Friday, December 11, 2009

FILLED Interim #DM4073 Warehouse Consultant Sub Saharan Africa

Warehouse Consultant – Sub Saharan Africa


Summary:
An international drinks client requires a Senior Consultant to work in Sub Saharan Africa. Previous experience in this part of the world is required.

Role

The client requires a Senior warehouse operations consultant to work in one or more of Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The task is to review and then improve warehouse operations. There may also a requirement to look at transport operations but that is likely to be separate.

The project is not expected to start until February 2010 and could require periods of up to 4 weeks on-site.

Rate will be dependent on seniority and experience.

KEY skills/requirements:

Suitable candidates will have worked in Sub-Saharan Africa for a substantial period previously and be willing to go back
They will have experience in warehouse operations

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate for the role
Location: Sub Saharan Africa
Approx duration: TBC

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Friday, December 04, 2009

FILLED Interim #DM4072 IT Project Manager - Berkshire

Background:
Our client, a global services company, is undertaking an IT project to replace their reporting system. They are looking for an experienced project manager to lead, shape and deliver the first phase of this work.

The Role:
The company is replacing the main reporting system, used globally for finance, operations, revenue and planning purposes.
This work will be undertaken jointly between internal IT resources and external third parties.

Specific responsibilities of the role will include:
Creating the PID (Project Initiation Document), business case & work programme to initiate the project;
Complex stakeholder management of multiple stakeholders within the business with differing objectives;
Managing commercial negotiations with external suppliers;
Leading, shaping and delivering the first phase of the project.

Skills / Experience required:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following:
Experienced project manager with a structured approach to the full IT project lifecycle [it would suit a candidate at “Manager” level within a management or IT consultancy]
Excellent stakeholder management ability
Experience of negotiating commercial arrangements & working with external 3rd party technology providers
Logistics:
Rate: £400 per day
Location: Berkshire / M4 corridor

Approx duration: Initially 3 months with strong possibility of extension.Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Friday, November 27, 2009

FILLED Interim [ref# DM4071] Finance Trainer

Summary:

Our Consulting business, B2E Consulting, has an opportunity to propose to develop a bespoke ‘Finance for non-Financial Managers’ event for senior management within a well known public sector organization.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Consultant with training experience to help shape and propose for this work.

Role:

The training is to provide senior managers with the skills to manage finances and improve understanding of financial processes, reporting and support available for better decision-making
The consultant should have an excellent understanding of the principles of finance and management reporting and be able to present this material in an interesting way ie not just “chalk and talk.”

The event will be highly tailored and there will be time to formally assess the needs of the audience group ( approx 200 managers). Event design will include innovative, exciting and effective learning techniques resulting in an experience that managers will talk about and encourage others to attend in the months to come.

The successful bidder will begin a relationship that should result in a substantial assessment, design, build and run programme giving exposure to senior management and subsequent opportunities.


Key skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

Accountancy qualification
Finance Consultancy background
Business case preparation and assessment
Finance Training for managers experience


Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate
Location: London
Approx duration: A few days
Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Friday, November 06, 2009

DM4068 Digital Publishing Strategy - FILLED

Strategy Consultant Digital Publishing– Education sector.


Summary:

Our client is a digital publishing company looking for a consultant with up to date knowledge of the digital publishing market and the education sector in particular.



Role:
The consultant will review strategic options for the publisher and look at common opportunities across several divisions, including international. This role requires very up to date knowledge in digital publishing and the education market.

KEY skills/requirements:

The following capabilities/experiences are critical:
· A current knowledge of what is happening in the digital publishing world and in the market for digital classrooms and online courses
· Understanding of where the client’s competitors and digital pioneers are going.
· Consultancy strategy development experience



Logistics:

Rate: Good rate offered
Location: TBC
Approx duration: 1 – 2 Months

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Monday, November 02, 2009

FILLED: INTERIM DB 6020 Reference Data Business Analysts, Investment Banking, 6 month contract

We are collaborating with a niche consultancy who is looking for an business analysts with a strong reference data background to work on a project within the Equities Department of an Investment Bank.

Background:
The Investment bank has an Equities system which has client and instrument reference data that requires cleansing. Until this data is scrubbed and matched to the bank's goldensource, it will not be allowed to subscribe to that goldensource.

Role:
The business analysts will be responsible for assessing the current issues that the client is having regarding reference data, making recommendations for improvement and driving these recommendations through to completion.

Specific skills/requirements:

To be considered for this role you must have :

(1) Strong experience of having worked as a Business Analyst on Reference Data projects within Investment Banking

(2) Experience in the collation, analysis, cleansing and migration of high volumes of data and the creation of a definitive reference data set.

(3) Knowledge of Equities - with a particular focus on back office and custody processes

(4) Strong inter-personal skills (communication, team-work)

Logistics:
Rate: £450 to £550 per day depending on skills & experience
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 months with potential for extension
Start Date: Early-Mid November

Deadline for Responses:
Friday 6th November



FILLED: Interim DB6019 Reference Data Project Manager

We are collaborating with a niche consultancy who is looking for an experienced project manager with a strong reference data background to lead a project within the Equities Department of an Investment Bank.


Background:
The Investment bank has an Equities system which has client and instrument reference data that requires cleansing. Until this data is scrubbed and matched to the bank's goldensource, it will not be allowed to subscribe to that goldensource.

Role:
Initially the project manager will lead a team of business analysts (2-4) to assess the problem.

The Project Manager will then be responsible for defining and agreeing an approach and creating and agree the plan with senior client stakeholders.

Finally the Project Manager will then execute the project against the agreed plan.

Specific skills/requirements:

To be considered for this role you must have :

(1) Full lifecycle Investment Banking experience gained as a project manager
- Exhibiting strong leadership and gravitas but also willing to be hands on as required

(2) Specific experience of having managed one or more Reference Data projects within Investment Banking

(3) Knowledge of Equities
- with a focus on back office and custody processes

(4) A top tier consulting background

Logistics:
Rate: £700 to £800 per day depending on skills & experience
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 months
Start Date: Early-Mid November

Deadline for Responses:
Friday 6th November

FILLED: Interim DM4066 Supply Chain


Background:

Our client is a Blue Chip business (not retail, Government or NHS) with interests around the world including Africa.

Role:

They are looking for a Supply Chain Consultant to work at a Senior level in the business on aspects of Strategy.

Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

• A strong Supply Chain Consultancy background
• Ability to work at a Senior Strategic level within the business
• Experience of working in Africa an advantage.

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate for the role.
Location: London with possible travel to Cape Town.
Approx duration: 3 months.

FILLED Interim DM4065 Supply Chain Operations

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.



Background:

Our client is a Supply Chain consultancy which is putting in tenders for two projects. They potentially require 3-4 consultants to work on these projects which are across a number of European sites in Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland. If successful with the tenders the work is expected to start in November.

Role:

These are Make vs Buy and Strategic Sourcing projects for different divisions of the same organisation. The industry sectors are aerospace and high tech materials but there is no need for industry specialism. The initial stage is a diagnostic piece of work and requires a senior well rounded consultant with good supply chain process skills and the ability to spot opportunities in the client.


Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

• Well rounded consultancy and implementation skills and the ability to spot opportunities.
• General process improvement around the supply chain eg sales and Ops planning, material flow, supply chain design, cost reduction. .
• Sourcing experience
• Operational sector type background would be beneficial
• Ability to speak French German or Italian an advantage.



Logistics:

Rate: around £550
Location: European based projects
Approx duration: 3 months initially – potential follow on work.

FILLED Interim DM4067 IT Service Desk Outsourcing

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Background:

Our client is a leading Professional Services firm. As part of a wider IT efficiency programme they plan to outsource the 1st Line / 2nd Line Service Desk operations to an Indian based service provider. The consultant will work closely with the IT Operations team and the Outsourcing company, from Contract negotiation through transition, so that usual service levels are maintained without any disruption.

Role:
The main areas of delivery will be:
Agree scope of vendor services with Service Delivery team in IT Operations and facilitate due diligence activities in London
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure schedules are drafted and agreed. Work with global procurement to facilitate the contract agreement.
Conduct workshops with key operations staff and the Vendor and finalize transition roadmap
Finalise knowledge transfer approach working closely with operations subject matter experts and the Vendor
Ensure the quality of knowledge transfer meets expectations and the Vendor is assessed for knowledge acquisition
Establish criteria to evaluate vendor performance during each stage of transition.
Coordinate teams to ensure that IT infrastructure design, build and test activities are completed effectively.
Conduct operation readiness workshops to ensure all areas are ready for the transition
Develop the future state operating model and include governance
Ensure accurate project reporting, risk management and benefits realization are delivered and maintained.

Specific skills/requirements:
To be considered for this role….
Full lifecycle experience of outsourcing an IT services facility in a project management capacity (preferably to an Indian based provider)
Solid experience and considerable understanding of IT and BPO process mapping
Prior experience of identifying, designing and implementing training needs in an “outsourcing environment”
Strong communication / stakeholder management – proven ability to work across different functions and different levels in the firm ranging from IT staff to directors, Senior Management, and Global Operations Group.


Logistics:

Rate: £450 to £500
Location: East London
Approx duration: 12 months.

FILLED: IBM Mainframe Architect - Short System Design/Operational Review

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for an experienced IBM zSeries technology architect for an engagement with a major organisation based in mainland Europe. The application environment/programming language is PL/1 using CICS and DB2, plus WebSphere MQ for messaging.


PLEASE NOTE: The target date for responses and CV submissions is Monday 1st November 2009 to meet cleint expectations.

Background:

Our client is undertaking a detailed checkpoint review of a major technology and transformation programme within this major European organisation. They are seeking an expert to determine if the current solution is architected to meet the key non-functional requirements, which will include scalability, performance, availability. The timing is critical and they would like someone to start this short review next week.

Role:

The role would last for a minimum of two weeks starting early next week, and could be for up to four weeks. A part-time involvement would be possible given the immediacy of the work.



Specific skills/requirements:

This review requires in depth knowledge and experience (8+ years) of IT architecture, design and operations within the IBM environment described above. In particular, the indiviudal needs a solid background in applications architecture and design, and experience and understanding of designing CICS based solutions within an IBM zSeries mainframe infrastructure plus the constraints and options.



Logistics:

Target Rate: £ very attractive - the Client will pay full market rate+, for the right person

Full expenses will be paid in addition

Location: Mainland Europe

Approx duration: From 3rd November for 2-4 weeks (part-time possible if results required can be

delivered)



Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please send me a recent CV by return email, stating:

1. Your target daily rate
2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above]
3. Your availability to start next week (full-time or part-time)
4. If selected to be put forward, we will need details of similar projects, not necessarily limited to educational commissions, and at least 2 references.

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Monday, October 19, 2009

FILLED [ref#JS5056] Investment Banking Consultant, Settlements Programme Scoping Phase, London

PLEASE NOTE - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking an experienced Investment Banking Consultant to create an Opportunity Scope & Definition Document for a Settlements programme.


Background:
Our client is an Investment Bank. They are undertaking a programme to implement a common Settlements process using common technology encompassing all cash movements in Operations.
An initial launch discussion confirmed the key next step is to document the following information:
- Definition of “settlements”, including an understanding of balance sheet accounts in scope
- High-level current state analysis of settlements processes across Operations
- Document the current 2009 and proposed 2010 book of work within scope.

Role:
This role is intended as a high-impact, short-term assignment to deliver the documentation outlined above. Specific responsibilities will include:

1. Produce high level outline of end document to be delivered

2. Produce high level plan of interviews and information gathering, including document review sessions with all parties

3. Produce summary document setting out:

3.1. Definition of “settlements”, including scope, business architecture model and design principles

3.2. High level “current state” analysis across Operations

3.3. Document the current 2009 and proposed 2010 book of work within scope, including timelines, overlaps, gaps, etc

3.4. Metrics and information to support the context of the settlements scope

Specific skills/requirements:
(1) REQUIREMENTS GATHERING
This person must have demonstrable experience in holding interviews and conducting workshops to gather requirements from stakeholders across different functions of an Investment Bank
(2) SCOPE DEFINITION & DOCUMENTATION
This person must have previously undertaken a Scope Definition & Documentation exercise within an Investment Bank, including as-is process flows, business architecture models, and high-level IT systems architecture diagrams
(3) INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERIENCE
This person must have considerable experience of working within the Operations area of an Investment Bank. Content knowledge of Settlements would be highly advantageous but is not a mandatory requirement.

Logistics:
Rate: £550 to £600 per day depending on skills & experience
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 weeks from 1st November


Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5056 and stating:
Your target remuneration
Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
Your availability, including notice period if applicable

FILLED [ref#JS5055] Business Analyst, Cash Management Programme, Investment Bank, London

PLEASE NOTE - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for a Business Analyst with experience of end-to-end process mapping within Investment Banking for a challenging interim role.

Background:
Our client is a global Investment Bank. They are moving to a new platform for their Front to Back cash processes in order for their Cash Management operation to achieve world-class cash processes and a superior level of control.

Role:
Our client is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support the Cash Management operation in their move to this new platform. Responsibilities will include:
- Documenting “as-is” Front to Back cash processes
- Working with other operations and finance functions to help determine what the “to-be” Front to Back cash processes should look like
- Prepare and sign-off Business Requirements documents, Test Plans, Test Strategies and Test Cases
- Develop and roll-out appropriate processes and controls
- Implement and drive effective change to achieve the “to-be” processes

Specific skills/requirements:
This person:
(1) Must have considerable experience of Business Analyst roles with knowledge of the full project lifecycle
(2) Must have excellent end-to-end process analysis and mapping skills, using standard tools such as Visio and Powerpoint
(3) Must have prior experience of working in Investment Banking, preferably with knowledge of Operations processes
(4) Knowledge of front-to-back Cash processes within Investment Banking would be highly advantageous, but is not a mandatory requirement

Logistics:
Rate: £500 per day
Location: London
Approx duration: 1st November until 30th April 2009 (6 months)


Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5055 and stating:
Your target remuneration
Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
Your availability, including notice period if applicable

FILLED PERMANENT [ref#JS5054] Lean Six Sigma Champion, Professional Services Firm, London

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for a charismatic Six Sigma Black Belt to be the Continuous Improvement Champion for a Global Professional Services firm.

Background:
Our client is a global Professional Services firm, headquartered in London. They are undertaking a number of Transformation Programmes, all underpinned by Lean and Six Sigma principles. They want to embed a culture of continuous improvement and process excellence, and need a charismatic Six Sigma Black Belt to champion and evangelise continuous improvement across their business.

Role:
The incumbent will be responsible for shaping, delivering and embedding the continuous improvement agenda throughout the business, by:
- Leading the ongoing development and delivery of the continuous improvement process toolset, approach and methodology
- Providing training, coaching & mentoring in Lean and Six Sigma to develop coaches, including mentoring Green & Black Belt coaches to themselves achieve certification
- Actively promote the sharing of knowledge within the firm’s continuous improvement community, and transfer their knowledge to business units to support the achievement of sustainable change

Specific skills/requirements:
This person:
(1) Must hold Advanced Lean Certification and Six Sigma Black Belt (or Master Black Belt) Certification
(2) Must have substantial experience in training, coaching & mentoring Lean and Six Sigma, including the accreditation of other continuous improvement coaches.
(3) Must have substantial hands-on experience of successfully managing and delivering projects involving people, processes & technology. This could have been gained either in a management consultancy / professional services environment, or within industry.
In other words – this person must have both theoretical AND practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma

Logistics:
Permanent role
Salary: Competitive. Candidates are asked to outline their target remuneration
Location: London, with some global travel as required


Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5054 and stating:
Your target remuneration
Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
Your availability, including notice period if applicable

FILLED (IM7003) ICT Lead Manager - Building Schools for the Future Programme, Stoke-on-Trent

THIS POSITION IS NOW FILLED


We are looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager with a successful track record of leading and delivering IT systems within the Local Authority sector, with some previous experience of the Building Schools for the Future initiative and the Education sector.

PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for responses and CV submissions is 12pm on Thursday 22nd October 2009. Responses received after this time may be considered but because the client has set a deadline for our response, there is a risk of not being considered.

Background:

Our client is Stoke-on Trent City Council. They have a major Building Schools for the Future (BSF) Programme underway and are seeking an interim ICT project manager, from 3rd November to June 2010, to provide a lead role during this next phase of the programme and ahead of the permanent manager joining the organisation. The role reports into the BSF Programme Director.

Role:

The individual will have responsibility for leading the management and implementation of ICT elements within the BSF programme in the city. The Project Manager will address the ICT requirements of the BSF Project Plan on a day-to-day basis supporting timely achievement of key objectives and outcomes over the course of the programme. The Project Manager will work closely with the authority, schools and other key stakeholders:

- To commission, implement and manage ICT services to support learning, teaching and management in schools

and other learning settings in line with the CYPS e-strategy

- To work closely with all CYPS divisions and schools to ensure that the ICT services meet the needs of all

stakeholders, in particular children and young people

- To provide leadership and management to ensure that the Council meets statutory and policy requirements

associated with ICT through its strategies and contractors

- To ensure the delivery of quality services within allocated budgets

- To deputise for the BSF Programme Director as required

- To line manage direct reporting staff

- To ensure continuous improvement within the designated service areas, performance against local and national

expectations

- To establish a culture of excellence that puts learners and their potential at its heart, and that encourages the

attitudes and respect needed to optimise individuals, talents and develop positive relationships between fellow

citizens

- Contribute to the 5 Every Child Matters Outcome.

Specific skills/requirements:

The selection criteria are based on several essential requirements and will be weighted. The individual:

(1) Must have previous experience as an ICT Lead Advisor on BSF Programmes

(2) Must have experience of working in Central or Local Government

(3) Must have managed complex projects involving multiple partners and multi-stakeholder environments

(5) Current programme management skills and qualifications

(6) Current knowledge and application of strategic ICT systems and technologies

(7) Knowledge of government structures, in particular CYPS and its partners.

(8) Experience of managing significant budgets

(9) Degree or equivalent.

A detailed job specification will be made available to those individuals who meet the skills and experience requirements.

Logistics:

Target Rate: £500 per day plus expenses (dependent on distance from home)

Location: Based in Stoke-on-Trent City

Approx duration: From 3rd November until June 2010 with the possibility of an extension.

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please respond to me (ian McKay) via link above and send me a recent CV and details of:

1. Your target daily rate and an estimated daily cost for expenses

2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above

3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable

4. If selected to be put forward, we will need details of similar projects, not necessarily limited to educational commissions, and at least 2 references

Regards

Ian


Friday, October 16, 2009

FILLED DM4063 IT Portfolio Manager Information Systems.

Background:

Our client, a leading Financial Services organization, requires a Portfolio Manager to oversee the delivery of a number of IT projects within the information security domain.

Role
The Portfolio Manager will work with the business and the IS team to develop and challenge their business strategy and shape the projects to deliver the strategy.
They will then work with a network of project managers across IT and the wider business and where appropriate they will resolve issues and ensure plans are brought back on track.
This is not a technical role. The client is looking for the portfolio manager to act as the interface between the business units and IT project delivery managers to ensure that the business strategy is being correctly translated into projects and delivering stated business benefits.

Specific skills/requirements:

To apply for this role you will need to have:

Experience of working with users / businesses to define business requirements, priorities and projects and ensure that their projects are aligned with business strategy.
Demonstrable experience of working managing portfolio of Projects.
Experience of controlling delivery in a multi work stream environment
Change management experience
Project Management qualifications (Prince 2, etc)

Previous experience of banking and/or information security would be preferable but is not considered essential.


Logistics:

Rate: Up to £650
Location: Central LondonApprox duration: 3 months with strong likelihood of extension

Duration: 3 months likely extension


Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Monday, October 05, 2009

FILLED [ref# JS5052] Portfolio / PMO Manager, Finance Transformation Programme

PLEASE NOTE - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

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Background:

Our client is a FTSE 100 company, is undergoing a large scale finance transformation project and has a number of projects going forward as part of the Programme.

They are looking for a Portfolio / Project Manager to manage, co-ordinate and report on a number of shared service projects that form part of this programme.

PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for CV submissions is 12 noon on Monday 5th October. Cv's received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.


The Role:

There are two main aspects to this role:

(1) Portfolio Project Management - providing active project management support and ensuring that PRINCE 2 project management disciplines are instilled into the shared service workstreams underway

(2) PMO set up and co-ordination - maintaining the governance, planning, RAID procedures across the Shared Service programme and reporting both to the Shared Services Director and upwards to the Global Finance Transformation PMO office
Skills / Experience required:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

- 5 years + Project Management experience with strong all-round skills obtained across the complete lifecycle, capable of managing multiple projects / work streams
- Experience of setting up and running PMOs in global programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience of working effectively in a global matrix management structure
- Experience of working in Prince 2 / MSP environments

- Knowledge of Finance Shared Service Programmes is not mandatory but would be beneficial

Logistics:

Rate: Up to £525 per day depending upon experience

Location: Central London with occasional travel overseas.

Approx duration: 3-6 months with strong possibility of extension.

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5052 and stating:
- Your target remuneration

- Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above

- Your availability, including notice period if applicable

Thanks, Jim

Thursday, October 01, 2009

FILLED [JS#5051] PMO Analyst, Retail Bank, London

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

Summary:

Our client, a leading Retail Bank, has an immediate requirement for a PMO Analyst to work in their Programme Office.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Programme Manager and working within a small team, the PMO Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

  • Setting up the PMO controls, starting with progress reporting requirements and processes for the programme
  • Building effective relationships with work stream project managers to ensure that consistent project documentation is created and maintained and that all reporting requirements specified by the PMO are met
  • Reporting programme progress based on updates received from project managers
  • Tracking project financials and consolidating these to report against Programme budgets
  • Setting up and maintaining the Programme Risk / Issue / Dependency log

Key Skills / Requirements:

The following capabilities/experiences are required:

  • 3 years + experience as a PMO Analyst with full PMO lifecycle experience (progress reporting, financial tracking, RAIDs)
  • Experience of working in PMOs for large change programmes (100 + people)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Tenacious, committed and enthusiastic

n.b. Banking experience would be an advantage but is not a mandatory requirement

Logistics:

Rate: £300 to £325 per day depending upon experience
Location: Central London
Approx duration: Initially 3 months with the possibility of extension

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5051 and stating:

  1. Your target remuneration
  2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
  3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable

Monday, September 21, 2009

Filled (IM7001) Lead Consultant - Business Continuity & Crisis Management - 2012 Olympics

THIS POSITION IS NOW FILLED


We are looking for an experienced Lead Consultant in Business Continuity (BC) & Crisis Management (CM).

PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for CV submissions is 10am on Wednesday 21st September. CVs received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.

Background:

Our client is the 2012 Olympics Delivery Authority. We are putting together a response to a request for a consultant to review, validate and enhance the planned Business Continuity and Crisis Management strategy and plans for the 2012 Olympics.

The role is initially for 3 months to deliver the objectives below, thereafter extendable for up to 12 months. The consultant(s) involved must be based or operate from London.

Role:

The objectives for the initial 3 month phase are:

  • Reviewing the current Incident Response approach and leading a multi-agency planning exercise
  • Developing an Exercise & Testing Strategy through to mid 2011
  • Validating the existing BC and CM capability and developing an improvement plan and management process
  • Improving the London 2012 Incident Management process
  • Identifying critical programme issues and escalating for resolution
  • Working as a part of the BCCM team to provide advice and assistance, as needed to meet deadlines.

Specific skills/requirements:

This person:

Must have carried out similar projects for construction design/management; sporting or major events based organisations, and must be able to provide case studies in support of this.

Must have current Government Security Clearance.

Must have accreditation from a professional Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery Institute.

Must be based or operate from London.

Logistics:

Rate: The target rate for this role is £400 per day (some flexibility possible)

Location: London

Approx duration: 3 -12 months.

Notes:

The initial response submission date is this Friday 25th September 2009.

The contract award date is: 9th October 2009.

Work will commence shortly after contract award.

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Ian McKay by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, enclosing a recent CV, quoting ref#IM7001 and stating:

1. Your target remuneration

2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above]

3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable




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Friday, September 04, 2009

FILLED INTERIM [ref #JS5050] HR Process Mapping Consultant, Media Company, London

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for an HR Consultant to undertake a short HR process mapping documentation project at a media company.

PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for CV submissions is 12 noon on Tuesday 8th September. CVs received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.

Background:
Our client is a media company. They have recently implemented an HRIS and Payroll system, and need an HR consultant to undertake a short HR process mapping project to document how the HR processes map to the new IT system.

Role:
We are looking for an HR Consultant. Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting workshops and interviews to understand how the new HR and Payroll processes map to the IT system
- Creating a process flow manual to document how the HR and Payroll processes map to the IT system
- Determining if there are any gaps or conflicts between the HR and Payroll processes and the IT system, and recommend improvements to the relevant stakeholders

Specific skills/requirements:
This person:
(1) Must have substantial experience and understanding of HR and Payroll processes. This could have been gained either from the HR or HP [Human Performance] practice of a management consultancy, or in HR project roles in industry
(2) Must have experience and understanding of HRIS systems implementations within an SME-sized business (as opposed to a large, FTSE-scale business)
(3) Must be skilled in writing process flow documents using standard software such as Microsoft Visio and Powerpoint

Logistics:
Rate: £400 per day
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 to 8 weeks

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5050 and stating:

1. Your target remuneration

2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above]

3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable

Many thanks, Jim

Thursday, September 03, 2009

FILLED [ref# JS5049] Telcos Product Dev Review, Prague

PLEASE NOTE - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for a seasoned Telcos consultant with detailed technical knowledge of Intelligent Network [IN] architecture to undertake a product development review in Prague.

PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for CV submissions is 12 noon on Friday 4th September 2009. CVs received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.

Background & Role
Our client is a leading Eastern European telco & high-tech firm. They have an urgent need to hire a seasoned Telcos consultant to review and optimise their product development processes.

Specific skills/requirements:
This person:
(1) Must have a strong Telcos technical background
(2) Must have a detailed knowledge of Intelligent Network [IN] architecture

Logistics:
Rate: The client has said they are willing to pay a very competitive day rate in order to bring in the right person at short notive
Location: The role will predominantly be based out of the client's Prague office
Approx duration: 3 to 4 months

Interested? If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, stating:

1. Your target remuneration
2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above]
3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable


Many thanks, Jim

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

FILLED #DM4054 Pan Europe Sales Channel Review French/German Speakers.

Background:

Our client is a consultancy company working with a Pan European Retailer. They are looking for 2 -4 people to work on a Sales Channel project.

Role:

The project is focused on Channel management and product mix optimization. The organisation is primarily a business to business company and is looking to improve its product mix and ensure that it is using the full range of marketing tools effectively. These include the Web, Catalogue, Direct sales and telemarketing. The project is for 2-3 weeks to look at how well the business is operating and to come up with improvements. There is a good chance of an extension to do the follow on work.

Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

At least 10 years sales/marketing channel consultancy experience.
Have deep experience in product mix and marketing mix optimization
Have deep experience in process reengineering.
Have worked in France and Germany.
Be either a German or French speaker.

The role would suit someone who has worked in an operations/process reengineering consultancy from a sales channel point of view.

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate for the project.
Location: London/Paris/Frankfurt.
Approx duration: 2-3 weeks initially with good chance of an extension for a year.
Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED #DM4055 Manufacturing Productivity Review

Background:

Our client is a consultancy company working with a Manufacturing company with operations in Germany and the Czech Republic. They are looking for 2 -4 people to work on a review of the manufacturing operations. This will be a 2-4 week engagement with possible follow on work on a longer project.

Role:

The project is focused on Manufacturing Improvements. The role requires reviewing the Manufacturing operations in Germany and the Czech republic and making proposals for improvements.


Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

At least 10 years specialist Business process reengineering consultancy experience
A manufacturing specialism covering forecasting and efficiency gains.
Strong Pan European experience.
German or Czech language

The role would suit someone who has worked in an operations/process reengineering consultancy from a manufacturing point of view.

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate for the project.
Location: Cambridgeshire/Frankfurt.
Approx duration: 2-4 weeks initially with good chance of an extension for a year.




Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Filled DM4053 Change Manager Role.

Background:

Our client is a Government body charged with accelerating the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions.

Role:

They have opportunities for business change consultants whose role will be to help embed carbon saving practices across the aggregates industry. The chosen consultants will develop existing research and methodologies to come up with engagement programmes and work with companies gaining commitment, endorsement and adoption of carbon saving across organisations.

Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

A minimum of five years practical experience of organizational change
Experience of working in industrial manufacturing/aggregate quarrying industry
Good understanding of technical operations and processes
Strong facilitation skills
Ability to work with companies and the client at all levels

Logistics:

Rate: Competitive rate
Location: London with travel to client sites
Approx duration: 6 months with extension likely.


Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED DM 4052 Junior PMO Analyst

Background:

Our client is a consultancy working in the Financial Services sector. They have a possible role for a PMO/analyst consultant with Asset Management experience.

Role:

They are looking for a Junior PMO/Analyst consultant whose role will be to support a senior consultant including the analysis of data, scheduling/arranging meetings, and dealing with project process and documentation.

Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will have (in priority order):

Big 5 Consultancy experience
Asset Management or Financial services experience
2 to 3 years experience
PMO skills

Logistics:

Rate: £250 to £300
Location: London
Approx duration: ~ 4 months.

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Filled DM 4051 European FMCG strategy

Background:

Our client is a well known European FMCG business consolidating its growth strategy in Eastern Europe.
Role:

There has been an initial assessment using DataMonitor and local information. The project is to focus on a more detailed strategy for growth in 4 Eastern European Countries. The client is looking for two junior strategy consultants to do this work.

Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will be:

Strong analytical, rigorous and insightful
Resourceful and creative (able to work independently within data-poor environments}
Familiar with growth strategy formulation methodology from strategy consultancy firms
3 years strategy experience ideal.
Have a knowledge of Eastern Europe/ FMCG experience is desirable.

Logistics:

Rate: £300 to £450
Location: Amsterdam
Approx duration: Start asap to end August.


Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Filled DM4045 Golf Club Strategy

Our client is a Board member of a Northern Golf Club. Whilst the Club has been operating successfully it lacks a longer term view on the business. The Board want to invite an experienced strategy consultant to help facilitate the development of a high level strategy/objectives document.

Role:
The role will suit a consultant with a background in Strategy formulation from one of the big consultancy companies. They will be able to provide facilitation to create the longer term strategy working with the board. There is scope for the successful candidate to discuss their way of working with the client.

Specific skills/requirements:

Used to working with a board to look at future business direction
Used to creating strategy documents
Excellent facilitation skills
Background in the strategy practice of a big consultancy

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate.
Location: North of England
Approx duration: TBC unlikely to be more than a few days.

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Thursday, July 02, 2009

FILLED #JS5044 - Functional Business Analyst, SAP Finance Implementation

13.07.09 - PLEASE NOTE - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for a functional Business Analyst to undertake functional requirements gathering, test planning & training documentation on an SAP finance systems implementation project.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an urgent requirement. The deadline for CV submissions is 9am on Monday 6th July 2009. CVs received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.

Background:
Our client is a global FMCG business. They are undertaking a Finance Transformation programme, which involves an SAP finance systems implementation. They require a Finance Systems Business Analyst to assist the SAP implementation from a functional perspective.

Role:
We are looking for a Finance Systems Business Analyst. Responsibilities will include:
Functional Requirements
- Gathering user requirements
- Determining which financial reports will be required by different users
- Writing Functional Requirements documents
Functional Testing
- Test planning
- Determining the data sets required for different testing scenarios
- Writing functional test scripts
Training
- Defining training requirements
- Writing Training materials

PLEASE NOTE: This is a functional Business Analyst role; it is not a technical IT / SAP implementation role.

Specific skills/requirements:
This person:
(1) Must have undertaken Business Analyst roles with extensive experience in Functional Requirements gathering, Functional Testing, and Training. This Business Analyst experience could have been gained either at a top-tier management consultancy, or within a blue-chip company environment in industry.
(2) Must have “end-user” understanding & knowledge of the back-office finance function (General Ledger, Accounts Payable / Receivable, Reporting, etc). An Accounting or Finance qualification would be strongly preferred but is not a mandatory requirement.
(3) Must have some experience of working on an ERP finance systems implementation , ideally SAP (BI / BW / FI-CO).

Logistics:
Rate: upto £460 per day
Location: Central London
Approx duration: Initially 6 months, with the possibility of extension

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, enclosing a recent CV, and stating:

1. Target remuneration
2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above]
3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable

FILLED #JS5043 IT Architect / .Net

PLEASE NOTE - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

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We are looking for an IT Architect with knowledge of Microsoft frameworks including .Net to assist the initial phase of a company’s IT architecture review.

PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for CV submissions is 12 noon on Friday 3rd July 2009. CVs received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.

Background:
Our client is a technology business. They are undertaking a review of the IT architecture underpinning their product, and are looking for an IT Architect to assist the initial phase of this review.

Role:
Responsibilities will include:
- Assessing the current-state architecture (as-is)
- Defining functional and technical requirements documents (to-be)
- Acting as a Subject Matter Expert, providing advice on the possible future architecture

Specific skills/requirements:
This person:
(1) Must have considerable experience as an IT Architect. This experience could have been gained either from a top-tier management consultancy, from a software provider (e.g. Microsoft), or within the IT function of a blue-chip company.
(2) Must have deep knowledge of Microsoft software and frameworks including .Net

Logistics:
Rate: £Competitive
Location: Based from home, with travel to sites across the south and middle of England as required
Approx duration: Initial assessment expected to take 3 to 4 weeks. Possibility of follow-on work.

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, enclosing a recent CV, and stating:

1. Your target remuneration
2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above]
3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable

FILLED #DM4044 Engineering Systems Tester

This role will be suitable for anyone with an interest in testing engineering systems who can start immediately.

Background:

Our client is working on a project to develop a new diving recovery system and requires someone to work on the testing programme.

Role:
The consultant will have worked on physical systems and will have a technical engineering system capability. They should be able to understand the different technical environments in the diving recovery system. They are looking for someone to validate and then execute the testing of different technical environments.
Someone with a background in IT Systems testing only is unlikely to have the relevant skills.

Specific skills/requirements:
The consultant will require:
Engineering Systems Testing experience.
Ability to validate a system of fragmented technologies that must work together.
QA/QC background in production, signaling, metering or other physical environments
Deep Testing capability
Consultant mind set.
Diving experience not necessary but if they have an interest in diving or are PADI/British Sub aqua qualified that would be helpful.

Logistics:

Rate: please state target rate
Location: TBC, but includes overseas travel
Approx duration: 9 months
Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED #DM4042 Derivatives Business Analyst

Background:
Our client is a Canary Wharf-based investment bank.

Role:
They are running a Risk &Control Programme in Fixed Income Operations and they have a vacancy for an experienced Business Analyst/Junior Project Manager

Specific skills/requirements:
The candidate must have:

Excellent product knowledge of rates and credit derivatives
Ability to work across middle office and operations.
Strong business analysis and project management skills,
Knowledge of the control environment
Knowledge of Control ES a plus.

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate for the role.
Location: Canary Wharf
Approx duration: 3 Months.

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED #DM4041 HRIS Maternity Leave

Background:

Our client is a well known media business. They are looking for an interim HR consultant to cover for maternity leave.

Role:

There are three aspects to the role:

The implementation of an HR and Payroll system. The contract for the system has been signed and the expected go live date is 1st August.
Responsibility for overseeing the payroll. This requires auditing the payroll run and providing guidance to the payroll manager. In depth payroll knowledge is not necessarily required but they should be able to apply logic and pay attention to the detail.
Responsibility for Shared service projects reporting to the Senior HR VP for EMEA region. Shared service projects include Benefits Brokering and Expatriate Services.

Specific skills/requirements:

The Candidate will be expected to fit quickly into the existing team.

In addition they should have/be:

a proactive self starter able to drive things through
Strong HR background
Project experience with HR/Payroll systems
Payroll management and experience

Logistics:

Rate: £450 per day
Location: Central London
Approx duration: 11 months

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

FILLED [Ref#JS5041] Senior Manager, Small Consultancy, NW England

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for an ambitious, driven Senior Manager / Junior Partner to join a small North West England-based consultancy to help them achieve their growth plans.

PLEASE NOTE: this is an URGENT requirement. The deadline for CV submissions is 12noon on Wednesday 17th June 2009. CVs received after this time may still be considered, but risk missing the initial shortlist.

Background:
Our client is a small consultancy, based in the North West of England. They have been in business for over 30 years, and have ambitious growth plans. They specialise in Supply Chain, Business Process Improvement, & LEAN practices. They have a blue chip client base in the UK, Europe and North America across sectors including Manufacturing & Construction, Distribution & Transport, Government & Healthcare, and Distribution & Transport.

Specific skills/requirements:
We are looking for a Senior Manager or Junior Partner / Director. This person:
(1) Must have progressed their career to Senior Manager or Junior Partner / Director level within a top-tier management consultancy
(2) Must have considerable experience of delivery in some or all of the following consultancy functions:
a. Supply Chain
b. Business Process Improvement
c. LEAN practices.
(3) Must have a track record of winning & shaping new business development opportunities.

Logistics:
Salary: Base of c.£125 / 130k + package
Location: Home office in North West England, with normal consulting travel as required

Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, enclosing a recent CV, and stating:
1. Your target remuneration
2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable

Friday, May 01, 2009

Filled [RefDM#4036] HR Data Analyst

Background:

Our client is a Global FTSIE 100 company looking to recruit a permanent data analyst for the HR Function.

Role:

High-level details:

HR Data Consultant
Must be numerate / mathematically-minded
Very strong xls / ppt and ideally Access/SQL + Microsoft Project too
Will analyse raw HR data - incl. from SAP feeds - to make sense of it
And then interpret this data to make recommendations to the HR department
Experience of HR Headcount project

Very good prospects - expected to do this role for 2yrs, and then progress within the organisation.


Logistics:

Package:
£40 - £50k base
10% + bonus
Generous pension
Good benefits package
Location: West London
Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

FILLED [Ref#TM2006] Newspaper/Publishing Expert

Background:

Our client is a specialist consulting firm focused on company transformation and turn around situations.
They recognise the significant changes in the newspaper and publishing sector will create increased demand for their services.

They are looking to strengthen their Practice by building close relationships with Associates who have deep Industry expertise.


Requirements:

Specific requirements are :
experience within the newspaper industry from a publishing/operation perspective
understanding of Newspaper business models and financial dynamics
experience of business to consumer and business to business advertising models
cost reduction within the Newspaper/publishing industries
familiarity with on-line potential/trends within the industry

Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

FILLED HR Interim Transformation Role

Background:
Our client is a niche consulting firm working with a large engineering company. Our client is helping the company manage a significant business transformation programme expected to delivery multi-million pound operational savings.
There is an urgent need to identify an experienced consultant to lead the HR Transformation Workstream.


Role:
The role is to lead the HR workstream, working closely with the Group Organisation Development Director and the client HR workstream lead. The HR workstream is focused on developing a new operating model for HR (inc shared services), designing the policies, processes, organisation and roles, and implementing this across the Group. The programme is currently at 'blueprint' stage where a number of design principles have been developed, high level savings targets have been set and each functional workstream is developing a high level operating model.


Specific skills/requirements:
Experience designing and implementing HR operating models, ideally with a shared service component
Substantial project/change management experience
10 + years of experience operating at a senior level
Consulting experience, ideally HR related
Operational HR experience (not essential if significant HR consulting experience)
Some HR ERP experience would be of benefit (particularly SAP) but not essential

Logistics:
Rate: competitive
Location: London [with overseas travel]]
Approx duration: Initially 3 months, with strong possibility of extension
Please contact Tony McNeill for more information.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

FILLED #DM4035 Euro Head of Change the Bank

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FILLED

Background:

Our client is a Global Investment Bank looking for an Interim European Head of “Change the Bank” in Collateral Management and Valuations.

Role:
This is a role for a high calibre individual to provide the Change/Programme leadership in the Collateral Management and Valuations area of the bank. The European Team is staffed with Collateral Management and Client Valuation experts but it has little structured project management talent. The role is for 8 months and could go Temp to Permanent if the client and the candidate were in agreement.

Specific skills/requirements:

The candidate must have:

High Level Investment Banking Programme/Change Management experience, preferably in Collateral Management and Valuations.
Strong structured Programme Management disciplines.
Strong stakeholder and interpersonal skills (be able to stand up to the business)
Strong Planning and delivery skills
Experience of managing and building a team in project management techniques
Be prepared to get involved in projects personally
Very good at Powerpoint

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate for the role.
Location: London
Approx duration: 8 Months initially. Temp to Perm possible.

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

FILLED [ref#JS5033] PMO Planning Manager, Finance Workstream, Gatwick

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED.

Background & Role:
Our client, an international airport operator, is undertaking a Programme of work designed to fulfil its commitments to separate its operations at Gatwick in line with the public recommendations made by the Competition Commission.

They require a PMO Planning Manager to support the Finance Workstream Project Manager.


Role Detail:
The specific requirements of this role are to:
- Assist the Project Manager in developing the Finance Workstream project plans
- Report progress against the project plans using appropriate tools e.g. risk & issue management, status reporting, stakeholder management, project milestones and benefits realisation
- Undertake planning & reporting activities on a cross-workstream Oracle systems implementation

Skills & experience required:
Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following experience within their application:
1. Expertise in PMO & Project Management tools & disciplines in business change / transformation programmes (e.g. MS Project, risk & issue management, status reporting, stakeholder management, project milestones and benefits realisation, etc)
2. Knowledge of back-office finance environment (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll etc) – this could have been gained either on a finance change project, or in a line role
3. Experience of Oracle implementation would be a “nice to have”, but is not mandatory

Logistics:
Rate: £400 - £450 depending upon experience
Location: Gatwick with travel to other UK airports as required.
Approx duration: 6 months with possibility of extension.

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, stating:

1. Your target rate

2. Your specific previous similar experience [mapped against the 'Skills and Experience' section outlined above]

3. Your availability for the assignment

Many thanks, Jim.

Friday, March 13, 2009

FILLED [Ref#DM4032] Finance BPR Consultant

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Monday, March 09, 2009

Invitation - Networking Evening - 19th March

Please come and join us for a Networking Evening on Thursday 19th March!

We have listened to your feeback from previous events, and as result, we will:

  • have our own private room and bar area
  • have a more structured approach to the evening
  • ensure that the B2E team are easily identifiable

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Three reasons to come along:

  1. If you have just become, or are considering becoming, an Interim Consultant:

    Meet other Interim Consultants & the B2E team to learn more about Interim Consulting
    Get advice from SJD Accountants on setting up your own limited company
  2. If you are an experienced Interim Consultant looking for your next role:

    Get an update on the Interim market
    Find out more about our open roles, and meet the B2E consultants working on them
  3. If you are already working on a role:

    We still care about you and would love to meet you!
    Tell us about the kind of roles you would like us to find you in the future

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DATE: Thurs 19th March

TIME: 6.00pm - 9.00pm

LOCATION
Doggett's Coat & Badge

1 Blackfriars Bridge, London SE1 9UD

http://www.doggettscoatandbadge.co.uk

BY TICKET ONLY: Please pre-pay via PayPal
(click link below) & bring receipt as a ticket

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COST: £10 per head, supper provided

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Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Filled[Ref#DM4031] Portfolio Planning Manager

Background:

Our client is a Global FMCG business. They are looking for a permanent Portfolio Planning Manager to develop and maintain the IT projects portfolio. The role holder will own the process and ensure that priorities are set in line with the needs of the rest of the business and the IT strategy.

They will work with the Resource Allocation Manager to ensure that IT resources are allocated to answer demand and work with the Portfolio Investment Manager to ensure that project portfolio performance is regularly monitored and that issues are addressed.

Role:

Provide an integrated view of IT requirements for business change by function, globally and by geography
Develop a portfolio view of demand for projects and services and produce long-term plans for project portfolio delivery.
Facilitate effective portfolio planning to support the overall Business objectives
Ensure alignment of portfolio process and outcome to both Group and IT strategy, compliance and governance
Standardise portfolio planning process across IT and ensure adherence to policy
Independently monitor portfolio performance and work with the relevant Business Engagement Managers to address issues
Provide input and recommendations on portfolio management decisions (e.g. priorities) for discussion/agreement as part of the governance procedure.

Specific skills/requirements:


Programme management background, proven experience of defining and implementing portfolio planning and reporting processes at a global level

The successful candidate should have experience of leading, influencing and operating in a global and complex geographical/functional matrix organisation

They should have good Programme Management, Stakeholder and Change Management experience.

Logistics:

Salary: £95 – 100k plus bonus and benefits
Location: Central London

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

FILLED [ref#DB2005] Workstream Project Manager - Seperation Project

Background & Role:

Our client, an international airport operator, is undertaking a Programme of work designed to fulill its commitments to separate its operations at Gatwick in line with the public recommendations made by the Competition Commission.

They require a hands-on project manager to work within the PMO function to provide project management support at work stream level for up to 3 work streams that form part of the separation and subsequent integration programme.

Role Detail:
The specific requirements of this role are to:

develop work stream project plans to deliver the high level accountabilities for the function/cross functional area as identified in the Separation Plan (and the Gatwick/new owner integration plan as determined).
ensure that each work stream plan (the role holder will be responsible for between one and three work streams) is defined to the appropriate level of detail and is set up and managed to deliver in line with time, cost and quality parameters.
apply project management tools as determine by the Programme Lead (e.g. risk and issue management, status reporting, stakeholder management and benefits realisation).
manage and track work stream interdependencies and issues with counterpart work streams in the organisation, and inter dependencies within Gatwick.
comply with the Gatwick Programme governance and reporting processes, so that informed decisions can be made and that any issues can be mitigated/opportunities realised in timely manner.
ensure that key stakeholders are identified and managed.
be accountable for managing and tracking the project costs

Skills & experience required:
Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following experience within their application:


Solid 'hands-on' project management experience in business change / transformation programmes including all core project management tools (e.g. MS Project)
Experience of leading and reporting on multiple projects throughout the complete lifecyle (shaping plans and deliverables, establishing governance, managing issues, risks, dependencies, Change management process, Contracts etc).
Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills, and experience of delivering stakeholder management skills in a complex programme environment

Logistics:

Rate: £450 - £500 depending upon experience
Location: Gatwick with travel to other UK airports as required.
Approx duration: 6 months with strong possibility of extension.Please contact David Bowen for more information.

FILLED [ref#DB6007] Interim Financial Workstream Project Manager

Background & Role:

Our client, an international airport operator, is undertaking a Programme of work designed to fulill its commitments to separate its operations at Gatwick in line with the public recommendations made by the Competition Commission.

Within the Finance workstream, there is a requirement for an experienced Project Manager to provide project management support in the form of costs/benefits tracking and financial reporting as well as other PMO responsibilities, within a Programme of work designed to ensure that Gatwick fulfils its commitments regarding its separation from BAA. Role Detail:

The role will report directly to the Separation Programme Lead, with a 'dotted line' accountability to the Senior Finance Manager. Primary responsibilities are:

To define Finance work stream project plans to deliver the high level accountabilities for the function/cross functional area as identified in the Separation Plan
To ensure that the Finance work stream plan is defined to the appropriate level of detail and is set up and managed to deliver in line with time, cost and quality parameters.
To liaise with the Programme PMO and apply project management methods as determined by the Programme Lead, around risk and issue management, status reporting, stakeholder management and benefits realisation.
To ensure that key stakeholders are identified and actively managed to facilitate Project Delivery

Skills & experience required:

Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following experience within their application:

Deep understanding and working knowledge of the Finance Function (Tax, VAT, Treasury, Accounts, Reporting etc.)
PMO reporting and full lifecycle Project Management experience within complex business change environments involving multiple stakeholders
Experience of ORACLE (preferably) or SAP finance implementation
Experience in implementing change within a finance function after a disposal and or acquisition, or setting up / improving finance shared service centres would also be an advantage.

Logistics:

Rate: Up to £575 depending upon experience
Location: Gatwick with travel to other UK airports as required.
Approx duration: 5 months with strong possibility of extension.
Start Date: ASAP Please contact David Bowen for more information.

FILLED [ref#JS5026] - IT Project Manager - Insurance

Background:

Our client is a London-based insurance company with operations in Europe, South Africa, US and Asia Pac.
They are in the early stages of a 2-3 year change programme to achieve Solvency II compliance.
One of the first projects is to implement a new risk management tool - CURA [http://www.curarisk.com] across the Group.
The client is looking for an IT Project Manager to manage this implementation.

Role:

We are looking for an IT Project Manager. Responsibilities will include:
- Full ownership of the project
- Gather business requirements
- Manage the software vendor
- Assist with the commercial arrangements
- Ensure appropriate support arrangements are in place


Specific skills/requirements:

This person:
- Must have a strong track record of implementing packaged IT solutions across multiple geographies
- This experience will ideally have been gained from a top-tier management consultancy
- Must have experience of implementing risk or compliance-related applications [e.g. SOX]
- Experience of implementing CURA software would be an enormous advantage

Logistics:

Rate: c.£500+ depending on experience
Location: London with limited foreign travel
Approx duration: Initially 6 monthsPlease contact Jim Shaw for more information.

Monday, February 16, 2009

FILLED Ref #[DM4030] Interim Oracle retail back office consultant

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FILLED

Background:
Our client is a consultancy working in a major retailer on an Oracle Retail systems back office project.

Role:
The project team is looking for a consultant with recent deep knowledge of Oracle Retail back-office systems functionality. The focus is on the supply chain modules covering forecasting, inventory management and commercials. The role is likely to be part time but is expected to be for 6 months.

Specific skills/requirements:

Strong technical support background
Deep knowledge of Oracle Retail supply chain modules, including forecasting, inventory management and commercials
Good general understanding of Oracle Retail back office functionality including interfaces
Senior Consultant able to advise the project team

Logistics:

Rate: A market rate is available
Location: Home Counties and Bradford
Approx duration: Part Time for six months.
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Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

FILLED [ref #JS5029] Global PMO Manager, FMCG, London

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Our client is a leading Global FMCG business with a well known portfolio of brands. They are undertaking a transformation programme to globally align their operations, and are looking for a PMO Manager to set up and run the Global Programme Office.

Role:
This person will report to the Head of Business Services. They will work alongside a Change Manager, and will have a PMO Analyst and a PMO Manager reporting into them.

We are looking for a Global PMO Manager. Responsibilities will include:
- Setting up the Global Programme Office
- Co-ordinating reporting activity with workstream leads across the IT and Shared Services functions
- Providing Management Information to the Head of Business Services and the Leadership Team on costs, progress v. plans, risks & issues, etc.


Specific skills/requirements:

This person:
- Must have previous experience of setting up a Global Programme Management office
- Excellent stakeholder management experience & ability at C-level, preferably gained from a global matrixed organisation
- Project planning credentials such as Prince2 and MSP [Managing Successful Programmes] would be an advantage

Logistics:


PLEASE NOTE: The client has asked us to shortlist for this role by 9am tomorrow, Thurs 12th Feb. Apologies for the short notice, but CVs received after this time may not be considered.

Rate: £650 to £750 per day depending on skills & experience
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 months, starting immediately. Candidates unable to start immediately will unfortunately not be considered.

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact us by using the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5029.

Many thanks, Jim

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