FILLED: Quality Consultant : 6 mths +, Newcastle

Hi all,

We are working with a Government Agency who have a programme that is aiming to reach CMMI Level 3 accreditation.

They require a Quality Consultant to lead this effort. The key requirements are :

Plan Programme/Project Quality Planning with support from relevant SMEs (GAD QMS, Quality and Measurement) and Programme Office Manager:

• Produce Programme quality goals and objectives
• Produce quality plan for Programme Manager approval
• Report progress on quality planning activities to project/programme manager(s)
  

Execute Programme/Project Quality Assurance and Control

• Monitor and report progress against project/programme quality objectives
• Communicate quality issues at Senior/Project Management team meetings
• Work with QA teams to co-ordinate external QA audits and ensure clearance of audit non-conformities
• Lead programme initiative to strive for CMMI accreditation
• Schedule, conduct and review project/programme QA internal healthchecks.
• Analyse project/programme metrics
• Quality Assure Work Product Review (WPR) activities and resulting PreSage metrics
• Produce project metrics variance reports, including SPI/CPI reports and track issues to closure
• Co-ordinate Programme /Project causal analysis activities
• Support and provide advice on Post Milestone Project Reviews (PMPRs), the execution of corrective actions and the recording/reporting of lessons learned
• Work with the CMMi assessment team to co-ordinate CMMi healthchecks and action plans.
• Establish and co-ordinate QA activities with project strand quality single points of contact

If you are interested or know someone who maybe please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

FILLED - IT : 6 mths +, Newcastle

Hi all,

We have a client looking for the following :

Project Manager responsible for managing deliverables, milestones, task, and resources to jointly agreed upon Detail Project Plan. The Project Manager will also be responsible for creating a detail project plan that is resource loaded and contain dependencies and interdepencies between the development, configuration management, testing, release management, and implementation functional teams. Implement standard Project Management Methdologies to manage risk, issues, and contingencies in order to meet desired project deliverables and milestones between and within each of the program functional teams.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 7 years proven project manager experience
• Experienced practitioner of PM tools and processes (including governance)
• Experience practitioner rapid application development lifecycle methodology and processes
• Management of at least 200+ people
• Experienced in matrix management and use of leveraged capabilities
• Management of project budget circa $100 million
• Strong leadership, motivational and team building experience
• Flexible to travel to other locations
• Customer facing

Desirable skills required

• Experience of project application delivery in a global IT organization.
• PMI PMP CMMI (or similar) Accreditation

Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

FILLED: Prince 2 Coaches : Interim, 6 mths, Hampshire

Hi all,

We are working with a Government Agency who have the following requirement :

4 Project Managers to implement a Prince 2 conformant organisation and to shadow some of the operational managers who tend to be good at their subject areas but need some 'mentoring' to help them become more effective project managers.

This will require consultants used to working in a government environment and having several years experience of Prince 2.

Initially this will be a 6 month contract, planed start from mid January

Are you interested or know someone who may be ??

Cheers and Merry Christmas !!

Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

FILLED: Project Manager - Procurement : 12 months, Hampshire

Hi all,

We are working with a Government Agency who have the following, immediate requirement :

A project manager for a 12month contract who can run the final stage of the procurement and coordinate and manage the internal teams delivering parts of the SOR (statement of requirement) and the suppliers briefings and timetables and process.

Strong PM and communications skills and experience of managing outsourced or service delivery contracts as a PM would be useful, as would Prince 2 qualification and having some exposure to Public sector procurement.

If you are interested, or know someone who maybe please get in touch.


Cheers and Merry Christmas !!


Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

FILLED: Procurement Consultant : 12 months, Hampshire

Hi all,

We are working with a Government Agency who have the following, immediate requirement :

A senior procurement and commercial role, with a functional reporting line into the Head of Procurement and day to day reporting into the Head of the Project Procurement & Contract Management who is responsible for the delivery of the key contracts underpinning a number of key services for a major government event.

The primary responsibility is to lead and manage all aspects of the commercial and procurement activity related to this critical stage of the Project. This is a dynamic and challenging role to define the complete framework, liaise with the two suppliers through the best and final bid process, manage the evaluation and negotiation process through to award, and finalising any remaining commercial details of the contract.

It also involves managing key internal relationships with senior management and operational team leads, as well as external advisors.

Are you interested or know someone who may be ??

Cheers and Merry Christmas !!



Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

Keeping in touch

Dear Associate,

The last few months have been an exciting time for us at B2E Resourcing and we're very pleased to be able to boast the addition of an online & offline networking facility (as well as this blog) to our armoury.

With so many ways to stay informed, network, and communicate with us about consulting roles we have put together this simple guide to help our Associates get the most out of our resourcing services.

There are three tools. The blog, the network & the mailing list. All are designed to help you, our Associate network, access more job opportunities and more like-minded individuals for support as you 'go it alone'.

1.) The Blog

What? Quickly and easily view all our job opportunities and contact details in one place
Where? http://b2e-resourcing.blogspot.com/
How? Our opportunities are listed on the homepage in chronological order (latest first), click on the email link at the bottom of each post to contact the B2E role owner to register your interest if you feel you have the appropriate skills and experience.

Blog tips and tricks

a) Click on the Available label in the right-hand sidebar to view all unfilled posts
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2.) The network

What? Share your knowledge and network with many like-minded consultants online & offline
Where? http://groups.google.co.uk/group/b2e-r_consulting_network/
How? First you need to sign up. Visit the link above and request access from the moderator (B2E Resourcing). Once you've signed up, you can start posting threads to the entire group including requests for project help, freelancing advice and anything else you want, within reason!

Network tips & tricks

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Mailing list tips & tricks

a) Knowing your availability is key. Each month, you will receive an email asking you to let us know (via one click) if you are available.
b) If any of the email links don't work, you may need to adjust your browser to enable them.

If you are in any doubt about how any of this works, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@b2e-resourcing.co.uk for more information.

FILLED: Interim Project Manager, London, 12 months

A client of ours is a leading global professional services firm needing an interim consultant to project manage the implementation of a firm-wide secure document management solution. The job does nore require deep technical experience and is more suited to an individual with strong business requirements analysis and business case skills as well as project and change management experience.

Strong candidates for this role will have many of the following attributes and experience:

• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Strong change management and communication skills.
• Business requirements analysis and business case development.
• PRINCE2.
• Professional services industry experience.

The role is based in London, is to start in January, and will run for at least 12 months.

Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

Merry Christmas from the B2E Resourcing Team!

Wishing all our Clients and Associates a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2007 from all of us at B2E Resourcing Ltd.

With a donation to Oxfam, we have decided to help others by sending goats to Africa.

Learn more about the goat scheme.

FILLED: HR Transformation Consultants, City based, 3 Months

Our client is a Financial Service company looking for consultants for an HR Transformation programme. Outputs from this phase of the work will consist of:

A target operating model (TOM) for the global HR function.
The TOM will outline new HR processes, technology, people and structure at a high level.
The business case for the TOM
A programme plan to show how HR function could move to the target operating model.

A lot of the content will come from the existing HR teams, but experienced outside resource is required to help complete the design work and document the output.

The ideal candidate will 5 -10 years change experience and have worked on HRtransformation projects. They will have previous experience of TOM development and good HR knowledge.
They will also have the following attributes:

Logical thinker / thorough
Good writing and PowerPoint skills
Hard worker
Can organise and lead w/shops
Credible with senior management
Experience of Peoplesoft HR would be a bonus

The programme will kick off immediately and last for 3 months. Good rate available.
Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED: SAP Global Functional Architect, Permanent, London

A client is searching for a senior functional architect to manage their global SAP business template. This is a permanent position, based in London with international travel expected.

Role summary:

• Manages resolution of complex business functional issues on SAP.
• Assures that all delivery processes are adhered to.
• Engages and supports the Regional Business Analysts in defining and producing functional specifications of enhancements which drive business value through process simplification and process optimization.
• Engages the business users and business managers to understand business plans and help define business processes on SAP and to assist in understanding the change management impact and business value creation.
• Ensures through close co-ordination with the Global Technical Architect that system changes are subject to technical change control with impacts (in/ out) assessed against other components in the EMI system landscape.
• Jointly, with the Global Technical Architect & Release and Delivery Manager owns the long term planning horizon thus defining release windows into which functional upgrades and changes may be planned and delivered to the business.
• Owner of the Functional Design Authority for the Global SAP Business Template and the process through which the planned release window and content of the functional release are presented to the Global Operating Board.
• Owns the process by which regional conflicts in the Global SAP business template are arbitrated and agreed.
• Jointly, with the GCC (SAP) Manager manages key 3rd parties.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain business / functional strategies, policies, procedures and standards.
• Manage functional change approval, control and planning processes.
• Manage functional services delivered by 3rd Party Global Applications Management Vendor.
• First line of approval for all Functional Change Requests which originate from the regional business analysts.
• Demonstrate Service Delivery Quality in terms of change management and control.

Key knowledge / skills requirements:

• Relevant degree preferred
• 8 to 10 years of strong and broad IT experience
• 5 to 7 years SAP technical experience
• Demonstrated understanding of best practice service delivery processes
• Experience in managing a global SAP installation and ensuring that commonality and integrity are maintained
• Experienced in managing concurrent production support and global implementation projects
• Experienced in managing SAP installations where close interfaced coupling to multiple legacy business applications is the norm
• Experience in applying control processes to all system deliverables that ensure the overall integrity and quality of the SAP solution
• Experience in providing maintenance window plans
• Deep SAP functional skills, project and people management skills are a pre-requisite

Please contact David Cruickshank for more information.

FILLED: Interim IT Project Manager, London, 6 months

Our client is a leading global professional services firm that is seeking an interim IT project manager to facilitate the design, build and delivery of their next generation Windows-based desktop - built on the latest Microsoft technologies. The role will be based in London and initially is expected to last for 6 months.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate multiple build workstreams
• Manage outsourcing, building and implementation of all components
• Manage risk and contingencies
• Control project finances and budget

Knowledge & skills required:

• 5+ years experience delivering infrastructure projects
• 5+ years experience in project management
• Knowledge of Microsoft-based systems essential
• PRINCE2 practitioner preferred

Please contact David Cruickshank for more information.

FILLED: Interim Strategic IT Transformation Consultant, London

Our client is a leading professional services firm requiring a Strategic IT Transformation Consultant with specific IT 'off-shoring' experience to be based in London.

The overall programme covers most back office functions (HR, Finance, Support, IT, Legal), but the role holder will be responsible for the IT transformation.

The project is for 6 months initially with the possibility of an extension to 24 months.

The main activities for the IT transformation role holder are as follows:

• Need good experience of IT transformation programmes
• Outsourcing and offshoring experience essential
• Comfort with IT departments
• 10 to 15 years consulting experience
• London based
• 6 months initially with potential running to 24 months
• Currently at assessment/planning phase
• Excellent rate
• Immediate start as replacing incumbent who has gone on long term sickness

Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

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FILLED: Interim Oracle Solution Architect, Central London

A client of ours is seeking an experienced Oracle solution architect with good knowledge of all the Oracle modules (except Manufacturing), including:

• iprocurement
• iexpenses
• projects OFA
• financials
• HR

With project definition & planning responsibilities, this is a role for a consultant that has significant project experience under the belt.

The project is based in Central London with a good day rate.

Please contact David Cruickshank for more information.

FILLED: Interim IT Applications Support, Invest Bank, London

We have an urgent request from one our consulting friends working at an investment bank needing an experienced IT professional (could be experienced consultant) to run a small team for a few months while they look to recruit for the position.


The key requirement are as follows :


· Head of Service Delivery – equals application support
· Not support for IT infrastructure as this is outsourced
· Not really a consulting role but a consultant with line IT background would work for interim
· Role is to mgt dept of 20 people supporting front office trading applications
· Manage client and management
· One of 5 people reporting to head of IT at bank
· Industry knowledge useful but not a pre-requisite
· Will pay a good rate
· Role will last all the time it takes to recruit
· Start asap with ~ 3mths
· London



Please contact TonyMcneill for more information.

POSTPONED - Interim IT Project Manager, Professional Services Firm, London

UPDATE - 15/12/06 - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Our client is a leading global professional services firm and is looking to hire an interim project manager to deliver the global consolidation of its Peoplesoft HR systems.

Responsibilities:

• Build business cases for the project
• Initiate project governance and define roles and responsibilities
• Produce project plan
• Perform risk analysis and contingency planning
• Consider change management aspects, especially organisation impact, training, communication and documentation
• Manage project finances
• Monitor progress
• Structure handover to support
• Perform post-implementation review

Essential skills / experience:

• 8-10 years project management experience (including business cases and change management)
• Experience of at least one global ERP / Peoplesoft implementation

Advantageous skills / experience:

• Peoplesoft recruiting / performance management
• Systems implementation in a professional services firm
• European language(s)

FILLED: Interim Finance Consultant, Professional Services Firm, London

Our client is a leading professional services firm who are undertaking a significant transformation of their support services.

They are looking for a consultant to conduct a review of their client billings and collections function. The initial review lasting 4 to 6 weeks is expected to offer recommendations for performance improvements.

The chosen consultant is likely to be asked to implement the recommendations.

Good rate.



Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

Creating Consulting Connections

The B2E R Consulting Network

The purpose of this note is to let you know of a great new professional networking opportunity that we would like to open up to you.

Your existing links with B2E Resourcing mean that you are already part of a network of over 3,000 mainly ‘ex-Big 5’ consultants (we also welcome experienced ‘industry consultants’ too) but to-date, this has been a one-way network that has not been accessible to you.

B2E Resourcing wants to open up this network to create a vibrant and active community that shares mutual professional interests and generates value for its members by being connected together. We want to create the opportunity to allow members to make contact and build new business relationships to drive commercial success.

We would like to develop an environment where much of the professional/social support offered within a Professional Services Firm is available within this virtual network. Can you imagine the power of members gaining access to the collective consulting experiences within this group ??? A ‘Neural Napster’ where distributed experiences are indexed by the brains of quality consultants, linked by the power of the web !!

Being a member of the B2E-R Consulting Network means :

• You can contact other members of the network
• You can request help from other consulting professionals
• You can post interesting information to the group
• You will have the opportunity to join ‘interest groups’ as the network grows
• You will be invited to regular networking/social events to meet new consultants (quarterly, initially)
• You will have the opportunity to meet with old colleagues and ‘stay in touch’
• You will receive regular job/role opportunities suitable for experienced consultants

Membership of The B2E-R Consulting Network is free of charge but by invitation or recommendation only.

The majority of the network membership will have worked for professional services firms like, PWC, E&Y, Deloitte, Accenture, Andersen Consulting, KPMG and CAPGemini but also includes ‘Industry Consultants’ who have gained most of their experience working with ‘Blue Chip’ corporations.

The experience of members is very broad, covering strategy to operations and from several years experience to a lifetime.

To celebrate the creation of the Network we intend to hold our first social event on Thursday 18 January 2007 from 6:30pm, in central London. Please put this date in your diary – details to follow over the next few weeks.

Visit the network at http://groups.google.co.uk/group/b2e-r_consulting_network/

FILLED: ERP Programme Director with Automotive Experience

We have a client who is looking for a senior Programme Director to run a complex ERP implementation in the automotive industry.

Key factors are :

• Senior role operating at Board Level (Associate Partner or Partner level)
• Likely to have 15 years + consulting experience
• Automotive experience a bonus
• Interim or permanent
• Based in UK but operating in Scandinavia
• Fee/salary consistent with level
• Start asap
• Duration – subject to agreement

If you are interested or know someone who may be, please let me know.

Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

FILLED: Project Manager for large Government Data project - Near Southampton- Good Rate

We have an interesting project role working for a government department which provides information to the public using the Census Data. The Census occurs regularly with the next one due in 2011. The department are currently evaluating their downstream systems for managing, analysing and presenting data.

They are looking for a technical project manager to provide strategic direction and planning to the project. This person will be able to evaluate and compare options for the programme including outsourcing.

They will have skills in the following key areas:

Business analysis
Data analysis
Project Management
Planning
IT architecture
IT infrastructure
Strategic direction

The project is for 3 months and is based near Southampton.

There is a good rate available.

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED - Interim Senior Prog Manager - eHR Deployment, Belfast - 18 months

We have an immediate opportunity for a senior (Accenture AP equivalent) programme manager to manage the "Business Change and Deployment Programme" associated with an eHR implementation.

Our client is looking to transform and modernise the structure and delivery of personnel services to around 29,000 staff in a project which started in April 06. The services are due to come on stream in May 07 and to become fully operational during 2008 as part of a multi-release rollout.

Essential:

• leadership and management of large, complex programmes, with direct experience of implementation and business change aspects
• personal presence and credibility
• client sensitivity (political nous)
• ability to use influence to acheive results
• excellent business writing skills
• management of large and diverse resources
• managing diverse and senior stakeholders
• managing sub-contractors (ideally consultants)
• understanding of PRINCE2 project management requirements

Desirable:

• HR and Payroll Operations
• BPR/Shared Services prgramme experience

Other:

• owing to the nature of this work, it is essential that the role is filled full time (5 days per week) and that the candiate is able to spend 4 days per week in Belfast
• the role needs to be filled as soon as possible - ideally before Xmas - and is expected to last for 18 months
• excellent rates for the right person
  

Please contact Jo Young for more information.

FILLED - Interim Senior Integration and Testing Project Manager, Belfast

UPDATE - 03/12/06 - THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

Our client is performing a major eHR programme of change and is looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong PRINCE 2 project management experience to coordinate the final end-to-end testing of, and obtain the Authority to Proceed to, the launch of the new HR services. The project will bring together the solution components (business process design, Shared Service Centre, Applications, and Infrastructure) to ensure they work together. It will achieve client acceptance and approval to launch the new service.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage production of required products
• Direct and motivate project team
• Plan and manage the project
• Produce product descriptions
• Manage business and project risks, including development of contingency plans
• Be responsible for change control and configuration management
• Report to Project Board
• Agree technical and quality strategy
• Be responsible for project administration
• Liaise with sub-contractors

The project is being delivered using PRINCE 2 and ESSENTIAL skills and experience include:

• Very strong PRINCE 2 project management
• Implementation of projects that change the business
• Management of strong sub-contractors
• Integration testing and client acceptance

'NICE TO HAVES' include:

• HR
• Payroll
• Shared Service Centres
• Package implementation (Oracle)

Other information:

The programme and project team is based in Belfast and works 5 days on the project, 4 days in Belfast and 3 nights away from home. The role is likely to run for at least 6 months with a good opportunity for extension.

FILLED: Interim HR Transformation Project, 6 months, London

The project is part of an HR Transformation programme already underway for a large Financial Service company requiring:

• A target operating model (TOM) for the global HR function.
• Covering the new HR processes, technology, people and structure at a high level.
• The business case for the TOM.
• A programme plan to show how HR function could move to the target operating model.

A lot of the content will come from the existing HR teams, but experienced outside resource is required to help complete the design work and document the output.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Good HR knowledge
• Logical thinker
• Good writing and PowerPoint skills
• Hard worker
• Can organise and lead w/shops
• Previous experience of TOM development
• Credible with senior management
• Experience of Peoplesoft HR would be a bonus.

The programme will kick off in 2 - 3 weeks time and last for 6 months. Good rate available.

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED - Senior (board) level Prog Mgr, Outsourcing/Business Case expertise, IMMEDIATE, London

We have a client (‘FTSE 250’) who is embarking on a strategic review of their support functions. They are looking for a senior Programme Manager to guide them through a Feasibility Study (~ 3 months) to assess the potential of outsourcing elements of their support services.

Experience of Outsourcing Projects, at the strategic level - including business case development, is essential for this role.

This is a senior role possibly at the Associate Partner/Partner level, and is URGENT - we have interview slots with the recruiting Board Director on Friday 10th Nov.

Essential

• Demonstrable consistent delivery of multi million change/ outsourcing programmes against targets exceeding expectations of the client
• Demonstrates a successful history of operating and influencing at senior managerial levels
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial flair and can provide details of developing and implementing creative business solutions
• Minimum of 8 years programme management experience within a complex multi-national organisation
• 4 years leadership and managerial experience
• Educated to degree level

Desirable

• MBA/ Business degree
• Has extensive experience of sourcing and multi sourcing environments within an IT environment

Please contact Jo Young for more information.

FILLED - Interim Project Manager - Johannesburg - 6 months

We have an exciting opportunity for a "personable" (!) Project Manager to join a project team in Johannesburg. This would be working with a recognised professional services firm who have been engaged with this client for some time.

Key aspects of the situation are :

• Project is rolling out a new system associated with digital radio
• Experience of ‘technical’ project management (although general IT work will be OK)
• Good interpersonal skills needed
• A ‘can do’ project manager with a track record of project delivery
• Starting asap
• 6 months duration

Package includes :

• 6 weeks on site, 2 weeks at home
• Generous local allowance for subsistence
• Car, hotels included
• ~ £500/day

Please contact Jo Young or Tony McNeill for more information.

FILLED - Interim Change Management Consultant, Bracknell, 3 - 6 months

UPDATE - 13/11/06 - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We have received a very exciting opportunity for a change management consultant to work for an interim period of 3 to 6 months within a strategic organisational development environment.

The right candidate will have a ‘hands on’ and delivery focus and will have experience delivering a wide variety of change management initiatives, including:

• Organisational development and effectiveness
• Leadership and management development
• Performance and talent management
• Cultural change management
• Learning projects

Experience of working cross-functionally, balancing regional and global priorities, is important. The environment is one where buy-in is challenging and rewarding and so the ability to develop strong relationships with key internal and external customers and partners is critical.

FILLED - Project / Programme Management Best Practice Rollout, Permanent, Continental Europe

Our client, a major software company, has established a programme to roll out project / programme management best practices across Europe. The programme has already been a big success in the UK, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of projects.

The new approach has placed a new emphasis on Quality Management, in particular, focusing on risk management and escalation procedures.

Two Managers are sought to help roll this new approach out across the European region and it is likely that the role will be filled by consultants with extensive project / programme experience with a track record of between 10 and 20 major project successes. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of SAP implementations and a proven track record of delivery.

Salary expectations are in the £100 - 140K range with usual large company benefits.

Please contact Jo Young for more information.

FILLED - Project Manager for Training Rollout, Amsterdam, 4 months

UPDATE - 08/11/06 - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

A leading consultancy is looking for a project manager to roll out a training programme for an IT project in a Financial Services company. The role is based in Amsterdam.

• The consultancy firm have developed new processes for this business and are putting together the training package.
• The right candidate will have a good knowledge of process design and change management.
• Training knowledge and 'train the trainer' experience is required rather than direct self delivery.
• Project management skills and timely delivery are of key importance.
• The role will be 4/5 days per week until February 2007.
• Day rate according to experience.

Please contact David Meggitt if you are interested or know somebody who is.

FILLED - Senior IT Transformation Consultant, London

UPDATE - 13/11/06 - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We have been asked to find an experienced consultant (senior manager level) to help our client, a leading professional services firm, with a global back office transformation project.

The overall programme covers most back office functions (HR, Finance, Support, IT, Legal), but the role holder will be responsible for the IT transformation.

Key points for this assignment are:

• Need good experience of business transformation programmes
• Outsourcing and offshoring experience a big advantage
• Comfort with IT departments
• 10 to 15 years consulting experience
• London based
• 6 months initially with potential to run to 24 months
• Currently at assessment/planning phase
• Excellent rate
• Immediate start as replacing incumbent who has gone on long term sickness

Please contact Tony McNeill if you are interested or know someone who is.

FILLED - Strategic Business Development Manager, West London, Permanent

UPDATE - 13/11/06 - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

Our client is a plastics-based manufacturing company in the process of change. It has created five centralised divisions to better realise the synergies between the businesses; disseminate sales and operational best practice; and to consolidate under-utilised capacity.

The business is now looking for a Strategic Business Manager for one of its divisions to find ways to expand sales, improve margins and make acquisitions.

The candidate will be able to assess the competitive position of the business and formulate a business development strategy to deliver growth. They will find opportunities for profitable new business and increased margins by establishing new manufacturing and distribution facilities in low cost areas. They will also be experienced in Mergers and Acquisitions and able to assess and purchase new companies. They will have the experience to lead the strategic process and to deliver on the strategy.

The Salary for this role is £80,000 pus a bonus of 20% to 40%.

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED - Client Service / Support Manager – Software Company, London, Permanent

UPDATE - 08/12/06 - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

Our client is a fast growing UK Software Business providing an employee benefits administration application for FTSE 250 companies. Over the last few years they have gained a number of prestigious clients and the software now supports over 100,000 lives in the UK. They need to bring in a permanent Client Services / Support manager to handle client questions/issues with the installed application. This person needs to be an effective relationship builder, comfortable with configurable software applications and have a commercial bias. An understanding of employee benefits or pensions would be an advantage.

Data Warehouse Consultant, London, Permanent

This role is to help build a consulting business based on Data Warehousing services, working directly for the UK Head of Company X. There will also be a European remit - so some Euro travel will be required (1 – 5 trips per quarter). You will need to create and develop service offerings – and therefore to have experience of defining and selling new services.

Whilst a detailed knowledge of DW is not required, the successful candidate with have experience of and an interest in Data Warehousing - knowledge of design and architectures, knowledge of marketplace, knowledge of services, solutions and trends. They will need to go to market with the offerings – and therefore be able to create proposals and presentations – working with the existing salesforce as a major channel. They are likely to have 5 to 10 years consulting based experience.

Please contact Jo Young if you are interested in this role.

Head of UK Consulting, London, Permanent

The role is to take P&L responsibility for the UK consulting practice of a Data Warehousing company. The right person will need an interest in technology and databases, and be interested in marketing and selling new work. They are likely to have 10 years + consulting based experience, with enough presence to manage some ‘grey haired’ consultants. They must also be friendly, approachable, able to develop some team spirit and strengthen the team.

Expect to be responsible for consulting sales of ~$3m.

The person will work with account managers, account directors and head of UK licencing business to help define solutions for customers - these people will do a lot of the selling for you - if they like you! You have to be able to make friends with these guys and define solutions they can sell to their customers, and then explain the solutions to them and persuade them to take them to their customers.

Please contact Jo Young if you are interested in this role

FILLED - Support for Director of Sales / New Bus Development, London, Permanent

Our client is one of the big players in the ERP industry and is looking for a bright, energetic project manager (with possibly an MBA) to join them. This is working as direct support for the Sales Director of the Large Enterprise group – “getting things done”.

The role is to provide an essential service to sales management and the sales force by acting as a knowledge source for best practice and process execution. Responsible for the successful implementation, monitoring and development of the company’s Best Business Processes and operational initiatives within the Large Enterprise (LE) sales unit, to ensure the sales teams are fully supported in their achievement of company external revenue and profitability targets.
Responsibility to ensure that execution is aligned with the Regional Sales operations guidelines.

LE space predominantly describes accounts with revenue greater than €1bn.

Please contact Jo Young if you are interested in this role.

FILLED - Information / Data Management Consultant, London, 8 weeks

UPDATE - 25/10/06 - THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

The candidate should have expertise in information management organisation with particular attention paid to the organisation of unstructured data (management of email). This would include knowledge of the relevant standards in operation around unstructured data management.

• Managing strategy consulting experience is required.
• Presenting to senior stakeholders and board level exposure is required

FILLED - Assistant Project Manager, London, 6 months

UPDATE - 08/11/06 - THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

The ideal candidate will be a confident and articulate team player who can influence people at all levels and challenge convention. Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential as is a self-motivated and proactive attitude. Ideally, you will have project management experience on large scale transformation projects and a strong client service focus. You must be able to juggle conflicting priorities and organise your workload effectively.

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