We have a current opportunity for a 06 December 2022 on a contract basis. The position will be based in London. For further information about this position please apply.

Technical Project Manager Role Summary: Technical Project Manager responsible for managing technology projects focused on data validation, business analysis, and reporting within the banking sector. The role requires close collaboration with business and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery, stakeholder communication, and high-quality documentation. Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end technical projects focused on data validation and reporting. Gather business requirements and create Business Requirements Documents (BRDs). Coordinate UAT and production validation activities to ensure successful project delivery. Produce and maintain project documentation, including technical and business documentation. Prepare PowerPoint presentations to provide project progress updates, ad hoc requests, and other business deliverables to stakeholders. Work closely with business and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions. Support business analysis activities and reporting. Assist with ad hoc business and project requirements as needed. Demonstrate creativity in designing presentations, reports, and project documentation. Organise and coordinate multiple tasks while ensuring effective stakeholder communication. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of IT experience with strong technical project management skills. Banking experience is essential. Strong understanding of financial technology and banking business processes. Experience managing data validation, reporting, and business analysis projects. Strong knowledge of Python, Alteryx, and Danilo. Experience creating BRDs and managing project documentation. Strong presentation skills with experience preparing PowerPoint updates for senior stakeholders. Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Creative approach to designing presentations and project deliverables.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Ansible Automation platform (AAP) Engineer to lead the automation of infrastructure and banking application deployments. The role focuses on improving operational efficiency, system reliability, and security through robust automation practices, ensuring alignment with the stringent compliance and security requirements of the banking industry. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: • Proven excellent experience in administrating Ansible automation platform(AAP) including private automation hub. • Design and architect end-to-end automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform, aligning with business and banking services • Design, develop, and maintain Ansible Playbooks, Roles, and Modules for automating IT operations and banking services. • Automate provisioning, configuration management, security patching, and system updates across critical banking infrastructure. • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure all automation workflows meet regulatory requirements. • Integrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and IT service management (ITSM) platforms. • Troubleshoot complex issues related to infrastructure automation within highly secure, mission-critical environments. • Support disaster recovery and high-availability solutions through automation. • Maintain detailed and auditable documentation of automation processes as per banking standards. • Provide training, knowledge sharing, and support for Ansible and automation tools within IT teams. • Collaborate with IT Team to gather requirements, analyze existing infrastructure, and identify automation opportunities. • Lead the adoption of automation best practices, including code modularity, version control, and execution environments. • Integrate Ansible Automation Platform with other IT systems, tools, and cloud platforms as needed. • Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability. • Document architectures, workflows, and automation standards. • Design and develop pre-hook jobs for validations • Experience on Hashicorp vault secret management • Proven experience in podman administration (managing images, containers, creating customized images, managing networks etc). ________________________________________ Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Minimum 7 - 10 years of experience with Ansible automation, preferably in a financial or highly regulated environment. • Strong Linux system administration background; experience with Windows systems is a plus. • Proficient in version control using GitHub. • Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, or PowerShell). • Good understanding of banking IT operations, compliance frameworks, and security best practices. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub CI, or similar. • Experience working with core banking systems, middleware, or financial services platforms (preferred). • Experience with PostgreSQL administration. • Experience with Splunk/AppD. • Experience with Container technologies (Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift) ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications: • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Platform. • Certified in DevOps, security automation, or large-scale IT operations • Familiarity with banking security standards like PCI DSS, ISO 27001, or local regulatory requirements (SAMA, etc.). • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms is a plus. • Exposure to ITIL practices and banking change management processes. ________________________________________ Key Skills: • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Strong understanding of operational risk and security in the banking sector. • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, regulated environments. • Exceptional documentation and communication skills. • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of logistics, fulfillment center construction projects across UAE The Construction Manager will be responsible for managing, and coordinating all aspects of construction delivery, including safety, quality, schedule, budget, contractor management, authority approvals, commissioning, and project handover. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, consultants, developers, contractors, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution. Position: Construction Manager Location: UAE (Dubai) Employment Type: Yearly renewable role Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Manage construction projects from design handover through final completion. Monitor project schedules and ensure milestone achievement. Track project budgets and manage cost risks. Review contractor progress and performance. Lead weekly and monthly project reporting. Safety Management Ensure compliance with all local health and safety regulations. Conduct regular site safety inspections. Lead safety reviews with contractors and consultants. Promote a zero-incident safety culture. Quality Control Verify construction works comply with approved drawings and specifications. Manage inspection and testing activities. Track and close quality observations and defects. Review commissioning and handover documentation. Stakeholder Management Coordinate with: Real Estate teams Design, and shadow consultants General contractors Local authorities Operations teams Facility management teams Contract Administration Manage contractor contracts and change orders. Review variation requests and claims in collaboration with the consultants/ Monitor contractor, and the developer compliance with contractual obligations. Commissioning & Handover Support testing and commissioning activities. Ensure all close-out documentation is completed. Lead final handover to operations and maintenance teams. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in: Civil Engineering with min 10 Years experience. Construction Management knowledge on the Mechanical Engineering knowledge on the Electrical Engineering Related Engineering Discipline Preferred Experience Experience delivering large logistics or fulfillment centers. Experience with multinational companies. Experience with fast-track construction projects. Preferred Competencies Strong leadership skills Excellent communication skills Negotiation and conflict resolution Problem-solving mindset Ability to manage multiple stakeholders Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong reporting and presentation skills Example Candidate Profile A suitable candidate may have: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. 10-15 years of construction management experience. PMP certification. NEBOSH certification. Experience delivering warehouses, logistics facilities, industrial buildings, data centers, or fulfillment centers. Experience managing contractors, consultants, and project budgets. Familiarity with project schedules, authority approvals, commissioning, and handover processes.