Job Category: Operations Location: Bellevue, WA, US Job ID: 783075-73862 Division: Operations Want to be at the forefront of innovation at Microsoft? Do you have a passion to bring ideas to reality? Then, this new incredible opportunity is for you! The position is in the exciting areas of Xbox and Kinect, as well as other current and future Microsoft hardware products. This is truly a unique position to work upfront on product development, design, and delivering new innovations for the hardware business units at Microsoft to market. The role, Incubation Sourcing Manager, is part of the Sourcing and Planning Group, in the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Information, and Services (MSCIS) organization, in Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) Division. The position will play a key role in driving sourcing strategies spanning one or more hardware business units. This is a unique leadership role in the MSCIS Organization which owns the overall sourcing... (more job details)

Software Engineering/Programme/Department Manager (Embedded Software, Aerospace, Power). This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a growing team of 15 Engineers responsible for an assigned software section. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership and people management experience within a technical engineering background. Responsibilities:. Provide leadership and technical direction for Sub-Section programme tasks and personnel. Establish goals for Sub-Section staff, within framework of Software technical and financial objectives. Maintain full awareness of efforts within sub-section to assure technical quality excellence, on-time and to budget completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer/programme needs. Manage resource supply and demand for Sub-Section, including recruitment of permanent staff, placement of work at global sites and outsource of work packages to suppliers. Support recruitment and training of apprentices, placements (interns) and graduates, to ensure pipeline of software staff. Facilitate communication of technical and business information between organisations and... (more job details)

My client, is looking for an experienced Programme Manager to manage an implementation (which is already underway) and to deliver ICT service transformation. ICT Services involved in the transition/transformation will include Oracle/Siebel Suitable. Candidates will have: - Previous energy sector Programme Management experience - Experience of delivering £10m+ technical programmes - Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills - Recent and extensive ICT service transformation experience To apply please send your CV ASAP with availability and daily rate details Duration: 6 months Location: Hampshire

IT Programme Manager - Oil & Gas - Kazakhstan - c$ 70,000 - $80,000 neg. p.a. The Programme Manager is a senior IT leadership role for someone who will manage and coach the local team You MUST have e xperience in Programme Management for an Upstream Project during the Project Setup phase - this is critical. The Programme Management service provides overall programme management for the complete technology function for this major Oil & Gas organization. You will work in parallel to the existing Integration Infrastructure Programme Manager to ensure consistent and comprehensive programme management across IT including the integration between the portfolio and IT support groups. Driving compliance with the standards, methodologies and tools established by PMO. Ensure effective change management Evaluates programme and project performance, Provides delivery assurance to IT/IM Programmes. Ensure the Integrated Work Plan is updated. Work with other Programme Managers in Infrastructure, Telecomms and Non-Technical... (more job details)

The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders and the Chief Engineer in order to understand the business requirement for the project, develop effective working relationships and ongoing management process for the project. The Programme Manager/Senior Project Engineer will ensure the project meets industry leading quality standards and will manage, monitor and motivate the cross functional team assigned to the project In order to be considered for the position the following skills and experience are required for the role;.Experience in leading and managing projects (Ideally Prince 2 qualified).A background in Engineering, ideally within the aerospace industry.Exceptional organisational skills.Exceptional presentation skills, ideally with experience in presenting to board or senior management level..Strong interpersonal skills.HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline.Experience in working with Design and/or Quality teams would be an advantage. The successful Programme Manager/Senior Project Engineer will be a good team player who is reliable and professional in their... (more job details)

Global Project Manager, Global Account Manager, Programme Manager, Governance, Oil London- 3 Month Contract up to £500 a day Global Project Manager required by my leading client based in London, to manage global deployment projects and work closely with Central Customers, Operating Companies and key stakeholders. You will be required to have recent and extensive experience working as a Global Project Manager, with proficient experience and exposure of deploying global projects and leading Governance based projects, along with having the governance to lead and control the virtual project team, having come from a background of working within the Oil sector. You will be required to be dynamic, hardworking and have the necessary gravitas to hit the ground running. My client is looking for a Project manager with the proven experiences: Project leader- who can manage and lead resources, milestones and deliverables on a global scale. Strong ability to manage governance... (more job details)

largest customers daily for technical assistance and Technical Program Manager responsible for coordinating with the engineering teams, customers, etc. Primary responsibilities will include directing several teams and individuals consisting of Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineers, Software Developers, Testers, and full ODM teams in China and Taiwan to manage a product from an engineering concept to mass production. Position would have to work very closely with operations, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, and business development on a daily basis to drive all open items to closure. Position will also required the development of partnerships with internal and external organizations to ensure that products are well positioned to deliver a superior customer experience. Specific tasks include debugging technical issues at the customer with limited guidance, working remotely without supporting engineers in the same region, setting up quick calls with 3rd parties to resolve issues, product presentations, project budget management, schedule development, and risk management. This... (more job details)

Requisition Number : URS63381 Interest Category : Business Operations/Admin/IT Interest Sub Category : Business Development/Strategy Job Title : Rail Transit Program Manager Employment Category/Status : full-time Type of Position : Regular Hire Country : U.S.State: Georgia City : Atlanta Minimum Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field, or equivalent experience. Min 15 years of experience working on rail transit design and construction contracts or similar experience. This position requires successful completion of the URS Project Management Certification program within six months of hire. This certification program is a series of learning modules and is available on-line through the URS Learning Management System at no financial cost to the employee. Able to work collaboratively with other interfacing multi-disciplinary team members (ie, managers, rail systems engineers and civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers. Able to develop contract formation materials (engineering drawings, technical specifications and contract terms and conditions).... (more job details)

Project Manager - Supply Chain We have exciting Project Managers positions available, working for one of the worlds-leading providers to the civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy and nuclear markets. The Project Manager roles will be for 6 months, Derby based and is an opportunity to develop within a global organisation that has outstanding growth and future plans. Role Responsibilities for the Project Managers: The purpose of the Project Managers is to create and manage consolidated supply chain project plans are fit for purpose. New supply chains need to be put into place for each business unit or be ready to be put into production. Working across a number of integrated project teams and leading them. The Project Managers will be working across a number of functions from Design, Make, Manufacture Purchasing and Supply Chain. Essential/Required Skills & Experience of the Project Managers: Project Management. Programme Management. Automotive, Manufacturing,... (more job details)

Accountable for Quality, Timing, Project cost and customer satisfaction related to the project. Reach the objectives of the Nomination Letter of the new business. Manage and coordinate, in a team environment, the design, development, and implementation of new lighting products from concept to vehicle launch. Ensure all developments follow the Constant Innovation Policy (CIP), PM Handbook and specific project requirements for Customer. Ensure all project objectives are reached (Quality, Cost, Profitability, Delivery & Timing). Responsible to assess the risk of the project and then alert when QCD objectives are at risk. Generate the project schedule for project & manage the activities to assure timing milestones (internal & external) are achieved. Report/alert upper management of all project critical aspects (Red projects) and set up recovery plan for project. Represent project in the Project Validation Committees (PVC) to report technical choices & validate the project risk identified. Participate in Project Management Committees... (more job details)

Manager Engineering AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world's leading industrial companies. Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we make and supply a wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals. In fact, we are the largest global paints and coatings company. We have an opening for an Engineering Manager at our Huron Ohio manufacturing site. This position is responsible for managing the Plant Engineering function including capital spending, technical support, power and facility maintenance, and energy control to assure the most effective utilization of available capital for improved productivity and profitability Responsibilities include: Maintenance: Responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of the plant maintenance staff who are engaged in the repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of equipment, machinery, of the Resin Plant in Huron Ensures performance of critical utility systems to protect assets and to ensure uninterrupted support to manufacturing operations at minimum cost. Ensure resources are... (more job details)

Commercial Manager Purpose of Job To manage a complex programme with a large software intensive element; a strong high assurance element to cover up to the highest levels of national security; a significant equipment procurement element; and all of this to deliver a managed service to the end users. The programme will require the selection and procurement of a large number of COTS hardware items and software packages which will require development or modifications, possibly significant, to meet the level of assurance required by the capability. The Commercial Manager must be able to challenge more traditional contractual practices and make decisions as what are the most appropriate terms and conditions to procure materials and services in all cases using requirements of the prime contract as a point of reference. Key Responsibilities Working with the CCD and Supply Chain lead develop a supply chain commercial strategy that represents the best long... (more job details)

Tender manager ALSTOM GRID UK Ltd - Power Electronics HVDC and FACTS, Stafford is an international leader in Power Electronics and Control Technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems, Static VAR Compensators (SVC) and other FACTS Systems for power utilities worldwide. The Role Secure HVDC orders. Deliver first-class tenders to worldwide HVDC customers. Meet target price and performance provided. Develop and own tender process. Develop and improve tender submission documents. Review enquiry documents to establish a bid strategy to maximise the probability of success. Supervise the preparation of tenders and make sure that the tendering team has a full understanding of the bid conditions and of the company procedures, and ensure that the tenders are submitted on time. Supervise price build up to establish a realistic cost estimate with adequate provision for project risks and incorporation of current costing rates and in accordance with... (more job details)

Job Title: Operations Manager (Aerospace) Location: Derby Reports To: Global Programme Manager Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Start Date: ASAP Operation Manager required by my highly regarded client within the Aerospace industry. You will possess both strong man management and project management experience and ideally have a background in the managing of large documentation/publication teams within the Aerospace sector. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes, but is not limited to the following:. Track project status including overall control of margins, project progress, validity of data, correct completion of work within allotted timeframes. Estimate overall capacity needs and take measures to adjust. Develop Project Management capability for the office. Ensure there are sufficient PM resources to manage production and that they are fully capable. Identify gaps in PM knowledge or application and Remedy. Ensure all staff are aware of their objectives, responsibilities and ownership of resolutions.. Address client concerns and be the escalation... (more job details)

Role - Contract: Project Manager, Location - London Start Date - ASAP, End Date - 09/11/2012, Pay Rate - Up to £500 per day The ORBIS (Offering Rail Better Information Systems) Breakthrough projects have been established to provide early delivery of tools and functionality that improve delivery/use of asset related information, in advance of the main ORBIS programme. Current scope includes: Projects Start Date Delivery Date Handheld Deployment (S&C) Underway June 2012 Handheld Deployment (Main Rollout) July 2012 December 2012 Visual Surveys (Pilot) February 2012 June 2012 Visual Surveys (National Deployment) June 2012 December 2012 OMAP April 2012 August 2012 S&C Verification February 2012 June & Dec 2012 Model Office (Apps) April 2012 August 2012 Breakthrough Apps March 2012 July 2012 iPad Deployment April 2012 Sept 2012 A Project Manager is required to manage delivery of the Visual Surveys (National Deployment) project. This project will take outputs from the Visual... (more job details)

Salary - £46,000 - £55,000 Full Time - 37 hours per week A Category Manager is required to manage sourcing and supply, including market development and management, of indirect services and contracts, developing and sharing the vision for collaborative and strategic procurement across the Council and reducing costs and maximising advantage for the Council and Essex residents. You will have a proven track record in delivering cost savings as well as substantial experience in buying and managing a complex supply chain. You will be required to review and lead on procurement strategies, structures and processes. Ideally you will have: Significant knowledge of market in specific category portfolio including market development and management Professionally qualified in a relevant area or equivalent demonstrated work experience appropriate to the service Comprehensive knowledge of contract law and implementing contracts and supply agreements Thorough understanding of public sector compliance rules and is seen as a... (more job details)

Our client a leading energy company requires a Project Manager for there Bellshill office. The successful individual will benefit from a highly completive package to circa £50,000 and excellent career development opportunities. To apply for this role you should meet most of the following criteria: Have a relevant engineering Degree qualified or equivalent experience Have considerable project management experience with a minimum 5 years in electrical transmission construction projects Have experience of project risk management and control Have a knowledge of and experience in the procurement processes Be experienced in contract management Have knowledge of financial control/forecasting Understand the health, safety and environmental legislation applicable to construction projects Be fully IT literate Be excellent and dealing with clients, contactors and team members Have excellent team management skills Key responsibilities include: To ensure projects are delivered to specification, programme and within contract price Ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety & Environmental... (more job details)

Supply Chain Manager - Supplier Relationships - DV Cleared We currently have a requirement for a Supply Chain Manager to work in the area of Gloucestershire on a permanent basis. We are ideally looking for someone who holds a current DV Clearance, but the client may be willing to sponsor a DV for the ideal candidate. Role Description Candidate will provide subject matter advice and guidance and be responsible for leading all aspects of Supplier Relationship Management and new supply chain opportunities within the programme. Flexibility and organisation are critical traits for the successful candidate, as the position calls for a broad spectrum of skills. Candidate will interface with suppliers, programme management leads, senior leadership and act as an external spokesperson for the organisation. Candidate should be considered an expert in supplier relationship management and will support programme technical personnel as the escalation point for supply chain management issues. Responsible... (more job details)

Manufacturing Development Manager (MAS) Department: Business Growth Services, Government and Infrastructure Advisory (GIA) Location: London My client is one of the world's leading organizations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. They have offices across 100 countries and they are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work. Through empowered client service teams, approachable partners and shorter decision-making chains, they provide a wider point of view and operate in a way that's as fast and agile as their clients. The real benefit for dynamic organizations is more meaningful and forward-looking advice that can help to unlock their potential for growth. We are seeking a Manufacturing Development Manager (MAS) to join their team. MAS is a national programme of the Department Of Business, Innovation & Skills to support As the Manufacturing Development Manager (MAS), your primary responsibility will be to engage manufacturers... (more job details)

Client Engagement Manager - Energy & Utilities - £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits A global business in over 50 countries, our client is looking to find their next generation of leaders to drive their global growth. They offer opportunity to work on challenging projects utilising leading edge technologies, in varied industries with cross functional teams across geographies. The Client Engagement Manager will be the primary owner for managing all engagements for a large Energy Client. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to Strategic direction; Presenting and publishing proposals; and developing strong client relations at Senior Executive and CXO levels. You should have extensive industry knowledge within the Utilities & Energy space with the following: Proven track record of successfully managing both small and large engagements at a top tier services/consulting firm Excellent problem solving, communication, team and client management skills are essential. This role requires strong leadership skills, ability... (more job details)