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