Management of project(s) up to £5m within the constraints set out by the business. Ensure that assigned project(s) produce the required outcomes in accordance with time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefit/performance goals in the life cycle from bid preparation through to acceptance. Work with customers to understand and track their evolving needs and ensure the project(s) meet them.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Act as customer interface for project

Plan, direct, monitor and control assigned project(s)

Oversee and approve project activities during proposal development, product design, procurement, subcontractors, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and acceptance

Generate plans, commission estimates, evaluate risk, prospect for follow-on opportunities

Represent and report project status to internal stakeholders

Develop resource demand, engage with Matrix teams to secure capacity

Manage all aspects of change control

Work with commercial colleagues to address contractual considerations

Comply with company's internal policies and processes

Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Role Requirements

Essential:

Extensive experience operating successfully as a Project Manager in a similar capacity

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Expertise with Project Management tools

Desirable :

Formal qualification such as APM or PRINCE2 or equivalent

Managing, building, and motivating multi-disciplinary teams

Skilled working at different organisational levels, from shop floor to C-suite

Ideal

Ability to inspire, lead and influence others

Knowledge of the transport or related domains

Engineering or technology background

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An IT transformation agency with blue chip client base seek an Azure Solutions to join their talented cloud team, working on the most cutting edge technologies you will have the opportunity to adapt new concepts in Azure solutions delivery.

This diverse position will see the Azure Solutions Architect working on an array of cutting edge technologies, across a wide variety of projects in diverse and exciting locations.

The projects may include:

• Designing Public Cloud strategy at an Enterprise level

• Requirement gathering, design and implement appropriate business solutions

• troubleshooting complex Azure issues

• Documenting processes and procedures, developing tenders and proposals

• Full MS Stack solutions Design.

As an Azure Solutions Architect you will display the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in architecting innovative Solutions using Microsoft Azure.

• A Track record of successfully delivering Microsoft Azure Infrastructure projects.

• A deep understanding of Azure Identity Security and Access Management and Azure Marketplace Security services and products.

• Strong PowerShell/ARM Scripting skills and a great understanding of virtualization.

• Exposure to other Microsoft cloud products such as Office 365, EMS and CRM online

• Experience working in environments with a mature implementation of DevOps and DevOps toolsets.

• Experience in Microsoft System Centre suite of products.

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Programme Manager is required to join an organisation that is market leader in their sector, and manage overall programme delivery. The Programme Manager will manage a PMO team and report in to the Director of Programme and Transformation to execute senior stakeholder relationship management.

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience of managing portfolios of projects and Programmes (previous experience of finance processing/customer service/process and culture/change related programmes would be advantageous)
• Solid understanding and knowledge of Information Technology
• Experience of establishing credible relationships within Business community with examples of driving Business change agenda, working at MD and Director level
• Ability to build successful project teams, covering resources spread across Business typically without direct line management responsibility
• Ability to see the big picture and think strategically, analyse complex Business requirements and delivery options and can translate them into actionable deliverables (be it projects or BAU resolutions) and drive them to completion
• Ability to think commercially and strategically - quickly assess and quantify short and long-term impact of changes, deal with ambiguity and uncertainty and can evaluate options to meet business expectations and provide maximum value
• First-hand experience and knowledge of project delivery methodologies Prince 2 as well as Agile working

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The Head of Client Services will also be offered flexible working, as you will only be required on-site for 2 days per week, meaning you could work from home/other sites for the other 3 days!

Key Skills:

• Very strong knowledge of ServiceNow (including navigation, implementation and transformation)

• Prior experience as a Transformation Driver', specifically around Client Services, including Incident Management and Problem Management

• Previously worked in a multi-site environment (Global) - Able to create a Service Desk

• Excellent communication skills, will be heavily involved in planning, challenging and debating topics and reporting into the Global CIO

Responsibilities:

• Develop an evolving Client Services strategy with the aim to establish best practive global client services support model and capability

• Own, implement, develop and administer ServiceNow including CMDB

• Develop and maintain an end point centre of competence in regards to standards, policies and procedures for managing end point solutions best practice ensuring deployed globally

• Ensure that global/regional end point assets are configured, managed and supported in accordance with standards, policies and procedures.

• Maintain end point architecture, including driving standards, technology life cycle management & future state direction. Creates and maintains an end point refresh plan, ensuring that technology platforms are upgraded in a timely manner.

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One of the world's largest Lottery providers are searching for an experienced Java Developer that is passionate about technology. Our client is looking for a team player to join their team of highly experienced staff from both betting and cutting edge technical backgrounds.

A leader in all things digital is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join the team to support the expansion of their development capability.

Focused on delivering technical expertise and hands on Java Development across high profile digital transformation programmes across the UK you will also demonstrate exposure other opensource technologies and practices including microservices.

On a day to day basis as the chosen Java Developer, you will be working in highly Agile environments, working closely with the solutions and technical architects to:

• Develop robust, scalable open source systems
• Implement RESTful API's,
• Ensuring digital services are thoroughly tested and capable
• Provide mentorship for more junior developers

As the Java Developer, you will demonstrate experience and understanding of continuous integration and work closely with other teams across the delivery capability to improve speed and accurate delivery of the digital platform. In addition to your responsibility as Java Developer, this will include understanding technical aspects of Front End development including HTML5, CSS and UX/UI design.

Desirable skills for the Java Developer:

• Exposure to Scala, MongoDB, Python OR Ruby, and other open source technologies
• A good understanding of DevOps and associated tools
• Understanding of application security best practice
• Knowledge of version control systems ie Git or Subversion
• Experience of handling large data sets

The chosen Java Developer will be able to hit the ground running and be keen to gain exposure to a number of different projects. This represents a unique opportunity to work for an innovative company that is regularly voted as being one of the best places to work with a commitment to offering training and development.

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Digital Service Transformation Director Key Requirements:

·         To oversee the delivery of outsourced services via an IT Managed Service Provider and contract manage this arrangement

·         To manage the improvement of service delivery within the business transformation team

·         To re-align the councils digitalisation project deadlines and bring the project back on track with stakeholder expectations

·         Ideally Public sector experience

·         Leading digital & business transformation

·         Service provider contract management

·         Strong management experience

·         Proactive and Service Improvement focused.

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Due to recent senior departures and organisational gaps managing current live operations is covered, however there is a shortfall of capacity to maintain the pace of transformation, continuous improvement and expansion of the function.

Duties will include but not limited to: 
* Guiding the transformation of the Live Services function 
* Continuous improvement of Live Services delivery 
* Driving organisational effectiveness 
* Advice, support and coaching to acting Director of Live Services personally. 

Essential Skills
*Strong leadership qualities. 
*Extensive experience of sourcing and managing DDaT services and of working with 3rd party suppliers
*Extensive experience of mobilising, leading and reviewing large-scale transformation initiatives 
*Explicit experience in developing Services Integration and Management functions
*An instinctive eye towards the economics of technology solutions and experience of P&L management.
*Good understanding of how to design effective MI, customised for different audiences
*A good understanding of Operational Risk within IT
*Very strong communication skills
*Experience being in a senior role in a Live Service Organisation.

Nice to Have Skills
*Experience of working in public sector in the last 5 years.
*Experience of working in a disaggregated environment.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

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My client, a leading financial services organisation based in the City, are currently looking for an experienced Automation Tester to join the organisation. Coming into a bank-wide Digital Transformation Programme, the role will be responsible for developing and maintaining automation frameworks, as well as test execution and analysis.
The focus for the role is on excellent technical Server Side automation testing skills, and business knowledge is not essential.

Candidates must have:

• Extensive experience working with Server Side automation frameworks
• Strong experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks
• End to end testing experience
• Strong technical skills in Java
• Mocking external systems (eg using Mockserver)
• Experience with Python is beneficial
• Testing experience gained within a complex environment with high volumes of data and analysis
• Ability to analyse and assess test results

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Tester to join a high-profile programme within an expanding organisation, with excellent long-term prospects.

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