Project Manager
Blake Anderson
UAE
My client is one of the largest companies in GCC
region is urgently seeking services of an experienced IT Project Manager with
solid track record of managing projects related to IT service delivery and also
having solid knowledge of Change Management processes. An ideal candidate must
have experience of managing large scale Roll-out with multiple vendors in
multiple countries and introducing and implementing Service Management /
Service Introduction processes to ensure support of new services is not
impacted, within prescribed budgets and in an organized and cost effective
manner.
Responsibilities
• Manage the project execution processes inclusive of Budgeting, identifying project scope, requirements and deliverables, developing project plans, identifying and appointing vendors, for procurement of appropriate systems and services etc.
• Establish clear ownership of project tasks, provide required tools to the team members and ensure that the project meets the required quality and standards set by the Group.
• Liaise with the vendors and service providers for quick resolution on project issues and regular monitoring of actual progress against the project plan keeping the stakeholders / senior management updated on progress.
• Ensure project management processes and performance standards are followed by internal and external project team members.
• Maintain project-level risks, issues, actions and decisions (RAID), support effective mitigation, and escalate any high priority concerns in a timely fashion.
• Ensure proper vendor management with value addition to the organization eg. Cost negotiation, contractual commitments, SLA etc
• Review and record external vendor performance details for future reference.
• Review current systems and procedures; identify the areas needing improvement and recommend corrective action as and when required.
• Provide periodic reports to IT Management / Project Stakeholders on the status of all ongoing projects.
Business Effectiveness/ Productivity
• Periodic team reporting per IT SD Standards.
• Strong Project Management.
• Maintain at least a six monthly year plan.
• SLA Compliance.
• Strong Stakeholder Management
Responsibilities
• Manage the project execution processes inclusive of Budgeting, identifying project scope, requirements and deliverables, developing project plans, identifying and appointing vendors, for procurement of appropriate systems and services etc.
• Establish clear ownership of project tasks, provide required tools to the team members and ensure that the project meets the required quality and standards set by the Group.
• Liaise with the vendors and service providers for quick resolution on project issues and regular monitoring of actual progress against the project plan keeping the stakeholders / senior management updated on progress.
• Ensure project management processes and performance standards are followed by internal and external project team members.
• Maintain project-level risks, issues, actions and decisions (RAID), support effective mitigation, and escalate any high priority concerns in a timely fashion.
• Ensure proper vendor management with value addition to the organization eg. Cost negotiation, contractual commitments, SLA etc
• Review and record external vendor performance details for future reference.
• Review current systems and procedures; identify the areas needing improvement and recommend corrective action as and when required.
• Provide periodic reports to IT Management / Project Stakeholders on the status of all ongoing projects.
Business Effectiveness/ Productivity
• Periodic team reporting per IT SD Standards.
• Strong Project Management.
• Maintain at least a six monthly year plan.
• SLA Compliance.
• Strong Stakeholder Management
Experience
• 8 – 10 years of Experience in IT industry in a multi user commercial environment, preferably in an IT operations and Project Management Role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to drive the implementation through in timelines allocated, including change management/risk management, documentation, presentation skills, prior experience in IT rollouts and Service Introduction process implementations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical information clearly
• Hands-on core It Infrastructure deployment experience with networks, small scale data centers etc
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills with a broad range of technical knowledge.
• Excellent IT skills including a thorough knowledge of current Office productivity suites and Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Significant experience of infrastructure, network and desktop support and administration.
• 8 – 10 years of Experience in IT industry in a multi user commercial environment, preferably in an IT operations and Project Management Role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to drive the implementation through in timelines allocated, including change management/risk management, documentation, presentation skills, prior experience in IT rollouts and Service Introduction process implementations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical information clearly
• Hands-on core It Infrastructure deployment experience with networks, small scale data centers etc
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills with a broad range of technical knowledge.
• Excellent IT skills including a thorough knowledge of current Office productivity suites and Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Significant experience of infrastructure, network and desktop support and administration.
Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based
in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and
Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients
and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.
We concentrate on placing
professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and
Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified
professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various
high-end advertising mediums.
With a database of
1,000‘s of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment
knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to
none service.
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Site Engineer -
Shafts & Tunnels
Blake Anderson
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
My client an large international contractor has
an immediate requirement for a Site Engineer on one its ongoing prestigious
projects in Saudi Arabia
The successful candidate should be familiar with tunnel engineering with good experience in SCL (SPRAYED CONCRETE LINED SHAFTS).
The successful candidate should be familiar with tunnel engineering with good experience in SCL (SPRAYED CONCRETE LINED SHAFTS).
Eduction and Skills Required:
1) Relevant qualification in a suitable Engineering or Geology
2) Should have previous experience of working on site supervising and setting out SCL and insitu concrete works working for a contractor.
1) Relevant qualification in a suitable Engineering or Geology
2) Should have previous experience of working on site supervising and setting out SCL and insitu concrete works working for a contractor.
Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based
in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and
Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients
and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.
We concentrate on placing
professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and
Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified
professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various
high-end advertising mediums.
With a database of
1,000‘s of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment
knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to
none service.
Apply Now
Section Engineer
Blake Anderson
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
My client an large international contractor has
an immediate requirement for a Section Engineer on one its ongoing prestigious
projects in Saudi Arabia
The successful candidate should be familiar with tunnel engineering with good experience in SCL (SPRAYED CONCRETE LINED SHAFTS).
The successful candidate should be familiar with tunnel engineering with good experience in SCL (SPRAYED CONCRETE LINED SHAFTS).
Education and Skills Required:
1) Relevant qualification in a suitable Engineering Engineering or Geology
2) Should have at least 6 to 8 years previous experience in managing SCL shaft sinking and Tunnel excavation working for a Contractor on a self-performing basis.
3) Should have been responsible for all aspects for planning, reporting, directing and managing HSE, Quality on an individual shaft or cross passage.
1) Relevant qualification in a suitable Engineering Engineering or Geology
2) Should have at least 6 to 8 years previous experience in managing SCL shaft sinking and Tunnel excavation working for a Contractor on a self-performing basis.
3) Should have been responsible for all aspects for planning, reporting, directing and managing HSE, Quality on an individual shaft or cross passage.
Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based
in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and
Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients
and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.
We concentrate on placing
professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and
Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified
professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various
high-end advertising mediums.
With a database of
1,000‘s of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment
knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to
none service.
Apply Now
Quantity Surveyor
Blake Anderson
London, United Kingdom
Client is a specialist contractor in foundations
and geotechnical solutions urgently require a Quantity Surveyor to be based in
the Greater London area.
This will suit an ambitious professional who wishes to join a market leader in the sector, with an excellent opportunity to forge a career with this company.
The position will be office based with projects spread out through out London and surrounding counties.
This will suit an ambitious professional who wishes to join a market leader in the sector, with an excellent opportunity to forge a career with this company.
The position will be office based with projects spread out through out London and surrounding counties.
- Minimum Degree / RICS qualification (full
time/part time studies)
- 2 years post-graduate experience for qualified candidates through part-time study route:
- 4 to 6 years post- graduate experience for qualified candidates through full time study route:
- Preference to candidates with experience in underpinning/basement conversions/micro piling techniques etc.
- Candidates with strong ground works experience with a strong understanding of temporary works will also be considered.
- Must be driven and ambitious to run with projects under own steam.
Excellent career prospects for the successful candidate.
- 2 years post-graduate experience for qualified candidates through part-time study route:
- 4 to 6 years post- graduate experience for qualified candidates through full time study route:
- Preference to candidates with experience in underpinning/basement conversions/micro piling techniques etc.
- Candidates with strong ground works experience with a strong understanding of temporary works will also be considered.
- Must be driven and ambitious to run with projects under own steam.
Excellent career prospects for the successful candidate.
Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based
in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and
Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients
and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.
We concentrate on placing
professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and
Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified
professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various
high-end advertising mediums.
With a database of
1,000‘s of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment
knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to
none service.