IT Project Manager
Robert Walters
UAE
A global construction business is looking to recruit an IT Project Manager for their office based in Dubai. This is a global role where you will work across multiple IT infrastructure and application projects. The right candidates will come with strong experience in end-to-end delivery of technology, infrastructure and application projects. Responsibilities: * Focus on managing multiple IT infrastructure, technology and application projects for the organisation with competing deadlines * Liaise with multiple project stakeholders globally on an ongoing basis to ensure regular status reporting and strong client management * Create, manage and track the budgets for the projects; including budget proposals and change requests when necessary * Develop and execute project work plans as appropriate to business requirements and identify resources needed for the project * Manage and create reports, change requests and documentation to ensure well-ordered project progression
Requirements
Requirements: * Recognised Project Management certification - preferable * Degree qualified - preferably in Computer Science or Business (with a technology focus) * 7+ years project management experience - good mix of infrastructure and application projects * Solid project financial skills * Fluent in English; you must have strong communication skills as this role requires dealing with global stakeholders
About the Company
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.
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Finance Manager
Robert Walters
UAE
A large family conglomerate with diversified businesses are currently looking out for a Finance Manager with a transportation background in Dubai, UAE. You will be responsible for managing the company's financial information and prepare accurate financial reports and statements to ensure accounting control. Responsibilities include: * Manage the financial reporting, general ledger and cash flow * Assess and manage financial risks to the organisation * Ensure regulatory compliance are met including VAT * Assist with the implementation of ERP and have prior experience with it * Assist the finance team with day to day bank requirements, timely collections and internal controls * Proactive with inquiries from the Group CFO and managers regarding financial results, reporting and adhoc requests * Work with the Group CFO to ensure clean and timely year-end audit * Providing training to new and existing staff when required
Requirements
* Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar position * Must be CA/ACCA/CMA qualified along with MBA is a plus * Should be from a transportation background * Strong communication, planning and organising skills
About the Company
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.
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Marketing Executive - Saudi National
Robert Walters
Saudi Arabia
• Execution of Marketing activities across KSA and Bahrain stores • Manage marketing spend in line with cost per acquisition targets and monthly budgets. • Manage paid campaigns across social media platforms. • Analysis and reporting of results / helping understand the ROI. • Develop a strong understanding of the products, competition, industry, marketing goals and objectives. • Write, edit and proofread ad copy and editorials • Assistance with production of marketing materials • Supporting of brand standards • Draft and sending of newsletters • Assist with planning of new product launches • Overseeing of visual merchandising campaigns
Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role within other fashion houses • Excellent communication skills both in team and autonomous environments • Basic marketing knowledge and understanding of marketing principles • IT proficient, MS office packages essential and Photoshop preferred • Ability to multi-task
About the Company
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.
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Area Manager - Saudi National
Robert Walters
Saudi Arabia
The Retail Area Manager is accountable for driving and delivering their own cluster performance to exceed business expectations. Responsibilities: - Demonstrate strong leadership to inspire, motivate and nurture a high performance team, able to demonstrate a range of styles as necessary. - Deliver a world class service culture through role modelling behavior - Empower the team to deliver exceptional service to each client - Actively develop internal talent to support the business wide succession planning strategy - Hold quarterly performance review meetings with all members of staff to discuss performance relative to expectations/plans - Work closely with HR to forecast future staffing requirements - Build personal network to identify a pipeline of future talent - Accountable for the overall employee engagement for the cluster - Responsible to delivering effectively corporate announcements and initiatives to gain maximum engagement - Recruit high performing team members who are able to proactively drive business performance - Deputies for the Group Retail Director where necessary - Maximize key business KPI’s including ATV/UPT and Conversion - Responsible for cost control management including payroll and general expenses across the cluster - Demonstrate a strong understanding of the key financial business drivers - Partner with CVM to deliver exceptional visual standards with a strong commercial focus - Accountable for delivering a client acquisition and retention strategy within the cluster - Accountable for nurturing the business of existing top clients through delivering a robust engagement plan. - Build a strong network internally and externally with key business partners to drive the business - Accountable for the total customer experience within the cluster - Build a culture of exceptional client service among the team by communicating and reinforcing luxury service expectations
Requirements
- Previous store based management experience, ideally multi-site in KSA, GCC or MENA region - Strong commercial acumen, good understanding of sales drivers - Strictly self-disciplined in managing deadlines - Superior interpersonal skills and engaging manner - Ability to present business strategy to audiences utilizing current technology with strong professional presentation skills - Proven ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, changing environment - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Power Point, Client tracking systems and Point of Sales (POS) system
About the Company
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.
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Merchant Marketing Manager
Robert Walters
Bahrain
The Merchant Business manages all aspects of our vitally important merchant relationships, along with developing products and services that add value to our merchants. Actively working to broaden and deepen our merchant relationships and expand reach in new market segments. The position is responsible for supporting strategic relationship with service establishments and preferred merchant partners • Assist in the conceptualization of creative merchant marketing strategies and partnership campaigns working closely with the merchant teams in the markets, Consumer & Corporate Marketing Team and external agencies as appropriate • Demonstrate strategic thought leadership to drive results and maintain the integrity of the brand • Increase profitability and success of business through effective, targeted marketing strategies • Identify new and under-served market segments to drive business growth • Manage analytics associated with evaluating Cost/Benefit and profitability of merchant marketing initiatives, establishing appropriate metrics for success and demonstrating results • Work with cross-functional teams and multi-industry partners to leverage organizational synergies to execute programs from concept through launch. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES • Lead & drive merchant marketing programs / projects effectively leveraging different channels especially digital marketing channels (microsite/e-dms, mobile apps, social media, etc) that enhance value to merchants and widen perception of coverage, driving discount business volume and activation goals • Keep abreast of industry trends, digital marketing, new technologies, competitive landscape etc • Provide guidance and support to the markets to optimize local merchant marketing opportunities and perception of coverage in new industry segments, and develop tailored value proposition, covering key financial and marketing activities and tool kits (including presentation templates, point of purchase material, etc) • Develop Merchant Core Communication & fulfillment (including onboarding communications, loyalty and engagement communications to be delivered through digital channels) • Manage merchant marketing deliverables with online team, marketing team and/or outside vendors/ agency • Provide support to the merchants, marketing team and the markets throughout the development, delivery and implementation cycles • Maintain merchant marketing program records, conduct and share post campaign evaluations on a timely basis • Track online programs to ensure they are meeting expectations and optimize as needed; manage program budgets, assess opportunities to improve current processes and reduce cost • Assist the Business Development Manager & the Relationship Manager with special projects as needed, e.g., customized programs, merchant and/or signature brand events, added-value fulfillment, etc. • Manage the Merchant Marketing Advertising & Promotions (A&P) Budget: including drafting of MAPs; raise and submit Purchase Orders as required in line with approved A&P spend in compliance with the A&P policy • Manage deadline driven merchant marketing projects and be able to work both independently and within a team • Collaborate with merchant business teams across all markets to understand client and/or market objectives by translating ideas into business level requirements • Participate in regional client review meetings when needed to understand their business objectives, goals and challenges • Support the portfolio management of key merchant clients across industries, developing and strengthening relationships with clients to secure loyalty and build volume growth, while delivering on the Marketing Funds Plans as applicable (from conceptualization through to results monitoring and evaluation) • Develop data driven merchant marketing strategies and campaigns that will optimize volume yield and local spend across: Everyday offers, online/e-commerce campaigns, default card/recurring billings, travel, and seasonal activations • Manage the Regional Merchant Offers & Benefits Programme for Premium and Non-Premium Segments (from development of new strategies and communication channels to promote the programme, agreement signings & renewal, through to evaluation) • Reporting of the Regional Offers & Benefits programme per market, followed by discussion with market to effectively filter and qualify offers and ensure build of a pipeline to ensure targets are met). Coordinating with the Product Teams to ensure the Offers and Benefits are communicated to the costumers, offer fulfillment tested, and trained to the relevant front line teams for maximum performance • Develop and manage the inbound strategy working in close coordination with the counterparts, and teams to support inbound spend into the region • Merchant Business Product development as part of the long terms strategic plan to ensure we can maintain our competitive position and deliver premium value to the merchants. Communication • Regular dialogue and discussions with merchant marketing, GCG Marketing, Consumer & Corporate Marketing and the merchant teams in markets to identify new opportunities and support business objectives • Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities in a timely manner. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) • High motivation and willingness to assume accountability for providing high-touch partner performance evaluation & support. • Commitment to ongoing learning and development • Ability to act with diplomacy and integrity with handling of confidential and sensitive partnership issues in an appropriate manner.
Requirements
• Undergraduate degree, Marketing concentration preferred • Experience in one of our target industries (charge/credit card, finance, retail, travel, lifestyle services, interactive) which can be utilized in the development of strategy • Demonstrate account development/ customer service experience • Strong customer/ merchant partner focus and project management skills preferred • Ability to conceptualize and sell ideas • Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills • Detail and deadline oriented • Team player/individual contributor with a desire to function in a flexible, changing, sometimes ambiguous environment • Strong analytics skills • Demonstrated ability to drive results • Systems (PWC, BI, Oracle, Selects, PSPi, Salesforce, etc)
About the Company
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.
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