Control Risks VANTAGE seeks an experienced leader as Head of Digital Product & Automation. Reporting to the VANTAGE Partner, you'll drive digital product strategy aligned with market trends, focusing on Integrity Risk, Automated Screening, ESG, and AI. Lead Gateway platform strategy, collaborate with product manager, and drive commercial success. Oversee automation opportunities in diligence, screening, and research. Align with firm's broader digital strategy for impactful outcomes. What you'll do: Digital Product Innovation Lead digital strategy and tech innovation alongside the VANTAGE Global Partner. Utilise expertise in industry technology and compliance sector to drive forward our digital initiatives. Collaborate with Gateway Project Manager to drive platform development, ensuring product success and expanding into new areas like UBO and AI to capture revenue opportunities. Collaborate with firm leaders on digital strategy and transformation, integrating and leveraging technology investments. Forge strong relationships with the Global Head of Digital Strategy and tech teams to align VANTAGE initiatives with broader projects and strategies. Work closely with the leadership of other Control Risks practices and units to maximize cross-practice digitally-derived commercial opportunities and collaboration. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients to develop new products addressing market needs. Oversee commercial policy, stakeholder management, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for these digital products. Identify and build relationships with critical players in the wider market that will be relevant for VANTAGE in developing new technology partnerships and commercial opportunities. Support Global Partner and relevant stakeholders on new technology initiatives and opportunities outside of the core VANTAGE proposition, as relevant. Maintain and continually develop deep knowledge of industry trends and regulatory developments in areas such as ABC compliance, ESG, and AI to inform product development strategies. Participate in thought leadership initiatives such as webinars, podcasts, presentations, and publications to enhance the company's reputation and industry influence. Operations, Automation, & Scale Lead the strategic assessment of existing VANTAGE processes to identify practical opportunities for automation and technology-driven efficiency improvements. Collaborate with Global Head of Research & Delivery and senior VANTAGE colleagues to scale research processes using technology. Drive excellence among global research teams with AI and other solutions where applicable. Work with Head of Screening to drive up efficiencies and scalability leveraging various available technologies, and position for high margin growth. Commercial focus The Head of Digital Product & Automation will primarily focus on internal tech opportunities but should also actively pursue commercial and client opportunities in the broader market. Where relevant, the new Head of Digital Product & Automation will assist in commercial activities, collaborating with regional VANTAGE commercial teams, Markets & Partnerships/Account Management teams, and colleagues in other practices, highlighting the value of VANTAGE and its solutions to win work effectively. Elevate VANTAGE's brand as a leading technology enhanced compliance and diligence solution both internally and externally. Drive new commercial opportunities by advocating for VANTAGE's prominence in the market. Support commercial teams as needed negotiating proposals and contracts with customers and ensure their profitability. Provide subject-matter expertise to geo-market leaders across the region. Monitor market changes to identify new opportunities. Who you are: Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) Strong English-language verbal and written communication skills Proven experience in a senior management role within the risk and compliance industry, preferably in due diligence or related fields. Strong understanding of ABC, ESG, and AI technologies, and their implications for risk and compliance. Deep understanding of AI derived technologies, including, but not limited to Generative AI, LLMs, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and a clear view of how they might fit into or support VANTAGE. Demonstrated ability to drive product innovation and bring products to market successfully. Experience delivering quality digital outputs and partnerships in budget-restrained environments. Strong market knowledge and connections to drive new relationships and partnerships to VANTAGE, and ideally evidence of having driven such partnerships in the past to commercial fruition. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organisation. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of engaging with clients, prospects, and industry stakeholders. Strategic thinker with a curious mind and a passion for problem-solving and future-proofing business processes. Significant client-facing experience Candidate must be proactive, entrepreneurial, compelling, exceptional interpersonal, with a high degree of personal confidence to build relationships Comfortable operating in a matrixed working environment, with the ability to build trusted internal relationships Is sensitive and responsive to individual and cultural differences, adjusting style to get the best from individual Maintains high standards in dealing with people, is a role model and leads teams and individual performance in a consistent and professional manner. Ensures sound commercial awareness applied to all solutions, harnessing margin improvement Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Control Risks VANTAGE seeks an experienced leader as Head of Digital Product & Automation. Reporting to the VANTAGE Partner, you'll drive digital product strategy aligned with market trends, focusing on Integrity Risk, Automated Screening, ESG, and AI. Lead Gateway platform strategy, collaborate with product manager, and drive commercial success. Oversee automation opportunities in diligence, screening, and research. Align with firm's broader digital strategy for impactful outcomes. What you'll do: Digital Product Innovation Lead digital strategy and tech innovation alongside the VANTAGE Global Partner. Utilise expertise in industry technology and compliance sector to drive forward our digital initiatives. Collaborate with Gateway Project Manager to drive platform development, ensuring product success and expanding into new areas like UBO and AI to capture revenue opportunities. Collaborate with firm leaders on digital strategy and transformation, integrating and leveraging technology investments. Forge strong relationships with the Global Head of Digital Strategy and tech teams to align VANTAGE initiatives with broader projects and strategies. Work closely with the leadership of other Control Risks practices and units to maximize cross-practice digitally-derived commercial opportunities and collaboration. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients to develop new products addressing market needs. Oversee commercial policy, stakeholder management, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for these digital products. Identify and build relationships with critical players in the wider market that will be relevant for VANTAGE in developing new technology partnerships and commercial opportunities. Support Global Partner and relevant stakeholders on new technology initiatives and opportunities outside of the core VANTAGE proposition, as relevant. Maintain and continually develop deep knowledge of industry trends and regulatory developments in areas such as ABC compliance, ESG, and AI to inform product development strategies. Participate in thought leadership initiatives such as webinars, podcasts, presentations, and publications to enhance the company's reputation and industry influence. Operations, Automation, & Scale Lead the strategic assessment of existing VANTAGE processes to identify practical opportunities for automation and technology-driven efficiency improvements. Collaborate with Global Head of Research & Delivery and senior VANTAGE colleagues to scale research processes using technology. Drive excellence among global research teams with AI and other solutions where applicable. Work with Head of Screening to drive up efficiencies and scalability leveraging various available technologies, and position for high margin growth. Commercial focus The Head of Digital Product & Automation will primarily focus on internal tech opportunities but should also actively pursue commercial and client opportunities in the broader market. Where relevant, the new Head of Digital Product & Automation will assist in commercial activities, collaborating with regional VANTAGE commercial teams, Markets & Partnerships/Account Management teams, and colleagues in other practices, highlighting the value of VANTAGE and its solutions to win work effectively. Elevate VANTAGE's brand as a leading technology enhanced compliance and diligence solution both internally and externally. Drive new commercial opportunities by advocating for VANTAGE's prominence in the market. Support commercial teams as needed negotiating proposals and contracts with customers and ensure their profitability. Provide subject-matter expertise to geo-market leaders across the region. Monitor market changes to identify new opportunities. Who you are: Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) Strong English-language verbal and written communication skills Proven experience in a senior management role within the risk and compliance industry, preferably in due diligence or related fields. Strong understanding of ABC, ESG, and AI technologies, and their implications for risk and compliance. Deep understanding of AI derived technologies, including, but not limited to Generative AI, LLMs, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and a clear view of how they might fit into or support VANTAGE. Demonstrated ability to drive product innovation and bring products to market successfully. Experience delivering quality digital outputs and partnerships in budget-restrained environments. Strong market knowledge and connections to drive new relationships and partnerships to VANTAGE, and ideally evidence of having driven such partnerships in the past to commercial fruition. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organisation. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of engaging with clients, prospects, and industry stakeholders. Strategic thinker with a curious mind and a passion for problem-solving and future-proofing business processes. Significant client-facing experience Candidate must be proactive, entrepreneurial, compelling, exceptional interpersonal, with a high degree of personal confidence to build relationships Comfortable operating in a matrixed working environment, with the ability to build trusted internal relationships Is sensitive and responsive to individual and cultural differences, adjusting style to get the best from individual Maintains high standards in dealing with people, is a role model and leads teams and individual performance in a consistent and professional manner. Ensures sound commercial awareness applied to all solutions, harnessing margin improvement Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Head of Public Sector for Oracle Enterprise Applications Company Description Version 1's market-leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India, and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JD Edwards, Peoplesoft, and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and an opportunity to drive value for our customers through 2024 and beyond. No 1 Best place to work in Ireland 4th Best Super Large Workplace in Tech the UK No 1 Best place to work in India 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation and support services 3200 strong,€347m/ £302m revenue business Job Description The role of Sector Head is accountable for the successful delivery of sector engagements (consulting engagements, scoped projects, and/or managed teams), and for the profitable growth of the sector within Version 1. The role comprises strategic market engagement, customer relationship management, delivery management and people development. Like all leaders at Version 1, the role will fundamentally be required to deliver successful outcomes across the three sides of our Strategic Triangle: Strong Organisation: Commercial outcomes including growth of revenue, gross profit margin, accurate forecasting, and demand-planning, as well as excellent, strongly referenceable delivery to customers. Customer Success: Inspiring a customer outcome obsessed focus, and building long-term, strategic relationships with customers underpinned by demonstrable value add. Empowered People: Management of employees within your Sector. Specific accountabilities include: Pre Sales Leadership Engage with existing and prospective clients to understand their business needs and challenges ensuring Version 1's services to deliver transformational outcomes is understood. Work hand in hand with the commercial leads to develop and execute pre-sales strategies and initiatives to build awareness of our services with customers and partners (Oracle) alike. Working with our subject matter experts, lead and oversee the creation of compelling proposals, bid responses, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase our expertise and solutions. Provide leadership, guidance and expertise during the pre-sales process to secure new business. Customer Delivery Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the senior point of contact for all engagement related matters. Deliver successful engagements through delegated responsibility of timeline, scope, budget, customer expectations and sub-sectors to Portfolio Directors, Delivery Principals or Delivery Managers. On-time, on-budget, quality engagement delivery is the explicit remit of this role. Champion our Core Values and support excellence in operations (reporting, controls, forecasting inputs and overall governance). Ensure a smooth, seamless transition to ASPIRE Managed Services engagements when required. Work with leaders across Version 1 to forecast demand and plan resourcing, including the careful onboarding and transition of consultants between engagements. High levels of customer satisfaction, measured quarterly by Net Promoter Score. Staff retention & engagement including coaching, mentoring and succession planning (measured quarterly). Thought Leadership: Maintain and develop insight on challenges facing business leaders in Public Sector seeking to transform their Finance and HR organisations (e.g. Operational Efficiency, Scenario Modelling, Workforce Planning etc.) Stay up-to-date with industry trends, partner (Oracle) updates, and best practices. Share knowledge and insights with the team and clients through thought leadership content and presentations. You will be a driven, creative, positive person, with whom our Core Values of 'Drive', 'Personal Commitment' and 'Excellence' resonate. You will be a self-starter who rolls their sleeves up and can be trusted to work autonomously. You will believe in fostering a values-based culture aligned with our 'Honesty & Integrity' and 'No Ego' Core Values. You will know and agree that we must put the 'Customer First' to build a trusted brand which reflects our values. Given the customer, partner and team facing elements of this role, regular travel in the UK & Ireland and occasional travel to US & India should be expected. Qualifications Strong Delivery: Recent, extensive experience in a senior position working for a technology services consultancy or Systems Integrator Experienced in the delivery of business and technology change programmes in the Finance or HR domain to an excellent standard. Proven experience managing significant (>€20M per annum) portfolios of work, with accountability for P&L (shadow P&L acceptable) with deep understanding of core commercial KPIs for a consultancy. Driving Growth: Track record of hitting ambitious growth targets within your customer base through credibility-based up and cross-selling of Oracle services and/or managed services . Track record of building relationships up to C-level to win and retain key customers. Leading Teams: Inspiring: you will be leading a team of managers, with many strong individual contributors who will look to you to guide and lead them through times of growth and change. You will be good at mediating through business challenges across delivery, commercial and business support. You will be able to influence those outside of your direct line management. Collaborative: You will build consensus through relationship building and excellent execution. Whilst driving success in your Sector, you will work with peers to support success across the entire delivery organisation. Experience working with globally distributed teams, across multiple specialisms. Additional Information Share in our Success through our senior level Bonus structure & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom or Ireland. This is a full-time permanent role. Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or London and also some occasional client site travel. Expenses will be covered. Must have work permit due to timeframes. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and does not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Head of Public Sector for Oracle Enterprise Applications Company Description Version 1's market-leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India, and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JD Edwards, Peoplesoft, and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and an opportunity to drive value for our customers through 2024 and beyond. No 1 Best place to work in Ireland 4th Best Super Large Workplace in Tech the UK No 1 Best place to work in India 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation and support services 3200 strong,€347m/ £302m revenue business Job Description The role of Sector Head is accountable for the successful delivery of sector engagements (consulting engagements, scoped projects, and/or managed teams), and for the profitable growth of the sector within Version 1. The role comprises strategic market engagement, customer relationship management, delivery management and people development. Like all leaders at Version 1, the role will fundamentally be required to deliver successful outcomes across the three sides of our Strategic Triangle: Strong Organisation: Commercial outcomes including growth of revenue, gross profit margin, accurate forecasting, and demand-planning, as well as excellent, strongly referenceable delivery to customers. Customer Success: Inspiring a customer outcome obsessed focus, and building long-term, strategic relationships with customers underpinned by demonstrable value add. Empowered People: Management of employees within your Sector. Specific accountabilities include: Pre Sales Leadership Engage with existing and prospective clients to understand their business needs and challenges ensuring Version 1's services to deliver transformational outcomes is understood. Work hand in hand with the commercial leads to develop and execute pre-sales strategies and initiatives to build awareness of our services with customers and partners (Oracle) alike. Working with our subject matter experts, lead and oversee the creation of compelling proposals, bid responses, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase our expertise and solutions. Provide leadership, guidance and expertise during the pre-sales process to secure new business. Customer Delivery Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the senior point of contact for all engagement related matters. Deliver successful engagements through delegated responsibility of timeline, scope, budget, customer expectations and sub-sectors to Portfolio Directors, Delivery Principals or Delivery Managers. On-time, on-budget, quality engagement delivery is the explicit remit of this role. Champion our Core Values and support excellence in operations (reporting, controls, forecasting inputs and overall governance). Ensure a smooth, seamless transition to ASPIRE Managed Services engagements when required. Work with leaders across Version 1 to forecast demand and plan resourcing, including the careful onboarding and transition of consultants between engagements. High levels of customer satisfaction, measured quarterly by Net Promoter Score. Staff retention & engagement including coaching, mentoring and succession planning (measured quarterly). Thought Leadership: Maintain and develop insight on challenges facing business leaders in Public Sector seeking to transform their Finance and HR organisations (e.g. Operational Efficiency, Scenario Modelling, Workforce Planning etc.) Stay up-to-date with industry trends, partner (Oracle) updates, and best practices. Share knowledge and insights with the team and clients through thought leadership content and presentations. You will be a driven, creative, positive person, with whom our Core Values of 'Drive', 'Personal Commitment' and 'Excellence' resonate. You will be a self-starter who rolls their sleeves up and can be trusted to work autonomously. You will believe in fostering a values-based culture aligned with our 'Honesty & Integrity' and 'No Ego' Core Values. You will know and agree that we must put the 'Customer First' to build a trusted brand which reflects our values. Given the customer, partner and team facing elements of this role, regular travel in the UK & Ireland and occasional travel to US & India should be expected. Qualifications Strong Delivery: Recent, extensive experience in a senior position working for a technology services consultancy or Systems Integrator Experienced in the delivery of business and technology change programmes in the Finance or HR domain to an excellent standard. Proven experience managing significant (>€20M per annum) portfolios of work, with accountability for P&L (shadow P&L acceptable) with deep understanding of core commercial KPIs for a consultancy. Driving Growth: Track record of hitting ambitious growth targets within your customer base through credibility-based up and cross-selling of Oracle services and/or managed services . Track record of building relationships up to C-level to win and retain key customers. Leading Teams: Inspiring: you will be leading a team of managers, with many strong individual contributors who will look to you to guide and lead them through times of growth and change. You will be good at mediating through business challenges across delivery, commercial and business support. You will be able to influence those outside of your direct line management. Collaborative: You will build consensus through relationship building and excellent execution. Whilst driving success in your Sector, you will work with peers to support success across the entire delivery organisation. Experience working with globally distributed teams, across multiple specialisms. Additional Information Share in our Success through our senior level Bonus structure & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom or Ireland. This is a full-time permanent role. Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or London and also some occasional client site travel. Expenses will be covered. Must have work permit due to timeframes. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and does not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
Who we are: Access Partnership makes innovative technology work for the world. We're tech optimists who believe that innovative technology has been the driver of transformative change in the world. As the pace of innovation accelerates, and paradigm shifts across areas including AI, healthcare, space, and climate occur, we believe the potential for economic growth and human progress will increase. Delivering across 200 markets worldwide, we help businesses navigate complex regulatory challenges, optimise their technologies, accelerate growth, and support governments in designing policies and regulations that attract investment. Our specialist knowledge runs deep across all areas of digital technology, and we advise and drive every step of the journey; from setting strategy to designing policy, achieving and maintaining compliance, and measuring success. We join the dots to reduce risks and optimise outcomes, fuelling progress competitively, responsibly, and sustainably. Through the powerful partnership of transformative technology and purposeful policy,we're creating a world where people everywhere can benefit from innovation. About the department - Commercial Operations The AP team is looking for an exceptional product leader to work in a creative, fun, and fast-paced environment. This is newly created role, responsible for defining and driving our product strategy, including a global Knowledge Management and content distribution platform and our Enterprise Resource Platform (Oracle NetSuite). What you'll do: As a Senior Product Manager you will be responsible for the vision, strategy, requirements, and implementation of a bespoke Knowledge Management platform that will form the core of AP's internal operations - and eventually be offered to clients as well. The platform roadmap will also include a Generative AI component, yet to be built. You will also be the Product Manager for our ERP system. The position requires a highly entrepreneurial individual that can set the vision for the team, believes that product and user experience go hand-in-hand, and is not afraid of rolling up their sleeves. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in building 1.0 products and beyond - working with internal and external implementation partners - managing often conflicting priorities and requirements. As a leader, you will inspire through your words, actions, and frequent, small victories. As a manager, you will focus on clear, prioritized goals. As an individual contributor, you will define and communicate AP's knowledge management platform strategy, roadmap, plans, and priorities across organizations. What you can expect to be doing Crystallize opportunities and trends into clearly defined business plans & proposals. Build a world-class product while influencing across functional and organizational boundaries. Select and manage implementation partner(s) for building out the KMS platform. Setup process for managing the development cycle (tools, tracking, KPIs, etc.) Review and/or write the actual epics and user stories for the KMS and ERP platforms Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales regarding product definition, project schedule, feature scope, definition, and project-related execution. Champion efforts to create a world class user experience. This will require an evangelist who believes the customer experience is integral to the company's success and who inspires the company to create superior products that integrates across different systems Prepare and deliver presentations, demonstrations, and product concepts. Typical audiences include executive management, customers, partners, and press. Research and evaluate competitive products & solutions Lead build, partner and buy scenario planning and execution Be the voice for and represent AP's product organization inside and outside AP What you'll need: 5+ years experience in Product-oriented roles You believe that candour is the foundation of a manager-employee relationship; you believe in maximizing employee productivity and employee job satisfaction; and you believe in individual responsibility and results over consensus Experience in leading product discussions and decisions within matrixed organizations comprised of strong individual contributors and managers You believe that data is the foundation for decision making and you are willing both to challenge and be challenged You have excellent communication and presentation skills You have numerous examples having built products from conception to market - addressing the needs of a diverse customer base, as well as building consensus among the company's executive and product leadership groups Nice to have: You have built and launched successful products and have also learned how to take something from 1.0 to 2.0 without getting lost in the process Experience working with a globally distributed development organization is strongly preferred An undergraduate degree in a technical field, plus a similar postgraduate degree is strongly preferred What we offer you: We work in a flexible hybrid model, typically aligning each employee to one of our global offices, with each person spending 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days remote. This role will be based from our London office. Our diverse, international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple projects on behalf of industry leading companies. We boast a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Who we are: Access Partnership makes innovative technology work for the world. We're tech optimists who believe that innovative technology has been the driver of transformative change in the world. As the pace of innovation accelerates, and paradigm shifts across areas including AI, healthcare, space, and climate occur, we believe the potential for economic growth and human progress will increase. Delivering across 200 markets worldwide, we help businesses navigate complex regulatory challenges, optimise their technologies, accelerate growth, and support governments in designing policies and regulations that attract investment. Our specialist knowledge runs deep across all areas of digital technology, and we advise and drive every step of the journey; from setting strategy to designing policy, achieving and maintaining compliance, and measuring success. We join the dots to reduce risks and optimise outcomes, fuelling progress competitively, responsibly, and sustainably. Through the powerful partnership of transformative technology and purposeful policy,we're creating a world where people everywhere can benefit from innovation. About the department - Commercial Operations The AP team is looking for an exceptional product leader to work in a creative, fun, and fast-paced environment. This is newly created role, responsible for defining and driving our product strategy, including a global Knowledge Management and content distribution platform and our Enterprise Resource Platform (Oracle NetSuite). What you'll do: As a Senior Product Manager you will be responsible for the vision, strategy, requirements, and implementation of a bespoke Knowledge Management platform that will form the core of AP's internal operations - and eventually be offered to clients as well. The platform roadmap will also include a Generative AI component, yet to be built. You will also be the Product Manager for our ERP system. The position requires a highly entrepreneurial individual that can set the vision for the team, believes that product and user experience go hand-in-hand, and is not afraid of rolling up their sleeves. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in building 1.0 products and beyond - working with internal and external implementation partners - managing often conflicting priorities and requirements. As a leader, you will inspire through your words, actions, and frequent, small victories. As a manager, you will focus on clear, prioritized goals. As an individual contributor, you will define and communicate AP's knowledge management platform strategy, roadmap, plans, and priorities across organizations. What you can expect to be doing Crystallize opportunities and trends into clearly defined business plans & proposals. Build a world-class product while influencing across functional and organizational boundaries. Select and manage implementation partner(s) for building out the KMS platform. Setup process for managing the development cycle (tools, tracking, KPIs, etc.) Review and/or write the actual epics and user stories for the KMS and ERP platforms Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales regarding product definition, project schedule, feature scope, definition, and project-related execution. Champion efforts to create a world class user experience. This will require an evangelist who believes the customer experience is integral to the company's success and who inspires the company to create superior products that integrates across different systems Prepare and deliver presentations, demonstrations, and product concepts. Typical audiences include executive management, customers, partners, and press. Research and evaluate competitive products & solutions Lead build, partner and buy scenario planning and execution Be the voice for and represent AP's product organization inside and outside AP What you'll need: 5+ years experience in Product-oriented roles You believe that candour is the foundation of a manager-employee relationship; you believe in maximizing employee productivity and employee job satisfaction; and you believe in individual responsibility and results over consensus Experience in leading product discussions and decisions within matrixed organizations comprised of strong individual contributors and managers You believe that data is the foundation for decision making and you are willing both to challenge and be challenged You have excellent communication and presentation skills You have numerous examples having built products from conception to market - addressing the needs of a diverse customer base, as well as building consensus among the company's executive and product leadership groups Nice to have: You have built and launched successful products and have also learned how to take something from 1.0 to 2.0 without getting lost in the process Experience working with a globally distributed development organization is strongly preferred An undergraduate degree in a technical field, plus a similar postgraduate degree is strongly preferred What we offer you: We work in a flexible hybrid model, typically aligning each employee to one of our global offices, with each person spending 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days remote. This role will be based from our London office. Our diverse, international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple projects on behalf of industry leading companies. We boast a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION On May 31, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. About Viasat Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are-on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. Chief Operations Office The Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. COO consists of 9 functions including: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT JOB DESCRIPTION The objective of this project is to allow us to offer in-flight connectivity (IFC) direct to airlines in India over our GX network. The initial stage of this engagement will explore the feasibility of the different options for the Go To Market model, taking into account both commercial and technology considerations. This will be followed by detailed analysis, build and implementation of the chosen solution. QUALIFICATIONS Required skills Extensive experience in a business analysis role, preferably in a product development environment Experience of successfully implementing and operationalising business analysis processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of audiences Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to gain consensus and buy-in from senior managers with competing requirements and priorities Adept at cutting through complexity, working collaboratively across multiple teams to devise solutions Good analytical skills, coupled with a logical, disciplined and structured approach to documentation and procedures Flexible and adaptive, willing to respond to changing priorities or requirements in an agile manner Ability to work independently across virtual teams and on multiple concurrent projects Experience of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies is advantageous A background in the telco industry and/or contact centre background would be beneficial ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You must be eligible to work in this location advertised. Our culture and ways of working Our values define our culture and represent what we believe in. Viasat employees aspire to behaviours that support our values, which create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. Customer - we provide a unique value to our customers Accountability - we take ownership, we deliver results, and we keep our promises Respect - we collaborate, we embrace and celebrate diversity and we value difference Excellence - we create bold solutions for our customers and put quality at the heart of everything we do We also value and encourage a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible working wherever possible. Depending on the operational requirements of your job and your team, we can offer compressed hours (nine-day fortnight), hybrid office-remote working, and flexibility during your working day to take care of personal commitments. Diversity We want the best people for the job, and we warmly welcome applications from you if you're suitably qualified and eligible, regardless of your sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiverse qualities, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity status. We are signed up to the Halo Hair Code, which aims to protect employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. To give you the best experience possible during your application process and interview, we can make adjustments. For example, if you're visually impaired we'll happily meet you locally and help you find your way to our office, or if you have neurodiverse qualities, we can provide you with additional support to help you prepare for your interview. Please let our Resourcing Team know if there are any ways in which we can support you.
Aug 15, 2023
Full time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION On May 31, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. About Viasat Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are-on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. Chief Operations Office The Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. COO consists of 9 functions including: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT JOB DESCRIPTION The objective of this project is to allow us to offer in-flight connectivity (IFC) direct to airlines in India over our GX network. The initial stage of this engagement will explore the feasibility of the different options for the Go To Market model, taking into account both commercial and technology considerations. This will be followed by detailed analysis, build and implementation of the chosen solution. QUALIFICATIONS Required skills Extensive experience in a business analysis role, preferably in a product development environment Experience of successfully implementing and operationalising business analysis processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of audiences Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to gain consensus and buy-in from senior managers with competing requirements and priorities Adept at cutting through complexity, working collaboratively across multiple teams to devise solutions Good analytical skills, coupled with a logical, disciplined and structured approach to documentation and procedures Flexible and adaptive, willing to respond to changing priorities or requirements in an agile manner Ability to work independently across virtual teams and on multiple concurrent projects Experience of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies is advantageous A background in the telco industry and/or contact centre background would be beneficial ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You must be eligible to work in this location advertised. Our culture and ways of working Our values define our culture and represent what we believe in. Viasat employees aspire to behaviours that support our values, which create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. Customer - we provide a unique value to our customers Accountability - we take ownership, we deliver results, and we keep our promises Respect - we collaborate, we embrace and celebrate diversity and we value difference Excellence - we create bold solutions for our customers and put quality at the heart of everything we do We also value and encourage a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible working wherever possible. Depending on the operational requirements of your job and your team, we can offer compressed hours (nine-day fortnight), hybrid office-remote working, and flexibility during your working day to take care of personal commitments. Diversity We want the best people for the job, and we warmly welcome applications from you if you're suitably qualified and eligible, regardless of your sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiverse qualities, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity status. We are signed up to the Halo Hair Code, which aims to protect employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. To give you the best experience possible during your application process and interview, we can make adjustments. For example, if you're visually impaired we'll happily meet you locally and help you find your way to our office, or if you have neurodiverse qualities, we can provide you with additional support to help you prepare for your interview. Please let our Resourcing Team know if there are any ways in which we can support you.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION On May 31, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. About Viasat Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are-on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. Chief Operations Office The Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. COO consists of 9 functions including: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT JOB DESCRIPTION The objective of this project is to allow us to offer in-flight connectivity (IFC) direct to airlines in India over our GX network. The initial stage of this engagement will explore the feasibility of the different options for the Go To Market model, taking into account both commercial and technology considerations. This will be followed by detailed analysis, build and implementation of the chosen solution. QUALIFICATIONS Required skills Extensive experience in a business analysis role, preferably in a product development environment Experience of successfully implementing and operationalising business analysis processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of audiences Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to gain consensus and buy-in from senior managers with competing requirements and priorities Adept at cutting through complexity, working collaboratively across multiple teams to devise solutions Good analytical skills, coupled with a logical, disciplined and structured approach to documentation and procedures Flexible and adaptive, willing to respond to changing priorities or requirements in an agile manner Ability to work independently across virtual teams and on multiple concurrent projects Experience of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies is advantageous A background in the telco industry and/or contact centre background would be beneficial ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You must be eligible to work in this location advertised. Our culture and ways of working Our values define our culture and represent what we believe in. Viasat employees aspire to behaviours that support our values, which create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. Customer - we provide a unique value to our customers Accountability - we take ownership, we deliver results, and we keep our promises Respect - we collaborate, we embrace and celebrate diversity and we value difference Excellence - we create bold solutions for our customers and put quality at the heart of everything we do We also value and encourage a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible working wherever possible. Depending on the operational requirements of your job and your team, we can offer compressed hours (nine-day fortnight), hybrid office-remote working, and flexibility during your working day to take care of personal commitments. Diversity We want the best people for the job, and we warmly welcome applications from you if you're suitably qualified and eligible, regardless of your sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiverse qualities, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity status. We are signed up to the Halo Hair Code, which aims to protect employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. To give you the best experience possible during your application process and interview, we can make adjustments. For example, if you're visually impaired we'll happily meet you locally and help you find your way to our office, or if you have neurodiverse qualities, we can provide you with additional support to help you prepare for your interview. Please let our Resourcing Team know if there are any ways in which we can support you.
Aug 14, 2023
Contractor
COMPANY DESCRIPTION On May 31, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. About Viasat Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are-on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. Chief Operations Office The Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. COO consists of 9 functions including: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT JOB DESCRIPTION The objective of this project is to allow us to offer in-flight connectivity (IFC) direct to airlines in India over our GX network. The initial stage of this engagement will explore the feasibility of the different options for the Go To Market model, taking into account both commercial and technology considerations. This will be followed by detailed analysis, build and implementation of the chosen solution. QUALIFICATIONS Required skills Extensive experience in a business analysis role, preferably in a product development environment Experience of successfully implementing and operationalising business analysis processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of audiences Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to gain consensus and buy-in from senior managers with competing requirements and priorities Adept at cutting through complexity, working collaboratively across multiple teams to devise solutions Good analytical skills, coupled with a logical, disciplined and structured approach to documentation and procedures Flexible and adaptive, willing to respond to changing priorities or requirements in an agile manner Ability to work independently across virtual teams and on multiple concurrent projects Experience of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies is advantageous A background in the telco industry and/or contact centre background would be beneficial ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You must be eligible to work in this location advertised. Our culture and ways of working Our values define our culture and represent what we believe in. Viasat employees aspire to behaviours that support our values, which create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. Customer - we provide a unique value to our customers Accountability - we take ownership, we deliver results, and we keep our promises Respect - we collaborate, we embrace and celebrate diversity and we value difference Excellence - we create bold solutions for our customers and put quality at the heart of everything we do We also value and encourage a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible working wherever possible. Depending on the operational requirements of your job and your team, we can offer compressed hours (nine-day fortnight), hybrid office-remote working, and flexibility during your working day to take care of personal commitments. Diversity We want the best people for the job, and we warmly welcome applications from you if you're suitably qualified and eligible, regardless of your sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiverse qualities, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity status. We are signed up to the Halo Hair Code, which aims to protect employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. To give you the best experience possible during your application process and interview, we can make adjustments. For example, if you're visually impaired we'll happily meet you locally and help you find your way to our office, or if you have neurodiverse qualities, we can provide you with additional support to help you prepare for your interview. Please let our Resourcing Team know if there are any ways in which we can support you.