <p>o Broad / Multiple IT Platforms &amp; Technologies</p> <p>o Stakeholders: SVP (across multiple business units / divisions/ functions)</p> <p>o Data complexity (volume, PII, confidentiality etc)</p> <p>o Number of users &gt; 0000’s+ (internal / External)</p> <p>• Accountable to provide leadership and direction to project teams within domain and ensure that methodologies &amp; standards consistent with IT and regulatory standards are followed.</p> <p>• Accountable for developing and directing a team of service managers and service specialists for the ongoing support, compliance, maintenance, life cycle management and planning of several hundred production business applications used within their service line and ensuring the support strategy is in alignment with the overall IT and business direction.</p> <p>• The leader will work directly with all IT groups, external product vendors, data vendors, and offshore support suppliers; setting objectives, service levels, and conducting service reviews with all areas.</p> <p>• Accountable for identifying service improvements that will lead to improved robustness and lower total cost of ownership.</p> <p> Accountable for the management and remediation of any audit and compliance findings per Company standards and ensuring routine testing of agreed IT Continuity Plans.</p> <p>• Accountable for inspiring and developing staff.</p> <p>• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical R&amp;D</p> <p>• Leadership in line and matrix management</p> <p>• Track record of successful delivery of complex IT programs and lifecycle management</p> <p>• IT Service management and Continuous Improvement Skills</p> <p>• IT continuity/ crisis management</p> <p>Role requires:</p> <p>• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical R&amp;D and an education in life sciences.</p> <p>• Track record of successful delivery of complex IT development programs.</p> <p>• Ability to lead and drive simultaneously, project development and services which meet business need.</p> <p>• Extensive experience as a line manager and leader of large teams.</p> <p>• Ability to inspire, enable and support people to excellent performance.</p> <p>• Extensive experience in managing outsourced suppliers.</p> <p>• Ability to manage crises and to define plans to resolve issues promptly.</p> <p>• Ability to discern and dissipate distractions and trivia.</p> <p>• Excellent influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.</p> <p>• Higher degree in life sciences with IT qualification or experience.</p> <p>• Experience with ITIL based Service Management practices.</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience working with Six Sigma/Lean Sigma processes and tools.</p>

Role Overview

Our Client is currently recruiting a Lead UX Consultant for a unique opportunity to join their Service Design team, delivering focussed and innovative solutions to a… <p>Role Overview</p> <p>Our Client is currently recruiting a Lead UX Consultant for a unique opportunity to join their Service Design team, delivering focussed and innovative solutions to a portfolio of clients across the UK. The candidate will not only deliver exceptional best practice UX solutions (hands-on) but also have the experience to manage and liaise successfully with senior stakeholders.</p> <p>Joining the team in a senior position, you will have an entrepreneurial spirit, be resourceful, forward thinking and committed. Our digital people embrace these qualities and are passionate and positive even with the most complex issue to solve.</p> <p>Main Features of the Role</p> <p>Responsibilities will include:</p> <p>• Instil project teams with the confidence and discipline to explore innovative design solutions while respecting client deadlines</p> <p>• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams of Consultants and UX and UI Designers and Developers to realise your insights for simple, accessible and easy to use services that take into account a deep understanding of a broad range of stakeholders and the context in which they will be using the service</p> <p>• Combine formal User Experience orientated design methods with a strong sense of empathy to understand the needs and behaviours of the users of the service and to translate this into robust requirements</p> <p>• Work with partners to adopt and adapt the latest research in Inclusive Design to become a robust toolkit and methodology for measuring and designing Digital Services</p> <p>• Lead customers in workshops, focus groups and field studies to map, measure and improve their product and service offerings</p> <p>• Promote design thinking and advocate design principles and best practices</p> <p>• Mentor junior members of the team</p> <p>Essential Skills</p> <p>• 10+ years of industry experience and strong work samples which demonstrate your process and the finished project</p> <p>• Experience of planning &amp; leading stakeholder engagements</p> <p>• Comfortable taking a leading role in multi-disciplinary project teams</p> <p>• Clear evidence of collaborative, interdisciplinary working methods</p> <p>• Strong track record of significant client-facing responsibilities</p> <p>• Driven, hardworking and comfortable in a fast-paced environment</p> <p>The successful candidates must be willing to undergo a clearance process.</p>

Senior Technical Lead - Oracle and Argus

Our Client is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Lead with extensive Oracle and Argus experience. You will focus on managing production… <p>Senior Technical Lead - Oracle and Argus</p> <p>Our Client is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Lead with extensive Oracle and Argus experience. You will focus on managing production applications and the delivery of new IT systems, based on a single, key technology platform.</p> <p>This is a validated portfolio of applications based around Oracle's Argus Adverse Event management system aligned to Pharmacovigilance &amp; Drug Safety business areas. It is one the most critical systems helping business respond to tight regulatory timelines impacting patient safety. It is a highly regulated area, including regular reporting to global regulatory agencies (eg FDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.). The systems are highly integrated with multiple interfaces through messaging technologies.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>• Plans and prioritises demand for technical team to effectively manage resources.</p> <p>• Leads the technical team in the build of project approved prototypes, Proof of Concepts (POCs) or applications ensuring adherence to Design Authority and Development standards and compliance to Web and Mobile application development standards. Assists Service team to ensure smooth implementation of Platform releases</p> <p>• Develops architectural designs for large/complex project teams or programmes working on business solutions. Designs will be implementations of Target Architecture and Information Architectures that are flexible, scalable, extensible, efficient, supportable, easy to use, and meet business requirements.</p> <p>• Consistently applies design and architecture patterns and best practices to project and programme solutions.</p> <p>• Reviews materials in support of gate review process, including architecture diagrams and technical evaluations of alternative implementations and presents them at architectural review boards.</p> <p>• Produces and reviews relevant project documentation including system requirements and design specification.</p> <p>• Produces and follows support transition plans, including providing the support teams with technical information about the solution on an on-going, as-needed basis until warranty is complete.</p> <p>• Contributes to technology stack definitions and recommends use across the business.</p> <p>• Leads the evaluation and recommends emerging technologies, package solutions and development methodologies.</p> <p>• May provide high-level technical and/or architectural input to several projects at once.</p> <p>• Manages a highly-matrixed solution development team with members from multiple sites, other countries, and external companies</p> <p>• Identify opportunities to improve architectural designs that cross solution boundaries, working with Enterprise Architect to reconcile with Target Architecture Plan</p> <p>• Keeps abreast of and advise on emerging technologies, new development methodologies, and other industry trends.</p> <p>• Audits and reviews technical solutions provided by third parties and ensures technical components are fit for purpose.</p> <p>• Applies lean sigma techniques to improve solution quality.</p>

Service Delivery Manager – Pharma Industry Experience Essential

UK Salary £70,000 to £100,000 According to Experience.

Hertfordshire Location

Our Client is seeking a… <p>Service Delivery Manager – Pharma Industry Experience Essential</p> <p>UK Salary £70,000 to £100,000 According to Experience.</p> <p>Hertfordshire Location</p> <p>Our Client is seeking a Pharma Industry Experienced Service Delivery Manager. This is a highly regulated area of the operation including regular reporting to global regulatory agencies (eg FDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.).</p> <p></p> <p>The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of IT systems and services for all implementations of the Oracle Argus technology upon which the application is built, independent of business unit and process it supports.</p> <p>The incumbent will work effectively with IT Business Process Partners across the relevant business areas to implement the agreed IT strategy, and to ensure that levels of IT service delivery are achieved in accordance with agreed targets.</p> <p></p> <p>You will provide leadership; vision to maximize companies’ investment in the technology and roadmap to build industry recognized deep technical skills within their area of specialty. Effective partnership with outsourced suppliers and vendors, critical to successful systems delivery and maintenance at optimal costs and risk is essential.</p> <p></p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>• Accountable for the implementation of IT projects and services utilizing Oracle Argus, to agreed service levels, time, costs and quality targets.</p> <p>• Accountable for influencing the vendor product lifecycle development plans to allow company to maximize value of the investment.</p> <p>• Accountable for ensuring that the strategic platform remains current with vendor releases.</p> <p>• Accountable for ensuring that company and 3rd party support staff continuously improve their technical skills and meet the minimum set for the Competency Centre.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure adequate levels of resources for each project or service implemented for the domain. Project / Application characteristics:</p> <p>• Tier 1 to Tier 4 projects; budgets from £500K- £10M; up to 2 projects running simultaneously</p> <p>• Delivering across business units and geographies</p> <p>• Line managed staff: 6 to 12+</p> <p>• Outsourced resources from strategic and non-strategic suppliers</p> <p>• Focused IT Platforms &amp; Technologies</p> <p>• External Suppliers : strategic suppliers + product vendors</p> <p>• Data complexity (volume, PII, confidentiality etc)</p> <p>• Number of users &gt; 0000’s+ (internal / External)</p> <p>• Accountable to provide leadership and direction to the team and ensure that methodologies &amp; standards consistent. Ensuring standards are followed.</p> <p>• Accountable for the ongoing support, compliance, maintenance, life cycle management and planning of business applications built upon the competency centre technology.</p> <p>• Accountable for identification and implementation of service improvements that will lead to improved robustness and lower total cost of ownership for business.</p> <p>• Accountable for the remediation of any audit and compliance findings per company standards (SarBox, WADS, Security, GxP, etc.) and ensuring routine testing of agreed IT Continuity Plans.</p>

Master Data Management Architect

Our Client is looking for an experienced MDM Architect

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, promote and execute the… <p>Master Data Management Architect</p> <p>Our Client is looking for an experienced MDM Architect</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <p>• Develop, maintain, promote and execute the implementation of Target Information Architectures to optimise the organisation, reliability and flow of data across R&amp;D business processes</p> <p>• Prioritize, develop and establish a landscape of Master Data that are readily consumable by data analysts and project teams supporting both transactional systems and analytical systems</p> <p>• Drive the adoption of Data Governance to support the management of Master Data</p> <p>• Articulate to senior management the benefits and limitations of Master Data management and Information Architectures in supporting both current and planned business activity.</p> <p>• Drive the identification and adoption of master data sources within the business and IT communities</p> <p>• Drive the adoption of MDM and Information Architectures on related projects</p> <p>• Take a proactive approach to understanding, shaping existing R&amp;D scientific, business, and social data sources so they are of high quality, dependable and re-usable</p> <p>• Act as the Design Authority for implementation of MDM and Information Architectures</p> <p>• Develop and evolve Master Data Management services in partnership with our strategic vendors</p> <p>• Keep abreast of emerging trends in Master Data and Information Architecture and integrate them into the target architectures when appropriate.</p>

Master Data Management Architect

Our Client is looking for an experienced MDM Architect

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, promote and execute the… <p>Master Data Management Architect</p> <p>Our Client is looking for an experienced MDM Architect</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <p>• Develop, maintain, promote and execute the implementation of Target Information Architectures to optimise the organisation, reliability and flow of data across R&amp;D business processes</p> <p>• Prioritize, develop and establish a landscape of Master Data that are readily consumable by data analysts and project teams supporting both transactional systems and analytical systems</p> <p>• Drive the adoption of Data Governance to support the management of Master Data</p> <p>• Articulate to senior management the benefits and limitations of Master Data management and Information Architectures in supporting both current and planned business activity.</p> <p>• Drive the identification and adoption of master data sources within the business and IT communities</p> <p>• Drive the adoption of MDM and Information Architectures on related projects</p> <p>• Take a proactive approach to understanding, shaping existing R&amp;D scientific, business, and social data sources so they are of high quality, dependable and re-usable</p> <p>• Act as the Design Authority for implementation of MDM and Information Architectures</p> <p>• Develop and evolve Master Data Management services in partnership with our strategic vendors</p> <p>• Keep abreast of emerging trends in Master Data and Information Architecture and integrate them into the target architectures when appropriate.</p>

The role

Our client is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their UK team. This is an opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team, and be involved in a wide range of strategic… <p>The role</p> <p>Our client is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their UK team. This is an opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team, and be involved in a wide range of strategic technological activities and projects.</p> <p>The successful candidate must possess the following.</p> <p>• Good knowledge and follows front end development trends and major frameworks</p> <p>• Good experience with ES6 + React + Redux + webpack stack (although you may be able to convince us to use different stack)</p> <p>• Good command of backend Node.js</p> <p>• Excellent CSS (including preprocessors, good practices, Bootstrap)</p> <p>• Good eye, appreciation and knowledge of good practices for UI/UX</p> <p>• Experience deploying scalable applications in AWS, GoogleCloud (or other clouds)</p> <p></p> <p>Good to have skills:</p> <p>• Server Side Rendering for single page applications</p> <p>• Nginx/Apache configuration</p> <p>• Working with microservice architectures</p> <p>• Designing REST APIs</p> <p>• React Native</p> <p>• Using Docker in development and production environments</p> <p>• Embedded in dev communities (e.g. reactiflux for React)</p> <p></p> <p>Awesome skills:</p> <p>• SQL, NoSQL (MongoDB, CouchDB), GraphQL</p> <p>• Experience with backend Java 8</p> <p>• Experience with other programming languages (Python, Elixir + Erlang VM)</p>

Role Description:

Our Client is looking for an experienced Python developer to join the existing engineering team to help build the next generation of products. This role provides a real… <p>Role Description:</p> <p>Our Client is looking for an experienced Python developer to join the existing engineering team to help build the next generation of products. This role provides a real opportunity at the start of an exciting period of change and growth where your dynamism and vision will have a direct influence on the success of the company.</p> <p>You will be joining a high performing Python team building the future product suite and will be expected to deliver code to an exemplary standard. You will be implementing key architectural improvements and new features working within a Scrum/Agile environment.</p> <p>Required skills:</p> <p>• A minimum of 2 years experience in Python development</p> <p>• Experience of asynchronous frameworks for high-performance applications</p> <p>• Experience with SQL for MySQL</p> <p>• Strong Linux knowledge</p> <p>• Experience in version control systems, such as Subversion or Git</p> <p>• Passion for improving coding and development practices</p> <p>• Proven ability to quickly assimilate new technologies and skills</p> <p>• A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar</p> <p>Desired Skills</p> <p>• Exposure to large-scale web applications</p> <p>• Experience with writing web applications</p> <p>• Experience in code profiling and writing unit tests</p> <p>• NoSQL databases</p> <p>• Experience of working within an agile scrum team</p> <p>• Prior experience of working for a small, high-growth company</p> <p>• Shell programming</p> <p>Wish List Skills</p> <p>• Gevent</p> <p>• Asincio</p> <p>• Twisted</p> <p>• Celery</p> <p>• Tornado</p> <p></p> <p>You must be a high energy self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision and comfortable working within a framework of objectives without the need for day to day guidance and direction.</p> <p>This role is a full time position offering great benefits .</p>

Your role:

We are seeking Software Engineers on behalf of our client, who will be responsible for development of the company’s software portfolio, from user interface and systems… <p>Your role:</p> <p>We are seeking Software Engineers on behalf of our client, who will be responsible for development of the company’s software portfolio, from user interface and systems programming to real-time and embedded firmware.</p> <p>General duties of the role will include but are not limited to:</p> <p>• Design, development, testing and maintenance of software.</p> <p>• Review of software, designs and estimates.</p> <p>• Providing estimates of work to be undertaken as input to planning and scheduling of major deliverables.</p> <p>• Contributing to the development of procedures and guidelines for the ongoing improvement of the software development function within the Company.</p> <p>• Prepared to travel occasionally for work.</p> <p></p> <p>Relevant skills:</p> <p>• Basic understanding of Electronic and Systems design.</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience of relevant languages, such as C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript/jQuery, shell scripting, HTML/CSS.</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience of production software development tools and processes.</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience of hardware interfacing in Unix or Windows (preferably both).</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience of object oriented development principles and patterns.</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience of common software development tools, such as configuration management, issue trackers, build engines, installer tools.</p> <p>• Good English language skills, both written and spoken.</p>

Our rapidly growing client based in St Albans is looking for an experienced Web Developer (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to join their team.

You will strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience as… <p>Our rapidly growing client based in St Albans is looking for an experienced Web Developer (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to join their team.</p> <p>You will strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience as they are bringing that development back in house.</p> <p>Any back-end development skills would be a bonus as this role will allow you to develop into a Full Stack Web Developer if that is what you want from your career.</p> <p>They are a sociable and close team with offices in the UK and now the USA.</p> <p></p> <p></p>

Our Client is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Lead with extensive Oracle and Argus experience. You will focus on managing production applications and the delivery of new IT systems,… <p>Our Client is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Lead with extensive Oracle and Argus experience. You will focus on managing production applications and the delivery of new IT systems, based on a single, key technology platform.</p> <p>This is a validated portfolio of applications based around Oracle's Argus Adverse Event management system aligned to Pharmacovigilance &amp; Drug Safety business areas. It is one the most critical systems helping business respond to tight regulatory timelines impacting patient safety. It is a highly regulated area, including regular reporting to global regulatory agencies (eg FDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.). The systems are highly integrated with multiple interfaces through messaging technologies.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>• Plans and prioritises demand for technical team to effectively manage resources.</p> <p>• Leads the technical team in the build of project approved prototypes, Proof of Concepts (POCs) or applications ensuring adherence to Design Authority and Development standards and compliance to Web and Mobile application development standards. Assists Service team to ensure smooth implementation of Platform releases</p> <p>• Develops architectural designs for large/complex project teams or programmes working on business solutions. Designs will be implementations of Target Architecture and Information Architectures that are flexible, scalable, extensible, efficient, supportable, easy to use, and meet business requirements.</p> <p>• Consistently applies design and architecture patterns and best practices to project and programme solutions.</p> <p>• Reviews materials in support of gate review process, including architecture diagrams and technical evaluations of alternative implementations and presents them at architectural review boards.</p> <p>• Produces and reviews relevant project documentation including system requirements and design specification.</p> <p>• Produces and follows support transition plans, including providing the support teams with technical information about the solution on an on-going, as-needed basis until warranty is complete.</p> <p>• Contributes to technology stack definitions and recommends use across the business.</p> <p>• Leads the evaluation and recommends emerging technologies, package solutions and development methodologies.</p> <p>• May provide high-level technical and/or architectural input to several projects at once.</p> <p>• Manages a highly-matrixed solution development team with members from multiple sites, other countries, and external companies</p> <p>• Identify opportunities to improve architectural designs that cross solution boundaries, working with Enterprise Architect to reconcile with Target Architecture Plan</p> <p>• Keeps abreast of and advise on emerging technologies, new development methodologies, and other industry trends.</p> <p>• Audits and reviews technical solutions provided by third parties and ensures technical components are fit for purpose.</p> <p>• Applies lean sigma techniques to improve solution quality.</p>

A market leading organisation is looking for a Desktop Engineer:

you will have at last 5 years experience working in support/desktop environment and be used to a fast paced… <p>A market leading organisation is looking for a Desktop Engineer:</p> <p>you will have at last 5 years experience working in support/desktop environment and be used to a fast paced environment.</p> <p>you will have break fix PC skills</p> <p></p> <p>The role offers working across industry and excellent career paths.</p>

Job Purpose:

The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of R&D IT systems and services required to run, grow and transform the R&D Safety, Medical &… <p>Job Purpose:</p> <p>The role is accountable for the delivery, performance and maintenance of R&amp;D IT systems and services required to run, grow and transform the R&amp;D Safety, Medical &amp; Regulatory business domains. The incumbent will work effectively with IT Business Process Partners to implement the agreed IT strategy for the R&amp;D domain, and to ensure that levels of IT service delivery are achieved in accordance with agreed targets.</p> <p>She/He provides leadership, vision and direction to members of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that programme, project and service goals are achieved within agreed time, cost, scope &amp; quality parameters in line with business and IT objectives. The role has accountability for significant line management of staff based on sites across the globe. In addition, an effective partnership with outsourced suppliers and vendors, critical to successful systems delivery and maintenance at optimal cost and risk is essential.</p> <p></p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Accountable for the implementation of IT projects and services required for the Safety, Medical &amp; Regulatory business domain.</p> <p>• Accountable for ensuring that all 3rd party services are delivered at optimal cost and that capacity is fully utilized within their portfolio.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure that projects are successfully managed from inception to closure, delivering the agreed business benefits within agreed time, cost, scope and quality targets.</p> <p>• Accountable to ensure adequate levels of resources for each project or service implemented for the domain. Project and service portfolio characteristics:</p> <p>o Budgets from £500K- £50M; up to 20 projects running simultaneously</p> <p>o Delivering across business units and geographies</p> <p>o Line managed staff: up to 50</p> <p>o Outsourced resources: up to 100 from strategic and non strategic suppliers</p> <p>o Broad / Multiple IT Platforms &amp; Technologies</p> <p>o Stakeholders: SVP (across multiple business units / divisions/ functions)</p> <p>o Data complexity (volume, PII, confidentiality etc)</p> <p>o Number of users &gt; 0000’s+ (internal / External)</p> <p>• Accountable to provide leadership and direction to project teams within domain and ensure that methodologies &amp; standards consistent with IT and regulatory standards are followed.</p> <p>• Accountable for developing and directing a team of service managers and service specialists for the ongoing support, compliance, maintenance, life cycle management and planning of several hundred production business applications used within their service line and ensuring the support strategy is in alignment with the overall IT and business direction.</p> <p>• The leader will work directly with all IT groups, external product vendors, data vendors, and offshore support suppliers; setting objectives, service levels, and conducting service reviews with all areas.</p> <p>• Accountable for identifying service improvements that will lead to improved robustness and lower total cost of ownership.</p> <p>• Accountable for the management and remediation of any audit and compliance findings per Company standards and ensuring routine testing of agreed IT Continuity Plans.</p> <p>• Accountable for inspiring and developing staff.</p> <p>• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical R&amp;D</p> <p>• Leadership in line and matrix management</p> <p>• Track record of successful delivery of complex IT programs and lifecycle management</p> <p>• IT Service management and Continuous Improvement Skills</p> <p>• IT continuity/ crisis management</p> <p>Role requires:</p> <p>• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical R&amp;D and an education in life sciences.</p> <p>• Track record of successful delivery of complex IT development programs.</p> <p>• Ability to lead and drive simultaneously, project development and services which meet business need.</p> <p>• Extensive experience as a line manager and leader of large teams.</p> <p>• Ability to inspire, enable and support people to excellent performance.</p> <p>• Extensive experience in managing outsourced suppliers.</p> <p>• Ability to manage crises and to define plans to resolve issues promptly.</p> <p>• Ability to discern and dissipate distractions and trivia.</p> <p>• Excellent influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.</p> <p>• Higher degree in life sciences with IT qualification or experience.</p> <p>• Experience with ITIL based Service Management practices.</p> <p>• Knowledge and experience working with Six Sigma/Lean Sigma processes and tools.</p>

Our client is looking for an experienced Application Services Project Leader.

• Reporting to the Specialist Applications Systems Manager, you will be responsible for managing the… <p>Our client is looking for an experienced Application Services Project Leader.</p> <p>• Reporting to the Specialist Applications Systems Manager, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of Application Services projects through standard Group IS processes and will ensure that projects are prioritised and delivered to maximum benefit.</p> <p>• You will also assist with prioritising and completion of application support and change management.</p> <p>In order to be successful in this role, you will be able to quickly understand business processes and will have the ability to translate this to system requirements. Knowledge of the fundamentals of IS project management is essential to the role along with an in-depth understanding of systems development technologies and processes.</p> <p>Due to the diverse cultural nature of the role, you must have:</p> <p>• Excellent interpersonal skills</p> <p>• Able to rapidly gain the respect of business users at all levels of the operation.</p> <p>• Flexible and happy to travel which will be a requirement of this role.</p> <p>A full UK driving licence and car ownership would be an advantage due to limited public transport to company premises.</p>