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the projects to deliver a quality solution within the agreed scope, on time and within budget. Position Type: Full-time, permanent Location: Reading, United Kingdom Responsibilities: Create a Project Management Plan based on CHAMP Project Management Methodology detailing the objective, scope, assumptions, dependencies, risks, project life cycle broken down into work packages, deliverables, key milestones, high-level plan … on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan and coherent with the overall project objectives and related business strategy (if any) as defined in the Project Management Plan Regularly track progress of the activities and the deliverables to ensure that they are completed on time and to the required quality levels Obtain customer acceptance of the … is complete, that will provide input into the CHAMP continuous improvement process Contribute to the overall evolution of the Global Project Delivery team Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Formal project management training and certification, PMP certified recommended Successful delivery of two or more medium (> EUR 1m) mission critical projects with full budget control Competent in project management tools and More ❯

the projects to deliver a quality solution within the agreed scope, on time and within budget. Position Type: Full-time, permanent Location: Reading, United Kingdom Responsibilities: Create a Project Management Plan based on CHAMP Project Management Methodology detailing the objective, scope, assumptions, dependencies, risks, project life cycle broken down into work packages, deliverables, key milestones, high-level plan … on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan and coherent with the overall project objectives and related business strategy (if any) as defined in the Project Management Plan Regularly track progress of the activities and the deliverables to ensure that they are completed on time and to the required quality levels Obtain customer acceptance of the … is complete, that will provide input into the CHAMP continuous improvement process Contribute to the overall evolution of the Global Project Delivery team Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Formal project management training and certification, PMP certified recommended Successful delivery of two or more medium (> EUR 1m) mission critical projects with full budget control Competent in project management tools and More ❯

Key Responsibilities Working within the Delivery Team, you will work closely with the Design Team, Development Team, Finance Team, and others to ensure best practice in the field of Cost Management. Provide commercial insight and influence on projects throughout the delivery cycle on an independent and proactive basis. Inform procurement, value, and financial management activities. Identify, make and …/or escalate legal and strategic decisions as appropriate. Develop internal cost benchmarking of construction prime costs, fees, cashflows, inflation and other data points necessary to the development of business cases. Supervise cost consultant teams, including developing their appointments, setting to work and problem solving, and providing performance management and direction - as a subject matter expert. Engage … with the business Finance function to ensure accurate pre-estimation of cashflows, CAPEX estimates and so forth. Lead activities to continually improve the speed and accuracy of early cost data provided to business cases at the inception of projects. Provide advice on procurement and contract strategies for project delivery across the portfolio of planned activity. Provide project and portfolio More ❯

this transformation. This role will be responsible for building the FinOps capability from the ground up - defining processes, implementing tooling, and embedding best practices to ensure cloud adoption is cost-effective, transparent, and aligned to business objectives. Key Responsibilities Design and implement a FinOps operating model for AWS, including governance, reporting, and cultural adoption. Define and enforce cost allocation, tagging, and chargeback/showback frameworks across multi-account AWS environments. Collaborate with Cloud Architecture, Finance, and Procurement teams to integrate AWS cost management into existing business processes. Establish guardrails, budgets, and alerts to prevent cost overruns and ensure accountability. Select, configure, or advise on FinOps tooling (e.g., CloudHealth, Apptio Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer … native AWS Budgets). Develop dashboards and KPI reporting to drive cost visibility and optimisation. Lead the education and enablement of engineering and finance stakeholders on FinOps principles. Support business case development, TCO modelling, and forecasting for the migration programme. Required Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience in building or maturing FinOps practices within AWS environments. Deep understanding of AWS cost More ❯

integration, automation, and a mobile-first strategy across a global footprint. Key Responsibilities Platform Ownership s Strategy Act as the primary owner for the Azure cloud environment, including governance, cost management, architecture, and operations. Develop and maintain a scalable, secure, and resilient cloud platform aligned with the firm’s digital transformation goals. Drive and implement the roadmap for … regardless of time of day is an essential. Lead by example, setting clear expectations and holding individuals and teams accountable for high performance and ethical conduct. Provide direct line management of individuals where appropriate, ensuring clear direction, regular development conversations, and alignment with team and business goals. Operational Management Take full ownership of day-to-day BAU operations … ensuring the cloud platform’s performance, reliability, security, and compliance. This includes patch management across all infrastructure services, as well as ensuring regular reporting is carried out for patch compliance and vulnerability management. Beyond operational stability, the role demands a continuous improvement mindset - proactively evaluating the platform and driving enhancements to optimise efficiency, resilience, and user experience. Manage incident More ❯

compliance with internal standards. Monitor, Manage Change requests, understand impact and suggest way forward. Reporting - Provide status reports on progress and input into Programme/Steering board updates Stakeholder management - Map and manage stakeholders across impacted business units and external partners. Input into Programme RACI. Collaborate with end users and stakeholders to align project goals with business needs. Scope … management - Ensure project goals align with business objectives and defined scope. Apply change management processes to control scope. Review project proposals to assess timelines, resources, and constraints. Cost management - Estimate workload based on the scope and activities defined in the Work Breakdown Structure. Monitor the budget using Earned Value Management Technique. Define actions when applicable … to stay within the approved cost baseline. Update the budget and reforecast as necessary. Actively looking at ways to reduce costs with no impact to the programme. Schedule management - Develop project strategies, plans, and tools. Assign resources and responsibilities across project phases. Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery. Procurement management - Coordinate the procurement activities to More ❯

operations with SLAs, capacity planning, incident response and post-mortems Implement structured software release governance, migration frameworks, and robust QA practices. Drive predictable delivery (quarterly planning, dependency/risk management, quality gates). Establish and enforce best-in-class DevOps, trunk-based, CI/CD, and monitoring standards. Sponsor the adoption of secure SDLC, threat modelling, vulnerability management … and resiliency patterns (graceful degradation, bulkheads, back pressure), empowering teams to deliver robust solutions. Experience leading and governing SRE/DevOps practices at scale, including CI/CD, incident management, post-mortems, and capacity & cost management, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Sponsor and champion security leadership, including secure SDLC, identity/authorization (SAML … Board Knowledge Cloud-native SaaS on AWS, distributed systems, data consistency & resiliency; identity and access patterns. Telecoms/device ecosystem and integrations (operators, OEMs), enterprise security and compliance expectations. Cost optimisation and unit economics for cloud platforms. Skills Skilled at balancing technical innovation with pragmatic delivery and customer commitments. Ability to set and evolve technical standards, patterns, and guardrails More ❯

clients, ensuring client satisfaction through well thought out solutions with longevity in mind. · Quality Assurance & Best Practice: Establish and enforce data engineering standards, best practice, reusable frameworks. Quality assurance management through data engineering pipelines, ensuring both quality and performance of solutions. · Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest developments in technology changes within respective field/and … based architecture, with curated dimensional models in the gold layer built for analytical use Strong understanding and or use of unity catalog alongside core databricks functionality to drive metadata management Strong understanding of cloud economics, including cost management strategies and optimising solutions for customer needs.Experience with infrastructure as code, proficiency using tools such as Terraform to automate … or retail, which can help tailor data solutions more effectively to client needs.· Experience in building PowerBI semantic models for downstream visualisation consumption · Knowledge and or experience in data management tools such as Azure Purview or Collibra, with exposure to data cataloguing, lineage, and data quality standards. A bit about youWe have a strong ethos of accountability, quality and More ❯

delivery of IT solutions by overseeing technical execution, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning technical outcomes with business goals. Below are the responsibilities grouped into relevant focus areas: Delivery Management Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, from requirements gathering to deployment. Define and manage delivery plans, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with project managers. Monitor progress and … Understanding of custom app development, connectors, and governance. Enterprise Tools: Experience with tools such as SharePoint, Dataverse, Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps. API Enterprise Service Bus and Integration Delivery & Project Management Experience End-to-End Solution Delivery: Proven experience managing full project lifecycles from initiation to deployment. Agile/Lean Delivery: Experience delivering in Agile environments, leading sprints, backlog grooming … and iterative releases. Resource Planning: Managing cross-functional teams, assigning responsibilities, and optimizing team capacity. Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating issues and dependencies. Budget & Cost Management: Experience managing delivery budgets and vendor contracts (if applicable). Leadership and Team Management Team Leadership: Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams (developers, analysts, QA, DevOps More ❯

delivery of IT solutions by overseeing technical execution, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning technical outcomes with business goals. Below are the responsibilities grouped into relevant focus areas: Delivery Management Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, from requirements gathering to deployment. Define and manage delivery plans, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with project managers. Monitor progress and … Understanding of custom app development, connectors, and governance. Enterprise Tools: Experience with tools such as SharePoint, Dataverse, Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps. API Enterprise Service Bus and Integration Delivery & Project Management Experience End-to-End Solution Delivery: Proven experience managing full project lifecycles from initiation to deployment. Agile/Lean Delivery: Experience delivering in Agile environments, leading sprints, backlog grooming … and iterative releases. Resource Planning: Managing cross-functional teams, assigning responsibilities, and optimizing team capacity. Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating issues and dependencies. Budget & Cost Management: Experience managing delivery budgets and vendor contracts (if applicable). Leadership and Team Management Team Leadership: Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams (developers, analysts, QA, DevOps More ❯

delivery of IT solutions by overseeing technical execution, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning technical outcomes with business goals. Below are the responsibilities grouped into relevant focus areas: Delivery Management Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, from requirements gathering to deployment. Define and manage delivery plans, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with project managers. Monitor progress and … Understanding of custom app development, connectors, and governance. Enterprise Tools: Experience with tools such as SharePoint, Dataverse, Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps. API Enterprise Service Bus and Integration Delivery & Project Management Experience End-to-End Solution Delivery: Proven experience managing full project lifecycles from initiation to deployment. Agile/Lean Delivery: Experience delivering in Agile environments, leading sprints, backlog grooming … and iterative releases. Resource Planning: Managing cross-functional teams, assigning responsibilities, and optimizing team capacity. Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating issues and dependencies. Budget & Cost Management: Experience managing delivery budgets and vendor contracts (if applicable). Leadership and Team Management Team Leadership: Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams (developers, analysts, QA, DevOps More ❯

join our IT Operations team and help drive innovation, automation, and reliability across our Azure cloud environments. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of our cloud platforms. You’ll bring a strong DevOps mindset, expertise in automation and Infrastructure as Code, and a passion for continuous improvement across all aspects of … cloud operations. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure Operations: Manage and monitor daily operations across Azure SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environments. FinOps & Cost Optimisation: Implement best practices to monitor usage, optimise costs, and forecast spend, aligning cloud consumption with business goals. Disaster Recovery & Backup: Design and test DR strategies for critical cloud workloads, ensuring resilience and business continuity. Infrastructure as Code … Maintain and evolve Terraform modules for automated, consistent, and version-controlled deployments. Security & Access Management: Administer Conditional Access Policies, manage application registrations, and enforce secure identity and access practices. Monitoring & Incident Response: Configure and manage tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to proactively detect and resolve issues. Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure adherence to security More ❯

with technical execution. Lead and mentor a team of Cloud Engineers Oversee day-to-day cloud operations: monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and optimisation. Drive cloud security, governance, compliance, and cost optimisation (FinOps). Plan and deliver projects using Agile methodologies. 3+ years hands-on experience with AWS. Hands on leadership experience, ideally within SaaS environments (this is a huge … bonus!) GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance. Knowledge of cloud cost management and performance monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. SQL Server Windows Server Active Directory DNS IIS/Nginx Linux PowerShell/Bash IDS/IPS Serverless (AWS Lambda, ECS) AI applied to Infrastructure-as-Code 25 days More ❯

Code practices using Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. Support development teams through CI/CD pipelines. Explore AI-driven approaches to infrastructure automation. Drive cloud security, governance, compliance, and cost optimisation (FinOps). Plan and deliver projects using Agile methodologies. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years hands-on experience with AWS. Hands on leadership experience, ideally within SaaS environments (this … with Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance. Knowledge of cloud cost management and performance monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice-to-have: SQL Server | Windows Server | Active Directory | DNS | IIS/Nginx | Linux | PowerShell/Bash More ❯

Code practices using Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. Support development teams through CI/CD pipelines. Explore AI-driven approaches to infrastructure automation. Drive cloud security, governance, compliance, and cost optimisation (FinOps). Plan and deliver projects using Agile methodologies. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years hands-on experience with AWS. Hands on leadership experience, ideally within SaaS environments (this … with Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance. Knowledge of cloud cost management and performance monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice-to-have: SQL Server | Windows Server | Active Directory | DNS | IIS/Nginx | Linux | PowerShell/Bash More ❯

Code practices using Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. Support development teams through CI/CD pipelines. Explore AI-driven approaches to infrastructure automation. Drive cloud security, governance, compliance, and cost optimisation (FinOps). Plan and deliver projects using Agile methodologies. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years hands-on experience with AWS. Hands on leadership experience, ideally within SaaS environments (this … with Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance. Knowledge of cloud cost management and performance monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice-to-have: SQL Server | Windows Server | Active Directory | DNS | IIS/Nginx | Linux | PowerShell/Bash More ❯

Code practices using Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. Support development teams through CI/CD pipelines. Explore AI-driven approaches to infrastructure automation. Drive cloud security, governance, compliance, and cost optimisation (FinOps). Plan and deliver projects using Agile methodologies. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years hands-on experience with AWS. Hands on leadership experience, ideally within SaaS environments (this … with Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance. Knowledge of cloud cost management and performance monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice-to-have: SQL Server | Windows Server | Active Directory | DNS | IIS/Nginx | Linux | PowerShell/Bash More ❯

than 3,000 data & AI specialists have been created by removing systemic barriers to the tech industry. Work spans a broad range of industries, including financial services, insurance, asset management, pharmaceuticals, energy and natural resources, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and mobility. As a preferred partner of today’s leading technology providers - such as Databricks, Snowflake and Collibra - delivery is accelerated … Kubrick’s internal knowledge base Line-manage and mentor developers within the team, supporting their professional growth and certifications (including SnowPro) Troubleshoot and tune query performance, storage usage, and cost efficiency across Snowflake accounts Act as a subject matter expert during consulting engagements, providing advice on best practices for data sharing, and integration with other technology (e.g. Databricks, Starburst … Tableau, Power BI) Ensure solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements such as scalability, security, reliability and cost optimisation Key Requirements & Technical Experience At least 3 years of experience in data engineering or analytics, including designing and delivering enterprise grade data solutions Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake (or comparable cloud data warehouses like BigQuery, RedShift, Synapse) including More ❯

Enterprise Architecture function, supporting a multi-year transformation programme. The AWS Solution Architect is responsible for shaping and governing the cloud architecture strategy, ensuring that platforms are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with AWS best practices. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and infrastructure teams to assess current-state risks, define future-state patterns, and guide delivery … Architected Framework. Maintain high-level architecture views and model the current AWS footprint, including dependencies and technical debt. Facilitate design forums, present architectural options, and make decisions balancing risk, cost, and delivery speed. Define target and transitional states for key cloud components such as landing zones, network segmentation, identity, observability, and disaster recovery. Produce or review detailed designs for … CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Ansible) and GitOps pipelines (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions). Embed security and resilience using AWS organisational controls, IAM best practices, encryption, and multi-region architecture patterns. Drive cost optimisation through reserved instance planning, right-sizing, and architectural efficiency. Champion cloud best practices via Well-Architected Reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and mentoring. Evaluate emerging AWS services and recommend More ❯

Liquidity Domain Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Permanent role Experience Required: Minimum 15+ years of relevant IT experience , with at least 5+ years in programme and project management . Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programmes in the banking and financial services sector , particularly within Liquidity, Treasury, or Payments domains[1]. Key Responsibilities: Lead … end-to-end delivery of complex programmes focused on Liquidity Management , ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Develop and maintain programme roadmaps , milestone plans , and risk registers ; manage dependencies, issues, and change control processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, finance, and compliance to define scope, deliverables, and success metrics[2]. Drive regulatory compliance and support … on programme progress, risks, and mitigation strategies[4]. Champion Agile and DevOps methodologies , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation[5]. Oversee financial planning , budgeting, and cost management across programme streams. Required Skills & Competencies: Deep understanding of Liquidity Risk , Cash & Liquidity Management , and Banking Operations . Strong command of Agile, Waterfall , and Hybrid delivery More ❯

reporting to the Platform Lead to help build a robust platform that supports all of Connells' digital initiatives.Experience and Skills Required: Solid understanding of Terraform syntax, modules, and state management Experience with Azure Terraform provider and common patterns Familiarity with ARM templates and Azure resource management Knowledge of core Azure services (Virtual Networks, VMs, Storage, App Services, etc. … concepts Understanding of cloud networking concepts (VNets, subnets, NSGs) Awareness of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements Basic knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools Understanding of cloud cost management and resource optimisation principles Comfort with troubleshooting and supporting development teams Understanding of service reliability and incident response practices Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer More ❯

. Proven experience in building and configuring allocation models (rule/ruleset creation, allocation logic, rule balancing). Strong knowledge of finance/accounting principles (e.g., Waterfall & Activity-Based Cost Allocation processes). Ability to analyse existing allocation models (e.g., HPCM) and validate allocation outputs between legacy and EPCM solutions. Experience with EPM Automate and Data Integration with Oracle … . Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Self-starter with the ability to work independently, run workshops, and deliver outcomes with minimal handholding. Desirable Skills: Hands-on experience implementing cost allocation models in PCMCS (end-to-end). Ability to write business rules/Groovy scripts. Experience with management reporting, dashboards, and profit curve visualisations. Exposure to automation … and emerging AI-driven tooling within EPM solutions. Experience preparing management reports and conducting rule balancing analysis. Overview: We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Oracle Fusion EPCM Consultants to join Thebes Group, supporting a Finance Transformation Programme. This hands-on role will play a pivotal part in the implementation of Oracle EPCM, delivering profitability and cost management More ❯

You will lead a Data Centre Services (DCS) and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. With full responsibility for site availability, health & safety, budget management, and third party oversight, you will ensure all certifications and processes meet the highest standards. Beyond operations, this role offers a commercial focus, working closely with Sales and Product … teams to support business growth. Your success will be measured by customer and employee satisfaction, cost control, energy efficiency (PUE reduction) and return on site investment. This is a hands-on role where on-site leadership is essential. For an experienced data centre professional with strong leadership and commercial understanding, this is an exciting opportunity to own and shape … compliance accreditations, maintaining a safe working environment. • Operations & Maintenance - Manage 24/7 site operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, subcontractor oversight, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). • Budget & Cost Management - Recommend and control site budgets, ensuring expenditure aligns with agreed objectives and delivers best value. • Energy Efficiency & Infrastructure - Drive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power More ❯

You will lead a Data Centre Services (DCS) and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. With full responsibility for site availability, health & safety, budget management, and third party oversight, you will ensure all certifications and processes meet the highest standards. Beyond operations, this role offers a commercial focus, working closely with Sales and Product … teams to support business growth. Your success will be measured by customer and employee satisfaction, cost control, energy efficiency (PUE reduction) and return on site investment. This is a hands-on role where on-site leadership is essential. For an experienced data centre professional with strong leadership and commercial understanding, this is an exciting opportunity to own and shape … compliance accreditations, maintaining a safe working environment. • Operations & Maintenance - Manage 24/7 site operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, subcontractor oversight, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). • Budget & Cost Management - Recommend and control site budgets, ensuring expenditure aligns with agreed objectives and delivers best value. • Energy Efficiency & Infrastructure - Drive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power More ❯

EPCM Systems Lead – London/Hybrid – Up to £100K + Excellent Benefits & Bonus Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Technical Systems Owner – Oracle EPCM (Enterprise Profitability & Cost Management) to join a global technology-led organisation. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a key system that supports complex intragroup arrangements and transfer pricing … understanding of finance and transfer pricing principles. Skilled in requirements gathering, solution design, integrations, reporting, and testing (SIT/UAT). Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement abilities. Project management experience with the ability to balance multiple priorities. Package: £100K basic salary Bonus Scheme Contract: full-time, permanent Location: London (hybrid, 3 days in-office) Benefits: 28 days holiday More ❯