Infrastructure Project Manager – Financial – Edinburgh - £380-£420 per day - CONTRACT

Infrastructure Project Manager – Financial – Integration & migration

Infrastructure Project Manager urgently required for a 1-year contract with a Global Financial organisation based in Edinburgh. This is a huge project and certainly one that will add some real credibility to your CV. It is essential that you have previous and recent financial experience and a strong track record delivering infrastructure projects. You should have experience working on integration programmes and migration projects and ideally you will be Prince2 certified.

One of the core deliverables will be the delivery of MQ infrastructure for the data centre and the delivery of external MQ Channel migrations across 20+ countries in various deployments. Experience of programmes working across multiple countries would be advantageous as would experience of MQ/Middleware projects.

Project Manager’s with the above infrastructure and financial experience along with experience with

Integration & migrations and governance are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your CV to adam.lowe@ptsconsulting.com or call me on 020 7539 6325

Java Developer – East Kilbride – Permanent – upto £33K pa

Java Developer – East Kilbride – Permanent – upto £33K pa

PTS’ client is looking to recruit a strong web developer with excellent Java skills. You will be working on a number of high profile projects in a company that is at the cutting edge of their sector.

Essential

• Java

Desired

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Database skills Oracle, MySQL, SQL ,PL/SQL
• Data manipulation
• Software testing experience

You will be working in a growing team with exciting plans for the future. Please send me your latest CV for IMMEDIATE consideration. Interviews are taking place NOW with an immediate start possible thereafter.

To apply or for more details please call me on 0131 202 1741 or mail me paul.watson@ptsconsulting.com

PMO Manager – Financial Services – Edinburgh - £280-350 per day - CONTRACT

PMO Manager – Financial Services – Edinburgh - £280-350 per day - CONTRACT

PMO Manager urgently required for a demanding role within a Global Financial Services organisation based in Edinburgh. You must have solid PMO Management experience in a Financial Services company where you will have had a strong commercial / financials focus.

We are looking for an experienced professional with the ability to identify and deliver process improvements with PMO. You will also be able to deliver accurate and complete complex reports on a weekly basis, SOX compliance, address governance & finance issues, and chair / lead / minute meetings.

The PMO Manager will be responsible for the following activities:

• Preparation of weekly status report pack (on progress, financials, issues) with extreme attention to quality in terms of information and formatting.

• Preparation and maintenance of documentation (Configuration Management).

• Prepare operational dashboard, and other reports.

• Cyclical financial reporting for department, cost allocations, financial reconciliations and invoice settlement.

• Project budgeting and finance management including tracking of project resource costing, expenses, etc.

• Identify any improvements in existing corporate processes needed to support project management

• Assist the management office manager with ad-hoc tasks relating to management of the project/programs delivery

• Regular and ad-hoc (exception) reports

• Execute ad hoc projects and tasks

We are looking for an experienced PMO Manager with demonstrable success within a fast paced PMO / IT environment. Advanced MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Visio skills will be very advantageous. Strong reporting, stakeholder management and process improvement skills will also be extremely beneficial as would Prince2 certification. Please apply ASAP by sending your CV to adam.lowe@ptsconsulting.com or call me direct on 020 7539 6325

Technical Project Manager – Cisco – CISSP - Network Deployment - Investment Bank - London - Market Rates - CONTRACT

Network Deployment – Technical Project Manager – Cisco – CISSP

Network Deployment Technical Project Manager urgently needed to join a leading Global Investment Bank in London. This is a key role working in the infrastructure team where you will be responsible for expanding and configuring the Bank’s network infrastructure. The Technical Project Manager will have a strong Networking background in a financial institution and will have the following certifications; CISSP, ITIL, and at least one of CCNA, CCNP or CCDP. In order to meet current and future demands the Bank is enhancing its infrastructure, meaning you will be responsible for the delivery of multiple network projects. Cisco is the main skill required although; you are expected to have skills and experience in the following areas:

·         Server connectivity.

·         LAN / WAN / MAN network infrastructure.

·         Internet Firewall systems including Internet ecommerce, Internet Browsing and Remote Access.

·         Global Backbone Networks.

·         Merger, Divestment, Outsourcing and Acquisition Projects.

·         Expert in technologies such as QoS and Multicast.

·         Cisco and Foundry networking devices

·         UNIX / Linux systems

You will have a proven track record managing multiple projects and you will have a strong understanding of networking principles, network security and system integration concepts. To apply please forward your CV ASAP to adam.lowe@ptsconsulting.com or call me on 020 7539 6325

Senior Network Engineer - Dundee - Permanent

Dundee   £40,000 pa

Senior Network Engineer – Award-Winning Company - Dundee – upto £40k Permanent

PTS’ client, one of Scotland’s leading and award-winning companies are urgently looking to recruit a key member for their Network Engineering team. As Senior Network Engineer you will be responsible for designing new networks, implementing new access solutions and maintaining the ISP core. 

• CCNP level
• Experience with PIX\ASA, Cisco IOS firewall features, VPN - Install and Support
• OSPF including areas, inter-area filtering and redistribution
• Experience of BGP including peer groups, inbound and outbound filtering, redistribution
• Layer 3 switching , Spanning-tree (PVST+) and Spanning tree optimization, MST, CST
• Full, clean UK driving license 

This is a perfect opportunity to join this dynamic and expanding company at one of the most exciting times in their history. *Fantastic salary, excellent benefits and holidays.

PLEASE NOTE. My client really is looking for a top quality engineer and as such there will be a stringent technical pre-screening exam in place before progression to interview. We really want THE BEST so if this is you then send me your latest Word CV for IMMEDIATE consideration. Thank You.

For further information please call me or or e-mail me directly.
0131 202 1741
paul.watson@ptsconsulting.com

Senior Test Manager – ITSM Platform – Investment Bank – Contract – London

Senior Test Manager – ITSM Platform – Investment Bank – Contract – London

PTS is working on behalf of a leading investment bank who are seeking to bring on board a test manager to help them with their testing strategy for their next generation IT service management platform. The successful candidate will have experience of Remedy, HP SM or Service Now.

You will lead a team of up to 6 testers and be involved in their hiring as well.

For further information please contact Brian.sanchez@ptsconsulting.com

PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, maternity, colour race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, disability, age. This is not an exclusive list.

Windows 7 / Office 2010 Senior Project Managers (2) - Investment Banking - London - URGENT CONTRACT

WINDOWS 7/OFFICE 2010 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERS (2) - URGENT CONTRACTS - INVESTMENT BANKING - LONDON 

PTS's client, a Leading Global Investment Bank urgently require 2 x Senior Project Managers. PTS have already successfully placed one Senior Win7 Project Manager last week, and our client is conducting 1st and 2nd interviews this week (w/b 16/05/11).

If you have directly managed Global Implementations/Upgrades/Migrations recently (preferably Win7, although XP/Vista would be acceptable) within the Banking Sector call me today to discuss in detail. 

The required essential experience follows: 

 • Demonstrated Project Management experience ideally within Investment Banking (banking or finance experience thereafter advantageous) 

• Demonstrated Windows Client migration experience in a Project Management capacity 

• Experience managing projects where the following technology was in scope and being introduced: 

• System Center Configuration Manager 
• Citrix technologies, XenApp/XenDesktop ideal 
• Windows 7 ideal, Windows Vista advantageous 
• Office 2010 ideal, Office 2007 advantageous

You will have DIRECTLY MANAGED large scale migration / transformation activities in the banking sector, End-User computing migration (Windows Client) and have Application migration experience tied to Windows migration / upgrade (ideal).

For roles in the above context, I need to understand the PM structure for the programme / project in question and where the candidate was in relation.

If this is you please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com and call (0207 539 6310) at your earliest opportunity. The rate on the role is c.£450-£550/day, depending on experience and I look forward to hearing from you very soon... Thank You.

Pre-Sales Consultant – Infrastructure – Microsoft – Citrix - VMware - London - £75-90k - PERMANENT

Pre-Sales Consultant – Infrastructure – Microsoft – Citrix - VMware

We urgently require an experienced Pre-Sales Consultant with a technical background to work for a leading Global IT Service Provider & Systems Integrator. This award-winning, Microsoft Gold Partner offers innovative IT Solutions to a broad range of blue chip organisations across a variety of industry sectors. Based in their London office, you will be responsible for pre-sales activities with a focus on End-user Computing capabilities. This will involve:

·         Pre-sales activities for Microsoft-based services engagements

·         Preparation of tender requirements and submission

·         Writing proposals and statements of work

·         Working closely with sales team to generate leads and opportunities

·         Selecting and/or reviewing approaches and standards to suit client challenges and opportunities

·         Recommend projects and initiatives for quick wins and longer term business improvement

·         Confidently scope complex or critical IT programmes as well as high level business cases

·         Ensuring regular, clear and diligent communication across senior IT stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have solid technical skills and know-how to assist in technical solution selling and will have recognised leadership capabilities in information management solutions across a variety of functions and scales. Other required specialisms include:

·         Experience of end-user computing solutions across a variety of business and IT functions – including knowledge of solution areas and vendors such as Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, VDI, MSOffice, desktop migration

·         Proven value delivery through complex, large scale solutions from business case to project review.

·         Strong leadership around solution design with proven business to IT alignment skills.

·         Thought leadership in information assessment, categorisation, integration and management solutions.

·         Expertise around business critical & business continuity solutions.

To apply please send your CV to adam.lowe@ptsconsulting.com or call me on 020 7539 6325

Senior Perl Developer / Architect – Frankfurt – 6 month Contract

Senior Web Perl Developer / Architect – Frankfurt – 6 month Contract  

PTS is currently looking for a Senior Perl developer to join a leading company in its field on a 6 month.

The successful candidate should have experience of working in very large enterprise environments. The purpose of the role is to study the feasibility of incorporating an internal webhosting platform with VMWare as a virtualisation platform in a development environment.

For more information please call Brian Sanchez on 02075396219 or email your CV to Brian.Sanchez@ptsconsulting.com 

PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, maternity, colour race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, disability, age. This is not an exclusive list.

Server Field Technician

Field Technician -Junior/senior/-contract-Milan/£110-£140/d
PTS are currently looking for a Field Technician to join a global integration partner based in Milan, Italy. The candidate has to speak fluent Italian and lives local.

You will be working in a field support role, performing actions for the client that are delivered at the customer's desk. These will include: Break Fix, Desk Side Support, IMAC's, etc....

Responsibilities include performing moderate-to-complicated configuration and repair of desktop/notebook computer equipment, low-to-moderate moderate troubleshooting of technical/software issues on desktop/notebook computer equipment.

Engineer Activities
Basic hardware and software problem diagnosis
Basic software usage advice and minor configuration changes
Replacement of faulty computer components (mainly Desktops/Laptops/Monitors)
Incident documentation
Customer interaction
Completion of service tasks by following agreed procedures
Management of stocks of PC's and spare parts assigned to the technician
Physical installation and/or de-installation of PC hardware

Knowledge
Excellent customer service skills
diagnosis tools
Laptop/Desktop hardware
Knowledge of basic LAN network cable management
General infrastructure understanding (networks, Servers, AD etc.)
Familiar with general usage Microsoft Office
Basic understanding of the purpose and operation of software distribution technologies (eg SCCM)
Windows 7 Operation and configuration knowledge

Guidance
Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments
Work guided by standard procedures
Priorities set by others and work according to pre-determined deadlines
Organizes and completes tasks according to assigned priorities
Highlight perceived weaknesses in established processes and activities

"PTS is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, religion, colour, age, nationality, ethnic/national origin or disability."

Please contact Anandi ASAP on 020 759 96213 or anandi.luscher@pts-consultng.co.uk

Senior Java Developer – Core Java / Oracle / Sybase - Investment Bank – London - £400-450 P/Day - CONTRACT

Collateral Management – Java Developer

Senior Java Developer – Core Java / Oracle / Sybase - Investment Bank – £400-450 - CONTRACT

Senior Java / Core Java Developer urgently required for a 6-month contract working for a tier 1 Investment Bank based in the City. The Java Developer will be required to contribute to projects for technical enhancements and functional changes within the Collateral Management IT department as they integrate a number of systems that rely on different technologies. You will be involved in the full Software Development Lifecycle applying Agile methodologies, tools and techniques. The Java Developer is required to have excellent Core Java, SQL and Sybase / Oracle skills.

The Java Developer will have the following responsibilities:

●      Reviewing functional specifications.

●      Contributing to design the best solution that meets the functional needs while respecting the overall workflow of the existing application.

●      Writing technical specifications.

●      Writing / Amending code that conforms to the best practice standards, both documented and de-facto.

●      Unit testing every produced or changed code.

●      Following the team’s Software Configuration Management process with the highest discipline.

●      Supporting User Acceptance Testing, proactively ensuring that the applications and the environments are in an optimal state, and promptly reacting to any issue or difficulty.

●      Ensuring that all pertinent actions are diligently taken during the release process and that the related documentation is available and updated.

●      Providing 2nd line support rota.

●      Escalation of barriers to progress via his/her team leader in a timely and succinct manner.

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of financial markets concepts, terminology and practice, including the collateral management business. In addition, you must have the following technical skills:

●      Java Core, 1.5 or above.

●      Database development, SQL and Stored Procedures in Sybase or Oracle.

●      Web development, MVC patter with Struts or similar, JSP, XML, AJAX.

●      Hibernate, Spring framework

●      JUnit, mocking techniques (e.g., easymock, jmock, mockito)

●      Experience with continuous integration and versioning control tools.

●      Knowledge of Agile methodologies; e.g., TDD, XP, Scrum.

Knowledge of the following technologies would be desirable:

●      IntelliJ or Eclipse.

●      WebWork, FreeMarker.

●      Subversion, Hudson.

●      Groovy and Shell scripting.

●      HTML and CSS.

●      Tomcat.

●      Selenium.

●      Business Objects.

If you are a good fit to the above specification please apply now by sending your CV to adam.lowe@ptsconsulting.com or by calling me on 020 7539 6325

Senior Data Centre Consultant - Financial Sector - Urgent and Exclusive - City of London - £50k-£80k PERMANENT

Senior Data Centre Consultant - Financial Sector - Urgent and Exclusive - City of London - £50k-£80k PERMANENT

PTS, a WORLD LEADER IN DATA CENTRE DESIGN, BUILD, CUSTOMISE, MOVE and FIT-OUT are in URGENT need of an EXPERIENCED DATA CENTRE CONSULTANT with significant, recent FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR experience.

Ideally you'll have a minimum five years experience in TECHNICAL CONSULTING, specialising in mission critical DATA CENTRES. You will also be providing full END-TO-END TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES to our clients.

You will be responsible for Creating White Papers, Turn-Key Projects, Cost Analysis and Commissioning Management. Your Seminar Presentation skills are World Class, as are your Report Writing/Documentation skills. You will also have well defined Partnership Development/Management skills with strong Pre-Sales experience.

If you would like to join a company who are Investors in People with an enviable reputation for quality and delivery, please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com now (0207 539 6310) with a Covering Letter detailing your relevant experiences. Thank You.

Senior Developer - (PHP/Perl/Flash/Flex/AIR/Linux/MySQL) - Bristol Area - PERMANENT

SENIOR DEVELOPER - (PHP/PERL/FLASH/FLEX/AIR/Linux/MySQL) - Bristol Area - PERMANENT PTS' Client, a thriving Technical Services Company, require a SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER to Design, Develop and Support Template-Driven Static and Dynamic Web Applications, Websites, Databases and Interfaces. Essentially you will have experience with PHP and Perl (OO, Web-based and Standalone), JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Linux, MySQL and Secure Programming Techniques (PCI-DSS), coupled with strong Flash/Flex/AIR. Ideally you'll have experience with C/C++, VoIP (SIP, Asterisk, SBC), IPv4/6, IPTV, DHCP, SNMP, Social Networking Integration and Gaming/Gaming Servers, and have strong Web and Graphical Design Skills. The salary range on the role is flexible, but the guide is £30-40k depending on experience It is a great time to join our client - if the above sounds like you please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310) at your earliest opportunity with a Covering Letter detailing your suitability and relevant experience. Thank You.

Accounts Assistant / Finance Associate - LLP - Urgent - London - Global Consultancy - PERMANENT

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT/FINANCE ASSOCIATE LLP - URGENT - LONDON - GLOBAL CONSULTANCY - PERMANENT PTS Consulting Group is one of the world's leading fully independent IT Consultancies. For over 25 years they have served 2,000 clients in over 70 different countries. Headquartered in the UK, we have 13 offices in EMEA, the Americas and APAC.  We are looking for an experienced (min 2 years) Accounts Assistant/Finance Associate to join our extremely busy finance department as we prepare to centralise our finance functions from our London headquarters on Liverpool Street. As the Finance Associate you will be part of a small team working closely with our Financial Controller where you will be responsible for:  Accounts Payable processing  Payroll/Expenses payments processing   Cash book posting  Credit control queries  End of year Tax returns to HMRC It is essential that you have LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) experience and it is preferred that you come from a global LLP background, possibly from a global Legal or Accountancy firm. Candidates with up to 3 A-Levels and/or an accountancy accreditation such as ACCA will be looked upon very favourably. PTS will also support the successful candidate in reaching the ACCA accreditation should you not yet have it. You will have first class experience of Excel spread sheets and knowledge of accounting packages/CRM/ERP Systems. You hopefully have experience of preparing accounts for Limited Liability Partnerships, preferably to Trial Balance level, and have submitted Tax Returns for an LLP to the HMRC. Also, experience of Mergers and Acquisition will be particularly useful. If you have the right background and experience please apply now by sending your Word CV and Covering Letter detailing your relevant skills and experiences to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310). The role is paying between £30k-£40k depending on experience. Thank You.