Job Title: Communication & Change Management Manager Location: Middle East - GCC Package: $6,000 - $8,500 USD per month, plus housing, transportation, & utility allowances. I'm currently partnering with a global hospitality group with their search for a Communication & Change Management Manager. The group are arguably market leaders in what they do, having been recognised with multiple global awards over the past 10+ years - and they are now embarking on a very exciting transformation internally, as they are looking for someone who can help spearhead & drive their ERP transformation. This role will report directly into the Head of Programme Management, and in short you'll ultimately be responsible for delivering effective communication strategies and seamless organisation change as part of the ERP transformation project. Responsible to architect and execute holistic communication frameworks that not only inform but also inspire stakeholders, driving collective vision of the ERP transformation project, and also responsible to help shape the organisation’s culture, optimising stakeholder buy-in and orchestrating change initiatives towards ERP Project and driving the in-scope functions towards the new ways of working with strong HR and business collaboration. What you'll be doing:
Develop change and communication strategy and plan for the ERP transformation project.Formulate and execute a comprehensive change management strategy tailored to and aligning with the ERP implementation plan considering regulatory requirements, operational requirements and stakeholder expectations.Develop and execute communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed about progress, milestones, and changes related to the ERP implementation. Ensure transparency and clarity in conveying information across the organization.Contribute to ERP (Oracle/SAP) implementation strategy, including selecting and implementing appropriate ERP system and leading the change for integration of ERP modules.Ensure full compliance to design principles and data governance.
What you'll need:
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience.University degree/preferably in Communications, Change Management, Organisational Development, Business Administration or related field.8+ years of experience in leading change management in technology/consulting.Experience in conducting change impact assessments, developing training programs and measuring change adoption and effectiveness.Experience in leveraging data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication and change management initiatives.Certifications in Change Management or Communications.Basic understanding and exposure to ERP systems and enterprise solutions.Industry specific regulations, compliance requirements or standards relevant to ERP transformation.Expertise in software delivery best practice.
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Job Title: Change ManagerSalary: Up to QAR 32,000Location: QatarWe have a brand new position in Qatar for a very well known company. This is going to be one of the largest ERP (Oracle/SAP) transformation projects in the region, and we therefore need an expert in change management and ERP transformation. The successful person will deliver effective communication strategies and change as part of the ERP project that will eventually shape the businesses culture and drive new ways of thinking. About the Change manager position
Develop and change communication strategy in planning for new ERPFormulate change management strategyContribute to ERP implementation strategyEngage with stakeholdersDrive business transformationIdentify continuous improvement
The successful Change Manager
Degree or 8 years relevant experienceDegree in change management, communications, orgnaisational development or relatedExperience leading change management in technologyExperience leveraging dataUnderstanding and exposure to ERP systems
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SAP Sales & Business Support Analyst - Korean Speaking
Polar Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly prestigious global Technology brand for a Sales & Business Support Analyst with a good understanding of SAP ERP, and fluent Korean (written and verbal) language skills.
Reporting to the Business Development Group Manager and liaising with various stakeholders within Sales, Procurement, Finance and Technology teams, the SAP Sales & Business Support Analyst - Korean Speaking will be responsible for supporting internal business, projects, and sales activities, including customer and supplier/vendor contract management and communication, invoicing/payments, business revenue & profit forecasting etc.
SAP Sales & Business Support Analyst - Korean Speaking, responsibilities
Process ERP system transactions from a sales/projects perspective including preparing quotations and contracts, creating, and issuing invoices etc. to project completion
Liaise with the procurement team to ensure timely project completion and deliveries of services.
Yearly and monthly business performance forecasting and reporting via Excel.
Month-end closing including invoicing to customers and payment to suppliers.
Liaise with the finance department and asset manager for IT assets management in the internal databases for both finance and operations.
SAP Sales & Business Support Analyst - Korean Speaking, Skills & Experience
Fluent Korean and English language skills (written and verbal)
Previous experience within a Sales / Business Support or similar role (involved with contracts / billings / projects / negotiating etc.)
SAP ERP system training/experience
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
The SAP Sales & Business Support Analyst - Korean Speaking will be rewarded with an attractive salary, excellent career advancement opportunities with a globally renowned leader in the Technology space, and a comprehensive benefits package including
25 Days Holiday
Annual Bonus (up to 15%)
Excellent Pension (up to 8.5% employer contribution)
Permanent Health Insurance
Life Assurance
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Finance Project Manager – Oracle deployment
Up to £28 per hour PAYE
Initial temporary contract for 3 months but very likely to extend
Must be able to start on Monday 29th April 2024
Hybrid role working 3 days per week in their Peterborough offices
We are currently looking for an experienced Finance Project Manager to jump in and complete phase 1 of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) deployment project in Europe (Oracle).
The go-live is scheduled for end of July but this temporary assignment could be extended to provide aftercare after the go live date or to manage phase 2 of the project with new Oracle ERP deployments in other regions.
This role is time sensitive, we're looking for people who can be available on short notice, interviews are expected to be scheduled week of April 15th with the successful candidate hopefully starting on April 29th at the latest. This is a hybrid role, candidates are expected to work from the Peterborough office on average 2 or 3 days per week. Especially for this role the hiring manager feels it would be very useful for someone new to be able to meet in person and work alongside the rest of the project team. We're looking for someone that can execute the existing plans and schedule and who is familiar with Oracle deployment from a finance perspective. Must haves for the role: - good understanding of finance processes
- previous experience working on an Oracle deployment - self-starter - solution oriented to drive common processes - good organisational skills - good time management and project managements skills - ability to influence global finance controllers and business leaders Job Summary: Manages, develops, and implements project(s) of varying complexity and size in assigned functional area. Partners with business stakeholders to ensure a successful project completion. Key Responsibilities: - Leads multiple projects from inception to completion; facilitates project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each project; works with business stakeholders to establish project performance goals; designs project plan, develops timeline, identifies project milestones, and tracks performance against performance goals and timeline. - Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues. - Monitors and communicates project status to project team. - Plans and monitors project budget, conducts research and analysis; provides input into the design and development of project plans and timelines. - Manages project risk; uses quality tools to identify areas of risk; works with others on the team and outside the team to identify alternatives or solutions. - Documents and shares team learning's with other teams; draws on other project team experiences to enhance the success of the project. - Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project Sponsor and other stakeholders on status of specific projects and assignments. - Identifies and assigns appropriate resources to accomplish various project tasks; guides and coaches team members through various stages of the project; provides developmental feedback to team members.
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Head of IT
Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex (Hybrid)
Salary: £50k - £55k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Monday - Friday
The Client:
Our client is a reputable educational firm, offering diploma courses in nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and health coach.
The Role:
As a Head of IT, you will lead IT operations, manage projects, supervise project lifecycles, and nurture partnerships with third-party suppliers.
Responsibilities:
* Provide technical support to both students and staff via multiple channels, maintaining SLAs and prioritising tasks.
* Administer websites, handle platforms like WordPress, Plesk, and AWS.
* Manage databases (MySQL & FileMaker) and Moodle systems.
* Continually enhance online platforms and assist in the development of new systems.
Requirements:
* Previously worked in a similar role.
* At least 3-5 years of experience in office 365, HTML, SQL, PHP, or similar web languages.
* Experience in managing websites and online platforms.
* Strong project management skills, with good knowledge of agile methodologies from initiation to delivery.
* Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems, and learning management systems, preferably Moodle.
* Experience in IT systems and services management, including internal and hosted environments.
* Skilled in Teams, SharePoint, and Power Automate.
* Background working in an educational sector would be preferred.
* Experience with AWS would be beneficial.
* Right to work in the UK.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* 26 holidays plus bank holidays
* Company events
* Casual dress
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral program
* Cycle to work scheme
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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Keywords: Head of IT, IT Manager, IT Director, Head of Technology, Technology Manager, IT Project Manager
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We are actively seeking a dynamic and skilled Procurement or Project Specialist to join a defense organization based in the West Midlands.
The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and establishing a new subcontract supply chain for a significant engineering project.
Responsibilities include evaluating engineering requirements, nurturing supplier capabilities, and overseeing the selected solution from conception to the completion of prototypes, ensuring smooth integration into our supply chain network. Given the nature of the role, frequent travel to supplier sites is essential, requiring a full driver's license.
Key Responsibilities:
Spearhead comprehensive management of subcontract manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align project goals and objectives.Quickly gain a profound understanding of the technical intricacies of the product and its manufacturing process, enabling effective anticipation of challenges and opportunities with the support of senior engineers.Foster robust relationships with subcontractors, ensuring clear expectations, open communication, and adherence to project timelines and quality standards.Apply a strategic yet assertive approach for effective problem-solving.Maintain a consistent presence at subcontractor facilities to actively oversee and ensure adherence to project timelines.Identify, evaluate, and onboard potential motor subcontractors aligned with technical and quality standards.Lead contract negotiations and establish strong relationships, ensuring supplier capabilities and financial stability meet project needs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks.Ensure strict adherence to compliance standards through meticulous documentation and checks, collaborating cross-functionally to maintain cost efficiencies while upholding regulatory requirements.Manage tracking tools, submitting regular progress reports to the supply chain manager and the wider project team and stakeholders.Ensure a well-documented supplier identification, selection, and onboarding process, involving relevant stakeholders and meeting essential requirements.Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and economic factors to safeguard project timelines and objectives.
Qualifications:
CIPS - DesirablePossess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or a related field.Demonstrate proven experience in procurement, project management, or supplier relationship roles in a technically demanding environment.Showcase knowledge of electromechanical manufacturing techniques (electrical motors preferred).Exhibit excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge and negotiate with suppliers when needed.Display strong communication skills supporting an ability to convey key technical information between internal and external stakeholders.Be detail-oriented and analytical, maintaining excellent technical and quality control standards.Have experience working within a team-based, multidisciplinary environment.Demonstrate familiarity with Defense industry regulations and compliance standards.Possess proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, as well as MS Office.Be proficient in ERP systems, Excel, and project management tools.Be willing to regularly travel to subcontractor facilities and supplier sites.....Read more...
Head of IT - London (hybrid working)
Up to £95,000 PA + 10% bonus and industry leading pension scheme
London, hybrid working
Requirement for an experienced Head of IT to join a transport & logistics business, providing services to millions of customers in the UK.
As a key member of the senior management team, you’ll be accountable and responsible for the delivery of IT services and products to the business, in addition to steering IT strategy (for the business and wider group) and delivering several critical projects, including an SDWAN migration (50+ sites), ERP migration and other business critical projects related to the migration away from group.
Responsibilities include;
• Leadership of the IT dept; a team of circa 20, across Infrastructure, Service Desk and Project teams.
• Budgetary responsibility;
• Upholding Cyber security and adhering to group information security policies.
• Effective and efficient operation of IT solutions and services to support business needs and processes
• Delivery of all in-flight and new IT Projects
• Manage key suppliers
• Develop and lead on delivering efficiencies using automation technologies.
• … and much more.
This challenging position will suit a highly experienced IT Manager or Head of IT with experience of similar scale (several thousand end-users, multi-site organisation), and demonstrable experience of running stable IT Operations in critical infrastructure environments.
A snap-shot of required skills and experience:
• Head of IT or equivalent senior position, in comparable scale organisation.
• A service delivery evangelist, able to work with senior business stakeholders, manage the smooth transition of projects into service and generally uphold service excellence (ITIL)
• A strong background in IT Operations, able to confidently navigate high pressure situations, manage major incidents etc.
• Strong understanding and experience of resource planning, allocation and general IT Ops budget management
• Demonstrable experience of managing suppliers and vendors effectively.
• Experience of building relationships and managing senior stakeholders in challenging, evolving environments.
• Strong, broad knowledge of IT, spanning infrastructure, application and digital technologies.
• Experience of planning and performance improvements in complex and busy business environments
• Understanding of data security and compliance
• Experience within Utilities, Logistics or similar sector would be highly beneficial, although is not a requirement.
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Up to £45,000 + Hybrid Working + Study Support
As a result of sustained commercial success, a part qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA Management Accountant is required to join our client’s busy finance team, playing an important role within an industry leading, well-established, yet high-growth business with a truly global footprint.Our client is a leading games company specialising in creating world-class board games and playing cards that entertain millions around the world. They are key partner of Hasbro, creating editions for Monopoly, Cluedo, Risk, Trivial Pursuit, Guess Who and Connect 4. They also own brands such as Top Trumps, Pass the Pigs, Waddingtons No.1 Playing Cards and others. They continue to partner with some of the biggest brands globally such as Disney, Warner Bros, Universal, Netflix, the BBC, Heathrow, McDonalds and more. Working on a part remote, hybrid basis from our clients central London office, the ideal candidate is an ambitious, part qualified (ideally finalist) Accountant looking to take on a growing remit with a strong FP&A focus. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and the FP&A Manager taking responsibility for areas of management accounts and reporting in support of the UK finance team.Applications are particularly encouraged from individuals with experience of foreign currency management and an understanding of the dynamic requirements of the SME market.Key Responsibilities:
Full ownership and preparation of Management Accounts for Italian and Irish entities within the Winning Moves Group.
Take ownership of various month end tasks to assist the Senior Management Accountant. Assisting with Year End audits and liaising with external accountants for the Irish and Italian entities.
Prepare schedules for cash flow reporting and forecasting. Analyse and report on variances between actual and forecast amounts in the cash flow covering all areas including revenue, cost of goods sold and expenses
Preparation of FP&A reports such as Sales analysis, Stock forecasting and ad-hoc analysis.
Assisting with budgeting and re-forecasting
Maintain reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
Assist with preparation of quarterly royalty reports
Prepare month and quarter end schedules to include EC Sales and Intrastat reports and VAT returns (UK and Irish)
Assist in all areas of Finance (including sales ledger and purchase ledger) when other members of the team are needed to work on the ERP implementation project and during busy periods
Skills & Experience
ACCA/ACA/CIMA Part Qualified/Finalist
Minimum 3-4 years of accounts experience
Strong management accounting experience
Experience of dealing working in an FMCG/retail company with physical goods
Team player who enjoys working in a small team.
Very confident using Excel including pivot tables, V look ups and sum ifs
Experience of foreign exchange transactions
Experience of working in or with SME - desirable
Experience of VAT returns and reconciliations - desirable
This is a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic, proactive and highly ambitious Part Qualified Management Accountant with a naturally warm personality, to join a consultative, highly regarded, business in an important, growing role. An attractive salary and genuine career development opportunities are available, in addition to full financial study support and additional days leave both pre and post exam day. Appy now!....Read more...