Governance Administrator – Telecommunications – London – Perm Part Time - £25k-£28kpa

PTS’s Client, a High Profile Telecommunications Provider is looking for a GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATOR to work within their Chief Compliance Office (CCO).  They are looking for a candidate to be the administrative support to work Part Time for the CCO and the team, who will be MONITORING and MANAGING the annual compliance time table (i.e. to follow up on deadlines).  Aswell as CREATING and MAINTAINING the company wide contract database and to track status action plans such as J-SOX processes and entity level controls and ISMS.

You must have a University qualification and an accountancy and/or company secretarial and /or general administrative qualifications (or be studying for it).  Excellent experience with administrative support and general IT skills in a professional environment is essential along with awareness or an interest in IT developments around Cloud, IT and telecommunications.

Experience with working for a large International accounting or law firm is also desirable.  A European passport is needed so you are able to travel throughout the European Community without any further Visa requirements, aswell as the ability to speak one or more European languages.

Governance Administrators with the above skills, excellent communication and an attention to detail are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or call 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

Programme Manager – Transport Infrastructure – Oracle - London - Contract - £750 per day

Programme Manager with ERP experience urgently required by a Large-scale Transport Infrastructure Organisation. You will be based at one of their London offices where you will manage the delivery of the ERP programme and associated key projects including key initiatives such as Oracle R12 and Oracle Project Enhancements.

Scope of Project / Assignment

The competencies of the individual sought for this role can be summarised as possessing excellent knowledge across all functional areas and communication skills and gravitas to build belief and inspire confidence across all business levels.

The individual, who comfortably operates at Board level, is able to underpin these competencies with a structured approach to programme delivery, focussing on integrated thinking, planning, quality assurance, business ownership and benefits delivery and is naturally able to provide leadership and inspiration amongst his teams and business counterparts. 

Scope of Project / Assignment is to manage the delivery of the ERP programme and associated key projects including key initiatives such as Oracle r12, Oracle Project enhancements.

Work Deliverables

Establishing the Programme:

• Ensure overall programme coherence by testing individual programme objectives, benefits, plans, success criteria and metrics.

• Formally establish the programme (Complete definition, funding approvals, Stakeholder approvals etc.)

Delivering the Programme:

• Monitor / track programme progress

• Drive Delivery of business change and underpinning technology through workstream Programme Managers

• Ensure programme delivers business outcomes and benefits

• Manage key business relationships, reporting progress and preparing internal and wider Network Rail communications material

• Consolidate the success of the programme by ensuring all actions are established as BAU processes

Person Profile:

• Senior Leader, (DM or PM1?) with experience of driving major, critical change programmes.

• High personal credibility and impact.

• Organised and able to think strategically, yet capable of managing detail when necessary

• Able to work at senior levels and motivate more senior individuals to deliver.

If you have the required skills for this role, please apply ASAP by sending your CV in Word format to adam.lowe@ptsconsulting.com or call me direct on 020 7539 6325

Oracle Application Support Analyst – Transport Infrastructure – Manchester – CONTRACT – £320-£350/Day

PTS’s Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure Company require an ORACLE APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST to work within their Finance Reporting Team.  You will work as part of an upgrade project on an initial 2 month contract. 

Your role will be supporting the DISCOVERER, BI PUBLISHER, OBIEE and HYPERION reporting tools.  You MUST have excellent experience of Oracle BI Suite, Oracle Discoverer Administration, Oracle Discoverer Developer and Oracle Applications (General).

Oracle Application Support Analysts with the above knowledge and skills are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or call me on 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

Head of IT Support & Services - ITIL - Manchester Area - £50k-£55k + Benefits and Excellent Pension - PERMANENT

HEAD OF IT SUPPORT AND SERVICES - ITIL - MANCHESTER AREA - £50k-£55k + BENS & EXCELLENT PENSION - PERMANENT

PTS Resourcing's client are in need of an experienced IT Support & Services Manager. This is essentially an ITIL Service Delivery Manager role encompassing ITIL Programme Management, Service Desk Management, Core Network Infrastructure and Systems (including VoIP, AV and Library Systems) Management, and Team Management.

You are an energetic and highly self motivated IT professional with experience of managing, developing and delivering sometimes complex IT solutions and services. Supported by solid qualifications and a passion for continuous improvement, you will have achieved recognition for outstanding customer service delivery and innovation in IT support.

You are also a proven leader with a strength for building and motivating creative teams, both internally and with external partners that work co-operatively to achieve clearly defined goals.

My client is looking for someone who is highly articulate with excellent interpersonal skills, who is recognised as being proactive and innovative. You can rapidly identify both business problems and opportunities, formulating strategic plans, initiating change and implementing new processes.

If this is you, please send you Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 5839 6310) with a Covering Letter detailing your specific skills and experiences. Interviews are being scheduled for this and next week. I very much look forward to hearing from you. Thank You.

Head of IT Operations & Data Centres - Manchester Area - £50k-£55k + Benefits & Excellent Pension - PERMANENT

HEAD OF IT OPERATIONS & DATA CENTRES - MANCHESTER AREA - £50k-£55k + BENEFITS & EXCELLENT PENSION - PERMANENT

PTS Resourcing's client are looking for an experienced Head of IT Operations and Data Centres, with extensive Senior Level IT experience.

The core areas of specialism are IT Infrastructure, Technical Resources and Operations, including managing Data Centres, Data and Voice Networks, Telecommunications, Service, Storage, Back-up, Databases, Virtualisation and Software Distribution.

You will also have a good working knowledge of Business Continuity, Availability and Capacity Planning and are familiar with Service Delivery standards (eg ITIL or COBIT).

You will have well versed leadership skills, having driven change and motivated your staff. If this is you please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310) at your earliest opportunity. Interviews will be scheduled for the end of this week/early next. Thank You.

Business Analyst - Business Case/Business Initiation/Pricing/Market Data - Investment Bank - London - £40k-£60k PERMANENT

BUSINESS ANALYST - BUSINESS CASE/BUSINESS INITIATION/PRICING/MARKET DATA - INVESTMENT BANK - LONDON - £40-£60k PERMANENT

PTS Resourcings' client, a High Profile Investment Bank require an experienced Business Analyst with good working knowledge of Market Data (Bloomberg/Reuters) as the role is based in their Pricing Division.

Reporting directly to the Business Initiation Manager, you'll be responsible for drafting detailed Project Initiation Documents, presenting Business Cases for/against each Project. 

You will have a good understanding of different markets, asset classes and instruments (eg equities, commodities, FX, bonds, swaps, options etc), and are looking to grow your career with a World Leader. You are expected to have around 2 years minimum recent BA experience within an Investment Bank, though more would prove beneficial.

Interviews are ongoing, so please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310) at your earliest convenience. Thank You. 

Geotechnical Asset Manager / Lead – Transport Infrastructure – London – CONTRACT – £500-£550/Day

PTS's Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure company are looking for a GEOTECHNICAL ASSET MANAGER / LEAD to work within the Asset Management Team. You will be LEADING and DIRECTING a team to put together a SUBMISSION to the Regulators in the sector. You will be reporting to and supporting the Head of Asset Management (Geotechnics and Drainage).

You will be to inputting and managing the tendering activities, aswell as overseeing the delivery and development of the range of services and technical integrity of the group. Also you will supervise the engineering geology and geo-hazard reviews for proposed developments and managing project based analysis and reporting activities. You will be liaising on a daily basis with customers and managers to deliver engineering projects from concept through to design.

You must have a BSc or above in Geotechnical Engineering, or similar, but specialising in Geotechnics and have excellent experience of structures and earthworks. The ability to advise on a wide variety of projects along with excellent experience in high-level management is essential. Experience of the Transport Industry and having a Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution are preferable but no essential.

Geotechnical Asset Managers / Leads with the above key abilities and excellent communication skills are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or call on 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

IT Support Analyst / Trainer – Windows 2000/XP – MS Office 2003 - Hong Kong - PERMANENT

PTS are looking to recruit an experienced IT Support Analyst / IT Trainer to work in Hong Kong for an Award Winning Law Firm with over $150 Million in Global revenues and several offices Worldwide. They represent a significant number of the wealthiest individuals and families in several continents. They act for over a quarter of the Sunday Times Rich List in the UK alone.

                                                

The position would be well-suited to somebody that has a solid understanding of IT Support, predominately covering Microsoft technologies including Windows operating systems, software applications, networking issues and Email systems such as MS Exchange / Outlook. The ideal person will have previously worked in a mixed Support / Training role for a Law firm, will be technically well-rounded and will have the confidence to walk around the IT floor with a sense of ownership. The successful candidate will play a very hands-on roll in the day-to-day Support of IT infrastructure and will be the go-to person for all training requirements.

The Role:

Reports to the IT Service Delivery Manager and will work as part of the EU/Asia IT

Support & Global IT Training teams. You will have regular meetings with the IT Service Delivery Manager and will join the IT Training Team and EU/Asia IT Support team meetings. Your primary work base will be the Hong Kong office.

Key Responsibilities:

-          Support and deliver training on the Microsoft Office 2003 suite, iManage and other legal software such as Elite and Big Hand digital dictation software.

-          Desktop, laptop, printer and server support.

-          Floor walk to assist with and resolve IT issues and provide ‘at desk’ training.

-          Responsible for establishing and maintaining contact with other IT Support Analysts and IT Trainers in all offices to ensure that a cohesive approach is being adopted across the firm.

-          Build and support laptops, desktops, printers and remote devices such as Blackberrys.

-          Correctly diagnose PC, laptop and printer hardware faults and liaise with 3rd party engineers.

-          Provide desk side assistance as appropriate.

-          Work to a Global IT Training Schedule set by the IT Service Delivery Manager.

-          Deliver courses in the office and via remote assist and provide refresher training when needed, either in structured classes or requested one-on-one training.

-          Assists with the preparation and maintenance of IT Training related documentation.

-          Assist with design of eLearning modules.

-          Continually maintain and expand strong working knowledge of current Firm-supported and future technologies to provide technically accurate solutions to end-users.

Technical Skills:

-          Windows 2000 Professional and XP.

-          Experience of working in an Active Directory environment.

-          MS Office 2003 – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Advanced).

-          Document Management System – iManage or similar.

-          Understanding of networking, wireless networks, and remote user requirements.

-          Time Management / Recording (desired but not essential) – Elite or similar.

-          Blackberries.

-          Email – Exchange/Outlook.

-          Compaq / HP PC hardware, HP Laser printers and Canon multifunction devices

-          Configuration of Laptops – IBM / Dell.

-          Correctly analyse and diagnose PC, Printer and Laptop faults

-          Law firm specific applications –Laserforms, Elite.

-          Familiar with RIS / Ghost or other imaging software.

-          Experience in a law firm.

If this role is of interest and if you are prepared to work in Hong Kong for a great Law firm then please apply now by sending your CV to adam.lowe@ptsconsulting.com or call me direct on 020 7539 6325

Controlled Publications Distributor – Transport Infrastructure – London – CONTRACT – £115-£140/Day

PTS's Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure company are urgently looking for a CONTROLLED PUBLICATIONS DISTRIBUTOR to work within the Information Management team.  Your roll will be to issue controlled documents, notify recipients, monitor receipting processes and report any performance failures to a line manager, and to maintain and controlled list of these to define the business area.

You must be able to develop a network of management relationships and local knowledge throughout your area of responsibility and to provide a point of contact for queries relating to document control / corporate initiatives.  Also you will be updating the National Document database and to complete project work on document control improvement initiatives.

Essentially you must have experience of Document Control processes and first-rate knowledge of relevant Company IT systems.  You also need to have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills and a desirable awareness of standards and procedures.

Controlled Publications Distributors with the above key skills are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or call on 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

Application Support Developer – Livingston – Permanent - £35K to £37K

Application Support Developer – Livingston – Permanent - £35K to £37K

PTS’ client are looking for an experienced Application Support Developer to work in a small team to analyse and resolve issues relating to Click and IFS packaged software applications.

Key responsibilities;

·         Dealing with software faults raised either by users calling in with problems or by tickets being automatically generated in the system.

·         Understanding the root cause of faults by first identifying which function, or "message", was not performing correctly at the time of the fault

·         Performing tasks by writing basic queries in PL/SQL or TOAD to run across the Oracle databases

·         Liaising with the relevant software vendor in order for them to rewrite the affected section of code to resolve the problem

·         Working closely with internal departments, both technical and non-technical, in order to understand the business context of the applications used and to help users directly with technical problems

Essential

-       Proven experience of supporting Oracle-based applications.

-       Experience of using PL/SQL and TOAD to run queries.

-       Experience of  Windows  Servers

-       Experience of Unix / Linux  Servers  is also preferred but not essential

  

Desired

-       OO Programming experience / knowledge.

-       Working knowledge of Click or IFS.application suite

-       Practical knowledge of Click or IFS application suite.

-       Practical knowledge of MQ

-       Practical knowledge of Websphere

-       Practical knowledge of .net

This role will operate within standard working house as well as a one week in four 24/7 rota. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading client who are enjoying huge growth with a fantastic salary and benefits package on offer.

Please send me your latest CV NOW for immediate consideration.

Call me on 0131 202 1741 or mail me paul.watson@ptsconsulting.com

Service Architects (2) – Technology Solutions Provider - Birmingham - PERMANENT - £45k-£50k pa

PTS's Client, a High Profile Technology Solutions Provider is in need of SERVICE ARCHITECTS to work on roles including Network Infrastructure Support and Maintenance and Managed Print.  The role will be directed by the opportunity review board architect service solutions in response to customer requirements.

You will be working with Customer Management, Service Delivery and Transition Teams to develop or enhance existing services based on market or customer knowledge / feedback.  Also you will be providing a solution overview, including costs and services to the transition team prior to the commencement of transition and service take-on.

You must have a Minimum 5 years’ experience in the IT services industry, with at least 2 which have exclusively involved in the development of Managed Service Solutions or Managed Print.  Experience of Cisco product set and multi manufacturer Managed Print solutions to include Xerox, Ricoh and HP Solutions is essential.  Ideally you need to be CCNA qualified or a similar qualification would be beneficial with experience in using DCT, Netformix, MS Visio and Partner Metrics Central.

Service Architects with excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills together with the ability to deliver customer presentations to board level are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or call 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity.  Thank You.

Senior Data Centre Architect (Non-Production) - Investment Bank - London or Edinburgh - URGENT CONTRACT

URGENT CONTRACT - SENIOR DATA CENTRE ARCHITECT (NON-PRODUCTION) - INVESTMENT BANK - LONDON - £400-£450/day negotiable

PTS Resourcings' client, a leading global investment bank are in urgent need of a Technical Architect with demonstrable experience of moving large, complex data centres.

You will have considerable "Shared Services" experience, coupled with strong Technical Infrastructure knowledge in a multi OS and platform environment. Ideally you will have current/recent financial services experience, preferably within Investment Banking.

Please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310) IMMEDIATELY if this is you - my client wants CVs this morning with a Monday 03/10/11 start date. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Thank You.

Kerridge Application Expert 3 month contract Glasgow - £attractive

Kerridge Application Expert 3 month contract Glasgow - £attractive
Urgent requirement - Immediate start available

PTS client is looking for an ADP Kerridge application (version 9.3.0.4e) expert who can help manage and maintain my clients DMS application, as well as dealing with some issues around data quality and management.

• The client needs a subject matter application EXPERT to assist them with this important piece of work.
• This role is for 3 months, based in Glasgow and the client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Please send me over your latest CV and details of your expected daily rate for immediate consideration.

Call me NOW on 0131 202 1741 or mail me on paul.watson@ptsconsulting.com

CDM Project Manager - Engineering/Transport - London - £400-£450/day - URGENT CONTRACT

CDM PROJECT MANAGER - ENGINEERING/TRANSPORT - LONDON - £400-£450/day - URGENT CONTRACT

PTS Resourcing's client, a leading Engineering/Transportation company urgently require an experienced CDM (Construction Design and Management) Project Manager with strong Risk Assessment, QA and Auditing experience.

You will be managing a variety of engineering projects whilst allocating construction and design contracts, ensuring quality and taking into account environmental issues and value-for-money.

You will have a natural enthusiasm for innovation combined with relevant qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent) and extensive engineering project management experience.

If this is you, please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310) at your earliest opportunity. The deadline for CV submission is CoB, Tuesday 20th September, so I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank You.

Assurance Analysis Specialist – Transport Infrastructure – London – CONTRACT – £220-£250/Day

PTS’s Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure Company requires ASSURANCE ANALYSIS SPECIALIST to work within the Investment Projects Team.  The role will be heavily involved in the delivery and improvement of assurance frameworks within a multi-billion pound infrastructure enhancement programme.

You must have experience in making sure that employees and sub-contractors are working in a manner which is compliant with the corporate and local systems and processes, and contracts through auditing and reviewing.  Additionally you will be supporting the client teams on one or more projects with advice on assurance matters.

You must have a lead quality auditor qualification and the relevant experience that goes with this, aswell as excellent report writing and presentation skills.  The ability to understand risk assessment / loss control tools and techniques is key, whilst also having the ability to develop relationships using your strong interpersonal skills. 

If you are an Assurance Analysis Specialist and have an inquisitive mind and know the Transport industry well enough to “ask the right questions” and “push back” where required, aswell as being pro-active and confident in what you do I urge you to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

Business Process Analysts (3) – Transport Infrastructure – London – CONTRACT – £370-£400/Day

PTS’s Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure Company requires Top Notch BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSTS to work within their Buildings and Civils Team.  These roles are to support the delivery of short term tactical and long term strategic solutions, and to support creation of a continuous improvement team.

The role will be to provide professional Business Process Improvement (BPI) support to the programme and to facilitate the teams understanding and use of the relevant tools involved.  Also you will be supporting BPI projects through delivery of process improvement activities.

The ideal candidate’s must have an industry standard qualification in Business Analysis (ISEB ideally) and have PRINCE 2 understanding.  Experience of successful delivery of BPI projects and influencing of senior management and stakeholders is imperative, along with the need for strong analytical, leadership and facilitation skills.

Business Process Analysts with the above knowledge, commercial awareness, experience of working within large multi-functional organisations and on large change project/programmes are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or call 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

URGENT – Interviewing NOW - Senior Test Analyst – Edinburgh – Permanent – upto £38K + Excellent Benefits

URGENT – Interviewing NOW - Senior Test Analyst – Edinburgh – Permanent – upto £38K + Excellent Benefits

PTS’ client is currently looking to recruit a Senior Test Analyst to join their team and carry out functional testing on a diverse suite of software applications. This role will be based in Livingston however some travel to other locations throughout the UK may be required. Whilst not directly managing other testers you will have excellent mentoring skills and experience as well as ability to co-ordinate the workload of you and your colleagues.

NO WALL FLOWERS PLEASE!!! YOU MUST have a confidence and manner about you that means you can lead projects, lead the team and be a safe pair of hands so managers can rely on you to get the job done.

Essential

·         A proven track record in the delivery of complex projects.

·         Demonstrable experience mentoring / developing team members on processes, methods and tools

·         Experience in the use of Quality Center for manual tests. Also QTP.

·         Experience using SQL, both writing and executing queries.

Main duties include

·         Stage Management for the Test phase of one or more projects

·         Ownership for the production of test estimates based on various inputs to prepare and execute the test phase.

·         Provision of the Test Approach/Strategy documents to drive the test phase.

·         Prioritisation of workload for Team Members

·         Ensures all quality checks and deliverable reviews are undertaken

·         Identification of Test Environment and Test Data requirements

·         Creation and execution of tests in accordance with the Test Approach include maintaining regression test packs.

·         Represents the Test community across the project delivery lifecycle providing positive contribution in all aspects of the role

·         Communicating progress against plan for any work packages.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company who are at the absolute forefront of their industry. There is a fantastic benefits package and superb salary on offer for the winning candidate. Please send me your latest CVNOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION.

Please call em now on 0131 202 1741 or send me your latest CV NOW!

paul.watson@ptsconsulting.com

Tibco Messaging Engineer – Investment Bank – Contract - £400 - £450 p/day

Tibco Messaging Engineer – Investment Bank – Contract - £400 - £450 p/day

PTS is seeking to hire a TIBCO specialist infrastructure and application.  You will need to have experience with Tibco Rendezvous, Tibco EMS and Tibco Hawk.

You will need to have a strong background with OOP languages such as C++, C# or Java on UNIX or Windows operating systems .

It will be beneficial to have experience with RMDS (Reuters Market Data Systems) and distributed monitoring solutions such as SL Corp - RTView

To apply please email your CV to Brian.Sanchez@ptsconsulting.com or call me at 02075396219

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.

Environment Specialist – Transport Infrastructure – London – PERMANENT – between £28K-£38K pa

PTS's Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure Company is in need of an experienced ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST. The role is to work within the Crossrail Consents and Environment Team, to support both programmes wide and project specific activities.  Within these activities you will be providing input in respect of planning projects such as archaeology, ecology and heritage matters arising from different problems.

You will be supporting processes for environmental design requirements and to monitor environmental performance of projects.  Also you will be creating and monitoring the implementation of plans, strategies, standards, procedures and systems regulations and statutory legislation, in line with corporate requirements.  The development of the programmes EMS to support the environmental documentation and improvement is crucial to this role.

The ideal candidate must be educated at degree level and be a member of a relevant professional institution (IMEA).  Excellent communication and report writing skills are essential to this role, along with a knowledge and appreciation of environmental and project management disciplines to a high standard.

Environment Specialists with experience in implementing requirements for major infrastructure projects, preferably in the railway sector are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank You.

Scheme Project Managers – Transport Infrastructure – Milton Keynes & Swindon – CONTRACT - £260-£300/Day

PTS’s Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure Company URGENTLY requires SCHEME PROJECT MANAGERS.  Your role will be to support the Senior Project Managers in delivering a variety of projects.  You will help co-ordinate the commissioning, design and construction through to safety and finance and testing.

You need to have either a degree, HNC or a professional qualification in construction or engineering, aswell as having Project Management experience within a large construction environment.  Also you must have design management knowledge with construction and excellent leadership and commercial skills and be appreciative towards this.

You will need to be able to communicate to people at ALL levels in the business.  So Scheme Project Manager's with the above experiences along are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

Senior Planner – Glasgow – 6 month contract - £280 to £320 per day

Senior Planner – Glasgow – 6 month contract - £280 to £320 per day

PTS’ client is looking to bring in a senior planner to manage and maintain, under change control, the major programme of work in P3e and Oracle Systems. This contract is interviewing and starting as soon as possible so do not miss out.

Key tasks

•           Produce reports as required using P3e and OP.

•           Resource, volume and cost load project plans as appropriate.

•           Monitor and report progress of these plans. Develop recovery programme and contingency plans to meet revised objectives.

•           Provide input of the planning issues into the project’s critical issues risk log and include risk treatments in all plans. 

•           Review planning risks and update the risk register accordingly.

•           Provide reporting of actual performance and variance against plan and forecast outcomes. Summarise key milestone and critical path issues to members of the team, provide an assessment of the impact of such issues and recommend corrective solutions.

•           Period End Reporting, daily volume update and periodical cost updating

•           Providing technical support to the users at the areas including updating the plan, planned vs actual reporting, milestone reporting to support production of Monthly Business Review

•           To be the first point of contact for Senior members of Project team in the absence of a PCM.

•           Challenge the contractors’ statements of progress for payment purposes.

•           Identify key possession requirements and monitor that these are properly booked.

Please send me your latest CV NOW and a note of your daily rate for IMMEDIATE consideration.

Please call me on 0131 202 1741 to discuss or mail me your CV to paul.watson@ptsconsulting.com

Service Delivery Manager – Legal – London – CONTRACT – £300-£350/Day

PTS’s Client, a High Profile World Leading Law Firm URGENTLY requires a SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER.   Your role will be to manage and coordinate a current Overseas Support / Helpdesk to aid this move to the next stage and to improve the processes within.

You MUST have WORLD CLASS Service Delivery Management experience in setting up and managing in SUPPORT and HELPDESK ENVIRONMENTS in the UK and Offshore, ideally India.  You must be able to demonstrate examples of having set up and managed LARGE SCALE Support and Helpdesk environments.  A Service Management mindset is EXTREMELY essential for you to succeed in this role along with having exceptional 3^rd Line Support setup background.

Service Delivery Managers with the above skills and are excellent at keeping to KPI’s, including being able to connect and communicate with high levels of seniority are urged to apply.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or call me on 020 839 6394 in at your earliest opportunity.  Thank You.

***URGENT*** 3rd Line Market Data Support (RMDS) - Investment Bank - London - Immediate Start - CONTRACT

*URGENT* 3rd LINE MARKET DATA SUPPORT (RMDS) - INVESTMENT BANK - LONDON - IMMEDIATE START PTS Resourcings' client, a Global Investment Bank are in urgent need of an experienced 3rd Line Market Data Support Analyst with considerable RMDS experience. Suitably skilled individuals' CVs are to be forwarded today if at all possible, so please respond now if you can... You will be required to provide 3rd Line Operational Support of the Market Data environment to over 200 Traders and Investment Banking staff. This will include Thomson Reuters RMDS Infrastructure, Dealtracker, Bloomberg Connectivity, Amulet... You will support other Market Data services including ICE, EBS, Hardware, Operating Systems on the Trade Floor, and assist in Trade Floor MaC (Moves and Changes). There will be technical test covering topics including (though not exclusively): Reuters - Excel Addins, Main Executables, RMDS Back End, RMDC, Components etc. Bloomberg - Main Executables, Excel Addins  How to install Serial BB Keyboard and Configure IPC - Difference between MRD, ARD and Hoot/Speaker DACS - use and understanding GPupdate B-Unit If this is you, I'm very keen to speak to you today. The rate is £300-£350/day dependent on experience. Please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting (0207 539 6310) with a Covering Letter detailing your relevant experience at your earliest opportunity. Thank You.

Head of IT Operations & Data Centres - Manchester Area - £50k-£55k + Benefits & Excellent Pension - PERMANENT

HEAD OF IT OPERATIONS DATA CENTRES - MANCHESTER AREA - £50k-£55k + BENEFITS & EXCELLENT PENSION - PERMANENT  PTS Resourcing's client are looking for an experienced Head of IT Operations and Data Centres, with extensive Senior Level IT experience. The core areas of specialism are IT Infrastructure, Technical Resources and Operations, including managing Data Centres, Data and Voice Networks, Telecommunications, Service, Storage, Back-up, Databases, Virtualisation and Software Distribution. You will also have a good working knowledge of Business Continuity, Availability and Capacity Planning and are familiar with Service Delivery standards (eg ITIL or COBIT). You will have well versed leadership skills, having driven change and motivated your staff. If this is you please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310) at your earliest opportunity. Interviews will be scheduled towards the end of this month although the screening process starts now. Thank You.

Head of IT Support & Services - ITIL - Manchester Area - £50k-£55k + Benefits and Excellent Pension - PERMANENT

HEAD OF IT SUPPORT & SERVICES - ITIL - MANCHESTER AREA - £50k-£55k + BENEFITS & EXCELLENT PENSION - PERMANENT PTS Resourcing's client are in need of an experienced IT Support Services Manager. This is essentially an ITIL Service Delivery Manager role encompassing ITIL Programme Management, Service Desk Management, Core Network Infrastructure and Systems (including VoIP, AV and Library Systems) Management, and Team Management. You are an energetic and highly self motivated IT professional with experience of managing, developing and delivering sometimes complex IT solutions and services. Supported by solid qualifications and a passion for continuous improvement, you will have achieved recognition for outstanding customer service delivery and innovation in IT support. You are also a proven leader with a strength for building and motivating creative teams, both internally and with external partners that work co-operatively to achieve clearly defined goals. My client is looking for someone who is highly articulate with excellent interpersonal skills, who is recognised as being proactive and innovative. You can rapidly identify both business problems and opportunities, formulating strategic plans, initiating change and implementing new processes. If this is you, please send you Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310) with a Covering Letter detailing your specific skills and experiences. Interviews are being held towards the end of September, though the screening process starts now. I very much look forward to hearing from you. Thank You.

Solution Architect (Data Architect) – Transport Infrastructure – London – CONTRACT – £450-£500/Day

PTS’s Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure Company requires a Solutions Architect to work within their Information Management Team.  The programme you will be working on will deliver improvements in customer service and network availability, reduce safety risks and to decrease the overall Industry costs.  With the chief scope being the processes, people, data, organisation, information and technology support.

You must have excellent Data Modelling skills coupled with Data Warehouse Design and Business Intelligence (BI) attributes.  Your knowledge of Data Quality/Data Profiling and Data Architecture Development will be a key aspect of this role.

Solution Architect’s with the above talents aswell as Governance and Transaction Management skills are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

IT Programme Director - £1,000-£1,200/day - London - Asset Management Change Programme - CONTRACT

IT PROGRAMME DIRECTOR - £1,000-£1,200/day - LONDON - ASSET MANAGEMENT CHANGE PROGRAMME

PTS Resourcings' client are in URGENT need of a strategic thinking, motivational IT PROGRAMME DIRECTOR with gravitas who has lead and driven critical, major CHANGE PROGRAMMES in ASSET MANAGEMENT.

You will have experience of managing multi-million pound programmes, will inspire those around you to ensure programme delivery, planning, QA, monitoring/tracking/reporting, whilst managing and building relationships.

Experienced gained in the transportation sector will be advantageous though non-essential. You will have managed large scale business change programmes involving IT and Management processes. If this sounds like you, please send your Word CV to Robin.Pettitt@ptsconsulting.com (0207 539 6310) immediately with a covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experiences. Thank You.

Operational Security Analyst – Transport Infrastructure – London – PERMENANT – £35k-£45k PA

PTS’s Client, a High Profile Transport Infrastructure Company requires an OPERATIONAL SECURITY ANALYST to work within their Information Management Team.  Your role will be to support the Operational Security Manager in maintaining relationships with suppliers and service providers in relation to the operational security systems and processes. 

You will need to manage, develop, evaluate and improve the processes to maintain sufficient resilience of critical information systems, including safety and changes to security threats.  You will be proactively managing and mitigating threats to information security and the vulnerabilities of information systems to prevent any losses of information assets.

Also you will provide continuity of information services to business users and to allow these critical systems to be recovered in the event of unpredicted loss of service.  The delivery of security communications, reporting and management information to allow managers and users to be aware of the levels of information security provided will also be needed.

You must have a proven ability to maintain awareness of current security prevention, detection and response technologies.  You need also to be able to demonstrate experience of working within an SLA driven environment and experience in deploying technical security infrastructures.  Experience of working in the transport infrastructure sector is desirable, aswell as having a keen understanding of key security risk assessment and an understanding of the British and International security standards.
This Company is planning to transfer certain activities of their business to a new National Centre in Milton Keynes in 2012 and this may include this position.  So Operational Security Analysts with the above skills are urged to apply ASAP.  Please send your WORD CV to Matthew.Roberts@ptsconsulting.com or 020 7539 6394 at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.