FILLED (ref # TM4023) Head of Bid Project Management

Head of Bid Project Manager
Permanent, London Based
to £100K base plus <= 50 % Bonus,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client operates public transport contracts in Europe and plans to expand its business through the successful completion of major bids for new contracts. The bid management process is an essential part of the client's business and they are looking for an experienced Bid Project Manager to lead the team.

Details

The role holder is accountable for all PMO activity relating to business development across the Client Group. In particular the role will be responsible for resource planning of major bids (particularly UK rail franchise bids) and assuring application of appropriate programme / project management disciplines and governance to all business development activity

Role Details:

Bid planning

* Undertake the early planning for potential bids and other business development activity (e.g. potential JVs or acquisitions) and ensuring that appropriate stage-gate process is adhered to in qualifying potential opportunities
* Undertake appropriate resource planning (in conjunction with Group Functional Heads & Bid Directors) to ensure that bid teams are resourced with appropriate calibre / profile staff to meet bid time, cost and quality requirements
* In conjunction with the Group HR & Change Director, define appropriate selection process to ensure bid teams have requisite capabilities in place and which supports optimal bid team dynamics and team-working
* Work with the bid directors to supplement in house resources with appropriate quality 3rd party consultancies & contract staff (to cover activity peaks and niche areas of expertise)

Bid / Project Execution

* Assume functional ownership for the development and continuous improvement of project management staff seconded to the bid teams
* Ensure continuous improvement of project management disciplines utilized across bid teams, ensuring appropriate sharing of best practice
* Ensure appropriate project progress reporting to steering groups
* Arrange and manage formal project reviews to capture best practice and promote continuous improvement for future bid activity

Governance

* Makes recommendations to the Client Executive Committee on appropriate governance protocols for all business development activity (including opportunity management stage-gates processes, bid project reporting requirement etc)
* Ensures agreed business development governance protocols are applied
* Support business development functions outside the UK via resource planning and deployment, as well as the application of consistent project management disciplines & governance

Key skills and Requirements

* Extensive experience in successful project management of large and complex bid activity (e.g. construction or large utility infrastructure projects)
* Experience in getting complex deliverables from large teams
* Experience in presenting ideas and plans to boards (steering groups)

FILLED (ref # DM4167) Enterprise Architect

Enterprise IT Architect for Utility Company
Interim, 6 -12 months, R
eading Based
Competitive Rate,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a Utility Company which is largely dependent on information technology to drive the effectiveness and efficiency of the business. In so doing it is critical that is holds a holistic view of the organization's IT strategy, processes, information, and information technology assets.

They are looking for an Enterprise IT Architect to work with the Business, IT leadership and subject matter experts to use their knowledge and ensure that the business and IT are in alignment.

The Enterprise IT Architect will link the business mission, strategy, and the processes of the organization to its IT strategy, and document this using architectural models that show how the current and future needs of the organization will be met, in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner.

Details

The role holder will be responsible for the following activities:

* Ensuring the IS strategy remains current and in line with evolving business requirements
* Owning the company's Enterprise Architecture framework for Development
* Defining the process and participating in design assurance reviews within the business
* Championing the use of the TOGAF Architecture Framework.
* Managing a team of Technical Architects
* Co-ordinating business application activities, information, infrastructure and security architecture teams to ensure alignment with the Enterprise Architecture Framework
* Integrating inputs to the IT strategic planning process to ensure the development of forward technical plans aligned with business expectations

Key skills and Requirements

* Extensive experience of Enterprise IT Architect roles in a large company.
* Extensive experience of IT Architecture within an SAP environment
* Experience of using TOGAF to develop the Enterprise IT Architecture

Logistics:

Duration: 6-12 months

Location: Reading

Rate: Competitive

Start Date: Immediate

FILLED (ref # TM5022) Shared Services/BPR Consultant

Shared Services/BPR Consultant
Permanent,
London/Colchester Based,
£ to 75K plus bonus plus generous benefits,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is undergoing an ambitious growth strategy for Shared Services. There is a need for an experienced consultant, who can demonstrate first class analytical and consulting skills in one or more of the following areas: HR, Marketing or Finance.

The objective of this role is to lead the business process transformation, provide advice and execution of process improvement and integration of core back office processes into three global shared service locations.

Details

Key elements of the role include :

* Base lining the current processes for services to beintegrated.
* Development and recommendation of the target operating model for those processes using Lean Six Sigma
* Development of the road map and implementation plan to move to the target model outlined in the Shared Services Business Plan, which could include outsourcing
* Developing and reviewing existing and planned service scope and service levels.
* Integrating service levels into the overall contractual governance framework

Key skills and Requirements

* Significant experience of working within a Shared Services environment
* A good understanding of HR, Marketing or Finance processes
* Extensive use of Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Re-engineering methods, tools and techniques

FILLED (ref # DM4166) IT Services Transition Programme Manager

IT Services Transition Programme Manager for Utility Company
Interim, 6-12 months,
Reading Based
Competitive Rate,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a Utility Company undertaking a Transition Programme, moving IT Services from the existing Managed Services contract to a new one. They are looking for a Programme Manager to manage these changes and ensure delivery of improved performance.
The role holder will Programme Manage the transition of 42 Services, 19 Initiatives and internal changes to the IS team to utilise the new services to their optimum

Details

The role holder will be responsible for:


* Improving feedback scores for IS as a result of the new contract
* Engaging with IS customers to ensure focus of transition is on what is most important to them
* Development and delivery of the IS Service Transition Plan including:
. 42 Services planned and delivered
. 19 Initiatives planned and delivered, working with related programme managers where
applicable
. Internal IS processes optimised to leverage new contract
* Managing overall risks, issues and budgets of the IS Service Transition
* Service Transition to be completed by end December 2011
* Management of Service Transition communication plan

Key skills and Requirements

· Extensive experience of IT Service Management and Improvement
· Extensive experience of Outsourcing and Offshoring
· Good understanding of ITIL practices.

Logistics:

Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Reading
Rate: Competitive
Start Date: Immediate

FILLED (ref # TM5021) Financial Loans Consultant

Financial Loans Consultant
Interim, ~ 6 weeks,
Near Heathrow,
£ comp rate,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our sister company B2ER Consulting is working with a client who are interested in offering small loans to the public.

They are looking for a consultant who has experience of multi-channel money lending and the associated FSA regulations.

FILLED (ref # DM4165) Business Analyst

PERMANENT Business Analyst for Retail Company
Watford Based
£55,000 plus 20% bonus plus benefits.

Role Summary

Our client operates in the retail sector and is an expanding business with

238 stores currently and 30 stores being added per annum. The business is developing the IT function to improve bottlenecks and increase performance in a number of areas.
These include:

· Legacy systems which are fragmented

· Core system replacement which could go to an ERP solution.

· Customer facing POS systems being rolled out to stores.

· Web channel and development of multi channel retailing.

To help manage these improvements the company is looking for a business analyst to work at their head office in Watford. These will be experienced individuals who can work with the business in developing new business initiatives. They should have at least 5 years experience, and be able to engage in largescale projects across the full lifecycle as well as ad hoc pieces of work.

Details

The activities to be undertaken by the Business Analyst are:

· Analysing and producing business requirements and analysis of proposed solutions

· Developing an understanding of the existing applications and technologies
and assessing the impact of planned changes

· Analysing operating procedures, work flow improvement and organizational changes
to find improvements.

· Working with key business stakeholders, other Business Analysts and business
users in ensuring that the requirements, risk and cost/benefits of each project are thoroughly explored

· Working alongside the IT technical development and testing teams in defining
test scenarios, test acceptance criteria and database design.

· Working with external third party suppliers as required.

· Adhering to and promoting the governance process (Prince 2 based).

· Keeping appraised of the latest technical and commercial developments within
the IT and retail finance industries

Key skills and Requirements

The client is looking for a creative personality, somebody who thinks outside of the box and who exhibits a high degree of confidence and determination to realize those ideas.

Other requirements are:

Mandatory

· Experienced Business Analysts who have been involved in largescale systems
or business transformation projects

· Consulting expertise in Strategy, Business Process Re-engineering, Organisational
Design, IT or Change Management.

· Experience with top tier consultancies e.g. (Accenture, Deloitte, IBM /
PWC & Cap Gemini) or within 'blue chip' companies.

Desirable

· Exposure to Corporate Standard Business Intelligence tools (Cognos, Oracle,
Showcase/Essbase)

Logistics:

Salary: £55,000, plus 20% bonus, plus car allowance, private healthcare
and 25 days holiday.
Location: Watford.

FILLED BPR & Systems Senior Manager, Consumer Products

Senior BPR Manager,
Sales Planning & Support,
FMCG Permanent,
Central London,
£ six figure package

Job Summary
Our client is a well-known global provider of business & consumer technology products.
Their business environment is high-growth and fast-moving and hence their sales planning and support operations need constant transformation to remain scalable, effective and responsive.

To head this effort they require a Senior Manager to take charge of BPR, Systems & Processes within their Sales Planning & Support department.

Role overview and key responsibilities

Reporting to the EMEIA director of Sales Planning & Support, this role involves team, project and systems management as well as working with business groups to define business processes and implement them into the systems supported.

Key responsibilities and activities:

• Sales Process Roadmap Management




• Work with senior management and global teams to develop & define future roadmap for Sales (systems) from an organization, process, systems and data perspective incorporating industry best practice




• Process Reengineering Through Cross-Functional Projects




• Develop, establish governance and deliver programmes of work through a series of cross-functional projects involving geographically dispersed teams of Business analyst/ project managers




• Line Management/Leadership / Organisational capability




• Manage, lead and develop a team of c. 14 resources including permanent staff and contract resource

Required Skills, Experience & Style:

• Excellent range of BPR and multiple project delivery skills across the full business transformation lifecycle (FMCG Sales process / supply chain experience advantageous)




• Proven ability to deliver in an fast moving yet ambiguous matrixed business environment (e.g. telecommunications, retail, FMCG)




• Strong leader with track record of achieving results through effective team management and coaching




• Collaborative, flexible, open working style and an ability to establish trust and credibility quickly with all levels of the business




• Degree qualified with a blue chip corporate or top tier consulting background

FILLED Comp and Bens Consultant

Comp and Bens Consultant
Interim, 3 months,
London Based
£ comp rate, Immediate start

Role Summary

Our sister company B2ER Consulting is working with a client to re-engineer, stream line and automate compensation and benefits practices within their international business.

The work involves contact with their businesses in over 25 countries and the team requires an additional consultant.

We are looking for an experienced Compensation and Benefits professional to join the team. You will have over 10 years relevant experience within blue chip organisations.
International experience would be a bonus.

FILLED (ref # DM4164) System Test Manager

System Test Manager for Improvement Programme Interim
3 months
Watford Based
Up to £500 per day
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client operates in the retail sector and is an expanding business with 224 stores currently and 30 stores being added per annum.

They are developing the IT function and are seeking an interim Test Manager to support the on-going change programme within the company.

Details

The System Test Manager should be able to provide high quality test management around a range of initiatives aimed at boosting financial performance and delivering improvements in the business.

They will be responsible for the overall planning and execution of functional, regression, integration, operational and performance testing, covering varying technologies.

They will be responsible for managing day to day activities of an external testing company and internal resources and should be able to give insight into the management of resources and ways to tackle testing.

Key skills and Requirements

Mandatory

* Significant experience (10 years) in the design and delivery of structured testing methodologies in 'blue chip' companies', or in management consultancies.

* Successful delivery of testing services in a variety of project sizes and in companies undertaking significant change programmes

* Knowledge and experience in the application of automated testing tools and test management tools.

Desirable

* Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, DB2 and or AS400/iSeries experience desirable.

Logistics:

Duration: 3 months
Location: Watford
Rate: Up to£500
Start Date: ASAP