FILLED: Senior Project Manager, Broadband, 6 months+, Hampshire / M3 Corridor, Approx. £550 per day, Immediate Start

Senior Project Manager, Broadband
Interim, 6 months+
Hampshire / M3 Corridor
Approx.  £550 per day
Immediate Start

Our client, a leading multi-channel broadcast media company, immediately requires an experienced Project Manager with Broadband experience to deliver a number of new B2C product and service offerings planned for 2015.

Reporting directly to the Broadband Programme Manager you will be primarily be accountable for managing multiple workstreams across the business (e.g. internal technology development teams, business readiness, operations, customer services) to deliver  the technical, process and operational changes required to implement new B2C products and services.

 

Key Accountabilities:

·         Manage a sizeable project team of internal staff and external vendors (up to 30+ people across 3-4 work streams, including internal, contract, 3rd party suppliers and Systems Integrator Partners)

·         Lead the project team to define and deliver the end-to-end business outcomeson which the project is reliant.  This includes both the technical delivery and the associated revision to business processes to use that technology.

·         Deliver the project(s) to agreed milestones, quality standards, and budget.

·         Manage and be accountable for all aspects of cross-project risk, issues, anddependencies

·         Identify, track and manage intra & inter programme/portfolio dependencies with other business initiatives and key projects proactively

·         Engage, contract and manage 3rd party vendors where appropriate

·         Build strong sustainable relationships with project and business stakeholders

·         Provide appropriate project MI externally and for steering committee meetings

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Mandatory:

·         Broadband industry experience (preferably implementing B2C products or services)

·         Accomplished Project Manager, with multiple full lifecycle Project Delivery experiences utilising recognised methodologies  (e.g. Prince 2, Agile, Waterfall)

·         Comfortable managing large, matrixed project teams (containing internal, external, 3rd party suppliers, systems integrators) in fast moving, release-driven project  environments

·         Experience of managing cross-functional workstreams to deliver E2E plans for the launch of new products or services (preferably B2C)

Desirable:

·         Experience of implementing new billing processes / services

·         Formal project management qualifications (e.g. Prince 2, PMP, Agile etc)

 

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: New Financial Regulator - Programme Manager (DM4370), Up to 6 months, Canary Wharf Based, ~ £800 per day, Immediate start

New Financial Regulator - Programme Manager
Interim,
Up to 6 months
Canary Wharf Based
~ £800 per day
Immediate start

This role is to deliver the programme to support the new regulator for Payment Systems, which was created 1 April 2014, with its full operational launch planned for April 2015, when regulation will start.

The new Payment Systems Regulator has three objectives:

• to promote effective competition in the markets for payment systems and the services they provide
• to promote development and innovation in payment systems
• to ensure payment systems are operated and developed in a way that takes account of and promotes the interests of service users

It will be a competition-focused, utility-style regulator, similar to other economic regulators such as Ofcom.

The programme manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a collection of projects within an overall programme framework to the desired quality standards. 

The candidate will be responsible for the following activities: 

• End to end delivery of programmes through the delivery lifecycle from the point of inception into the portfolio managing the dependencies and the interfaces between the projects
• Lead and manage the project teams for the duration of the project, motivate the cross functional team assigned to the project (s); ensuring clarity of objectives, plans and deliverables.
• Establishing a Programme Board working with the Sponsor to ensure the appropriate representation and terms of reference are in place to govern the project through the lifecycle.
• Participate in the selection process of partners as required, and subsequently manage the chosen partner/s to deliver programmes/projects within the area of responsibility.
• Deliver all project artefacts to agreed scope, and agreed milestones and assure quality standards using governance and review authorities as appropriate e.g. Technology Design Authority.
• Line Manage up to 5 permanent Associate members of staff providing coaching and mentoring

Key skills and Requirements 

Mandatory

• Proven track record of successful delivery of large scale complex Programmes
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management expertise, including experience of managing and motivating matrix teams in Financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of programme / project management methodologies based on for example, Prince 2 and MSP (preferably qualified)

Desirable

Understanding of Financial Services Regulation 

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Financial Regulation Programme Manager (DM4369), Up to 6 months, Canary Wharf Based, ~ £700 per day, Immediate start

Financial Regulation Programme Manager (DM4369)
Interim
Up to 6 months
Canary Wharf Based
~ £700 per day
Immediate start

Our Client is a Financial Services Regulatory organization looking for a Programme Manager to be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a collection of projects within an overall programme framework.

They will be responsible for working within the portfolio of policy development and implementation initiatives taking into account EU directives.

The candidate will be responsible for:

·         End to end delivery of programmes through the delivery lifecycle from the point of inception into the portfolio managing the dependencies and the interfaces between the projects

·         Lead and manage the project teams for the duration of the project, motivate the cross functional team assigned to the project (s); ensuring clarity of objectives, plans and deliverables.

·         Establishing a Programme Board working with the Sponsor to ensure the appropriate representation and terms of reference are in place to govern the project through the lifecycle.

·         Participate in the selection process of partners as required, and subsequently manage the chosen partner/s to deliver programmes/projects within the area of responsibility.

·         Deliver all project artefacts to agreed scope, and agreed milestones and assure quality standards using governance and review authorities as appropriate e.g. Technology Design Authority.

·         Line Manage up to 5 permanent Associate members of staff providing coaching and mentoring

Key Skills/Requirements:

Mandatory

• Proven track record of successful delivery of large scale complex Programmes
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management expertise, including experience of managing and motivating matrix teams in Financial services.

·         In-depth knowledge of programme / project management methodologies based on Prince 2; MS Projects and MSP (preferably qualified)

Desirable

·       Understanding of Financial Services Regulation including impact of the EU.

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Security Cleared MOD Programme Manager, 6 months, Bristol and/or Reading Based, Competitive Rate, Start anytime in next 3 weeks

Security Cleared MOD Programme Manager,

6 months,
Bristol and/or Reading Based,
Competitive Rate,
Start anytime in next 3 weeks

This is an opportunity for a Security cleared, Senior Programme Manager to work on an MOD Programme.  Details are below:

• MOD Bristol and / or Reading, full time, but could be a minimum of 3 days a week (to June)
• Technical Programme and Project Management competencies - linking a  complex programme to resources, costs and risks
• Clearance, ideally DV but SC will probably do
• Senior Programme Manager level (can be a bit flexible)
•  Start...anytime in the next 3 weeks

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: QA Partner for ERP Programme, 2 to 4 days/months, for 2 to 3 years, Greater London Based, £good per day, Immediate start

QA Partner for ERP Programme
2 to 4 days/months, for 2 to 3 years,
Greater London Based
£good per day, 
Immediate start

Our client is a successful retailer with over 300 stores within the UK.  They are expanding rapidly and plan to increase store numbers and make significant changes to their core IT Business Applications.

The client is introducing Microsoft Dynamics as their ERP system and the basis for their E Commerce platform.  Phase 1 will replace existing Finance Systems with the Microsoft Dynamics AX solution.  Work on the implementation within the company's supply chain has already begun too.

The chosen Systems Integration partner is in place and the project team involving over 5 internal full-time resources has been mobilised and is doing well.

The client wants to appoint an experienced consultant to provide wisdom, guidance and challenge to the programme.  It is likely that this consultant will have operated at the Partner/Director Level within a large consulting Firm.

Key skills and Requirements 

Mandatory

• Extensive experience of successful delivery of ERP projects
• Career consultant used to operating at Board Level
• Track record of conducting QA Reviews

Desirable 

• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Experience of Retail

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

 

PERMANENT Data/Business Analyst, Home / Cheltenham Based, Up to £65k

Data / Business Analyst for Dynamic Software Company
Permanent, Home / Cheltenham Based
Up to £65k,  Feb / March Start

Our client is an exciting and fast-paced software company working with the world's largest online fashion retailers and fashion brands. Their platform connects Brands and Retailers systems to enable a supplier fulfil model by integration of a Brand's products onto the websites of premium online fashion retailers. 

They are expanding rapidly and now need to add to their business analyst team to serve a growing base of clients.  Much of the work requires prior experience of ETL, databases, data mapping and data integration.

We are looking or Data/Business Analyst with at least 5 years relevant experience.

The clients platforms provide a single integration that can scale across multiple strategic partners, it gives full visibility across the entire customer journey and supply chain, while providing huge costs savings and speed to market. The system uses uptotheminute sales data and analytics to enable the retailer to create the perfect stock mix, it is uniquely positioned to eliminate inaccuracies in the buying process, missed sales and fragmented ranges while driving large incremental sales.

The client is seeking a commercially aware professional individual with experience of ETL, databases, data mapping and data integration.  You will be working with a growing portfolio of clients and you will guarantee the success of these relationships by establishing a strong working rapport and understanding how these businesses operate from their core values all the way down to their business data. Working as part of a team the role allows individuals to thrive and innovate each day, integrating new partners on to our platform and assisting existing partners in maximising the benefit from being part of our platform.

Key skills and Requirements 

Must have ETL (data mapping) experience.
Data/Systems integration experience.  

Write specifications for developers (user stories)

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

 

FILLED: Business Improvement Manager - Prestigious Professional services Organisation, Competitive Salary and Package, City of London

Business Improvement Manager - Prestigious Professional services Organisation
PERMANENT, City of London Based,
Competitive Salary and Package.

Our Client is a Prestigious Global Professional Services Company with a first class record for serving blue chip clients and providing outstanding careers for its professionals.

This is a final version of an earlier role that we sent out for a Manager to join their internal consulting team. 

Due to growth in the internal  Business Improvement Team the Client is looking for a No 2  to work with the Head of the Department to manage the team of 8 Consultants and their portfolio of Process Change projects.

The focus is on productivity improvement in the client engagements which are often largescale, high value and complex pieces of work in areas like M&A Finance and Dispute Resolution.  There is scope for significant savings in this area and the team are having success with the way that these engagements are handled, focusing on the processes used and bringing about significant productivity gains.

This role will suit a consultant or a Process improvement specialist in a large organisation who is already managing smaller teams of consultants.

It is a great opportunity to join a growing practice in a leading Professional Services organisation and have a role in shaping the future of their Business Improvement Activities.

Role description

• Leading the work to scope, structure and plan different projects on behalf of practices/functions and, thereafter, manage delivery of requirements to plan and within budget from set-up to close (reporting to the Project Sponsor, and with responsibility for the work of project team members);
• working with the Head of Project Services to ensure proper governance, control and monitoring of such projects;
• provision of ad hoc consultancy advice and assistance to other projects (e.g. in relation to change management, budgeting, communications, implementation); and
• supporting the building of the firm’s project management capability (e.g. via training or other best practice initiatives).

Key skills and Requirements 

Mandatory

• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder and change management skills - Experience in overcoming “barriers to progress”, and reaching mutually acceptable outcomes with multiple difficult stakeholders
• Experience with global, complex, cross functional change and improvement programmes
• At least 10 years record of Providing/Managing Business Process Improvement success. You will understand Business Process Re-engineering and lean approaches
• Consulting experience working Internally or with a Consulting organisation to improve  efficiency and ways of working in a Professional Services environment

Desirable

• Good degree (at least 2:1 preferable)

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

 

FILLED: Database Security Specialist (MH5001), Consultancy, 4 weeks+, UK and Africa, £comp, Feb Start

Database Security Specialist (MH5001)
Consultancy, 4 weeks+, UK and Africa

£comp,  Feb start

Role Summary 

Our client requires a Database Security Specialist with experience securing access to databases in financial services organisations.  In addition to managing the technical aspects, this role is all about preparing the internal IT team to support the ongoing access control to said databases.

This role operates within the client's IT services subsidiary based in the capital of an African country. The project is expected to take 3 weeks with 2 weeks remote preparation and analysis and 1 week on site. 

The Consultant will directly work with the B2E Principal, the client MD of the IT Services subsidiary and the GM of the card services division.  

Project scope

Identification and analysis of the relevant data tables that are present in predominantly a DB2 database hosted on a IBM AS400 platform. Other databases may be Oracle, Informix and MS SQL.

Installation and configuration of the chosen IBM InfoSphere Guardium software in association with the software supplier partner

Utilisation of the built-in PCI standards and generate the relevant templates to be applied to the databases

To document the relevant business processes to maintain PCI compliance for this database access monitoring objective

To prepare the set of steps needed to gain PCI DSS compliance for other SIM business units in various African countries

To provide further database security and monitoring advice as identified

To train a team of 3-4 engineers in the use of the Guardium software. This will be carried out at the customer office location and T&S will be covered

Key Accountabilities

Primarily responsible for all technical and non-technical project deliverables within the scope of the project.  Key activities:

Responsible for ensuring project technical deliverables arrive within agreed scope, quality, timelines and cost using project management tools and methodologies

Preparation of a report and training material for the objective deliverable

Stakeholder management through effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders and participation in project change board

Work with 3rd party IT infrastructure  supplier and readiness teams to ensure that the proposed solutions can be delivered, identifying support mechanisms

Ensure that all changes to systems are appropriately tested before they are transitioned to the live environment, and that individual defects are identified, prioritised and driven to conclusion. 

Key skills and Requirements

Mandatory

·         Database security experience across all leading database vendor platforms
·         Financial services card services operator experience
·         Experienced in working with multiple IT, supplier and business readiness teams to ensure that the changes are supported and effectively adopted by end users
·         Past deployment of the IBM InfoSphere Guardium application

Desirable

·         PCI data security standard certification experience
·         Database architecture design

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: PMO Lead for Mobilisation & Delivery (DB6219), 6 mths+, South East England / M3, Approx. £500 per day, ASAP Start

PMO Lead for Mobilisation & Delivery (DB6219)
Interim, 6 mths+, South East England / M3
Approx. £500 per day, ASAP Start

Our client immediately requires a PMO Lead to head up the Programme Management Office to support the mobilisation and delivery of a new transformation programme.

This role is all about scope and business case management; programme vision and blueprint development; benefits and quality tracking; stakeholder management materials; programme, tranche and project planning, including milestone management; risk and issue management.

 

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Programme Manager, The PMO Lead is accountable for the day to day management of the Programme Management Office team and outputs, and amongst other things, will be responsible for the following:

• design and implementation of appropriate programme controls
• production of reporting packs (eg steering group, programme reporting) and supporting materials
• management of overall programme budget
• benefit identification and realisation
• capacity planning and resource tracking
• review of workstream/project RAIDs and taking corrective action
• identifying and managing cross programme dependencies
• ensuring efficient change control methods are utilised
• co-ordinating project closure

Key Skills and Requirements 

Mandatory:

• "Career PMO" - experienced of setting up and operating PMO's for large and complex programmes (ideally system / infrastructure led, with structured SDLC in operation) 
• Demonstrates deep all-round knowledge of PMO processes (how to set up, instil and operate effectively, how a PMO adds value to the programme teams and business sponsors) 
• Demonstrated ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders, and manage / develop PMO team members
• Qualified in recognised Project and Programme Methodologies (e.g. P3O, MSP, Prince 2, APMP, etc.)  

Desirable

Mobile / Telco / Broadband background

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

 

FILLED: Programme Planner - MS Project expert (DB6220), 6 mths+, South East England / M3, Approx. £400 pd, ASAP Start

Programme Planner - MS Project expert (DB6220)
Interim, 6 mths+, South East England / M3
Approx. £400 pd, ASAP Start

Our client immediately requires an expert Programme Planner with excellent MS Project skills to join their PMO in the support of a large scale business transformation programme.

The role is all about owning and updating the Programme Delivery plan, including critical path analysis, change request impact, tracking cross programme dependencies and planning next phase portfolio rollouts

Key Accountabilities:

The Programme Planner will be responsible for continuously analysis the changing landscape of the Programme Schedule to identify trends and discrepancies which could affect or improve programme performance; this includes ensuring that each workstream is consistent in the return of project updates and status etc. 

• responsible for the production and maintenance of plans at programme, workstream and project level
• ensures planning standards are defined and that projects and workstreams are adhering to them
• works with project managers and workstream leads to develop and maintain project plans
• ensures that the overall programme roadmap is up to date
• ensures projects and workstreams are managing dependencies efficiently (including external dependencies)
• produces weekly MI reporting pack to track progress against plan
• ensures change requests are assessed against the baseline plan and that impacts are understood
• supports PMO manager and PMO colleagues as required

Key Skills and Requirements 
Mandatory:

• "MS Project Planning Expert" highly proficient / SME in the use of MS Project to set up and maintain programme plans at appropriate level of detail
• Previous experience of working on a large and complex projects and programmes as a Programme Planner
• Able to code macros or VB scripts to consolidate multiple programme plans and produce meaningful MI
• Comfortable operating in fast paced, dynamic, release orientated business environments

Desirable

Mobile, Telco, TV or Media industry experience
roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: PSO/ PMO Analyst, 6month+, Approx £400 per day, M3, ASAP Start (DB6221)

PSO/PMO Analyst (DB6221)

Interim, 6 mths+, South East England / M3
Approx. £400 per day, ASAP Start

Our client immediately requires an experienced PSO/PMO Analyst to provide support to one of its Programme Managers on a new transformation programme.

Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

 

• Implementing governance standards for the project according to the appropriate project lifecycle methodology (including tracking, monitoring and updating the status of project deliverables)
• Maintaining and co-ordinating the project RAID log
• Ensuring project plans are created and maintained, deliverables tracked against time and cost, and resource utilisation is monitored
• Preparing consolidated MI reporting packs for regular project and programme level reporting cycles (financials, plans, resourcing summaries RAID logs etc.

Key Skills and Requirements 

Mandatory:

• 5+ years PSO analyst experience with strong all-round grounding in PSO set up and operational tasks
• Full lifecycle PSO experience gained in large/complex project environments in the corporate/private sector

·         Can demonstrate ability to operate autonomously as a PSO in fast paced, dynamic, release orientated business environments using appropriate SDLC methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)

·         PM or PSO qualifications (e.g. Prince 2, MSP, PMP, P3O)

 

Desirable

Mobile, Telco, TV or Media industry experience

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

 

FILLED: Technical Project Manager, B2C Web Platform (DB6214) Interim, 6 months+, South East England / M3 Approx. 600 per day, ASAP Jan Start

Technical Project Manager,
B2C Web Platform (DB6214)
Interim,
6 months+,
South East England / M3
Approx.  600 per day,
ASAP Jan Start

Our client, the UK division of a global telco, immediately requires an experienced Technical Project Manager to manage their suppliers and internal development teams to deliver a new B2C Website platform.

This role is all about the technical project management and integration of existing and new systems required to deliver new and enhanced functionality for this high  profile initiative.

Detail

This role operates within the client's Technology Transformation Programme responsible for delivering technical and infrastructure improvements to support new and existing products and services.

The Technical Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Systems Integration Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

Primarily responsible for all technical and non-technical project deliverables within the scope of the project.  Key activities:

* Responsible for ensuring project technical deliverables arrive within agreed scope, quality, timelines and cost using project management tools and methodologies

* Preparation of timely status reports for own and managed work streams
* Stakeholder management through effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders and participation in project change boards
* Work with a number of multiple IT, supplier and readiness teams to ensure that  the proposed solutions can be delivered, identifying support mechanisms that will need to be extended to cover new functional areas
* Work closely with individual development, support and operational teams to ensure the planned changes are understood, tracked and implemented in a timely and controlled manner
* Ensure that all changes to systems are appropriately tested before they are transitioned to the live environment, and that individual defects are identified, prioritised  and driven to conclusion.

Key Skills and Requirements

The ideal candidate will have gained their technical project management expertise delivering large scale IT projects and will be experienced in utilising SDLC methodologies.

Mandatory

* Full lifecycle Technical Project Management / Delivery experience in complex technology projects using SDLC methodologies
* Experience of managing Tier-1 systems integrators / suppliers from definition to delivery
* Experience of delivering effectively in a matrixed, fast moving, release-orientated business environment

Desirable
* Technical understanding of on-line B2C web platforms
* Mobile / Telco / Broadband background

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk