FILLED (ref # DM4178) Solution Architect - Content Management System

Solution Architect - Content Management system
Interim, 4 months,
London Based,
Competitive Rate,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a Global Publishing Company with operations in over 70 countries.
The rapid change of demand for traditional printed product to various digital presentations has increased the pressure on running an effective and efficient digital Content Management System (CMS).

They are looking for a Solution Architect to lead a small team to analyse and transform the variety of Content Management Systems that exist within the business outside the USA. There will be a need to understand how to analyse/replace IT business applications whilst considering the impact they have on people and processes.

Details

The major outcome from the initial phase of the project work, to be completed in Jan 2012, will be the Systems Architecture for the recommended CMS that offers a standardized and efficient solution to leverage content outside the USA.

Key activities are :

* Evaluating 'AS-IS' systems / tools that are being used in main countries / businesses
* Assessing key system options
* Providing a rationale for key system decisions (and/or description of further required analysis)
* Designing overall high level systems architecture for CMS
* Creating high level implementation roadmap
* Evaluating investments costs
* Outlining major initiatives and next steps
* Presenting key decisions for the Design Authority.

Key skills and Requirements

Mandatory

* At least 5 years experience as a Solution Architect, understanding business requirements and formulating business solutions that align technology to Business Strategy.
* Experience of reflecting how people and processes will be impacted/supported by the Systems Architecture
* A track record of developing Business Solutions that are accepted by a wide range of senior stakeholders ............ persuasive whilst winning 'hearts and minds'

Desirable

* Electronic Publishing and Content Management experience is desirable but not essential

Logistics:

Duration: 4 months
Location: London based
Rate: Competitive Rate
Start Date: Immediate

FILLED (ref # DB) Change Management Consultant, Global CRM Programme

Change Management Consultant,
Global CRM Programme Interim,
6 months,
City of London
Up to £700 per day,
Mid-late October Start

Role Summary

Our client is a global law firm operating across 26 offices in 19 countries. They are rolling out a new CRM system and standardised process which will materially change the way in which their lawyers and marketers manage client relationships.

They require an experienced Change Management consultant to develop and deliver the appropriate change management activities required to instil new behaviours and ensure that the new technology is successfully adopted at all levels across the firm.

Role

Working as part of the global CRM Project team, the change management consultant will be responsible for:

* Conducting change impact assessments to determine the business impact of the new CRM process and technology in terms of changes in existing working processes, roles and 'habits' at all levels of the firm (i.e. from senior lawyers to secretaries)
* Designing and delivering change materials and activities required (e.g. stakeholder plans, communication materials, training materials, user engagement plans) to encourage the behavourial changes required
* Reviewing change activities to ensure that expected benefits are being realised

Key Skills and Requirements

The following skills and experience are required:

* Proven experience of implementing behavioural change within a professional services / partnership environment in a lead role
* Experienced Change Management practitioner (across all aspects of business change)
* Experience of implementing change in a regional / global environment
* C-level stakeholder management, communication and presentational skills

Previous change management experience within CRM would be highly advantageous but is not mandatory.

FILLED (ref # DB6103) Streaming Media Platform Systems Engineer

Streaming Media Project,
Systems Engineer
Interim, 3 months +,
Holland Up to £560 per day,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a leading provider of cable television, broadband internet, and voice services in Europe. They immediately require an IT consultant to join their online streaming media technology team.

The individual will be responsible for architecture, integration, testing, documentation and support of the end to end streaming media platform.

Response Deadline: 12 pm GMT. Wednesday 28th September.

Key skills and Requirements

* 3+ years experience supporting and maintaining all relevant functions of a streaming media or IPTV platform.
* Experience of working with multiple 3rd party vendors in a streaming media environment
* Sound understanding of software and system engineering, testing and support

FILLED (ref # DB6101) Asset Management Solution Architect, Utilities

Solution Architect,
Utilities Asset Management
Interim, 6+ months,
London Based
Market rate, Immediate start

Role Summary

Our utilities client requires a solution architect for a collection of Asset Management projects focussing on data modelling, planning, database configuration and management & technical interfacing.

The solution architect will report to the lead business architect, but will be assigned directly to a number of projects and will work within these projects with the relevant project managers.

Deadline for responses: 5 pm Wednesday 21st September.

Key skills and requirements

The following skills and experience are required:

• 5+ years experience in the regulated electricity distribution business



• Solution architect experience within Asset Management



• Experience of using utilities industry specific modelling tools (e.g. PIMS, Ellipse)
  

FILLED (ref # DB6102) Change Manager, HR Systems

Change Manager, HR Systems
Interim, 3+ months, London Based
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a Global Professional Services Firm with 27 offices in 19 countries.
They require an interim change manager with HR systems implementation experience to ensure that an LMS rollout is successfully adopted within the organisation.
The focus on the role will then move towards analysing the feasbility of moving more training and career development onto the new system.

Deadline for responses: 12 pm Friday 16th September.

n.b. This role has previously been advertised (DB6100) but the criteria for prior LMS experience has been broadened to cover the change management aspects of implementing HR systems.

Key skills and Requirements

The successful applicant will have worked for a top tier management consultancy and have previous change management experience of successfully implementing HR systems in multi-site locations.

* Experienced Change manager with excellent suite of project management and Business
analysis skills
* Experienced in implementing and optimising HR Systems from a change management
perspective
* Top tier consultancy background

FILLED (ref # DM4175) Engagement Director, UAE

Engagement Director
Interim, 10 months,
United Arab Emirates Based,
Up to £950 per day,
October start

Role Summary

Our client is a Global Consultancy. They are looking for an Engagement Director to work on a project in the UAE.

Details

The project is a Data Warehousing and Performance Management Project.

It is an important Project with this client and the Engagement Director will need to be a Senior Consultant able to understand the Project and manage the client on a high touch basis to ensure things go smoothly.

The Engagement Director will not be expected to understand the technical issues in detail but will need to explain the implications of decisions and keep the client informed and abreast with progress.

They will have a strong commercial understanding and be able to translate operational and delivery issues to the client.

Key skills and Requirements

Mandatory

* Strong Consultancy background, ideally ex big 5.
* Familiar with Consultancy methodologies
* Used to managing Stakeholders at a Senior Level with a strong commercial understanding

Desirable

* Experience in consulting roles in the Middle East

Logistics:

Duration: 10 months
Location: United arab Emirates
Rate: Up to £950
Start Date: Beginning of October

FILLED (ref # DM4173) Russian Speaking PM - Moscow Based

PERMANENT, Russian Speaking Project Manager
Moscow Based
US$100,000 plus 20% bonus,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a provider of information to the Financial Services Sector.

They are looking for a fluent Russian speaker to work for them in a Permanent capacity as a Project Manager in Moscow.

Details

The Project Manager will be responsible for implementing a banking product into Russian financial institutions. The Product is in the banking space, managing activities in the Treasury & Risk Management division.

Activities will include:

* Planning, Scheduling, and dealing with Risks and Contingencies.
* Coordinating day to day activities, and Managing Resources and the Client.
* Reporting on the Project, maximizing opportunities for Revenue, and looking for improvements in the Delivery Process.

Travel is expected around Russia and into Eastern Europe.

Key skills and Requirements

Manadatory

* Fluent Russian Speaker, Native Russian Speakers preferred.
* At least 7 years PM experience, with a thorough understanding of Project Management Tools and Techniques. A Project Management Qualification (ITIL, PMP etc.) will be an advantage.
* Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, risk and change management and proficient in Project Management Software

Desirable

* Experience in Russian investment banks or for technology vendor such as Misys, Temenos, SunGard, Sophis, IBM or Oracle would be desirable.

Logistics:

Location: Moscow
Salary: Up to US$ 100,000 plus 20%bonus and benefits
Start Date: ASAP

FILLED (ref # DB6100) E-Learning Change Manager

E-Learning Change Manager
Interim, 3+ months,
London Based
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a Global Professional Services Firm with 27 offices in 19 countries.
They have recently implemented a Learning Management System and want an interim change manager with experience of learning / e-learning to help them increase usage of the system and then analyse options for increasing the functionality to take on more aspects of professional development across the firm.

Deadline for responses: 12 pm Thursday 8th September.

Key skills and Requirements

The successful applicant will have worked for a top tier management consultancy and have previous change management experience of successfully implementing learning systems in multi-site locations.

* Experienced Change manager with excellent suite of project management and Business
analysis skills
* Experienced in implementing and optimising the usage of Learning / E-learning
systems
* Top tier consultancy background

FILLED (ref # TM5028) IT Outsourcing Consultant

IT Outsourcing Consultant
Interim, ~ 6 months, London Based
£comp per day,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a major company in the process of seperating out their IT services from an internal delivery approach to an external provider.

The Programme Director for IT Separation needs a trusted 'right hand man' to pick up planning, co-ordination, Issue and Risk management etc.

The idea candidate would have :

* worked on at least 3 major IT outsource programmes before
* experience of working as a programme Director of an IT separation project or supporting a Programme Director
* 10 + years business and IT experience

Apologises for the limited information available for this role. It is an urgent verbal request with a plan to start a consultant next week.