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Vistas Global is a diversified group of businesses with interests in technology (Vistas Global WLL, Momenta WLL), human capital, media (Vistas Media ME-FZ LLC), digital, food & beverage (Nushi, Haagen Dazs, Caliburger, Kamats), engineering (Vistas Security, Vistas Engineering) and real estate.

The group was founded by Suraj Thampi, an entrepreneur who pioneered the business process outsourcing concept in the Middle East in 1998. Having successfully built and sold three companies previously, Vistas is now his fourth venture in the region. In a short period of time, Vistas has emerged as one of the largest professional service companies in the region, employing over 1,300 people across 5 continents, 8 Offices and 5 Time Zones.

This position will be responsible to assist in carrying out the Treasury and General Accounting function at the group level. He/she should be familiar with banking transactions, bank borrowings, transfer of funds, other payments, audits, financial charges, managing accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivableSupport in bank account opening procedures, update KYC documents, and carry out daily reporting activities.Prepare and upload required documents for Bank discounting process on a regular basis.Monitoring of all banks cash position, co-ordinate with Group Finance Manager to settle the bank liabilities as per the due date, and report to the concerned team members.Monitoring and processing of Internal fund transfers, uncleared cheques, cheques on hand, cash cheques, bank EMI’s, monthly rental and PDC’s, void cheques,Checking and analyzing of bank OD, tender bond, guarantee, discounting, LC, FOL, term loan, exchange rate and other bank charges to make sure that they comply with the rates and fees agreed upon with the banks.Daily, weekly and monthly tracking of approved limits vs utilization with various banks, available limits, sub limit utilization, term loan, vehicle loan etc.Settlement of bank discounting proceeds as per the due date or agreed timelineSupport Treasury team to complete their day today activitiesReconciling all bank accounts at month end with real time transactionReconciling all credit card accounts at month end with real time transactionAssist in ERP implementation activitiesRecord and report all inward receipt from customer payments.Undertake other related tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Posted 10 months ago

The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in assisting the Executive Chef with the daily management of kitchen operations. This position requires a blend of culinary expertise, leadership skills, and an unwavering commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen efficiency.Responsibilities:Kitchen Management:Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.Assist in menu planning by contributing creative ideas and seasonal offerings that enhance the dining experience.Food Preparation:Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation that meet the restaurant’s standards.Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and refine recipes, ensuring all dishes are executed with precision.Inventory Management:Monitor stock levels of ingredients and kitchen supplies, conducting regular inventory checks.Place orders with suppliers to ensure the kitchen is always adequately stocked while minimizing waste.Quality Control:Regularly taste and assess dishes for flavor, presentation, and quality, making adjustments as necessary.Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards, and portion control guidelines.Collaboration:Work closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication regarding menu items, special requests, and service timing.Address any issues that arise during service to maintain high customer satisfaction.Cleanliness:Ensure that the kitchen and all cooking equipment are kept clean and organized at all times.Adhere to health and safety regulations, conducting regular checks to maintain a hygienic working environment.

Posted a year ago

The Commercial Director will oversee and manage all commercial operations within the company. This role involves leading a team of commercial professionals, working closely with project directors, managers, and clients, and ensuring the financial success and compliance of all projects. The Commercial Director will also be responsible for budgeting, reviewing budget progress, and optimizing commercial strategies to support the company’s growth and profitability.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Management:Lead and manage the commercial team, including Commercial Analysts, Commercial Associates, and other relevant staff.Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the commercial team to achieve departmental and company goals.Commercial Operations:Oversee all commercial activities, including contract management, procurement, cost control, and financial reporting.Ensure all commercial processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with company standards and industry regulations.Project Collaboration:Collaborate with project directors and managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.Facilitate communication between the commercial team and project teams to ensure seamless project execution.Client and Stakeholder Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions for the company.Financial Oversight:Develop and manage budgets for commercial operations and individual projects.Monitor budget progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.Prepare regular financial reports and forecasts for senior management.Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):KRA: Budget ManagementKPI: Percentage variance between actual and budgeted costs.KPI: Timeliness of budget preparation and approvals.KRA: Project DeliveryKPI: Percentage of projects delivered on time and within budget.KPI: Client satisfaction scores.KRA: Team LeadershipKPI: Employee engagement and satisfaction scores.KPI: Turnover rate within the commercial team.KRA: Risk ManagementKPI: Number of commercial risks identified and mitigated.KPI: Compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Posted a year ago

Revision of the current organization's healthcare competency framework for frontline health care professionals, upskilling and professional development plans, in line with emerging health care service development plans.Development of healthcare management and non-clinical occupational standards, supporting the organization's Corporate Strategic Plan, delivery, and outcomes.Deliver and facilitate competency-based training programs and peer development forums for non-clinical Qatari national development, supporting enhanced skills and supervisory skills to foster teamwork and peer development.Leading the development of an assessment tool and evaluation framework to assess performance, engagement, and outcomes, with recommendations for motivating a skilled, integrated workforce with structured professional development.Establishing a specialized coaching and mentorship program in both Arabic and English to support the professional development plans for non-clinical Qatari healthcare professionals, aligned with the organization's non-clinical skills competency framework.Assess and nurture workplace team readiness through professional development programs that promote best practices in healthcare service delivery, including peer-to-peer learning.Develop and deliver e-library/e-Learning blended learning resources specific to non-clinical Qatari national skills and strategic plan delivery, incorporating leadership skills for managing people-centered care and integrated care. This includes the organisation's Learning Management System peer-to-peer forums, e-Learning modules, and e-Library resources.Working with specialist teams and experts to establish skills development frameworks, competency-based development pathways, and management skills for supervisors and workplace learning initiatives supporting experiential learning.

Posted a year ago

Job Title: Associate Creative DirectorDuration: Long term Location: Doha, Qatar Job Description:We are looking for an Associate Creative Director to manage creative and production projects from concept creation to completion. As a key member of our team, they will be involved with, and have responsibility for, all levels of the creative process - from defining strategic project goals, to establishing conceptual and stylistic direction for the creative team. Having a deep understanding of production processes is also required.The Associate Creative Director is responsible for developing and transforming briefs into concepts and creative solutions, managing creative teams, and ensuring client objectives are achieved.To be successful as an Associate Creative Director you should be able to develop creative concepts and strategies that are insightful, relevant, innovative, and effective. Ultimately, an excellent Associate Creative Director is a creative powerhouse with the ability to motivate and direct their team in the design and production of best-in-class solutions across different platforms.Additionally, the ACD will be engaged in a good deal of supervisory and some administrative work alongside the account team to ensure approaches and scopes are aligned and resource is allocated to achieve the clients’ goals whilst maintaining the agency’s standards of creative excellence, timeliness, and profitability.This person in this role should be highly creative, passionate about the industry, have strong communication skills, exhibit great attention to detail, easily build rapport with others and excel at managing and motivating team members.Responsibilities:Supporting the Strategic Lead with the development of concepts, strategies, and client presentations.The ACD will work closely with the Strategy and Creative Leads to understand each team member’s strengths, ensuring the standard of creative work remains high and the team remains motivated, supported, and passionate about the work.Work closely with the Account team and Strategic Lead to prioritize workloads and manage creative team.Effectively communicate project status and updates to internal team membersManage creative teams and oversee project developments, from initial concepts to completion.Provide innovative insights and guidance to team members to ensure deliveries satisfy client needs and surpass expectation.Managing and supervising multiple projects and teams.This role is hands-on and would suit a creative who still enjoys daily design work.Ensuring resources are allocated according to project needs.Directing the design and development of creative materials.Ensuring brand identity and message consistency across channels.Meeting client objectives, values, budgets, and deadlines.Provide quality control on all approved/ completed design to ensure design quality andproduction feasibility and accuracy.Leading and participating in brainstorming sessions.Keeping up with the latest trends, strategies, and technologies.Evaluating creative team performance and guiding improvements.Associate Creative Director Requirements:Degree in marketing, graphic design, or related field.8+ years of agency experience.Solid knowledge of marketing, brand, and design principles and development.Experience leading and managing creative teams.Strong concept and strategy development skills.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Strong creative mind.Extremely proficient in all core Adobe CS programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)Extensive knowledge of print pre-press and productionExperience in Brand Systems (Architecture, Guidelines, Extensions), Key visuals and Environmental Design (Signage, Retail Graphics/POS, Trade Shows)Highly experienced in consumer packaging work (food, beverage, and home care products) including research, strategy, concept exploration, design development and finalization.Exceptional typography and strong hand skillsSuccessfully manages shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and last-minute requests.

Posted a year ago

IT Services Management consultant (ITAM , ITSM)Experience: 12+ YearsDevelop and lead cross-process compliance and design coordination within the operations team and cross-functionally throughout the IT OrganizationLead the design and implementation of the Assets and Service Management Framework, and Operating Model based on ITSM/ITAM Best PracticesSuccessfully transforming the IT organization by delivering best practices supporting Service Management and overall Operations Service DeliveryProvide direction and goal-setting on strategy and operationsContribute to design and solution development activitiesResponsible for leading a team of professionals in the areas of service transformation, Service Management, Assets Management metrics and reportingDefine roles and responsibilities for the new Service Management organizationPromote and champion the benefits of Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Knowledge Management, CMDB , ITAM and other IT Service Management processesDefine and review the measurement of the services using metrics that include key performance indicators (KPIs) generating and distributing quality reports to measure the effectiveness and value of the servicesProvides local/global application supportDevelop reports, workflows, scripts, and complex queries within various enterprise service management software toolsDevelop enterprise class monitoring and event management integrations and triggers to a single view and alerting channelsSupport and maintain service management and Assets management software tool versions and patchesSupport and maintain IT configuration management databases, and integrate federated data to a holistic configuration management systemDevelop service dependency maps through physical and logical configuration item relationshipsSupport and deliver IT operational processes manually and through task automation tools

Posted a year ago

Job Title: Strategic Account Manager (Arabic Speaker)Location: DohaDuration: Full timeJob Description:We are looking for a Strategic Account Manager to play a critical role in building relationships with significant clients. Our ideal candidate should ensure client satisfaction and be able toidentify new opportunities to increase business.As a Strategic account manager, you will represent our company and interact with major clients. So, if you have excellent communication skills with a customer service attitude, we would like tomeet you. Ultimately, you should be responsible for achieving sales quota and strategic account targets.Responsibilities:Manage selected key accounts.Achieve the assigned strategic account objectives.Establish strong, long-term client relationships.Communicate with major clients on a regular basis and respond to specific queries.Suggest solutions and innovative ideas to meet clients needs.Handle complaints and problems in a timely and effective manner.Act as the liaison between key clients and internal teams.Identify and approach new potential strategic customers.Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and forecasts.Requirements and skills:Proven work experience as a Strategic Account Manager or Key Account Manager.Experience in production management and B2B environment.Hands on experience with CRM software and Account management systems.Understanding of sales performance metrics.Ability to address customer requests in a timely manner.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong client relationships.Strong negotiation skills with a problem-solving attitude.Availability to travel as needed.Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration, or relevant field.

Posted a year ago

Main duties and responsibilitiesThe Position: Oracle Cloud Supply Chain Consultant• The Oracle Fusion Procurement and SCM Functional consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing processes across the modules within Oracle Fusion Cloud, enabling manufacturing and supply chain best practices.• The role serves as a strategic solutions owner, technical lead for all operations/supply chain functions and internal expert for all Oracle implementations and support services.• Participates in the preparation of business proposals and statements of work, development of project estimates, work plans, and advises on implementation strategies in the area of specialization.• Experience resolving production tickets by doing root cause analysis and adhering to SLAs.• Support and monitor all Supply chain related integrations and work closely with the third-party integrations to resolve them within SLA• Monitor overall functioning of processes in Supply chain transactions, Procurement, Inventory, Order fulfilment and Cost accounting.• Establish/define reconciliation process, reports and support the business users during month-end and year-end reconciliation process• Design and develop user-specific Infolets, OTBI reports and write basic data exactions queries using SQL• Review Oracle fusion quarterly functional updates, understand, map to the business needs, test/validate cross functional and deployment them upon business confirmation.• Train the business owners, new joiners, and end user communities on new functionalities where applicable• Design and define process wise custom fusion roles and provide the data access as appropriate• Should encourage the business to use Oracle standard functionalities and reports wherever applicable.• Regularly communicate to the users the status of the support or enhancement requests and adhere to support service level agreements agreed with the end user community.• Collaborate with ERP implementation/support teams across other domains to ensure timely resolution of incidents and work collaboratively with end users to develop, test, and implement Oracle Clouds solutions.• Should work with Oracle support team for application bugs/enhancements and hands on experience in Oracle Patch analysis, system testing for the patch, and reporting risks and issues.Adhere and support existing ITIL service management processes, such as change management, incident management, and problem management.Key working relationships• Business Process Owners and End users• External Vendors / Implementors• Internal IT teamEducation & Experience Requirements:• Bachelors/master’s degree in business administration, Engineering or Supply Chain.• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills• 5+ years’ experience in Oracle EBS & Fusion practice• Good In debugging skills with the integrations of custom tools.• Candidate should have at least minimum 2 end-to-end implementation projects and have hands-on Support experience.• Knowledge on Accounting and strong domain experience of managing the SCM function of a large organization would be an added advantageCompetency:• Hands on Implementation, Roll-out & Operational support on Oracle Cloud Fusion – Procurement Cloud, Order Management Cloud, Inventory, Costing, Procurement Contracts, Product Hub, Supplier Portal, SQM, Self Service Procurement Cloud, Supply Chain Planning and Execution, BPM Workflows, Reports/OTBI• Knowledge on Oracle Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, Supply chain Execution, Demand Planning, CPQ will be an added advantage• Candidate should have exposure on 3PLs, Real estate, Healthcare, CRM, Field Services, LC etc.• Basic understanding in SQL, PL/SQL, Interfaces, Integration, report development experience with OTBI• Hands-on experience on Oracle Fusion tables, views, and setups.Authorities:• Experience in working with Business users (Individual Contributor)

Posted a year ago

Roles & Responsibilities Job Title: Learning and Development (L&D) Manager Location: Doha Duration: long term Travel required to Qatar- 20% to 30% Job Description: Job brief We are seeking a passionate Learning and Development (L&D) Manager to support the growth and development of our employees. As an L&D Manager, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals enhance their skills and knowledge. Strong communication skills are essential in effectively guiding employees through their learning journey. If you have experience in designing e-learning courses and managing budgets, we would be thrilled to meet you. By providing training and development opportunities, you will contribute to our company’s success and ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in their roles. Join us in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Responsibilities: Create and execute learning strategies and programs. Evaluate individual and organizational development needs. Implement various learning methods companywide (e.g., coaching, job-shadowing, online training). Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities. Help managers develop their team members through career pathing. Able to develop training Module. Oversee training and L&D Specialists Requirements and skills Proven experience as an L&D Manager, Training Manager or similar. Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods. Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices. Proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS). Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business acumen. Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors. BSc/BA in Business, Psychology, or a related field Professional certification (e.g., CPLP) is a plus.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Purpose Summary: Education / Experience Requirements: o Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration or a related technical field. o Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Banking Industry and Fusion Equation Core Banking System support and implementations with at least 4 years in IT. o Should have minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in Fusion Equation Core Banking System and implementation. o Reviewing and preparing Business Requirement Specification and prepare the test cases exploring all aspects of the scope. o Defect life cycle Management and execution status reporting o Experience in test scope analysis and regression testing o Understanding of System integration with core banking systems o Reviewing BRS (Business Requirements Specifications) and prepare the test cases exploring all aspects of the scope. o Good experience in Core banking system and loan administration systems in (SIT/UAT) testing o Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality. o Provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures across the group various business and support functions. o Consult and coordinate with systems analysts and programmers to design and develop business systems. o Track and document changes to business specifications. o Create and assist others in the writing of user documentation, instruction, procedures, and training o Prepare systems business cycle specifications and manage output and controls of calculations and postings. o Actively participate in meetings which aim to assess performance as well as the department’s overall performance on a regular basis. o Answer questions about applications for all team members, as well as internal and external customers. Required Special Skills: o Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English, Arabic is preferable. o Possess strong computer software MS Office (Word, Excel and Access) skills. o Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment. o Excellent business process analysis and mapping. o Team work and sync with reporting hierarchy o Customer service oriented o Strictly adhere to banks ethics and code of conduct o Ability to effectively interact at all levels in the bank and outside contacts.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities OVERVIEW: The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is a key member of our IT security team responsible for safeguarding our organization's digital assets and infrastructure. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing security measures to identify and mitigate cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will work collaboratively to ensure the organization's systems, networks, and data remain secure against evolving cyber risks. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Design, implement, and manage cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to protect critical assets and data. · Monitor network and system activity for potential security incidents and respond effectively to mitigate threats. · Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in our infrastructure. · Plan and execute security audits, reviews, and compliance- assessments to maintain adherence to security standards. · Develop incident response plans and participate insecurity incident investigations and resolution. Configure and manage security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the design and architecture of systems and applications. · Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and trends and recommend proactive measures to enhance security. · Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to promote knowledge sharing and skills development. · Participate in risk assessments and assist in developing risk management strategies. · Monitor regulatory compliance requirements and ensure the organization’s security practices align with industry standards. · Prepare and deliver security awareness training for employees to promote a culture of cybersecurity. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 1. Proven experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role, with a focus on senior level responsibilities. 2. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and frameworks. 3. Experience with security tools such as firewalls, DS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability assessment tools. 4. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR). 5. Excellent understanding of network protocols, architecture, and cloud security concepts. 6. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for identifying and addressing security issues. 7. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+) are advantageous. 8. Effective communication and collaboration skills. EXPERIENCE: · At least10+ years of relevant experience. EDUCATION: · Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities OVERVIEW: The client is looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to help the client IT improve its systems and processes. He/she is responsible for bridging the gap between the technology team and the business. IT Business Analyst analyzes & determines business requirements and translates them into technology-driven initiatives that help the business achieve its goals. Also, he/she will be responsible for building an overall IT plan, aggregating all projects, and giving status and feedback about each of them. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: IT business analyst is responsible for enhancing the quality of IT products and services, project management, process enhancement, analyzing data to inform business decisions, and finding technological solutions to business needs, among other duties. Gather, Plan, and give status about IT projects. Analyze complex business problems and determine an IT solution. Gather data and analyze business and user needs. Provide recommendations on hardware and software procurement to support the client's business goals. Coordinate the development of documentation to enable implementation and turnover of the process of the system. Define the objectives and scope of the business system. · Work closely with managers and end users to determine the best IT solution. Conduct post-project evaluation. · Liaising between the IT department and the other ONL departments. · Acting as an information source and communicator between ONL departments. Understanding strategic business needs and growth plans. · Enhancing the quality of IT products and services. · Analyzing the design of technical systems and business models. Utilizing IT data for business insights. · Analyzing business needs. · Sourcing and implementing new business technology. Finding technological solutions to business requirements. · Producing reports on application development and implementation. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: · Excellent problem-solving skills. · Expert level in Microsoft Office Applications, including Project. · Analytical mindset. · Excellent interpersonal skills. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Attention to detail. EXPERIENCE: · 5+ years in an IT management position. EDUCATION: · Degree in computer engineering, business administration, or related field.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities OVERVIEW: The Software Engineer role is pivotal in the development of information systems by analyzing operations, designing, developing, installing software solutions, and actively supporting the software team. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Collaborate directly with the Head of Application and Development. Analyze system specifications and requirements. · Handle complex programming tasks efficiently. · Design and develop software modules; conduct unit testing ensuring optimal system performance. · Write, refine, and debug software for various projects. · Document programming modules and system setups. · Validate programming modules for logical and syntactical correctness. Contribute to technical documentation processes. · Engage in code reviews, fostering skill growth within the team. Manage and optimize cloud solutions, with a focus on Azure platforms. Oversee the smooth operation of websites and internal systems. · Design, develop, and manage scalable solutions in cloud environments. · Stay updated with the latest in Java, Python, JavaScript, and PHP technologies and best practices. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 1. Proficiency in English. 2. Strong analytical abilities to address intricate information management challenges. 3. Exceptional communication skills. 4. Mastery in a minimum of 2 programming languages, with a preference for Java, Python, JavaScript, and PHP. 5. In-depth understanding of data structures. 6. Good Knowledge in digital libraries, encompassing institutional repositories, preservation, archiving, and integrated library systems. 7. Profound knowledge of audio, video, image, text, and other media format metadata management, digitization, preservation, and publishing. 8. Solid grasp of computer logic, flow-charting, and operating systems. 9. Proficiency with standard development tools: IDEs, issue tracking systems, source control, 10. wikis, etc. 11. Comprehensive understanding of design methods and techniques like OOP concepts, Agile development, and MVC. 12. 11.Good knowledge of design patterns. 13. Mastery of all database management systems and scripting/automation techniques. 13. Strong experience in cloud management and the Azure platform. 14. Excellent knowledge of scripting and automation. 15. The Software Engineer should be a proactive problem solver, equipped with a strong foundation in software development, able to drive innovation, and have a passion for staying updated with the latest technologies and trends. EXPERIENCE: · At least 3·5 years of relevant experience. Education: BSC in computer engineering or related field

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Job Purpose Summary: The incumbent is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing the IT Infrastructure Architecture both in development and production environments. The incumbent will be responsible of the re-engineering of existing and new IT Infrastructure to optimize performance; implement latest design standards and adopt latest technologies. The incumbent will also help select the best platforms and ensure that user requirements are provided for by the latest and most effective tools available in the IT market. Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Dimensions: A. Shareholder & Financial: - Coordinate with the Head of Enterprise Architecture to provide architectural recommendations that fall inline with the Group’s overall strategy and vision. B. Customer (Internal & External): - Meet with internal managers and project owners to understand and document their requirements prior to providing suitable solutions. - Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments, units and vendors to achieve the Group’s goals/ objectives. C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory): - Develop and deliver against the organization’s strategy and successfully implement Infrastructure Architecture through active engagement delivery and investment programs. - Use industry standard architecture methodologies to successfully implement and grow the Infrastructure Architecture of the bank. - Design and Build an up to date Infrastructure Architecture to ensure smooth and seamless propagation of data between systems and subsystems. - Cover all internal systems as well as their dependence on multiple vendor products and services. - Propose new enterprise standards based on business need, IT need and technology advances. Assist project teams to implement the standards into business applications. - Employ and enforce IT industry standards such as ITIL. - Performs architecture reviews with infrastructure teams, Internal Risk management(IRM) and audit teams to ensure adherence to standards, information risk management policies. - Work closely with network and infrastructure teams, and project teams to understand their needs and ensure the best enterprise standard is implemented. - Identify gaps in the Corporate Information/Data Model and address them actively in collaboration with the business support teams. - Maintains a technology watch to identify emerging technologies that are relevant to the line of business. Builds awareness of key emerging technologies and promotes to the business in order to address their issues. - Lead the preparation and maintenance of documentation and standards for the different activities and systems user guides as per the overall documentation policy. - Ensure that design and development standards are integrated with the Group’s governance framework. - Ensure compliance and adherence to existing standards and policies in regards to IT security, internet and VPN security, and BCP and disaster recovery. - Carry out requirements as directly assigned by the Head of IT Enterprise Architecture and in accordance with the overall business plan. D. Learning & Knowledge: - Understand user requirements and existing systems in order to provide the proper solutions by enhancing the existing systems or providing new systems. - Strong knowledge of infrastructure architecture and limitations in deciding on methods of problem solving which may impact overall resource availability and time to deliver changes. Perform careful analysis to ensure changes are in congruence with the Group’s long term planning and approved strategy. - Initiate regular meetings which aim to add value by discussing progress, problems, and any other issues of concern. - Identify areas for professional development of self and direct reports and act to enhance professional development of self and others. E. Other: - Ensure high standards and security of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information. Education/Experience Requirements: - University graduate (Computer Science or related degree) with at least 4 years experience in financial services with a specialization in infrastructure architecture, design and management. - Specific courses in IT security and Infrastructure Architecture. Required Special Skills: - Self-driven with well-developed motivational and team-building skills. - Strong experience in Architectural design. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable). - Effective leadership and management skills. - Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. - Project management skills. - Strong documentation skills. - Good interpersonal skills. Operating Environment/ Location: - The referenced position will be based in Qatar and will involve liaison with the support functions at HO. - Framework and Boundaries: - Group’s overall strategic plan. - Budgetary/ scorecard targets. - Applicable policies and procedures. - Relevant regulatory pronouncements of the applicable local and international regulators and related best practices. - Delegated and re-delegated authorities as per the delegation of authorities’ structure. Communications and Working Relationships: - Business departments within the Group are responsible to provide service requirements via the standard mechanisms, all such issues are managed by the Head of IT Strategy & Governance. - Divisional and departmental heads of concerned business units, units providing support operations and all other related divisional/ departmental heads.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Job Purpose Summary: The incumbent is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing the IT enterprise Architecture both in development and production environments. The incumbent will be responsible of the re-engineering of existing and new IT systems and products to optimize performance; implement latest design standards and adopt latest technologies. The incumbent will also help select the best development platform and ensure that user requirements are provided for by the latest and most effective tools available in the IT market. Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Dimensions: A. Shareholder & Financial: - Provide the comprehensive and cost effective solutions to internal and external applications. - Coordinate with the Head of Enterprise Architecture to provide architectural recommendations that fall inline with the Group’s overall strategy and vision. - Coordinate with other heads on suggested changes that would impact their systems. B. Customer (Internal & External): - Meet with internal managers and project owners to understand and document their requirements prior to providing suitable solutions. - Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments, units and vendors to achieve the Group’s goals/ objectives. - Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required. C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory): - Develop and deliver against the organization’s strategy and successfully implement Enterprise Architecture through active engagement delivery and investment programs. - Use industry standard architecture methodologies such as TOGAF to successfully implement and grow the Enterprise Architecture of the bank. - Develop and maintain the logical Enterprise Information Architecture that enables seamless information interoperability of all banking systems from transaction systems, document management systems and information delivery systems. - Design and Build a Service Oriented Architecture Integration layer to ensure smooth and seamless propagation of data between systems and subsystems. - Cover all internal systems as well as their dependence on multiple vendor products and services. - Propose new enterprise standards based on business need, IT need and technology advances. Assist project teams to implement the standards into business applications. - Employee and enforce IT industry standards such as ITIL. - Performs architecture reviews with application development teams and infrastructure, Internal Risk management (IRM) and audit teams to ensure adherence to standards, information risk management policies, re-use of components and reduced functional redundancy - Research, design, document, build, and pilot prioritized topics within the enterprise. - Lead key enterprise architectural design solutions/projects that are scalable, adaptable and in synchronization with changing business needs. - Work closely with Solution team, Infrastructure, and project teams to understand their needs and ensure the best enterprise standard is implemented. - Participate in thought leadership initiatives and represent the Bank at industry events where required. - Identify gaps in the Corporate Information/Data Model and address them actively in collaboration with the business support teams. - Maintains a technology watch to identify emerging technologies that are relevant to the line of business. Builds awareness of key emerging technologies and promotes to the business in order to address their issues. - Ensure compliance and adherence to existing standards and policies in regard to IT security, internet and VPN security, and BCP and disaster recovery. - Carry out requirements as directly assigned by the Head of IT Strategy & Governance and in accordance with the overall business plan. D. Learning & Knowledge: - Understand user requirements and existing systems in order to provide the proper solutions by enhancing the existing systems or providing new systems. - Strong knowledge of systems architecture and limitations in deciding on methods of problem solving which may impact overall resource availability and time to deliver changes. Perform careful analysis to ensure changes are in congruence with the Group’s long term planning and approved strategy. - Initiate regular meetings which aim to add value by discussing progress, problems, and any other issues of concern. - Identify areas for professional development of self and direct reports and act to enhance professional development of self and others. E. Other: - Ensure high standards and security of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information. Education/Experience Requirements: - University graduate (Computer Science or related degree) with at least 4 years experience in financial services with a specialization in enterprise architecture, systems design and management. - Specific courses in IT security and Enterprise Architecture. Required Special Skills: - Self-driven with well-developed motivational and team-building skills. - Strong experience in Architectural design; especially SOA and TOGAF. - Strong programming skills in development tools and languages. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable). - Effective leadership and management skills. - Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. - Project management skills. - Strong documentation skills. - Good interpersonal skills.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Establish and implement policies, procedures and reporting structures to monitor plant / production activities and resolve operational issues to ensure compliance of projects / company short term and long-term goals. • Implement robust data collection to monitor plant performance and drive informed decision making. • Establish KPI’s to monitor operational success against business objectives. • Set and manage Plant & Team Goals and Objectives to deliver the plant KPI’s. • Oversee capacity and production planning from a resource, equipment, and materials perspective. • Establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement through the foundations of LEAN business operating systems. • Deliver a LEAN/CI cost saving program through your team reducing operating expenditure within the business. • Promote a quality driven culture throughout the plant through the development and implementation of robust processes and systems. • Efficiently manage and direct the daily production activities • Lead by example to monitor overall plant functions for safety, production, and quality standards. • Review, analyze, and evaluate plant operational performance, and implement improvements or corrective measures to achieve operational efficiency. • Responsible for development and implementation of production / manufacturing best practices, policies, and procedures. • Managing the master production schedule, work-in-progress inventory and the generation and execution of sites’ schedules. • Analyze and implement process improvements to enhance workflows, plant layouts / automation, production quality and capacity. • Evaluate, recommend and implement optimal production solutions and machinery / equipment needs or acquisitions • Provide leadership and mentoring to plant personnel. • Establish programs to ensure plant training, upskilling and succession planning are in place to deliver both the short and long term business strategy. Desired Candidate Profile BS or MS degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Management • 10+ years’ experience in Glass Processing industry. • At least 5 years’ experience in a management role. • Experience in Middle east or Gulf Region preferred. • Strong people management skills. • Strong sense of commercial awareness and project targets. • Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite. • Experience of Production Management/ERP software.

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Roles & Responsibilities Overview: Responsible for analyzing complex business problems, designing solutions, and overseeing the implementation of those solutions. To work closely with various departments within the organization to ensure that the solutions will meet the needs of all stakeholders. Incumbents act as a change agent to help facilitate effective deployments/modifications to current business process at QF. Roles & Responsibilities: · Understand organization needs, the context around them and facilitate the change or solution whether technical or not technical to solve the problem or improve the situation. · Apply design-thinking principles to design and develop innovative HR capacity-building systems that empower youth in the Qatari context. · Acts as a liaison between senior management and IT team and consults with functional unit management, personnel, government entity and private organization to identify, define and document business needs and objectives. current operational procedures, problems. input and output requirements, and levels of systems access. · Analyzes the feasibility of. and develops requirements for. new systems and enhancements to · existing systems: ensures the system design fits the needs of the users. · Tracks and fully documents change for functional and business specifications; writes detailed universal y understood procedures for permanent records and for use in training. · Use various methods to discover -model -analyze -optimize and automate existing or new business processes. · Analyze solution requirements to design and specify the functional and technical design of a solution. · Identify the possible technologies that are feasible for given solution requirements. · Understand technical knowledge of a specific application and usage of an application. Participates in user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality. · Provides technical assistance in training, mentoring, and coaching professional and technical staff. · Develops a training curriculum and conducts formal training sessions covering assigned systems modules. · Plan projects using standard project management methods in the planning and management of · the project. · Apply scope management processes to maintain and focus on the scope of the project. Apply resource management processes to manage resources and budgets. · Apply communication management processes to manage information. · Apply risk management processes to manage project risks. · Ability to use different software development lifecycle methods (waterfall. Iterative, Agile. Ability to conduct Stakeholder Analysis to identify the stakeholders who will be impacted by the change and understand their influence and authority levels. · Understanding of Risk Assessment methods to identify risk, probability, impact, and how to mitigate those risks. · Skills of facilitation for meeting management, and workshop planning, and management · Understanding of the questioning techniques to gather information at the right level of detail and scope to represent all of the stakeholder's needs. And the ability to ask questions that lead to an understanding of the business need rather than what they want. · Ability to manage requirements to understand the requirements change process. and traceability. Ability to communicate requirements including the use of presentation slots and the ability to create a requirements package. · Organizational Analysis skills to identify current capabilities and identify opportunities for improvement. · Ability to utilize various Modelling Techniques such as process modeling. data modeling. system modeling. · Ability to conduct Interlace Analysis, the understanding of technology infrastructure and how it interconnects, including sharing data to achieve a business goal. · Skills of writing requirements using different approaches such as use cases. activity diagrams. sequence diagrams and slate charts, Data dictionaries, and class or entity relationship diagrams. · Ability to conduct User Experience study, knowing how a user interface helps the user to successfully complete a task, also known as usability. Skills & competencies: · Elicit and clearly document business and systems requirements. · Maintain a high level of professionalism in communication, coordination, providing work leadership, training, and other high-level interactions. · Demonstrated ability to handle the most complex situations. · Strong project management, ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at any given point, strong relationship-building skills & communication skills. · Ability to communicate technical and business problems in a non-technical manner Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. · Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic and high-pressure environment. · Proven ability to deliver tasks on- time and adherence to deadlines Proficiency with MS Office applications. · Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present to senior managers. · Proven ability to apply clear critical thinking in complex, stressful situations. · Ability to learn and quickly familiarize myself with complex business and systems environments. Experience: · 7+ years relevant experience as a Solution Analyst. · 10 + years of IT experience in medium to large enterprises Experience with UML. Knowledge of design patterns. · Experience with Enterprise Applications like ERP. Microsoft SharePoint will be a bonusExperience with Cloud technologies like Oracle. Azure is desired. · To operate under pressure, and successfully handle multiple competing priorities. · Excellent technical know-how, and analytical. communications, presentation, and relationship management skills. Education: Degree or equivalent depth of knowledge of a technical field, Professional vendor courses.

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