Want to join a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain? Overview Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance, and as a minimum be living in the UK for 5 years. Working: The role is office/hybrid based with travel to other company sites in the UK. Office site presence, anticipated 3-4 days onsite, depending on project needs. Want to work for a successful business, who develop advanced specialist systems to deliver warfighting edge in the modern maritime and underwater battlespace? The company have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, and guidelines to support project execution and delivery. Implement and manage project management software and tools to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency. Define and document project management processes and methodologies in alignment with industry best practices and organizational requirements. Provide guidance and support to project teams in the use of project management tools, processes, and methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance project delivery effectiveness. Monitor project performance metrics and KPIs to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement. Conduct regular reviews and audits of project documentation to ensure compliance with established processes and standards. Lead training sessions and workshops to educate project teams on project management tools, processes, and best practices. Stay abreast of emerging trends and developments in project management tools, methodologies, and technologies. Proactively identify and assess risks associated with project activities, including but not limited to financial, technical, operational, and regulatory risks. Evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of identified risks, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to prioritize risks based on their severity and urgency. Develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans in collaboration with project teams to minimize the impact of identified risks on project objectives. This may include implementing risk controls, transferring risk through insurance or contracts, or avoiding high-risk activities. Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle, regularly reviewing and updating risk registers and communicating risk status to relevant stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive risk reports for project management and executive leadership, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommended actions. Collaborate with project teams, senior management, clients, and external partners to foster a risk-aware culture and promote proactive risk management practices. Facilitate risk workshops and meetings to facilitate risk identification, analysis, and decision-making. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies related to risk management. Implement and maintain robust risk management frameworks and processes, driving continuous improvement and best practices across projects and departments. Experience needed: Ideally qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience in a Business Administration, Project Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) APM certification or equivalent. Proven experience in project management, with a focus on tools, methodologies, and processes (including demonstrated experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Cobra). Strong understanding of project management principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2 practitioner). Hands-on experience with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and be able to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for driving change and continuous improvement. Proven experience in Project Risk Management, preferably within the defence sector, with a full understanding of and demonstrated experience of conducting QRSAs on projects. Proficiency in Risk Management software Experience in the following would be desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous. Maritime Domain experience an advantage but not necessary Apply now to join our client's team and make a significant impact in the world of Defence & Security.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Want to join a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain? Overview Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance, and as a minimum be living in the UK for 5 years. Working: The role is office/hybrid based with travel to other company sites in the UK. Office site presence, anticipated 3-4 days onsite, depending on project needs. Want to work for a successful business, who develop advanced specialist systems to deliver warfighting edge in the modern maritime and underwater battlespace? The company have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, and guidelines to support project execution and delivery. Implement and manage project management software and tools to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency. Define and document project management processes and methodologies in alignment with industry best practices and organizational requirements. Provide guidance and support to project teams in the use of project management tools, processes, and methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance project delivery effectiveness. Monitor project performance metrics and KPIs to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement. Conduct regular reviews and audits of project documentation to ensure compliance with established processes and standards. Lead training sessions and workshops to educate project teams on project management tools, processes, and best practices. Stay abreast of emerging trends and developments in project management tools, methodologies, and technologies. Proactively identify and assess risks associated with project activities, including but not limited to financial, technical, operational, and regulatory risks. Evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of identified risks, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to prioritize risks based on their severity and urgency. Develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans in collaboration with project teams to minimize the impact of identified risks on project objectives. This may include implementing risk controls, transferring risk through insurance or contracts, or avoiding high-risk activities. Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle, regularly reviewing and updating risk registers and communicating risk status to relevant stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive risk reports for project management and executive leadership, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommended actions. Collaborate with project teams, senior management, clients, and external partners to foster a risk-aware culture and promote proactive risk management practices. Facilitate risk workshops and meetings to facilitate risk identification, analysis, and decision-making. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies related to risk management. Implement and maintain robust risk management frameworks and processes, driving continuous improvement and best practices across projects and departments. Experience needed: Ideally qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience in a Business Administration, Project Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) APM certification or equivalent. Proven experience in project management, with a focus on tools, methodologies, and processes (including demonstrated experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Cobra). Strong understanding of project management principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2 practitioner). Hands-on experience with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and be able to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for driving change and continuous improvement. Proven experience in Project Risk Management, preferably within the defence sector, with a full understanding of and demonstrated experience of conducting QRSAs on projects. Proficiency in Risk Management software Experience in the following would be desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous. Maritime Domain experience an advantage but not necessary Apply now to join our client's team and make a significant impact in the world of Defence & Security.
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle. Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description The Project Office Manager for Ultra Maritime will report directly into the PMO Director. They will be responsible for the development and implementation of best practice project management tools and processes to support project execution and delivery in a consistent approach within a Life Cycle Management environment. They will act as the technical authority in Project Management and Risk Management. Ultra Maritime is a matrix organisation and as such requires the candidate to have a full understanding of a matrix structure. They must be able to demonstrate the benefits of this type of structure and how to get the best performance through good communication between the teams and create more innovative ways of working. This exciting opportunity will be supporting complex projects on current and new product development of naval sonar systems, including hull-mounted, variable depth and torpedo defence sonars as well as future sonar and platform, data & weapon systems. They will ensure all aspects of Project and Risk Management are implemented and applied in a consistent manner whilst working collaboratively with the Engineering and Project Management teams. The Project Office Manager is expected to be the definitive expert in Project and Risk Management processes as well as the tools required to manage and plan complex projects Some of the key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, and guidelines to support project execution and delivery. Implement and manage project management software and tools to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency. Define and document project management processes and methodologies in alignment with industry best practices and organizational requirements. Provide guidance and support to project teams in the use of project management tools, processes, and methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance project delivery effectiveness. Monitor project performance metrics and KPIs to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement. Conduct regular reviews and audits of project documentation to ensure compliance with established processes and standards. Lead training sessions and workshops to educate project teams on project management tools, processes, and best practices. Stay abreast of emerging trends and developments in project management tools, methodologies, and technologies. Risk Identification: Proactively identify and assess risks associated with project activities, including but not limited to financial, technical, operational, and regulatory risks. Risk Assessment: Evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of identified risks, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to prioritize risks based on their severity and urgency. Risk Mitigation Planning: Develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans in collaboration with project teams to minimize the impact of identified risks on project objectives. This may include implementing risk controls, transferring risk through insurance or contracts, or avoiding high-risk activities. Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle, regularly reviewing and updating risk registers and communicating risk status to relevant stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive risk reports for project management and executive leadership, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommended actions. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with project teams, senior management, clients, and external partners to foster a risk-aware culture and promote proactive risk management practices. Facilitate risk workshops and meetings to facilitate risk identification, analysis, and decision-making. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies related to risk management. Implement and maintain robust risk management frameworks and processes, driving continuous improvement and best practices across projects and departments. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) APM certification or equivalent. Proven experience in project management, with a focus on tools, methodologies, and processes (including demonstrated experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Cobra). Strong understanding of project management principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2 practitioner). Hands-on experience with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and be able to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for driving change and continuous improvement. Proven experience in Project Risk Management, preferably within the defence sector, with a full understanding of and demonstrated experience of conducting QRSAs on projects. Proficiency in Risk Management software Benefits on offer: Flexible working hours 1pm finish on a Friday Optional 9 day fortnight Hybrid working for certain job roles. Casual dress 25 days holiday Christmas shut down. Option to buy or sell holiday. Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice. Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores 4 x annual salary life cover Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage). Annual bonus Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. Nationality Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers. Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle. Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description The Project Office Manager for Ultra Maritime will report directly into the PMO Director. They will be responsible for the development and implementation of best practice project management tools and processes to support project execution and delivery in a consistent approach within a Life Cycle Management environment. They will act as the technical authority in Project Management and Risk Management. Ultra Maritime is a matrix organisation and as such requires the candidate to have a full understanding of a matrix structure. They must be able to demonstrate the benefits of this type of structure and how to get the best performance through good communication between the teams and create more innovative ways of working. This exciting opportunity will be supporting complex projects on current and new product development of naval sonar systems, including hull-mounted, variable depth and torpedo defence sonars as well as future sonar and platform, data & weapon systems. They will ensure all aspects of Project and Risk Management are implemented and applied in a consistent manner whilst working collaboratively with the Engineering and Project Management teams. The Project Office Manager is expected to be the definitive expert in Project and Risk Management processes as well as the tools required to manage and plan complex projects Some of the key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, and guidelines to support project execution and delivery. Implement and manage project management software and tools to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency. Define and document project management processes and methodologies in alignment with industry best practices and organizational requirements. Provide guidance and support to project teams in the use of project management tools, processes, and methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance project delivery effectiveness. Monitor project performance metrics and KPIs to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement. Conduct regular reviews and audits of project documentation to ensure compliance with established processes and standards. Lead training sessions and workshops to educate project teams on project management tools, processes, and best practices. Stay abreast of emerging trends and developments in project management tools, methodologies, and technologies. Risk Identification: Proactively identify and assess risks associated with project activities, including but not limited to financial, technical, operational, and regulatory risks. Risk Assessment: Evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of identified risks, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to prioritize risks based on their severity and urgency. Risk Mitigation Planning: Develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans in collaboration with project teams to minimize the impact of identified risks on project objectives. This may include implementing risk controls, transferring risk through insurance or contracts, or avoiding high-risk activities. Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle, regularly reviewing and updating risk registers and communicating risk status to relevant stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive risk reports for project management and executive leadership, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommended actions. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with project teams, senior management, clients, and external partners to foster a risk-aware culture and promote proactive risk management practices. Facilitate risk workshops and meetings to facilitate risk identification, analysis, and decision-making. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies related to risk management. Implement and maintain robust risk management frameworks and processes, driving continuous improvement and best practices across projects and departments. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) APM certification or equivalent. Proven experience in project management, with a focus on tools, methodologies, and processes (including demonstrated experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Cobra). Strong understanding of project management principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2 practitioner). Hands-on experience with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and be able to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for driving change and continuous improvement. Proven experience in Project Risk Management, preferably within the defence sector, with a full understanding of and demonstrated experience of conducting QRSAs on projects. Proficiency in Risk Management software Benefits on offer: Flexible working hours 1pm finish on a Friday Optional 9 day fortnight Hybrid working for certain job roles. Casual dress 25 days holiday Christmas shut down. Option to buy or sell holiday. Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice. Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores 4 x annual salary life cover Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage). Annual bonus Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. Nationality Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers. Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
Work as a principal part of the Disney Destinations International team supporting Walt Disney Travel Company (UK & Ireland) ecommerce platform and portfolio of marketing microsites. As a key member of the development team you will maintain and update the bespoke ecommerce platform, taking a lead role in evolving the front and back-end technology stack and migrating legacy code across to an ASP.NET framework. Translate user requirements and/or static designs into semantic HTML markup, utilising client-side scripting to efficiently deliver rich functionality, and CSS to ensure responsive design across device types. This role is an 6 month fixed term contract and will require you to be onsite 4 days a week in the Hammersmith office. Areas of Responsibility Take a leading role in Front and Back-end website development, managing junior team members to deliver complex solutions across full development life cycle, bringing a talent for complex problem solving and ability to provide new perspectives to bear on consistently improving the team and product. Organize and manage website release process both on legacy and MVC web applications, ensuring feature code can enter production smoothly and seamlessly. Take line-management responsibility for two junior developers, providing regular performance reviews, technical direction and mentoring. Ensure direct reports are cognizant of company and team processes and practices and act as a resource on technical and business requirements. Work with the relevant business partners to resolve any HR issues direct reports may have. Write and evangelize maintainable, scalable, fault-tolerant code, utilizing SOLID principles and OO design/architectural patterns. Ensure standards and best-practices are understood and followed by all team members, training and mentoring where necessary. Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in platform architecture, ideally with experience of complex greenfield web applications. Take Scrum management responsibility when required, running scrum ceremonies (retro, shaping, daily standups) and ensuring the team is empowered to meet sprint commitments. Provide technical expertise and in-depth knowledge to digital production team in requirement and scoping meetings in order to create accurate and detailed feature requirements. Mentor and support more junior team members. Lead on small projects both independently and in supervisory role, helping upskill the team in both technical and product knowledge. Proactively manage tools, hardware and environments to support development requirements. Manage integration with third party software providers (e.g. Queue-It), taking responsibility for maintaining the relationship and integrating the technology successfully into the website. Motivate and lead team members to identify workflows and services for managing code, from version control to deployment strategies. Log and troubleshoot errors using appropriate tools. Proactively research and explore techniques to maintain position at the forefront of technology and enhance future business offerings. Areas of Accountability The position has direct responsibility to Lead Application Developer, Walt Disney Travel Company (International). Accountable to multiple stakeholders across DDI Sales & Marketing. Experience and Professional Qualifications Required Strong background in digital experience with an extensive digital portfolio. Experience with bespoke ecommerce web applications essential. Experience in a development role, either client- or agency-side. Degree or equivalent in Computer Science (or related field). Skills Required Experienced full-stack developer with in-depth back-end (C#, ASP.NET, MVC 5) and front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, react) web application knowledge. Extensive experience with Visual Studio, or equivalent IDE. Significant experience and understanding of SOAP WebServices and XML/XPATH. Solid experience of RESTful API development and consumption. Significant working knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL queries and code-first Entity Framework ORM development. Experience with IoC containers (Autofac, Ninject etc) DevOps experience, with knowledge of CI and automated build tools (e.g. TeamCity, Cake, Octopus) Experience with SDL Tridion (or similar enterprise CMS) desirable Experience with Photoshop (other Adobe CC desirable). Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. NUnit, MOQ, Specflow) Experience leading an Agile team in a Scrum Master capacity. Proven expertise with source code management products and processes (e.g. Git, Gitflow, SourceTree) Experience with issue tracking software (e.g. JIRA) Experience with NuGet package manager. Comfortable working in small teams, and taking the lead in managing development tools, environments, etc. as required. Proven track record of delivering features and projects to deadlines and hitting milestones. Understanding of application/database bottlenecks and performance tuning, and ability to troubleshoot with appropriate tools. Equal opportunity The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Work as a principal part of the Disney Destinations International team supporting Walt Disney Travel Company (UK & Ireland) ecommerce platform and portfolio of marketing microsites. As a key member of the development team you will maintain and update the bespoke ecommerce platform, taking a lead role in evolving the front and back-end technology stack and migrating legacy code across to an ASP.NET framework. Translate user requirements and/or static designs into semantic HTML markup, utilising client-side scripting to efficiently deliver rich functionality, and CSS to ensure responsive design across device types. This role is an 6 month fixed term contract and will require you to be onsite 4 days a week in the Hammersmith office. Areas of Responsibility Take a leading role in Front and Back-end website development, managing junior team members to deliver complex solutions across full development life cycle, bringing a talent for complex problem solving and ability to provide new perspectives to bear on consistently improving the team and product. Organize and manage website release process both on legacy and MVC web applications, ensuring feature code can enter production smoothly and seamlessly. Take line-management responsibility for two junior developers, providing regular performance reviews, technical direction and mentoring. Ensure direct reports are cognizant of company and team processes and practices and act as a resource on technical and business requirements. Work with the relevant business partners to resolve any HR issues direct reports may have. Write and evangelize maintainable, scalable, fault-tolerant code, utilizing SOLID principles and OO design/architectural patterns. Ensure standards and best-practices are understood and followed by all team members, training and mentoring where necessary. Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in platform architecture, ideally with experience of complex greenfield web applications. Take Scrum management responsibility when required, running scrum ceremonies (retro, shaping, daily standups) and ensuring the team is empowered to meet sprint commitments. Provide technical expertise and in-depth knowledge to digital production team in requirement and scoping meetings in order to create accurate and detailed feature requirements. Mentor and support more junior team members. Lead on small projects both independently and in supervisory role, helping upskill the team in both technical and product knowledge. Proactively manage tools, hardware and environments to support development requirements. Manage integration with third party software providers (e.g. Queue-It), taking responsibility for maintaining the relationship and integrating the technology successfully into the website. Motivate and lead team members to identify workflows and services for managing code, from version control to deployment strategies. Log and troubleshoot errors using appropriate tools. Proactively research and explore techniques to maintain position at the forefront of technology and enhance future business offerings. Areas of Accountability The position has direct responsibility to Lead Application Developer, Walt Disney Travel Company (International). Accountable to multiple stakeholders across DDI Sales & Marketing. Experience and Professional Qualifications Required Strong background in digital experience with an extensive digital portfolio. Experience with bespoke ecommerce web applications essential. Experience in a development role, either client- or agency-side. Degree or equivalent in Computer Science (or related field). Skills Required Experienced full-stack developer with in-depth back-end (C#, ASP.NET, MVC 5) and front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, react) web application knowledge. Extensive experience with Visual Studio, or equivalent IDE. Significant experience and understanding of SOAP WebServices and XML/XPATH. Solid experience of RESTful API development and consumption. Significant working knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL queries and code-first Entity Framework ORM development. Experience with IoC containers (Autofac, Ninject etc) DevOps experience, with knowledge of CI and automated build tools (e.g. TeamCity, Cake, Octopus) Experience with SDL Tridion (or similar enterprise CMS) desirable Experience with Photoshop (other Adobe CC desirable). Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. NUnit, MOQ, Specflow) Experience leading an Agile team in a Scrum Master capacity. Proven expertise with source code management products and processes (e.g. Git, Gitflow, SourceTree) Experience with issue tracking software (e.g. JIRA) Experience with NuGet package manager. Comfortable working in small teams, and taking the lead in managing development tools, environments, etc. as required. Proven track record of delivering features and projects to deadlines and hitting milestones. Understanding of application/database bottlenecks and performance tuning, and ability to troubleshoot with appropriate tools. Equal opportunity The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
SCRUM MASTER/DELIVERY MANAGER - HYBRID - CONTRACT - READING
Are you a dynamic and experienced SCRUM Master / IT Delivery Manager ready to lead and guide cross-functional teams? We are excited to invite a motivated and talented individual, like you, to join our client and take charge of facilitating the successful delivery of projects across web, app, billing, and CRM teams using SCRUM methodologies. Our client is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Committed to creating an environment where your unique skills and perspective are valued and celebrated. You'll find a supportive and collaborative culture that encourages growth and innovation.
Duration: 9 months
Hybrid - 2 days/week onsite in Reading
Skills required:
Liaise where relevant with other teams involved in delivery e.g. campaign platform, of the client.
Removal of impediments and protect the Scrum team.
Ensure that all scrum events take place and are positive, productive and timeboxed
Supporting the Product Owner to maximise the agile team's backlog
Alignment with Product Owners, Scrum Masters & Go to market managers
Facilitating scrum events as requested and needed
Coach the scrum teams. Make sure team members are well trained and understand Agile process.
Foster communication and collaboration in the Scrum Team and across the department.
Ensure the team are using the correct Tools (JIRA)
Reporting on team performance, including project time tracking. Your Role in a Nutshell:
Project Delivery: Lead and coordinate the successful delivery of projects across diverse teams, ensuring that they adhere to SCRUM principles and practices.
Planning: Plan and align project delivery together with Product Owners and other SCRUM Team members taking into account dependencies across the teams and technical solutions, timelines, resource profile requirements, holidays etc.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams involved in delivery, fostering effective and open communication and alignment to drive project success.
Obstacle Elimination: Identify and remove obstacles that hinder the progress of the SCRUM Team, ensuring a seamless workflow.
Positive SCRUM Events: Ensure that all SCRUM events, including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives, are conducted in a positive, productive, and timeboxed manner.
Product Owner Partnership: Work closely with the Product Owner to maximize the Agile team's backlog, ensuring it's well-defined and prioritised.
Holistic Approach: Maintain alignment with Product Owners, SCRUM Masters, and Go-to-Market Managers to ensure a well-rounded approach to project delivery.
Facilitation Excellence: Facilitate Scrum events as required, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers the team's success.
Coaching and Empowerment: Empower SCRUM Teams through coaching, ensuring team members are well-trained and possess a strong understanding of the Agile process.
Communication Champion: Foster communication and collaboration within the SCRUM Team and across the department to promote transparency and efficiency.
Effective Tool Usage: Ensure the team utilizes appropriate tools, such as JIRA, to effectively manage tasks and track progress.
Performance Insights: Provide regular reports on team performance, including project time tracking, to relevant stakeholders.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Your role as a Delivery Manager will be pivotal in delivering impactful projects and optimising Agile processes. Get ready to embark on a fulfilling journey of continuous improvement and innovation. Your expertise and ideas will shape the future of projects. If you're excited to be part of an organization that values your unique contributions and encourages growth, we invite you to submit your CV. We're eager to learn more about you and how your skills and experiences align with this dynamic organisation. Get ready to speak to one of our passionate team members about how you can make a difference.
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Aug 24, 2023
Contract
SCRUM MASTER/DELIVERY MANAGER - HYBRID - CONTRACT - READING
Are you a dynamic and experienced SCRUM Master / IT Delivery Manager ready to lead and guide cross-functional teams? We are excited to invite a motivated and talented individual, like you, to join our client and take charge of facilitating the successful delivery of projects across web, app, billing, and CRM teams using SCRUM methodologies. Our client is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Committed to creating an environment where your unique skills and perspective are valued and celebrated. You'll find a supportive and collaborative culture that encourages growth and innovation.
Duration: 9 months
Hybrid - 2 days/week onsite in Reading
Skills required:
Liaise where relevant with other teams involved in delivery e.g. campaign platform, of the client.
Removal of impediments and protect the Scrum team.
Ensure that all scrum events take place and are positive, productive and timeboxed
Supporting the Product Owner to maximise the agile team's backlog
Alignment with Product Owners, Scrum Masters & Go to market managers
Facilitating scrum events as requested and needed
Coach the scrum teams. Make sure team members are well trained and understand Agile process.
Foster communication and collaboration in the Scrum Team and across the department.
Ensure the team are using the correct Tools (JIRA)
Reporting on team performance, including project time tracking. Your Role in a Nutshell:
Project Delivery: Lead and coordinate the successful delivery of projects across diverse teams, ensuring that they adhere to SCRUM principles and practices.
Planning: Plan and align project delivery together with Product Owners and other SCRUM Team members taking into account dependencies across the teams and technical solutions, timelines, resource profile requirements, holidays etc.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams involved in delivery, fostering effective and open communication and alignment to drive project success.
Obstacle Elimination: Identify and remove obstacles that hinder the progress of the SCRUM Team, ensuring a seamless workflow.
Positive SCRUM Events: Ensure that all SCRUM events, including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives, are conducted in a positive, productive, and timeboxed manner.
Product Owner Partnership: Work closely with the Product Owner to maximize the Agile team's backlog, ensuring it's well-defined and prioritised.
Holistic Approach: Maintain alignment with Product Owners, SCRUM Masters, and Go-to-Market Managers to ensure a well-rounded approach to project delivery.
Facilitation Excellence: Facilitate Scrum events as required, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers the team's success.
Coaching and Empowerment: Empower SCRUM Teams through coaching, ensuring team members are well-trained and possess a strong understanding of the Agile process.
Communication Champion: Foster communication and collaboration within the SCRUM Team and across the department to promote transparency and efficiency.
Effective Tool Usage: Ensure the team utilizes appropriate tools, such as JIRA, to effectively manage tasks and track progress.
Performance Insights: Provide regular reports on team performance, including project time tracking, to relevant stakeholders.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Your role as a Delivery Manager will be pivotal in delivering impactful projects and optimising Agile processes. Get ready to embark on a fulfilling journey of continuous improvement and innovation. Your expertise and ideas will shape the future of projects. If you're excited to be part of an organization that values your unique contributions and encourages growth, we invite you to submit your CV. We're eager to learn more about you and how your skills and experiences align with this dynamic organisation. Get ready to speak to one of our passionate team members about how you can make a difference.
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At Capgemini Invent, we help our clients to embrace innovation and transformation to get the future they want. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 10,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion Our brand promise "Get The Future You Want" reflects our passion for people and technology and highlights the company's commitment to inclusion and sustainability. An important aspect of 'Get the Future You Want' is to balance hybrid ways of working between your Capgemini office, home, and client location (where applicable). We recognise that it is an imperative to create flexibility so you can enjoy an optimal work-life balance and feel empowered to achieve success. When you come onboard, or before, please discuss this with your manager so you can agree the best ways of working for your role, team, and client. Get The Future You Want See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page As a Delivery Manager, you'll: Deliver projects and products using a combination of methodologies, demonstrating an ability to learn, adapt and iterate frequently Utilise project management skills to help embed new ways of working as our clients transition towards adopting Agile practices Bring stakeholders together across businesses to define roadmaps and help establish collaborative ways of working Lead the dynamic planning process - prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team Matrix-manage a multidisciplinary team Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage (alpha/beta/production) Identify key business objectives and provide solution recommendations while performing business processes and management consulting analysis Manage the scope of projects from inception to closure. Define, develop and manage implementation schedules and project budgets Coordinate resources, prepare project teams for kick-off and ensure effective completion of project milestones and mitigate risks Ensure team members on project are delivering to configuration, development, and methodology standards Foster a culture of collaboration with other delivery managers, and build a network with other agile champions across the organisation Actively participate in the Delivery Manager community within Capgemini Invent, sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge and bringing in best practice Skills you will need: Proven experience in undertaking the Delivery Manager role in a team that has been applying Agile principles, practices, and theory Experience of delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies Experience in delivery of multi-disciplinary projects and working in cross-functional teams Ability to lead a team of resources across multiple sites, whilst building solid business relationships Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; must be capable of focusing and maintaining project direction and be able to lead and motivate a team of specialist technical and/or business resources, as well as management of stakeholders Experience of managing projects with business and technology deliverables and / or changes involving external third-party providers Knowledge of project planning, budgeting and execution Understanding of business requirements prioritisation techniques Experience of mentoring colleagues Experience of agile project management tools such as Team Foundation Server or the Atlassian suite of products such as Jira, Confluence Understanding and experience of widely accepted successful Agile techniques Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, increasing transparency and measuring success Knowledge of various well-documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect and engage across multiple teams, business units and organisations at multiple levels of seniority We are hiring all levels of experience. Whether you have been working as part of a small team or leading large or complex engagements, we have the role for you. Potential is also just as important to us as having the required skills. If you have the right mindset and you're passionate about the role, we will be able to provide you with bespoke training and the support to build all the skills you need. An overview of the role As a Delivery Manager, you will be joining the growing and exciting Digital Factory community who are continually sharing knowledge and expertise. We are all passionate about user centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Working at Capgemini Invent would give you opportunities to develop and grow, working with major clients in both public and private sector. Our offices are in a variety of locations including London, Manchester and Glasgow. We offer hybrid working, however depending on your project you may have to travel to client locations. The work: No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Collaboration and Innovation: We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together. Why us? Capgemini Invent UK is a winner at the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards for the 2nd year running, placing in the top 50 employers in its list of the Best Places to Work in 2022. At Capgemini Invent we pride ourselves on our collaborative innovation culture and we provide autonomy in driving your own career and developing the skills they need to achieve success. Whilst we're a global consultancy, we're made up of supportive, close-knit communities all working to get the best solutions for our customers and create the best working environment for our employees. We offer formal training and certifications from industry leaders specific to your role, as well as informal trainings, support and mentorship in our Digital Business Analyst Consultant community. We offer interesting and challenging client engagements, opportunities to work and learn from our experienced team of Digital Business Analyst Consultants and the chance to experience a wide range of different clients and industries. Diversity: Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all of our teams. Work/Life Harmony: We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
At Capgemini Invent, we help our clients to embrace innovation and transformation to get the future they want. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 10,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion Our brand promise "Get The Future You Want" reflects our passion for people and technology and highlights the company's commitment to inclusion and sustainability. An important aspect of 'Get the Future You Want' is to balance hybrid ways of working between your Capgemini office, home, and client location (where applicable). We recognise that it is an imperative to create flexibility so you can enjoy an optimal work-life balance and feel empowered to achieve success. When you come onboard, or before, please discuss this with your manager so you can agree the best ways of working for your role, team, and client. Get The Future You Want See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page As a Delivery Manager, you'll: Deliver projects and products using a combination of methodologies, demonstrating an ability to learn, adapt and iterate frequently Utilise project management skills to help embed new ways of working as our clients transition towards adopting Agile practices Bring stakeholders together across businesses to define roadmaps and help establish collaborative ways of working Lead the dynamic planning process - prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team Matrix-manage a multidisciplinary team Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage (alpha/beta/production) Identify key business objectives and provide solution recommendations while performing business processes and management consulting analysis Manage the scope of projects from inception to closure. Define, develop and manage implementation schedules and project budgets Coordinate resources, prepare project teams for kick-off and ensure effective completion of project milestones and mitigate risks Ensure team members on project are delivering to configuration, development, and methodology standards Foster a culture of collaboration with other delivery managers, and build a network with other agile champions across the organisation Actively participate in the Delivery Manager community within Capgemini Invent, sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge and bringing in best practice Skills you will need: Proven experience in undertaking the Delivery Manager role in a team that has been applying Agile principles, practices, and theory Experience of delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies Experience in delivery of multi-disciplinary projects and working in cross-functional teams Ability to lead a team of resources across multiple sites, whilst building solid business relationships Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; must be capable of focusing and maintaining project direction and be able to lead and motivate a team of specialist technical and/or business resources, as well as management of stakeholders Experience of managing projects with business and technology deliverables and / or changes involving external third-party providers Knowledge of project planning, budgeting and execution Understanding of business requirements prioritisation techniques Experience of mentoring colleagues Experience of agile project management tools such as Team Foundation Server or the Atlassian suite of products such as Jira, Confluence Understanding and experience of widely accepted successful Agile techniques Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, increasing transparency and measuring success Knowledge of various well-documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect and engage across multiple teams, business units and organisations at multiple levels of seniority We are hiring all levels of experience. Whether you have been working as part of a small team or leading large or complex engagements, we have the role for you. Potential is also just as important to us as having the required skills. If you have the right mindset and you're passionate about the role, we will be able to provide you with bespoke training and the support to build all the skills you need. An overview of the role As a Delivery Manager, you will be joining the growing and exciting Digital Factory community who are continually sharing knowledge and expertise. We are all passionate about user centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Working at Capgemini Invent would give you opportunities to develop and grow, working with major clients in both public and private sector. Our offices are in a variety of locations including London, Manchester and Glasgow. We offer hybrid working, however depending on your project you may have to travel to client locations. The work: No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Collaboration and Innovation: We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together. Why us? Capgemini Invent UK is a winner at the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards for the 2nd year running, placing in the top 50 employers in its list of the Best Places to Work in 2022. At Capgemini Invent we pride ourselves on our collaborative innovation culture and we provide autonomy in driving your own career and developing the skills they need to achieve success. Whilst we're a global consultancy, we're made up of supportive, close-knit communities all working to get the best solutions for our customers and create the best working environment for our employees. We offer formal training and certifications from industry leaders specific to your role, as well as informal trainings, support and mentorship in our Digital Business Analyst Consultant community. We offer interesting and challenging client engagements, opportunities to work and learn from our experienced team of Digital Business Analyst Consultants and the chance to experience a wide range of different clients and industries. Diversity: Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all of our teams. Work/Life Harmony: We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible..... click apply for full job details
We make software across a huge number of markets from Finance and Payroll to Hospitality. We're one of the UK's fastest growing SAAS businesses with a team of over 3,000 people. This position is in Health and Social care, where our products schedule and manage care for thousands of people across the UK and Ireland. We make the apps that live in the hands of carers delivering support and assistance to people in their own homes and every day we're 45,000+ visits. We're the largest market incumbent and we're making a huge reinvestment in our products. We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business. That's why over 1 million users and over 40,000 organisations rely on Access software to help their organisation thrive. About you: A Business Analyst or with experience in a comparable position, you'll have worked with SAAS or B2C products. We want to hear about what you've built. You should have an in depth understanding of agile teams and explain the purpose of sprints, refinement, estimation and incremental delivery. You will develop key systems and use your business knowledge and technical understanding to drive future enhancements of the business processes and customer facing solutions as well as working with the sponsors and project teams to define project goals, scope and timelines. You will have: • Have significant experience working in a digital/software product development environment • A pragmatic approach • Solid ability to identify and refine User Stories that follow INVEST principles • Experience working with a range of stakeholders and teams across the business • Experience creating documentation to communicate detailed concepts • Experience with Jira, Confluence and diagramming tools such as Visio, Gliffy, etc • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Experience running workshops, facilitation and stakeholder management/communication, even in a non-product development environment • Technical knowledge so you can understand context and challenges of software solutions (components, data flows, integration, etc) You will need to: • Work closely with the Product Manager to turn high level feature requests into user stories with reference to existing functionality, product strategy, stakeholders, developers and partners • Work within a development squad with the related developers and QAs. Your own scrum team. • Adapt, refine and prioritise user stories through review with the Product Manager, development leads and project stakeholders • Work with clients and other stakeholders to elicit detailed specifications around feature requests • Immerse yourself in Agile delivery activities such as sprints, stand-ups, showcases and retrospectives • Review test plans and conduct new feature reviews to ensure required product functionality is correctly covered • Help ensure teams are focused on MVP and subsequent incremental delivery of value What does Access offer you? We are a growing software company and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously. We will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference. In addition to our standard benefits you will get: • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy 5 further days each year • Match contributory pension • Healthcare • A Competitive Salary • Giving Back/Charity days • Quarterly Socials • 6 weeks Sabbaticals (after 6 years of service) • The Access Group Big Break: our all-expenses paid holiday to Spain each year (covid allowing)
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We make software across a huge number of markets from Finance and Payroll to Hospitality. We're one of the UK's fastest growing SAAS businesses with a team of over 3,000 people. This position is in Health and Social care, where our products schedule and manage care for thousands of people across the UK and Ireland. We make the apps that live in the hands of carers delivering support and assistance to people in their own homes and every day we're 45,000+ visits. We're the largest market incumbent and we're making a huge reinvestment in our products. We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business. That's why over 1 million users and over 40,000 organisations rely on Access software to help their organisation thrive. About you: A Business Analyst or with experience in a comparable position, you'll have worked with SAAS or B2C products. We want to hear about what you've built. You should have an in depth understanding of agile teams and explain the purpose of sprints, refinement, estimation and incremental delivery. You will develop key systems and use your business knowledge and technical understanding to drive future enhancements of the business processes and customer facing solutions as well as working with the sponsors and project teams to define project goals, scope and timelines. You will have: • Have significant experience working in a digital/software product development environment • A pragmatic approach • Solid ability to identify and refine User Stories that follow INVEST principles • Experience working with a range of stakeholders and teams across the business • Experience creating documentation to communicate detailed concepts • Experience with Jira, Confluence and diagramming tools such as Visio, Gliffy, etc • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Experience running workshops, facilitation and stakeholder management/communication, even in a non-product development environment • Technical knowledge so you can understand context and challenges of software solutions (components, data flows, integration, etc) You will need to: • Work closely with the Product Manager to turn high level feature requests into user stories with reference to existing functionality, product strategy, stakeholders, developers and partners • Work within a development squad with the related developers and QAs. Your own scrum team. • Adapt, refine and prioritise user stories through review with the Product Manager, development leads and project stakeholders • Work with clients and other stakeholders to elicit detailed specifications around feature requests • Immerse yourself in Agile delivery activities such as sprints, stand-ups, showcases and retrospectives • Review test plans and conduct new feature reviews to ensure required product functionality is correctly covered • Help ensure teams are focused on MVP and subsequent incremental delivery of value What does Access offer you? We are a growing software company and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously. We will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference. In addition to our standard benefits you will get: • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy 5 further days each year • Match contributory pension • Healthcare • A Competitive Salary • Giving Back/Charity days • Quarterly Socials • 6 weeks Sabbaticals (after 6 years of service) • The Access Group Big Break: our all-expenses paid holiday to Spain each year (covid allowing)
We make software across a huge number of markets from Finance and Payroll to Hospitality. We're one of the UK's fastest growing SAAS businesses with a team of over 3,000 people. This position is in Health and Social care, where our products schedule and manage care for thousands of people across the UK and Ireland. We make the apps that live in the hands of carers delivering support and assistance to people in their own homes and every day we're 45,000+ visits. We're the largest market incumbent and we're making a huge reinvestment in our products. We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business. That's why over 1 million users and over 40,000 organisations rely on Access software to help their organisation thrive. About you: A Business Analyst or with experience in a comparable position, you'll have worked with SAAS or B2C products. We want to hear about what you've built. You should have an in depth understanding of agile teams and explain the purpose of sprints, refinement, estimation and incremental delivery. You will develop key systems and use your business knowledge and technical understanding to drive future enhancements of the business processes and customer facing solutions as well as working with the sponsors and project teams to define project goals, scope and timelines. You will have: • Have significant experience working in a digital/software product development environment • A pragmatic approach • Solid ability to identify and refine User Stories that follow INVEST principles • Experience working with a range of stakeholders and teams across the business • Experience creating documentation to communicate detailed concepts • Experience with Jira, Confluence and diagramming tools such as Visio, Gliffy, etc • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Experience running workshops, facilitation and stakeholder management/communication, even in a non-product development environment • Technical knowledge so you can understand context and challenges of software solutions (components, data flows, integration, etc) You will need to: • Work closely with the Product Manager to turn high level feature requests into user stories with reference to existing functionality, product strategy, stakeholders, developers and partners • Work within a development squad with the related developers and QAs. Your own scrum team. • Adapt, refine and prioritise user stories through review with the Product Manager, development leads and project stakeholders • Work with clients and other stakeholders to elicit detailed specifications around feature requests • Immerse yourself in Agile delivery activities such as sprints, stand-ups, showcases and retrospectives • Review test plans and conduct new feature reviews to ensure required product functionality is correctly covered • Help ensure teams are focused on MVP and subsequent incremental delivery of value What does Access offer you? We are a growing software company and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously. We will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference. In addition to our standard benefits you will get: • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy 5 further days each year • Match contributory pension • Healthcare • A Competitive Salary • Giving Back/Charity days • Quarterly Socials • 6 weeks Sabbaticals (after 6 years of service) • The Access Group Big Break: our all-expenses paid holiday to Spain each year (covid allowing)
Sep 09, 2021
Full time
We make software across a huge number of markets from Finance and Payroll to Hospitality. We're one of the UK's fastest growing SAAS businesses with a team of over 3,000 people. This position is in Health and Social care, where our products schedule and manage care for thousands of people across the UK and Ireland. We make the apps that live in the hands of carers delivering support and assistance to people in their own homes and every day we're 45,000+ visits. We're the largest market incumbent and we're making a huge reinvestment in our products. We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business. That's why over 1 million users and over 40,000 organisations rely on Access software to help their organisation thrive. About you: A Business Analyst or with experience in a comparable position, you'll have worked with SAAS or B2C products. We want to hear about what you've built. You should have an in depth understanding of agile teams and explain the purpose of sprints, refinement, estimation and incremental delivery. You will develop key systems and use your business knowledge and technical understanding to drive future enhancements of the business processes and customer facing solutions as well as working with the sponsors and project teams to define project goals, scope and timelines. You will have: • Have significant experience working in a digital/software product development environment • A pragmatic approach • Solid ability to identify and refine User Stories that follow INVEST principles • Experience working with a range of stakeholders and teams across the business • Experience creating documentation to communicate detailed concepts • Experience with Jira, Confluence and diagramming tools such as Visio, Gliffy, etc • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Experience running workshops, facilitation and stakeholder management/communication, even in a non-product development environment • Technical knowledge so you can understand context and challenges of software solutions (components, data flows, integration, etc) You will need to: • Work closely with the Product Manager to turn high level feature requests into user stories with reference to existing functionality, product strategy, stakeholders, developers and partners • Work within a development squad with the related developers and QAs. Your own scrum team. • Adapt, refine and prioritise user stories through review with the Product Manager, development leads and project stakeholders • Work with clients and other stakeholders to elicit detailed specifications around feature requests • Immerse yourself in Agile delivery activities such as sprints, stand-ups, showcases and retrospectives • Review test plans and conduct new feature reviews to ensure required product functionality is correctly covered • Help ensure teams are focused on MVP and subsequent incremental delivery of value What does Access offer you? We are a growing software company and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously. We will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference. In addition to our standard benefits you will get: • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy 5 further days each year • Match contributory pension • Healthcare • A Competitive Salary • Giving Back/Charity days • Quarterly Socials • 6 weeks Sabbaticals (after 6 years of service) • The Access Group Big Break: our all-expenses paid holiday to Spain each year (covid allowing)