Calling for an experienced Transition Manager to join a reputable, global organisation, based in Switzerland, for a 6 months+ contract.

The successful candidate will have over 5 years’ experience. A Swiss work permit is essential.

The  Transition Manager’s role will involve the following tasks:

• Create detailed plans based on an existing high level transition strategy, ensure schedules are aligned with the main Project Plan
• Coordinate the transition plans execution
• Manage the schedule of the associated resources to the activities
• Monitor and Control the progress of the activities
• Report periodically to the Hague Project Manager the progress of the activities according to Prince2 methodology
• Raise any deviation to the plan when detected to the Hague Project Manager
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.
• Extensive understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques
• Perform other tasks as required.

Essential skills and experience:

• Recognized project management certification, preferably PRINCE2 practitioner level
• Knowledge of the PRINCE 2 project management methodology
• ITIL V3 Foundation Certification or above
• Good knowledge and experience of Agile project management methodologies, specifically Scrum
• Knowledge and experience in using project management tools such as Microsoft Project
• A team player with experience managing cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams working on short deadlines in both local and remote locations
• Ability to coordinate and understand the work of technical and business-oriented staff
• Understanding of green field development in a cloud environment
• Sound knowledge of industry leading cloud provider platform features and capabilities
• Technical background, university/college diploma or equivalent experience in a technical field
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience as senior project manager for delivery of large, resilient and secure software development projects.
• Experience in legacy system migration projects
• ITIL V3 Service Transition Management Certification
• French will be an advantage

Please apply and get in touch for further details on this not-to-be-missed contract opportunity!

Endeavour is looking for a seasoned Infrastructure Engineer to join our global telecoms service client, based in Brussels, initially for a 3 months contract, with possibility of extension.

As the successful candidate, you will be an active member of the IT infrastructure engineering team and maintain strong relationships with your peers from the operational, architect, network teams.

You role will involve:

• taking technical leadership & engineering ownership around multiple IT infrastructure components:

·         Storage systems

·         Linux platforms

·         Virtualization platforms

·         Automation.

• Delivering design for new solutions.
• Delivering extension / improvement design of the existing infrastructure & solutions based on latest capacity growth, delivered performance and based on future evolution forecasts.
• Managing the systems lifecycle (supplier roadmap evaluation, trigger new sw upgrades or system replacements).
• Conducting the necessary LAB Testing for any new solution validation (new technical solution, new software validations).
• Monitoring technological and supplier/market evolutions, shares best practices, lessons learned, define & document the detailed technical system architecture blueprints
• Contributing & driving technological infrastructure roadmap. Contributing in the definition of technical standards (solution standards, tools and methodologies).
• Conducting technical infrastructure workshops involving multiple stakeholders working in different units of the organization (IT operational, architect, network, business).
• Driving automation by building the necessary framework, tooling & procedures and by stimulating the use of the recommended scripts and tools within the organization.
• Analyzing and recommending plans for investing in IT infrastructure that will support the company strategic targets, improve the organization performance and/or provide cost reduction opportunities.

The ideal Infrastructure Engineer will have  the following skills and experience:

Expert level (proven hands-on expertise) on:

• OS administration: Solaris, Redhat, Ubuntu
• Software distribution using tools like Redhat satellite, Puppet or equivalent
• SAN & NAS technologies: V-MAX, VNX, 3-PAR.
• virtualization platforms: VMware & KVM.

Good understanding of:

• Database technologies: MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle.
• Containers technologies: Docker
• IaaS services: AWS, Google & Azure
• Datacenter routing & switching (incl. integration with firewalling layers) : BGP, OSPF, 802.1Q, QinQ, Vswitch, Virtual Connect, VXLAN, NSX.
• Knowledge of system monitoring tools: Nagios, Netcool, Cacti
• Familiarity with project management (planning, follow up, communication)

Please apply for further details on the excellent contract opportunity! 

Endeavour is looking for a Solution/Infrastructure Architect (T1 SR) with experience in broadcast/media & entertainment company, to join our UK based client  for a contract, initially till the end of the year, with possible extension.

You will work for Data Center Technologies (DCT), subs Infrastructure Solutions Design or Network Solutions Design. DCT is part of Core Networks & Operations and responsible for designing solutions for our client’s new Data Centers. Day-to-day key accountabilities are chasing input for and create solutions designs for this project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Define, design and document IT business solutions, delivering Business Solution Architecture (BSA) document, corresponding UML artefacts (i.e. Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, Use Cases) and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) in support of documenting the program/project scoped IT business solution.
• Ensure that the solution architecture is compliant and aligned to the published Enterprise Architecture blueprints and product, technology and infrastructure roadmaps. Direct a design change control to ensure that all changes are considered in relation to the end-to-end design baseline. Ensure that the solution is aligned to defined scope but also positioned for future requirements.
• Review and approve design artefacts for the IT business solution (i.e. Functional Designs, Technical Designs, Interface Specifications, Data Mappings etc.), liaising with cross functional teams to achieve high quality designs.
• Co-operate with the Enterprise Architects on definition of the E2E architecture to assure the integrity, robustness and efficiency of the future E2E solutions. Identify opportunities to increase reusability and maximise cost synergies.

Required experience and skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or other technical studies
• Experience in solution/infrastructure architecture
• Experience in software development and/or software design
• Knowledge of and/or certification in at least one enterprise architecture methodology (TAM,

eTOM, SID, TOGAF, SOA, Web 2.0., etc.)

• Experience in large scale enterprise architecture, ideally in a telecom. setting
  Analytics skills
• Communication, presentation & facilitation skills
• Stakeholder, vendor, and relationship management.
• Ability to understand and analyze business needs and bridge the gap between business and IT
• Project management

Please get in touch for further details and apply ASAP!

Endeavour is looking for a Solution/Infrastructure Architect (T1 SR) with experience in broadcast/media & entertainment company, to join our UK based client  for a contract, initially till the end of the year, with possible extension.

You will work for Data Center Technologies (DCT), subs Infrastructure Solutions Design or Network Solutions Design. DCT is part of Core Networks & Operations and responsible for designing solutions for our client’s new Data Centers. Day-to-day key accountabilities are chasing input for and create solutions designs for this project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Define, design and document IT business solutions, delivering Business Solution Architecture (BSA) document, corresponding UML artefacts (i.e. Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, Use Cases) and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) in support of documenting the program/project scoped IT business solution.
• Ensure that the solution architecture is compliant and aligned to the published Enterprise Architecture blueprints and product, technology and infrastructure roadmaps. Direct a design change control to ensure that all changes are considered in relation to the end-to-end design baseline. Ensure that the solution is aligned to defined scope but also positioned for future requirements.
• Review and approve design artefacts for the IT business solution (i.e. Functional Designs, Technical Designs, Interface Specifications, Data Mappings etc.), liaising with cross functional teams to achieve high quality designs.
• Co-operate with the Enterprise Architects on definition of the E2E architecture to assure the integrity, robustness and efficiency of the future E2E solutions. Identify opportunities to increase reusability and maximise cost synergies.

Required experience and skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or other technical studies
• Experience in solution/infrastructure architecture
• Experience in software development and/or software design
• Knowledge of and/or certification in at least one enterprise architecture methodology (TAM,

eTOM, SID, TOGAF, SOA, Web 2.0., etc.)

• Experience in large scale enterprise architecture, ideally in a telecom. setting
  Analytics skills
• Communication, presentation & facilitation skills
• Stakeholder, vendor, and relationship management.
• Ability to understand and analyze business needs and bridge the gap between business and IT
• Project management

Please get in touch for further details and apply ASAP!

Endeavour Recruitment has a fantastic contract opportunity for an experienced, Security Cleared Project Coordinator seeking an opportunity to take on greater project responsibility. Based in Hook, Hampshire this is an initial 6 month contract, which is likely to be extended. The rate available is up to £315 per day depending on experience.

 Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and maintenance of project budgets, scheduling, and resource plans
• May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.
• Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope.
• Exercises independent judgement within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution.
• Ability to handle most unique situations.

Experience

• PMP/PMI certification preferred
• Using project planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to create and manage program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you are Security Cleared and interested in this contract opportunities please send me your CV today.

Calling for experienced Pre-sales Project Managers to join a leader in Telecoms, based in Belgium. Initially for 6 months with strong possibility to become longer term.

Required skills :

• Fluent in French, Dutch and English
• 4 to 5 years of experience as a Pre-sales Project Manager
• Proven experience with pre-sales projects (transition plan/proposition to corporate clients)
• Commercial minded with excellent communication skills.
• If you are efficient, proactive Pre-sales Project Manager who can work independently , then we definitely want to hear from you.

Please apply for further details on this excellent contract opportunity!

Endeavour Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a contract Software Project Manager to work for our prestigious engineering client in Plymouth. This is initially a 6 month project starting April

Within this role you will define project scope, goals and deliverables, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to within budget. You will be expected to manage multiple concurrent software projects, be able to work with Stakeholders at all levels, manage& coach team members and be responsible for areas such as documentation and reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Software Project Management experience is essential
• Infrastructure Project Management experience is desirable
• Qualified to Professional APMP or equivalent (Prince II etc.)
• Experience of working in an Agile Environment
• Experience with TFS (Team Foundation Server) is desirable
• Solid awareness of ALM (Applications Lifecycle Management)
• Experience of Microsoft Project, Project Server, IFS and/or Primevera
• SC Cleared (current or obtainable)

To be considered for this contract, please apply today with an up to date CV.

Endeavour Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager with previous experience of re-branding. Candidates should be able to demonstrate where they have achieved success on similar projects.  At least 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager is desirable.  Prior experience in Change Management required.   Contract to end of March 2017.  Rate £400.00-£450.00 per day.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented person to drive forward the change in our clients business.   Preference will be given to those candidates who have experience in the travel/tourism industry, especially if this was in a similar Re-Branding Project Management / Change Management role.

Essential Candidate Experience:

•        Previously successful Branding or Re-Branding Projects
•        Successful project delivery
•        Ability to manage multi-functional teams
•        Excellent leadership skills
•        Proficient MS Project user or similar tools
•        PRINCE2 or alternative recognised qualification
•        Agile Accreditation
•        Presentation and Negotiation skills
•        Excellent verbal and written communication
•        Demonstrable analytical skills

If you believe you have the right experience and previous track record to successfully deliver in this role, then please apply quickly in order to be shortlisted.  

Project Management Office Assistant! Are you looking for an outstanding, new contract opportunity to join a market leader located in West Sussex.

As the Project Management Office Assistant, utilising your excellent MS Excel, communication and team player skills you will be an important team member providing ongoing assistance for key project management functions, ensuring adherence to the Delivery Framework.

2-4 years' experience managing successful project delivery processes required.

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel in particular.

Key activities:

Work with the PMO Manager in supporting projects through the entire project life cycle :

• Managing the Portfolio's reporting cycle ensuring deadlines are achieved and provide critical analysis of reports submitted to the PMO, identifying common issues/risks that need to be actioned.
• Work with PMs to ensure that projects are delivered within the agreed timescale and financial budgets.
• Facilitate risk and issue resolution and manage change control.
• Ensure that each project adheres to the Group's governance requirements.
• Maintaining the SharePoint facility for the department and work with key people to improve the structure of the site.
• Coordinating the provision of tools in the set-up of new projects.
• Be responsible for the co-ordination of all project status reports and facilitating a project to build a Portfolio Dashboard reporting system.
• Attend to the maintenance of key portfolio documentation to ensure the accuracy of data.
• Identify and take responsibility for ensuring key documentation is updated accordingly to reflect the new SFCs.
• Assist in the management of the Small Projects and SFC initiative budget trackers, working with key stakeholders to identify forecasted effort and expected costs.

Please contact us immediately to be considered for this not to be missed opportunity working alongside helpful, senior management assisting with the implementation and successful delivery of portfolio projects.

Endeavour Recruitment has an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager.  The role is based in Leicester.   Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager and have worked in an Engineering / ISO9001 environment. 

This is a 12-month contract for the right candidate and will provide the opportunity to lead a project team of up to 20 personnel from multi disciplines to a successful project conclusion.

Required Skills:

•        3 Years Minimum in a previous Project Management role
•        A background in Engineering – minimum HNC in Engineering qualification
•        Competent user of Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
•        Experience of working in an ISO 9001 environment
•        Good Understanding of the NEC3 form of contract
•        Experience of managing requirements tracking process from client’s brief

Candidates will be considered if they can demonstrate the following personal attributes: -

•        The Ability to Lead
•        The Ability to Motivate
•        Be Customer Focused
•        Have a Professional Image
•        Be an Excellent Communicator

If you believe this is you, then please apply for the position as soon as possible.