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Job Title: IT Category ManagerPay Rates: €450 – €525 per dayHybrid: Working in Dublin Office (at least 2 visits per week to office)Duration: Initial 3 months Your RoleDevelop and execute comprehensive category strategies for IT procurement, focus area will be, engineering software and IT servicesLead strategic sourcing initiatives for complex IT categories with significant organizational impactAnalyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and internal requirements to identify optimization opportunitiesNegotiate and manage enterprise agreements with key technology vendors and service providersPartner with IT stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement strategies accordinglyDrive cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation across the IT categoryManage supplier relationships to ensure contractual compliance and value realisationImplement innovative procurement approaches that leverage emerging technologies and methodologiesProvide category expertise and guidance to procurement teams and business stakeholdersLead cross-functional teams in complex sourcing projects and digital transformation initiatives Your Background8 years of procurement experience with at least 5 years specializing in IT category management, experience in Professional Services category would be desirable.Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship managementStrong understanding of IT infrastructure, software licensing models, cloud services, and emerging technologiesExperience managing enterprise-wide technology agreements and complex vendor relationships Understanding of IT & Professional Services engagement models, rate structures, and delivery methodologiesTrack record of successfully managing consulting firms, system integrators, and other IT & professional service providersExperience with statement of work (SOW) development, negotiation, and managementKnowledge of resource augmentation models and contingent workforce managementProven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and value improvementsAdvanced analytical skills and proficiency with procurement systems and data analysis toolsExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilitiesBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred

Data AnalystStart date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation 1 Waterside, Kingswood Ave, Dublin IrelandRate: €300 - €340 per day The Expertise You HaveBachelor’s degree in business/finance or Related Field required1-2 years’ experience working in a Mutual Fund Operations, Business Analysis, and/or Data Analyst role within a Financial Services CompanyTimely response for the set-up and maintenance requests from customersExperience in varied projects/initiatives from straight forward to complexRespond to research requests requiring assistance and problem resolutionAssist in the documentation, response, and management of client requests for new dataDefine and execute test plans and support user acceptance testingRecommend process enhancements for the efficient, accurate and timely completion of all activities including: data loading, quality checks, and reportingIdentify data issues, perform root cause analysis and resolve data quality issues. When needed, work with business partners and systems partners to resolve.Ensuring work is completed within SLA and working on identifying possible causes of missed SLAsExceptional attention to detailYour ability to think analytically and deliver solutions to complex challenges and recognize when escalation is requiredTeam player who takes initiative and thinks across FidelityWorking knowledge of investment securities and Bloomberg an advantage

Automated Tester QA 37414Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in 1 Waterside, Kingswood Ave, Dublin Ireland, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €300 - €400 per day The Expertise and Skills You Bring6 years’ experience in Quality Engineering.Financial services experience is preferred but not required.Experience in Agile methodologies.Experience with using Java or Java Script and experience with Java based testing frameworks.Experience with RDBMS, RESTAPI and related tools such as SQL and Postman,Experience as an automation engineer/software engineer working across a diverse range of applications at multiple layers of the technology stackExperience with Cucumber/Gherkin, CypressExtensive experience with requirement analysis, defect tracking, coordinating with team members in different locations, test reporting and signoff.Extensive experience with Jenkins CI/CD, job creation and maintenanceJira and Xray a plus.BPMExperience in mentoring junior associates. ( Nice to have)You have shown knowledge of CI/CD principles using Jenkins and Git and can make recommendations on how to best include test automation into pipelines. The Value You DeliverSelf-directed, willing to take initiative, pragmatic and results oriented.Working and collaborating on new technologies to address legacy test challenges.A strong contributor with a collaborative work style, and you enjoy crafting and implementing efficient and effective test strategies.Implementing test infrastructure that can deliver business values immediately but also grow interactively.Actively participate in the development process through writing and maintain application features and automated tests including unit tests, component tests, integration tests, functional tests, performance tests, scenario tests and interoperability testsCollaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production health.

Sharepoint DeveloperLocation : LondonDuration : Initial 3 monthsHybrid : 3 days in office and 2 days WFHRate : £400 - £450 per day Inside IR35 What’s in It for You?High-Impact Role– Drive SharePoint Online implementations and design secure, enterprise-grade solutionsHands-On Development– Stay close to the code while influencing architecture and automation strategiesCutting-Edge Tech – Work with SharePoint Online, Logic Apps, Generative AI, and advanced security frameworksProfessional Growth – Access to certifications, leadership pathways, and continuous learningCollaborative Culture – Join a team that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence Responsibilities:Implement and configure SharePoint Online for enterprise-level projectsDesign and provision secure document spaces with automation workflowsDevelop and optimize search functionality within SharePointIntegrate SharePoint with OnePlace and other enterprise systemsApply advanced security logic and manage permissions across environmentsUtilize Logic Apps for workflow automation and system integrationExplore and implement Generative AI capabilities to enhance user experienceTroubleshoot and optimize SharePoint solutions for performance and reliability Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldMicrosoft certifications (SharePoint, Azure) preferred

Marketing Manager Location: London, 3 days onsiteDuration: 12 monthsStart Date: ASAPPay rate: £370 - £450 per day PAYE ResponsibilitiesDevelops and leads brand strategy for EMEA initiatives.Develop a deep understanding of local priorities (business targets, segmentation, priority markets) and cultural customer insights (consumer/market trends, key reasons as well as barriers to purchase, key feature usage) to be a thought partner with both the EMEA and Global teams.Work XFN to create insightful briefs drawing on different sources of insights and knowledge to weave together creative narratives, including internal and external data sources, to inspire our creative partners in EMEA and Global.As the brief owner and key stakeholder of local campaigns drive creation and execution of breakthrough work that inserts our brands in local culture, which consistently deliver against business metrics.Working closely with EMEA insights team, implement and manage Analytics & Learning Agendas to demonstrate the impact and return of marketing investment for the business in the short- and long-term Communicate effectively with stakeholders and teams, driving transparency, coordination and alignment.Cultivate strong working relationships with internal teams, including global and regional marketing teams, specifically Creative, Marketing Insights and Media as well as external agency partners, in the development of breakthrough and effective marketing.   Qualifications: 10 years’ experience leading brand strategy and/or marketing for10 consumer-facing brand(s) in the EMEAExperience developing marketing strategy and integrated consumer campaigns at well established brands Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams, either formally through reporting structure or informally through influence Experience in identifying and leveraging insights and analytics.Experience developing bold, breakthrough integrated marketing campaigns, with specific social media strategies, that drove measurable results at a local or regional level.Written and oral fluency in English.Experience working cross functionally with a geographically-dispersed and multi-disciplinary group in the development of marketing strategy, plans and execution Preferred Qualifications:Experience leading marketing for a consumer technology brand in the EMEA Knowledge of the CE Retail Channel environment in the EMEA Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving and ever-changing environment Proven communicator, able to clearly articulate marketing’s role and the importance of the UK in driving the business Outstanding creative sense and effective and inspiring partner to creative agencies in developing stand-out marketing communications

IT Project Manager 37208Duration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 Waterside, Kingswood Ave, Dublin Ireland ,3 weeks working from home, 1 week in officeRate: €550 – €600 per dayLeads prioritization sessions for the product using fit-for-purpose prioritization techniques connected to the business strategy to visualize the work, manage dependencies and support prioritization of initiatives and work with teams to identify product contributing to an initiative and align product roadmaps across the initiativePartner with delivery leadership (product and technology) to develop short and longterm plans for delivery teams aligned with annual and quarterly commitments Leads prioritization, ensure planning effectiveness, detailed plans, schedules, assignments and dependencies and leads release planning sessions utilizing relative estimation and forecasting techniquesIdentify, define and lead dependency management, inclusive of resolving  Develop and execute risk mitigation efforts, with timely escalation as required and gathers and maintains historic delivery data trends for teams to support future delivery planningOrganizes capacity planning utilizing historic delivery data Lead regular collaboration with Design Partners and ongoing backlog refinement sessions, ensures a well-refined prioritized backlog, supporting effective delivery, continuous planning and management of dependenciesEngage appropriately for release success by coordinating and supporting releases with client-facing business leaders as they drive client awareness and product engagement.Lead development of the work between development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear expectations and monitor work in progress, minimize context switching to ensure teams maintain focus and finishIdentify, measure and implement team delivery processes for predictable value delivery and support engineering quality excellence and standards applied throughout the product building lifecycleManage progress for product and release plans against milestones, capacity, and delivering business value, managing expectations with proper escalation, informing key stakeholders using appropriate reporting Ensure product and portfolio data integrity in enterprise recommended tools, patterns and trends insights and understand and enforce Quality StandardsMaintain holistic backlog prioritized with TLM needs and tech debt and minimize amount of tech debt incurred ensuring risks/trade-offs understood and acceptedUnderstand and enforce Incident, Change and Problem Management processes and understand and apply the foundations of data available to measure delivery effectiveness, using leading and lagging indicators for reportingTrack, report and leverage pre-determined product, business, technical, quality and delivery KPIs to ensure delivery output is achieving business and customer outcomes and analyze historic delivery metric trends to identify opportunities, design improvement plans with delivery teams, adjust forecasted delivery timelinesBachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience5 years of industry experience in a software development environment Adaptability – Effectively operates in situations with incomplete, complex, or evolving information. Has the ability to make sound decisions, adjust effectively to changing priorities and challenges, adapt plans, and guide teams without having all the answers, demonstrating resilience, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn and innovate in dynamic contexts.Capacity Planning – Considers resource trends, facts, and changing demands to make predictions regarding future capacity needs.Cross Functional Collaboration – Collaborates with team members from different teams or functions to deliver a product vision or project.Data Driven Decision Making – Uses data to guide decision-making based on measurable insights that improve products and services.Dependency Management – Identifies, tracks, and resolves dependencies between teams, product development efforts, projects, or programs to ensure efficient execution and timely delivery of target outcomes without bottlenecks or delays.Impediment Removal and Management – Identify, prioritize, and resolve obstacles that hinder team progress, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery.IT Acumen – Keeps abreast with trends, developments, and technologies within the field of Information Technology, locally and internationally. Understands the impact of these on the organization. Incorporates relevant trends to ensure organization's relevancy and competitiveness.Planning and Delivery Methodologies – Understands the various agile and project frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Agile, SCRUM, Lean, Six Sigma, Waterfall, Kanban, etc.) and applies the appropriate framework/methodology for the situation.Problem Solving – Leverages knowledge, previous experience, and skills to identify the crux of an issue and creates a workable solution to resolve problems. Understands verbal or numerical information and how to make reasoned decisions based on this analysis.Product Roadmap Management – Creates a high-level visual summary that maps out the vision and direction of a product over time.Quality Control – Reviews the quality of all factors involved in production. Investigates products to ensure that quality is maintained or improved.Release Planning and Forecasting – Defines and estimates work in scope for release based on target outcomes, prioritizes deliverables, aligns capacity with plan work, monitors progress against estimates, manages scope adjustments based on new insights, and ensures successful release of the product increment.Risk ManagementSolution Oriented OutcomesStakeholder ManagementSystems ThinkingTesting

Oracle HCM Cloud Functional Lead – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAPDuration: 4-month contractLocation: 2 days in either office (Havant, Reading or Thatcham) & 3 days remote workingRate: £620 - £645 per day inside IR35 Responsibilities Support the successful delivery of the Oracle Fusion HCM Project through liaison with SI Partners, OCS, Business SMEs and IT colleagues through the build, test and cut over phases.Take ownership for the functional delivery of reporting, integration and DM specifications, quality assurance, testing and user testing support.Provide expertise and support for the data cleansing, data preparation, data mapping and reconciliation for data migration and integrations from non-EBS systems or data sources.Identify risks, issues, and dependencies of the Integrations and Data Migration Workstream, mitigate, and manage these as required.Support the upcoming test phases with expertise in Parallel Payroll Runs / Payroll Comparison testing a particular focus.Produce a range of project documentation, including but not limited to specs, strategies, project plans, RAID items.Translate technical concepts or terminology for non-technical audiences.A strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately and provide a superior customer/client experience. Key Skills Strong functional knowledge of Oracle Fusion HCM, covering Core HR, Payroll, Absence Mgmt, Time & Labour and preferably Workforce Scheduling and LMS.Experience of moving from eBusiness Suite to Oracle CloudFull lifecycle experience of Oracle HCM Cloud implementations from design, build, test through to deploymentExperience in Data Migration from both EBS and from other systems to HCM Cloud from a functional perspective, which would include writing functional specs for DM routines, defining data mappings, and supporting the end-to-end process, including data validation and reconciliation.A background in working in projects, preferably with larger companies (e.g. FTSE 100)Exposure to infrastructure and multi-platform environments; preferably within the energy or utility sector.Ability to demonstrate stakeholder management at most levels, including management, Information Technology colleagues and business representatives.Explaining to and communicating with both non-technical and very technical audiencesYou should have awareness of common Information Security management frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, Information Security Forum and NIST.

Fullstack Engineer (Front -End)  - 37074Duration: Initial 6 monthsLocation: 1 Waterside, Kingswood Ave, Dublin Ireland ,3 weeks working from home, 1 week in officeRate: €350 – €400 per day The Expertise You HaveBachelor’s or post-primary degree in a Technology-related subject area.5 or more years’ development experience with 3 in front-end development.Experience in building full stack web solutions.Passion for delivering the best end user journeys.Expertise in delivering front-end solutions and mid-tier services. The Skills You BringThorough knowledge of Angular.Solid experience with web fundamentals like HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.Solid knowledge of Java, Spring, RESTful services, JUnit.Expertise in building responsive web applications.Proficient with release management, source control and CI/CD technologies, e.g. Jenkins, Git, Maven, etc.Ability to apply previous experience of Automation Tools/Test Frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Mocha, Selenium, Protractor, etc.).Experience with any of the following a plus: Artifactory, Monorepo, Apache Camel, AWS / ECS / EKS, code analysis tools, e.g. Veracode, SOASTA, Sonar, JaCoCo, etc.