FILLED: Digital Project Manager, West London, £600 per day, Immediate Start

Digital Project Manager

Interim, 6 months +

West London Based

£600 per day

Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a leading international media company with 25 million customers across 14 countries.  They have a multichannel strategy to serve their clients with stores, service centre and digital presence.

They are looking for a consultant with experience of owning the technical roadmap for a customer facing website (platform).   The successful candidate will have a proven technical track record delivering/managing change to a high transaction rate customer facing website.

Details
The role holder will be the primary interface through to Solution Design, Technical Delivery and Test Teams for 'Customer Facing' platform changes.


In particular they are responsible for:


* Owning technology Roadmap for 'Customer Facing' platform (covering all planned  changes including Business Backed Projects so that there's a clear view on everything that's planned for the platform).
* Defining governance of the technical workstreams for the 'Customer Facing' platform.
* Planning technical delivery and releases (with Implementation Manager) for 'Customer Facing' platform.
* Ensuring consistency across workstream and technology end-to-end plans for 'Customer Facing' platform deliveries.
* Managing the technical teams to deliver designs, software and infrastructure to agreed budget and timescales.
* Managing Technology governance process for the 'Customer Facing' platform, to include status reports and RAID logs.
* Reporting to Senior Sales SI on status of the 'Customer Facing' technical delivery against plan
* Resolving cross-programme technical workstream conflicts and escalations
* Managing the Project through technical delivery gates in line with agreed Company methodology
* Managing the Project budget for the technology changes (into budget owner)
* Managing 3rd party vendors (design to test complete)
* Ensuring technology team has appropriate skills and resource allocations
* Managing change control of milestone dates across technology plans
* Supporting Overall Sales SI in production of status reports for Programme/ Sponsors.
* Central point of contact for change control in the technology workstream for 'Customer Facing' platform changes.

Key skills and Requirements

* Demonstrable track record managing the changes to a Customer Facing website of  a FTSE 250 type organisation

* Strong technical understanding of 'front end' and 'back end' web based applications, their design, development, test and release

* It is likely this person will have worked for or worked closely with one of the large consulting based Systems Integrators

tony.mcneill@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Retail Banking Regulatory Expert, 8 months, London Based, Immediate Start

Retail Banking Regulatory Expert

8 months

London Based
Competitive Rate

Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is looking for a consultant who understands the regulatory environment surrounding bank account products provided by Retail Banks.

The consultant will be familiar with rules under BCOBS and ICOBS and have at least 8 years related Retail Banking experience.

Key skills and Requirements

* Assist in designing the testing methodology for the sale of packaged bank accounts in line with the rules under BCOBS and ICOBS; ie the implementation of the rules  introduced in March 2013.

* Assessing how Banks are dealing with complaints relating to the sale/operation  of packaged bank accounts.

* Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders

* Presenting reasoned analysis and actionable conclusions to mitigate any risks identified.

tony.mcneill@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Senior Project Manager, STB Development, market rate, 6 months +, London and South-East

Senior Project Manager
STB Development
Market Rate
6 months +
London and South-East


Role Summary

Our client, a leading multi-channel communications provider, requires a senior project manager with deep experience of Set-Top-Box (STB) development & deployment, and delivering technical & business change projects.

In addition to STB development and deployment, the ideal candidate must also possess a good understanding of the latest technologies & trends, hardware, software & middle ware within the TV space.

Role Detail

This role reports into the TV Programme Manager, and involves managing a sizeable team of internal staff and external vendors, and at a high level they will be responsible for:

* leading the project team to define and deliver the end to end business outcomes on which the project is reliant.  This includes both the technical delivery and the associated revision to business processes to use that technology.

* the timely delivery of project within governance and to budget.

* the definition of deliverables to meet defined benefits and ensure that the project produces the required deliverables, to the agreed standard of quality and within  the specified constraints of cost, risk and time.


Skills and Experience Required

*Deep experience of Set-Top-Box (STB) development & deployment and delivering technical & business change projects.

*good understanding of latest technologies & trends, hardware, software & middle ware within the TV space.

david.bowen@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Senior Business Analyst, Set-Top Box Software Release, Top Box Software, 6 months +, London and South-East

Interim Senior Business Analyst

Set-Top Box Software Release

Market rate

6 months +

London and South-East


Role Summary
Our client, a leading multi-channel communications provider, requires a senior business analyst with Set Top Box (STB) experience to join the project team tasked with delivering STB software releases.


Role Detail
This role reports into the STB Project Manager, and involves managing 1 + junior  business analysts.


The Senior Business Analyst, will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of the project, and will be responsible for:
* Engaging with senior stakeholders in multiple business areas to confirm and document business needs

* Acting as a conduit between business and technology groups to ensure that business objectives are optimised by the technology

* Conducting feasibility studies and producing high level business cases to support the proposed changes

* Producing requirements documentation to a high standard that meet stakeholder needs, using requirements modelling techniques as appropriate.

* Managing the requirements throughout the project lifecycle; ensuring effective  scope control and requirements traceability; planning and conduct UAT

* Reviewing deliverables produced by other Business Analysts on the project

* Evaluating proposed business and technology solutions and ensuring that they meet the requirements

* Working with change management teams to confirm changes to processes, org structures or procedures arising from the deployment.


Skills and Experience Required

Mandatory

* Previous experience of working on STB releases in broadcast / TV /media environments
* Full lifecycle business analysis experience, demonstrating the ability to gain  consensus on requirements in complex, matrixed organisations


Desirable
* Experience of working on projects to deliver software enhancements and products  to market
* BA qualifications (e.g. ISEB, IIBA etc)


david.bowen@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Senior Project Manager, Global Manufacturing Company, 3 months +, Midlands, Up to 600pd + expenses, Immediate start

Interim Senior Project Manager,
Global Manufacturing Company
3 months +, Midlands

Up to  600pd + expenses, Immediate start


Role Summary
Our client, a niche consultancy, is working with a global manufacturing company to set up a new internal function to provide Integration Services across the group.

This new function will define and implement a world class target architecture and IT operating environment, instill globally consistent governance practices, and provide effective integration support to project and programme teams throughout the project lifecycle.

They require an interim project manager with a strong SDLC background and appreciation of large and complex architectures and IT environments to manage the organisational and process workstreams required to set up this new function.

n.b. although an appreciation of IT and architecture is required, this is not a hands-on technical or architect role.

Role Detail
The project manager will report directly to the Consulting Engagement Director.

The mobilisation workstreams cover the definition of a target architecture and environment, a detailed operating model with supporting polices and procedures, and a demand / resource planning process.

The role will include the following responsibilities:
* Monitor the day to day deliverables and milestones of the Integration Services  team
* Maintain, evolve and manage the essential plans, deliverables, governance and quality process across all workstreams
* Provide support for the day-to-day activities of the team and ensure effective  mobilisation and effectiveness of resources to delivery against agreed plans
* Liaise with key project / programme personnel to understand future demand for Integration services and plan effective utilisation of the team to provide appropriate levels of service
* Develop and deliver appropriate MI on Integration Services for publication to all stakeholders
* Maintain and action the RAID log, escalate issues and concerns to the Function  Head or Engagement Director, as necessary.
* Develop and drive a communications plan to stakeholders and the project community that will drive adoption of new processes, patterns and practices.  Work with main client IT departments to help align processes and outputs
* Develop the detail of the function's strategy and roadmap, supporting the Function Head in developing the detail behind the vision, strategy and roadmap for the function
* Provide input and co-ordinate the development and publication of the Integration Services operating model and guide.

Skills and Experience Required

* Strong experience of how SDLC methodologies are used in large and complex IT environments

* Experienced in planning and managing different programmes including technical,  organisational, process and business driven initiatives

* Good understanding of the role and benefits of enterprise architecture

* Strong all round Project Management skills with supporting qualifications

* Either a Management Consulting background or prior experience working as a consulting associate

david.bowen@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Strategy Manager, In-House Consulting Global Professional Services Firm, £80,000- £95,000 PA + Bonus + Excellent Benefits City of London

Strategy Manager

In-House Consulting

Global Professional Services Firm

£80,000- 95,000 PA + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

City of London

Role Summary

Our client is a leading global professional services firm, with offices in over

20 countries and a global commitment to develop their business services and people to achieve market leadership in their field.

Central to the achievement of this strategy is their in-house Strategy and Project Services consulting team, which shapes and manages firm-wide strategic and business improvement initiatives.  The continued growth of this team has resulted in an opportunity for a Strategy Manager to join the team.

This is a senior role that requires a strong strategy and consulting background,  specialist skills, a global outlook, and the ability to interact, challenge and  influence credibly at senior levels in the Firm.

Role Detail

The Strategy Manager is responsible for leading significant strategic change projects across the firm, working in a specialist advisory role with the board, other partners in management roles, the COO, and Business Services Heads of Function.

The role involves the following:

1) Strategic Project Management

* Developing and implementing strategic projects for the senior management

* Strategic appraisal of investment opportunities

* Global practice, regional, geographical or practice strategic support

* New practice area and product development strategies

* Performance improvement projects at practice / regional or geographic levels

2) Strategic Advisory

* Maintaining an ongoing perspective on key trends impacting the business

* identifying specific implications and raising these with relevant senior managers across the firm.

* Acting as a sounding board on strategic issues to senior management.

3) Organisational Strategy

* Providing strategic advice in relation to organisational issues

* developing organisational strategies for business units / functions as appropriate

* Identifying organisational impact of market trends.

4) Network / Communications

* Building an effective network across the firm to channel strategic thinking

* identify opportunities for Strategy Consulting team to add value.

5) Line Management

* Managing analysts and other resources on projects, often on a cross-functional  basis.

Key Skills and Requirements

* Exceptional strategy consulting experience gained either with a leading consulting firm/boutique strategy house, or in an internal strategic role at a FTSE corporate

* Experience of running strategic change projects in complex environments at a regional or global level

* Proven ability to command respect at the most senior management level (board, C-level)

* Excellent degree academics, with business qualification / MBA preferable

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

PERMANENT: IT Client/Project Manager, London Based, £50,000 to £60,000

IT Client/Project Manager
Permanent, London Based
£50,000 to  £60,000


Role Summary

Our Client is a small but growing supplier of platform software which connects multiple clients in the Criminal Justice arena to improve the education of Offenders.  This is a priority area for investment by Government, from which the business is benefiting, by supplying cloud based data partnerships to enable multiple agencies to work together securely.

They are looking for an IT Project Manager with great client facing skills and extensive experience delivering end to end web-based software solutions to work on one of their main client accounts.

The role is based in London with some travel to client sites.




Role Description


The primary objective of the role is to ensure the smooth and timely deployment of new software releases with a strong focus on client management.

As such, the role has two main components:


1) Client / Relationship Management

* Ascertain what is important to the client, shaping and controlling scope, building momentum around new releases

* Report progress on new releases, manage expectations , change requirements, meet deadlines

* Build effective and sustainable client relationships, establish trust and credibility

* Manage multiple stakeholders


2) Project Management

* Plan, directing and co-ordinating activities to implement projects from initiation to final operational stage

* Determine requirements and translate these into detailed plans and specifications, manage and report on plans and milestones

* Set up and manage IT project budgets from initial estimates through to project completion

* Manage RAIDs from project start-up through the lifecycle of the project

* Oversee the progress of in-house development teams operating to ensure that releases reflect original requirements, timelines, and benefits

* Manage change requests, track benefits

* Set up and deliver software development, deployment, testing and training across multiple locations.


Key skills and Requirements

* Strong project management skills, SDLC experienced, with strong track record of IT Delivery (preferably in web-based solutions)

* Proven experience of developing strong client relationships through effective service delivery (preferably in the Public Sector)

* Methodical and structured, but with the ability to adapt management style to work effectively and deliver in small, less structured environments

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you and you are based in the UK, please send me a recent CV by return email, stating:
* your target reward package
* your availability
* your specific relevant experiencedavid.meggitt@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Business Analyst for Retailer, Watford based, 45 to 55K plus benefits including Car Allowance, 20% Bonus and Pension Contribution, Immediate start

Business Analyst for Retailer
Permanent
Watford Based
£45 to 55K plus benefits including Car Allowance, 20% Bonus and Pension Contribution
Immediate start

Role Summary
Our client is a fast growing Retail Business with around 300 stores within the UK.

They are looking for a Business Analyst, initially to work on their Payment Provider and Complaints project.  The successful candidate will have over 5 years Business Analyst experience and be interested in taking on more Project Management responsibilities.

This is a good opportunity for an ambitious Business Analyst to join a growing business based in Watford.

You will join a small team of business analysts responsible for helping the business articulate it's requirements for IT and organisational change.  The BA team will  contribute to development of change management capability across the business and see that the programmes of change are consistently delivered on time and within budget achieving business objectives

Typical ongoing Projects include developing the Supply Chain, improving Credit and Risk, handling Collections via a Contact Centre, upgrading eCommerce activities and implementing Payment Provider solutions.

Key skills and Requirements

* Significant experience in Business Analysis is essential.

* Any experience of Payment Providers and/or Complaints systems would be beneficial.
* Demonstrable record of successful delivery of tangible business benefits.
* Basic Project planning experience or desire to do some PM work
* Educated to Degree Level from a Top Tier university





Interested?


If this role is of interest to you and you are based in the UK, please send me a recent CV by return email, stating:
* your target reward package
* your availability
* your specific relevant experience

david.meggitt@b2e-resourcing.co.uk