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End User Applications Release Manager, Citibank, Seef, Bahrain

Responsibilities

The Vertical Apps Release and Support Manager is part of Software Management Services group responsible for the centralized execution of Desktop platform and software upgrades for Citi’s 500,000 end points. Vertical apps release management and support functions include the management of upgrade tasks for software applications used by line of businesses and their rollout in the production environment such as physical desktops, cloud, cloud plus and RDSH servers. Release management means keeping the Desktop environment safe and sound and ensure that applications, software and operating systems are kept current at all time. Because of the size of the Citi desktop environment, the diverse hardware types and the large number of software applications in use across the firm, Development and Release Management both require careful planning across multiple line of business as well as countries around the world.

The functions in scope are: 1) Release planning which is performed by release managers 2) Investigation and Remediation of anomalies 3) Level 2 SCCM/Intune and Desktop Support. These functions all report into the Vertical Release Management Head. Combined, the team provide the automation, execution, monitoring and troubleshooting of any type of Vertical release. The role of the Team manager is to provide technical leadership and to own the release plans and execute their implementation in a silent and timely manner.

A successful candidate will

Manage a virtual and global team made up of approx. 35 staff including 3rd party engineers

Balance risk, whilst driving the Release and Support team to meet expected saturation and penetration metrics

Identify and leverage opportunities for continuous process and performance improvement through workflow changes, automation, and resource allocation

Work closely with internal and third-party partners to ensure that upgrades and migrations are completed on time and that the necessary tools and infrastructure required to automate migration are available.

Address client escalations and/or proactively address potential client concerns

Work closely with senior management to align Global Software Management Services with tactical and strategic objectives

Lead and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and direct instruction

Skillset Requirements

10 years’ experience in an Enterprise environment

10 years’ experience with Level 2/3 support of a large (100K+) Microsoft Windows environment

5 years’ experience working with Microsoft SCCM

Thorough understanding of ITIL best practices in relation to incident, change and deployment management.

Working knowledge of scripting, SQL Server, web technologies

Intune/Azure experience

Ability to manage and coordinate tasks in multiple regions and across time zones

Excellent written and verbal communications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in IT / Computer management

10 years multi-disciplinary IT experience

10 years managerial experience

ITIL Certification

Experience managing multiple staff across various functional roles and locations

Experience hiring, developing, and retaining highly skilled teams

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

https://jobs.citi.com/job/-/-/287/35286292784

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Chief Engineering, IHG, Muscat, Oman

About Us

The Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC is adjacent to the new Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, an iconic landmark for Muscat and the Sultanate of Oman and will be an integral part of a larger mixed use development including a grade-A business park and shopping centre making it an ideal travel destination for both business and leisure traveler. Conveniently located 10 minutes from the new Muscat International Airport and Al Mouj Golf Course this new-build property will benefit from the purpose-built precinct that has a state-of-the-art exhibition centre with 22,000m² of exhibition space. Overlooking the Wadi, this waterway and natural reserve is home to about 260 variety of Oman’s exotic birdlife and extensive parklands. The Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC will boast extensive meeting and event facilities with a separate function centre that will include a spacious ballroom with terrace, a boardroom and three large meeting rooms with our Crowne Meetings Director to tailor our facilities to suit your event’s needs. The hotel’s master chefs will craft full banquet menus, customised cocktail receptions or refreshing working lunches for your events. The hotel will also benefit from five food and beverage outlets, with majority offering outdoor seating overlooking the invigorating wetland.

Your day to day

• Lead the engineering team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel. • Develop, implement and modify programs for preventative maintenance of the property, facilities and equipment. • Establish maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs and maintenance to minimize service and operational disruption. • Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performance. • Ensure that guests and colleagues receive prompt, professional treatment and courteous service in response to their maintenance needs. • Establish department equipment and inventory levels to be maintained and work with General Manager on ordering procedures. • Maintain, monitor and test the hotel’s emergency and security systems, features and procedures. • Perform daily inspections to ensure property, rooms, facilities and work areas are maintained according to standards. • Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records. • Prepare management reports; daily, weekly, monthly and annual report in accordance with Hotel’s policy & procedures. Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports. • Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations. • Maintain and order parts and supplies whilst minimizing waste and maintaining “green” initiatives.

What we need from you

• University / College degree holder in a mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines a plus. • Minimum of combined 5 years’ experience in a related field of expertise and 4–5-star Hotel experience in the engineering discipline. • Proven ability to handle multiple complex projects with a focus on results. • Able to handle stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize well. • Must have very good verbal and written communication skills. • Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. • Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic. • An eye for detail and a focus on quality standards.

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https://careers.ihg.com/en/job-details/?jobref=Chief+Engineering|en|EMEAA35431#503700

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Head of Pipelines BGD, Nes Fircroft, Doha, Qatar

Job Description

Supervise and guide PreFEED/FEED/EPC Contractors and Pipeline engineeirng team in accordance with the scope of work, project deliverables and approved execution schedule ensuring the design, quality assurance and optimising project cost. Guide the contractors on pipeline materials, coating, testing and installation specifications, verification analysis, calculations, MTO, Technical Bid evaluations and vendor data reviews in line with Company requirements.

2. Develop, review and amend various policies and procedures to ensure that all Pipeline engineering references are up to date and relevant. Advise and recommend design procedures, processes deliverables and alternative studies.

3. Laise with Engineering Team members and the Engineering Manager on project engineering needs, objectives, and requirements.

4. Ensure execution of work is aligned and in compliance with Companies Operations, Policies, Standards of Business Conduct and Project Management System (PMS).

5. Assess PreFEED/FEED/EPC CONTRACTOR's Pipeline engineering and guides construction activities; usage of appropriate design tools, including computer hardware and software; adherence with all project objectives, requirements, specifications, standards, procedures, execution plans and design verification processes.

6. Assess and validate PreFEED/FEED/EPC CONTRACTOR capability in providing all contract documents, progress measurement and reporting and recommends additional technical support to address gaps.

7. Determine the technical attachments and scope descriptions to all fabrication and construction contracts ensuring the timely delivery of all purchase orders and construction management/oversight to Main Subcontractor (i.e. method statement review & approval, resolution of technical queries, etc).

8. Coordinate the Pipeline engineering schedule and related milestones, providing data (narrative, charts, graphs) change management recommendations and recovery plans to address any schedule delays for monitoring progress and reporting.

9. Facilitate knowledge sharing from lessons learned and communicate them to support review teams and future projects.

– Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

 Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Marine / Piping Engineering discipline.

Knowledge and/or Experience

 10 years’ experience at a principal technical and lead Pipeline Engineering level with a broad knowledge of engineering and construction execution including design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, onshore LNG facilities design, construction and operations.

 Development and management of plot plans and 3D models.

 Specification of materials and procurement technical support activities.

 Onshore High Pressure Gas Transmission systems, including compression, large bore (>30”) pipelines, valves and manifolds, PIG trap and launcher systems.

 Engineering, Construction (trenchless type UG pipe crossings) and Commissioning of High Pressure onshore lean NG pipelines including design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria.

 Design and Operations of Gas Processing/NGL/LNG Facilities is preferred.

Position Title

Head of Pipelines BGD

Job Description

Attached.

Working Schedule

Work hours per day: 10 hrs./day

Work Days per Week: 6 days/week

Work day per Month: 26 days/month

Work Location

Qatar Onshore

Department/Project

NFXP Onshore

Estimated Start Date

1 Oct. 2022

Estimated End Date

30 Sept. 2024

Contract Term in Months

24 Months

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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Engineering Assistant + Engineering Technician, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Doha, Qatar

About Us

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in SanFrancisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences center on our guests, offering an inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted, and ridiculously personal. Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and Restaurant Company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests. We're looking for passionate, high-spirited individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Doha, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe. Located in the heart of Doha Old Town, Kimpton Al Rowda Doha will be the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this charming and vibrant area of town. Just a stone’s throw from the many favorite sights of the Qatari capital, the hotel will welcome guests and locals to experience its 283 guest rooms, including suites and serviced apartments, and to enjoy a multitude of unique dining options.

Your day to day

As a Maintenance Assistant you will be assisting the Maintenance Manager with the upkeeping of all areas of the hotel.

What we need from you

You will be responsible for responding to maintenance requests from our guests, colleagues and management team, and undertake any plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical work to maintain a safe and efficient system within the hotel. ,Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience ,Luxury and lifestyle experience is preferred ,Pre-Opening experience is an advantage

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us. So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

https://careers.ihg.com/en/job-details/?jobref=Engineering+Assistant+%2b+Engineering+Technician++Pre-Opening+Team+-+The+Kimpton+Al+Rowda+Doha|en|EMEAA33820#503960

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Head, Contracts, Parsons, Doha, Qatar

Job Description:

Head, Contracts

Qatar

What You Will Be Doing

Procurement of goods or services for Client projects in Asia and Africa
Ensuring that Client secures the best deals for materials and services obtained
Managing and preparing project related contracts ensuring alignment with respective project's needs

Specific Responsibilities

Tendering:

Liaise and communicate with relevant departments on materials or services required to deliver the scope of work and fulfill the needs at client, including consultant/contractor/construction materials etc.

Implement standardized tendering methods for project procurement, using standard templates, tools and documents that facilitate tender preparation

Assist in maintaining accurate vendor database (contractors, suppliers, consultants); ensure database reflects latest information on pricing, delivery time andresources

Manage end-to-end RFP process-from bid scoping, bid conditioning and evaluation (technical and commercial), shortlisting/selection to award

Prepare invitation letter in case of pre-qualification and/or, shortlisting for tender Issues at client. Assist with the preparation of tender documentation with guidance and assistance from relevant departments advising on the most suitable contracting strategy given the scope of work. Prepare contract documentation to ensure clarity of scope and requirements for deliverables and timing in line with client objectives, draft contract agreements with the most compatible legal and commercial terms. Issue documents/contracts for review by your client manager. Draft responses to tender queries which relate specifically to contractual, commercial and financial aspects of the tender agreement.

Recommend vendors based on bids along with vendorscorecards

Create and maintain list of Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers and their performance scorecards Collect feedback from relevant departments on supplier / service performance Assist in negotiation with contractors to ensure highest quality service at the most effective price

Contract processes:

Carry out the evaluation and agreement on all variations. change orders or concession requests with the contractor/consultant: and prepare submission together with requesting department to Tenders Committee for approval

Prepare financial statements during the period of the contract, detailing the financial position for the requesting departments Coordinate supplier/ contractor payments with Finance/Accounting department

Undertake contract related processes and monitor contract progress

Control mechanisms:

Monitor the work of the awarded contractor/consultant/stakeholder by liaison with relevant departments, to ensure compliance with the contract

Take actions/escalate when the contract Is not being adhered to Review disputes with contractors related to project procurement/contracts

Negotiate and recommend best way forward to resolve disputes to ensure mutual satisfaction of both parties; liaise with relevant departments (e.g., legal, finance, etc.) as needed for proper disputemanagement

Data and reporting:

Ensure maintenance and update of data such as information about contractor's prices and receipts and records of purchased goods

Update data such as changes in information about suppliers products and prices

Develop reports on project procurement functions

Other duties:

Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate MIS statements and reports

Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

What Required Skills You Will Bring

Bachelor's degree In Engineering or similar discipline
10+ years of experience in large scale construction management
Knowledge of tendering and procurement processes (should have performed procurement/contracting duties)
Experience in awarding and managing contracts, knowledge of commercial, technical and legal contract terms
In-depth knowledge of procurement and contracting standards, requirements, Internal controls, policies and procedures; understanding of the local regulation
Knowledge of Arabic required

What Desired Skills You Will Bring

Diligent about enforcing standards, procedures and policies
Excellent communication skills (including verbal as well as writing and drafting skills)
Advanced/multiple linguistic skills to manage relationships with local and international contractors

Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships & Able to manage time and prioritize work efficiently

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

https://parsons.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/QA---Doha/Head--Contracts_R132357

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End User Applications Release Manager, Citibank, Seef, Bahrain

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Head, Contracts, Parsons, Doha, Qatar

Head, Contracts

What You Will Be Doing

Procurement of goods or services for Client projects in Asia and Africa

Ensuring that Client secures the best deals for materials and services obtained

Managing and preparing project related contracts ensuring alignment with respective project's needs

Specific Responsibilities

Tendering:

Liaise and communicate with relevant departments on materials or services required to deliver the scope of work and fulfill the needs at client, including consultant/contractor/construction materials etc.

Implement standardized tendering methods for project procurement, using standard templates, tools and documents that facilitate tender preparation

Assist in maintaining accurate vendor database (contractors, suppliers, consultants); ensure database reflects latest information on pricing, delivery time andresources

Manage end-to-end RFP process-from bid scoping, bid conditioning and evaluation (technical and commercial), shortlisting/selection to award

Recommend vendors based on bids along with vendorscorecards

Create and maintain list of Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers and their performance scorecards Collect feedback from relevant departments on supplier / service performance Assist in negotiation with contractors to ensure highest quality service at the most effective price

Contract processes:

Carry out the evaluation and agreement on all variations. change orders or concession requests with the contractor/consultant: and prepare submission together with requesting department to Tenders Committee for approval

Prepare financial statements during the period of the contract, detailing the financial position for the requesting departments Coordinate supplier/ contractor payments with Finance/Accounting department

Undertake contract related processes and monitor contract progress

Control mechanisms:

Monitor the work of the awarded contractor/consultant/stakeholder by liaison with relevant departments, to ensure compliance with the contract

Take actions/escalate when the contract Is not being adhered to Review disputes with contractors related to project procurement/contracts

Negotiate and recommend best way forward to resolve disputes to ensure mutual satisfaction of both parties; liaise with relevant departments (e.g., legal, finance, etc.) as needed for proper disputemanagement

Data and reporting:

Ensure maintenance and update of data such as information about contractor's prices and receipts and records of purchased goods

Update data such as changes in information about suppliers products and prices

Develop reports on project procurement functions

Other duties:

Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate MIS statements and reports

Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

What Required Skills You Will Bring

Bachelor's degree In Engineering or similar discipline

10+ years of experience in large scale construction management

Knowledge of tendering and procurement processes (should have performed procurement/contracting duties)

Experience in awarding and managing contracts, knowledge of commercial, technical and legal contract terms

In-depth knowledge of procurement and contracting standards, requirements, Internal controls, policies and procedures; understanding of the local regulation

Knowledge of Arabic required

What Desired Skills You Will Bring

Diligent about enforcing standards, procedures and policies

Excellent communication skills (including verbal as well as writing and drafting skills)

Advanced/multiple linguistic skills to manage relationships with local and international contractors

Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships & Able to manage time and prioritize work efficiently

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