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Posted on July 12, 2019August 23, 2019

Nearshoring: Key Success Factors

Digital Nearshoring, create agile, IoT and connectivity services

Nearshoring: Key Success Factors

July 12, 2019  – Do you want to make your company more responsive? Do you want to be ready to respond and scale for your AI/Robotics/IoT business needs?

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Posted on May 16, 2019August 23, 2019

Help! I am an IT Consultant. What should I do?

IT CONSULTANT

Help! I am an IT Consultant. What should I do?

May 16, 2019  – The risk of obsolescence caused by technological progress is even threatening jobs previously thought of as safe.

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Posted on March 12, 2019August 23, 2019

Management Consultant: Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

Hello Management Consultant: Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

Management Consultant: Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

March 12, 2019  – The notion, that higher creativity and productivity in a team is correlated with having people of various age,

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Posted on January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Quality Assurance – Ensuring your ERP program will not fail

Quality Assurance – Ensuring your ERP program will not fail

January 08, 2019 – Over half of corporate initiatives fail to meet anticipated results due to poor program management and lack of skills (Gartner,

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Posted on November 6, 2018January 8, 2019

Do you receive good and effective Coaching?

good and effective Coaching

Do you receive good and effective Coaching?

November 6, 2018 – Fear of job loss and lack of direction… in today’s dynamic business world, personal uncertainties are being created like never.

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Posted on September 1, 2018September 6, 2018

Staffing for IoT – The CIO of Everything

Staffing for IoT

Staffing for IoT – The CIO of Everything

September 01, 2018 – Based on a recently published eBook by Gartner, by 2020 75% of organizations will not be able to achieve the full potential of their IoT/Digital investment.

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Posted on August 9, 2018September 6, 2018

Team Avoras for #wirfueryannic – your chance to support!

Team Avoras for wirfueryannic – Interview

August 02, 2018 – Wirfueryannic e.V. is a non-profit association that promotes education, prevention and help for the common illness depression.  Since this season 2018,

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Posted on July 15, 2018August 9, 2018

Working as an IoT Expert

IoT Expert at iBot

Working as an IoT Expert

July 15, 2018 – Hi, my name is Frem. I started my training to become an IoT expert at iBot Control Systems AG in Basel,

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Posted on June 1, 2018June 4, 2018

Strategic Impact of IT Trends In the Pharmaceutical Industry

strategic impact of IT trends on pharmaceutical industry

Strategic Impact of Technology Trends In the Pharmaceutical Industry

June 01, 2018 – Is the pharmaceutical industry ready to accept and adopt the latest IT trends such as Cloud computing,

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Posted on April 20, 2018April 25, 2018

GDPR and the impact on YOU!

GDPR, DSGVO

GDPR and the impact on YOU!

April 20, 2018 – As of May 2018, all EU employees will have more authority to decide over what happens with their personal data within the organization they work for.

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IT Architekt (m/w)

Unser Mandant ist ein weltweit führender IT-Services Anbieter und globaler Innova-tionspartner. Er kombiniert globale Präsenz mit lokaler Marktkenntnis und bietet professionelle IT-Dienstleistungen von der Beratung und Systementwicklung bis hin zum Outsourcing.

Ihre Aufgaben

Als IT Architekt bringen Sie Ihr Know-How und Ihre Erfahrung in vielfältige und ab-wechslungsreiche Aufgabenbereiche ein:

  • Technische Verantwortung für die Entwicklung von IT-Projekten in den Phasen Konzeption, Implementierung, Test und Rollout
  • Leitung der Entwicklung von Individual Software Systemen auf Basis von Java EE und Middleware Produkten (z.B. Applikation Server, Message Broker)
  • Steuerung und Coaching von Software Entwicklern in (internationalen) Entwicklungsteams
  • Analyse und Design unter Einsatz objektorientierter Modellierungstechniken (z.B. UML)
  • Beratung von Kunden hinsichtlich technologischer Lösungsalternativen und deren Präsentation bei internen und externen Entscheidern
  • Durchführung von Architektur- und Codereviews
  • Unterstützung bei der Angebotserstellung (u.a. Aufzeigen von Lösungsalternativen, Erstellung von Aufwandsschätzungen)
  • Optional: Projektleitung kleinerer und mittlerer IT-Projekte

Ihr Profil

  • Studium der (Wirtschafts-) Informatik o.ä. oder eine vergleichbare Qualifika-tion und entsprechende Berufserfahrung
  • Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung in der Konzeption und Entwicklung integrierter Software Systeme vornehmlich mit Java EE
  • Sehr gutes Verständnis gängiger Software Architekturansätze für Unternehmensanwendungen und den aktuellen Technologien (Frontend, Backend, Datenbanken)
  • Sehr gute Kenntnisse und Erfahrung in modernen Software Entwicklungstools und -prozessen (z.B. Continuous Integration)
  • Eigenverantwortliches Handeln mit hohem Qualitätsanspruch und Ergebnisorientierung
  • Idealerweise Kenntnisse in Projektmanagement und Zusammenarbeit mit Near-/Offshore-Partnern
  • Idealerweise Kenntnisse moderner CMS (z.B. Adobe CQ5, FirstSpirit)
  • Reisebereitschaft für Kundenprojekte
  • Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

Arbeitsort

München

Start

Q3 / 2017

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Senior Software Entwickler (m/w) mit Fokus Java EE

Unser Mandant ist ein weltweit führender IT-Services Anbieter und globaler Innovationspartner. Er kombiniert globale Präsenz mit lokaler Marktkenntnis und bietet professionelle IT-Dienstleistungen von der Beratung und Systementwicklung bis hin zum Outsourcing.

Ihre Aufgaben

Als Senior Software Entwickler bringen Sie Ihr Know-how und Ihre Erfahrung in vielfältige und abwechslungsreiche Aufgabenbereiche ein:

  • Analyse und Design unter Einsatz objektorientierter Modellierungstechniken (z.B. UML)
  • Entwicklung von Individual Software Systemen auf Basis von Java EE und Middleware Produkten (z.B. Applikation Server, Message Broker)
  • Datenmodellierung und Entwicklung von Datenbankzugriffen auf Basis relationaler Datenbanksysteme
  • Test und Rollout von Applikationen
  • Evaluierung neuer Technologien
  • Coaching von Junior Software Entwicklern
  • Optional: Steuerung kleinerer Entwicklerteams

Ihr Profil

  • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium der Informatik, Wirtschaftsinformatik oder eine vergleichbare Ausbildung
  • Mindestens 2-3 Jahre Berufserfahrung in der Entwicklung von Software Sys-temen mit Java EE
  • Praktische Erfahrung mit Applikationsservern, Webentwicklungstechnologien (JSF, JavaScript, CSS), XML, Design und Modellierung (UML), Open Source Software sowie relationalen Datenbanken
  • Fundierte Kenntnisse über moderne Methoden des Software-Engineering zur Entwicklung von n-Tier Architekturen (z.B. Design-Patterns, Refactoring, Test Driven Development)
  • Fundierte Kenntnisse und Erfahrung in der Modellierung und Entwicklung mit relationalen Datenbanken
  • Kenntnisse und Erfahrung in aktuellen Software Entwicklungstools und -prozessen (z.B. Continuous Integration)
  • Reisebereitschaft für Kundenprojekte
  • Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse (min. B2)

Arbeitsort

München

Start

Q3 / 2017

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Senior Software Engineer (m/w)

Ihre Aufgaben

  • Entwicklung, Design und Implementierung neuer Funktionen oder Komponenten.
  • Tunen Sie unser interaktives UI. Design und Funktionalität. Werden Sie kreativ. Unsere Software soll unseren Kunden Spaß machen.
  • Passen Sie die Software an die Bedürfnisse unserer Kunden an. Finden Sie kreative Lösungen für Probleme. Verbessern Sie die User-Experience und Usability.
  • Machen Sie unsere Hardware-Ansteuerung effizienter und stabiler, integrieren Sie neue Hardware.
  • Qualität ist uns wichtig. Etablieren Sie Test Driven Development / Unit Testing.
  • Wir wollen immer besser und schneller werden. Entwickeln Sie verbesserte Algorithmen in der Bildverarbeitung. Ermöglichen Sie völlig neue Anwendungen für unsere Technologie.

Ihr Profil

  • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium der Elektrotechnik, Informatik, Physik oder einer vergleichbaren Studienrichtung
  • Sehr gute Kenntnisse und Erfahrung in C#, C++ oder .NET
  • Erfahrung mit Frameworks wie Qt, OpenCV, ITK, WPF oder ähnlichen sind von Vorteil
  • Freude im Team zu arbeiten und idealerweise Erfahrung in der agilen Entwicklung
  • Hohe Eigenverantwortung und Initiative
  • Strukturierte Arbeitsweise, hohes Qualitätsbewusstsein und Zuverlässigkeit
  • Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

Arbeitsort

Freiburg, Basel

Start

Q3 / 2017

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Regulatory Affairs Manager (m/f)

Unser Klient, ein innovatives Top-Unternehmen in der Medizintechnik, sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen Regulatory Affairs Manager (w/m).

Ihre Aufgaben

  • Planung und Durchführung von internationalen Zulassungen
  • Mitwirkung bei Produktklassifizierungen und Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren
  • Entwicklungsbegleitend verantworten Sie die Erstellung und Pflege der technischen Dokumentation
  • Produktlebenszyklus- und Produktlizenz-Management
  • Registrierungsstrategien, Registrierungsprozess von der Dossiererstellung bis zur Einreichung und Genehmigung der zugewiesenen Produkte in verschiedenen Regionen

Ihre Qualifikationen

  • Abgeschlossenes technisches oder naturwissenschaftliches Studium, vorzugsweise Medizintechnik
  • Mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung in der Medizintechnik
  • Umfassendes Wissen in der Zulassung von Medizinprodukten (Klasse II & III) im internationalen Raum zu relevanten Normen und Gesetzen
  • Nachweisbaren Erfolg bei der Zusammenarbeit mit Gesundheitsbehörden
  • Fließende Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse, weitere Sprachen von Vorteil
  • Starke Analysefähigkeiten, hohe Eigenmotivation, Zuverlässigkeit, Teamfähigkeit und soziale Kompetenz, sowie Belastbarkeit bei Termindruck

Unser Angebot

Ihr neuer Arbeitgeber steht für eine hohe Produktqualität und nachhaltiges Wirtschaften in einer zukunftsorientierten Branche.

  • Abwechslungsreichen Projekten bei flachen Hierarchien
  • Schnelle Entscheidungswege
  • Unbefristete Vollzeitstelle
  • Flexible Arbeitszeitgestaltung

Arbeitsort

Baden-Württemberg & Schweiz

Start

Q3 / 2017

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Risk Advisory – Life Science, Senior Manager (m/f)

Job description

  • You advise customers how to manage technological, operational, financial and business process risks.
  • Experience a varied and challenging role in a quickly growing company.
  • Handle business and IT consulting projects and analyse the requirements on business side.
  • Support/moderate Risk assessment sessions to help identify risks associated to an IT system and support/monitor execution of associated mitigations.
  • Testing, documentation and change management activities.
  • Gain in-depth complex business processes and system environment expertise.
  • Manage business development activities.
  • As a member of a highly motivated, multicultural team, you will experience new challenges every day.

Requirements

  • Master degree in Computer Sciences or Natural Sciences
  • Extensive experience in Computer Systems Validation projects
  • Experience in User Requirement Specification (URS) and testing
  • Handling of product category 3, 4 & 5 from specification to verification under GAMP5Design/Installation/Operation/Performance Qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ)
  • Knowledge of the FDA 21 CFR Part 11, regulations and guidelines (GLP;GCP:GDP etc)
  • Understanding of Quality Risk Management
  • Enthusiasm for new ideas and innovative solutions
  • You find working with various stakeholders, daily challenges and exciting projects rewarding
  • You are happy to travel in the area of Switzerland and EU
  • Strong communication German and English. Any further languages would be an advantage

Job Location

Basel

Startdate

Q3 / 2017

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Tax Pricing Specialist (m/f)

Unser Klient, eine internationale Unternehmensberatung der Big4, sucht für das Tax & Legal Team einen Tax Pricing Specialist (m/w).

Jobbeschreibung

Das Tax & Legal Team bietet integrierte Steuerdienstleistungen, die helfen, lokale und globale Herausforderungen erfolgreich zu bewältigen. Sie wollen anspruchsvolle Kunden in komplexen Steuerfragen beraten? Dann sind Sie bei unserem Klienten als Tax Pricing Specialist richtig.

  • Abwechslungsreiche und herausfordernde Aufgabe in einem schnell wachsenden Unternehmen.
  • Sie arbeiten in funktionsübergreifenden als auch internationalen Beratungsprojekten und sind verantwortlich für die Mandatsbetreuung.
  • Sie entwickeln und setzen Transferpreisstrategien um und erstellen gemeinsam mit dem Team neue Richtlinien und Dokumentationen.
  • Sie identifizieren Kundenbedürfnisse und bieten innovative Lösungen.

Ihr Profil

  • Mind. 6 Jahre relevante Berufserfahrung im Bereich Transferpreise (non-Financial Service Sector wie Life Science, Consumer and Luxury Goods, Manufacturing) oder in einem verwandten Bereich (wie bspw. Finance, Accounting oder Controlling)
  • Eine akademische Qualifikation im Bereich Rechts- oder Wirtschaftswissenschaften.
  • Ihre analytischen Fähigkeiten sind sehr ausgeprägt.
  • Sie kommunizieren stilsicher auf Deutsch und Englisch. Jede weitere Sprache ist ein Vorteil.

Bewerbung

Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt? Über Ihre Bewerbung mit folgenden Unterlagen würden wir uns sehr freuen:

  • Lebenslauf inkl. Kontaktdaten (E-Mail und Telefonnummer)
  • Aktuelles Gehalt und/oder Wunschgehalt
  • Kopie der Zeugnisse

Arbeitsort

Zürich

Startdate

Q3 / 2017

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Market Risk System Developer 80-100% (m/f)

Within our client, a global insurance group, the position is inside a community of about 500 investment professionals worldwide. Being responsible for managing the company’s assets of about 300 billion dollars, an important partner for the Group’s insurance business.
The Investment Management (IM) function has therefore built a dedicated team of software developers and data warehouse specialists that maintains and develops solutions for investment and risk management purposes in close collaboration with the business users.
Our people are at the core of what we do. We recognize that people and culture are important for our business. This defines how we hire, develop and motivate our people. We welcome diversity and are proud to offer a broad range of flexible work environments that allows you to balance work and private life.
To complete our team, we are looking for you: As an excellent team mate you are trained to work in a diverse environment. You are a creative thinker who challenges conventional wisdom and helps us to further improve the way we generate value. If you are passionate about what you do and have a positive can-do attitude, then we are your employer of choice.

Your Role

As a Market Risk System Developer your main responsibilities will involve:

  • Maintaining & developing the IM Risk Platform based on MSCI BarraOne calculations.
  • Produce market risk figures Asset Liability Management, Risk-based Capital, Swiss Solvency Test, and Solvency II requirements
  • Programming new functionalities in the pre- and post-processing applications, i.e. loaders, shock, scenario and simulation definitions
  • Operating Market Risk System; calculating and simulating the risk figures including technical quality control of all inputs and results
  • Coordinate with external system and data providers and client’s internal stakeholders
  • Supporting the Group Compliance Officer in executing oversight and the management of the function.
  • Contributing to the overall development of the function, defining of clear processes and deliverables and effective execution of the mandate

Requirements

  • University degree in areas of Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Business Administration to Bachelor level, Masters is preferred
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in all stages of the software development life-cycle, i.e. design, implementation, testing, delivery and maintenance
  • Fluent in Java, SQL Server; additional knowledge of Apache Spark is an advantage
  • Good understanding of financial instruments and their risk characteristics
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Excellent relationship management and influencing skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication (incl. presentations skills)
  • Team player and self-motivated

Location

Zurich

Startdate

Q3 / 2017

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Head of Compliance Management and Assurance 80-100% (m/f)

In this role you will further develop and support the implementation of the Compliance Value Chain. You will continuously enhance the Compliance Value Chain as well as support the implementation of the enhancements. You will be responsible for refining and managing the assurance, oversight and reporting procedures.
Acting as a proactive Member of the Compliance Executive Team, you will provide assurance regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the Compliance and control processes across the Group, hereby supporting the discharge of the Compliance functional mandate.

Your Role

As a Head of Compliance Management and Assurance you will establish and manage the resource at CC ensuring the fulfillment of the assigned tasks and achievement of the annual objectives. Further responsibilities will involve:

  • Conceptualizing, and designing the Group’s Compliance Value Chain (i.e., risk assessment, planning, policy implementation, risk-based monitoring and assurance reporting); developing the implementation approach; establishing a continuous enhancement process and maintaining the design.
  • Providing (independent) assurance regarding the adequacy (incl. regulatory compliance) and effectiveness of the Group’s Compliance assurance processes, hereby sup-porting the discharge of the Compliance function mandate at a Group level. This includes identifying, analyzing, tracking and reporting of interrelated risks based on e.g., compliance risk assessments, monitoring etc.
  • Building and maintaining group level Compliance oversight and reporting procedures and (technical) solutions allowing to maintain and document oversight of the function for the purpose of effective functional management, in line with available resources establish and maintain a portfolio of relevant operational developments and trends of relevance to Compliance
  • Preparing and delivering functional management reporting at group and potentially regional level as well as reporting to the Audit Committee, moving from the current process-focused Audit Committee reporting to one that is more content-focused and action-oriented
  • Ensuring coordination and alignment with other Group functions e.g., Risk Management and Audit, where relevant
  • Ensuring relevant Compliance documents (incl. client’s Compliance Program, client’s Compliance Charter) are continuously updated, maintained and disseminated in the organization
  • Present validation results to senior management and relevant commit-tees,
  • Supporting the Group Compliance Officer in executing oversight and the management of the function.
  • Contributing to the overall development of the function, defining of clear processes and deliverables and effective execution of the mandate

Requirements

  • Professional education (University level) in at Economics, Business Administration, Law or Risk Management
  • Operational Risk Management Compliance and Compliance Assurance experience is required
  • In-depth practical knowledge of Insurance business model and operations, Insurance products and Insurance regulations and regulatory developments
  • Strong knowledge of client’s business set-up, client’s global operating model and operations (point of clarification: advertised internally & externally - so for external candidates an advantage, but not essential)
  • Advanced skills and experience in pro-active problem solving, issue identification, impact assessment and option development (conceptualization) as well as recommendation development
  • Project portfolio management and change management skills
  • Excellent relationship management and influencing skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication (incl. presentations skills)
  • Superior skills in service delivery
  • Strong people management skills
  • Excellent command of English is required. German and any additional language would be an asset.

Location

Primary work location is Zürich. Occasional travel may be required.

Startdate

Q3 / 2017

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Modelling Expert – Model Risk Management 80-100% (m/f)

As a Modelling Expert in the model risk management team, you will be primarily involved in the independent validation of our customer’s internal models. Models in scope include capital and replicating portfolio models used for Solvency II and Swiss Solvency Test, as well as strategic models in valuation, pricing or risk selection.

As a Modelling Expert your main responsibilities will involve:

  • Perform or delegate validation activities, including the implementation and execution of validation tools and tests,
  • Review and challenge the methodology and associated justifications provided by the model owners,
  • Identify, quantify and assess weaknesses and limitations of models
  • Provide model knowledge and insights and advise on prioritization for model development and change processes,
  • Interact and cooperate with key stakeholders in the validation process,
  • Document test results and produce validation reports,
  • Support management of validation projects, including planning, stakeholder management and report delivery,
  • Present validation results to senior management and relevant commit-tees,
  • Support colleagues in their model validation activities.

Requirements

  • Master degree in mathematics or statistics,
  • Qualified actuary, or finishing qualification activities,
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry, a consulting firm or a financial institution,
  • Solid experience in modeling for valuation and economic capital,
  • Strong statistical, modelling and programming skills (R, VBA, SQL)
  • Excellent understanding of risk embedded in insurance or financial products,
  • Capability to work effectively on several projects in parallel in a dynamic environment,
  • Strong communication and relationship building capabilities,
  • Fluent written and spoken English

Location

Zurich

Startdate

Q2 / 2017

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SAP FI/CO, Consultant

Job Description

  • SAP professionals design, implement and deploy SAP solutions to achieve defined business goals. Maintain skills in SAP applications process design and configuration; SAP application design, development, integration, testing and deployment; and SAP application technical architecture.
  • SAP-Financials Accounting and Operations professionals design, implements and deploy SAP financial solutions for finance, accounting, cost controls, executive controls, treasury, investment management and real estate management.
  • Aligning technology with business strategy and goals they working directly with the client gathering requirements to analyze, design and/or implement technology best practice business changes. They are sought out as experts internally and externally for their deep functional or industry expertise, domain knowledge, or offering expertise. They enhance Accenture's marketplace reputation.

Your Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in SAP Finance (preferably S4HANA Finance, SAP FI/CO)
  • Minimum of 1 end-to-end SAP Finance implementations, including hands-on design and configuration
  • Functional expertise in several Finance areas including General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Treasury
  • Ability to travel to client sites on weekly basis (100%)
  • Bachelor or Master Degree
  • Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment
  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
  • Desire to work in an information systems environment
  • Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Location

Zurich / Basel

Startdate

01.05.2017

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Global Trade Management, Senior Consultant

Job Description

  • The key responsibilities in this role require you to use your expertise in SAP GTS to assist our clients’ sourcing and global trade issues from conceptual development through to implementation
  • Supporting the team in the delivery of quality advice and exceptional client service to our clients located both in Switzerland and internationally.
  • We offer you a work environment dominated by a strong team spirit that will allow you to develop both professionally and personally
  • Given our customer base, our projects have a strong international flavour and offer you the chance to be self-motivated and creative
  • This role provides an opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a growing market and to develop their skills in this specialised area.

Your Qualifications

  • University degree (master's, MBA or PhD)
  • At least 3 years of professional experience working in an SAP environment with focus on GTS
  • Additional experience with further key SAP modules (e.g. SD, MM)
  • Good understanding of and practical experience in configuration and customization of global trade processes as an integral part of the Procure to Pay and Order to Cash processes
  • You work independently, take the initiative and are happy taking on responsibility
  • You have excellent technical and analytical skills
  • You enjoy working as part of a team and your extensive experience with customers means building customer relationships comes easily to you
  • You would also be prepared to work abroad
  • You enjoy working with different people from different fields
  • You communicate confidently in German and English. Any further languages would be an advantage

Location

Zurich / Basel

Startdate

01.06.2017

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IT Strategy Consultant (m/f)

Job Description

  • Understand a client’s business strategy and help to define the link with technology
  • Quickly understand a client’s (IT) operating model including the organizational structure, processes and governance
  • Navigate through the Avoras global network, and leverage the necessary expertise to develop relevant executive insights or enterprise architecture guidance
  • Assess our client’s key IT strengths and weaknesses, based on rigorous analysis and technology & industry knowledge
  • Assess the impact of the business strategy on the architecture landscape, including organization, information and infrastructure and applications
  • Communicate effectively at C-Level by developing consistent and compelling storylines
  • Develop recommendations and translate them into actionable roadmaps
  • Guide our clients through the transformation program to successfully implement their strategies
  • Solving poorly defined questions in a structured way, leveraging the resources made available to you, such as research documents, frameworks, estimators, public information and Avoras experts
  • Helping to define approaches that provide structured solutions to complex technology strategy problems at our clients by re-combining existing methodologies and teams
  • Managing small project teams at our clients, as project supervisor or as owner of a project work stream
  • Managing your own work and that of others, using the time of your leadership efficiently

Your Qualifications

  • About 2-5 years of professional experience in relevant Technology Strategy, Enterprise Architecture or IT Transformation domains
  • Experience in consulting or customer-facing project-based work
  • Knowledge of IT Strategy or IT Governance frameworks
  • A degree from a leading university, preferably complemented by technology or business studies
  • Flexible and able to travel when required, within your work-life balance limits
  • Professional proficiency in German and English
  • Proven experience in at least two of the following domains: Digital Strategy, IT Cost Reduction, IT Infrastructure, IT Security Strategy, ERP ecosystems
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically on solving complex strategic issues related to technology and address Enterprise Architecture challenges
  • Eager to deep-dive into various areas of organizational, information and technology architectures
  • Strong communication skills, written and oral
  • Proven ability to collaborate intensively with a team and coach others
  • Ability to work in a consulting environment, combining fast-paced project work with running a practice
  • Excellent structured problem solving skills

Location

Zurich / Basel

Startdate

01.05.2017

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PMO Analyst (m/f)

Job Description

  • Report generation following a predefined script as well as preparation of custom reports for project needs
  • Administration of risks and issues
  • Help with implementation of Avoras standard project management methodology
  • MS Project workplan management support; keeping track of plans, budget, quality standards, deliverables and dependencies
  • Project metrics reporting and project finance management
  • Facilitation of internal and external meetings
  • Monitoring of relations between project areas and active improvement submission
  • Leading and coaching a small team of junior project support specialists (program control services members)
  • Organizing project resource management

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master Degree
  • 2-4 years of experience in the area of project management support within professional services
  • Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Knowledge of MS Project (Server)
  • Knowledge of MS SharePoint is an advantage
  • Knowledge of financial processes (e.g. invoicing and budgeting)
  • Strong, professional communication skills, able to approach senior managers using appropriate level of detail, terminology, and style
  • Strong planning and organizing, ability to see the big picture
  • Stress resistant
  • Focus on details, errorless delivery, logical reasoning
  • Proactive with can-do-attitude
  • Searching for solutions not offenders
  • A strong team player, proven team leadership potential
  • Willing to step out of own comfort zone
  • Fast learner with ability to adapt to change quickly
  • Fluent in English, German

Location

Zurich / Basel

Startdate

01.05.2017

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Recruiter (m/f)

Job Description

  • Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
  • Design and implement overall recruiting strategy
  • Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
  • Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives
  • Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges etc.
  • Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media etc.
  • Screen candidates resumes and job applications
  • Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
  • Onboard new employees in order to become fully integrated
  • Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
  • Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team
  • Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
  • Promote Avoras’ reputation as “best place to work”

Your Qualifications

  • Proven work experience as a Recruiter (either an in-house recruiter or a staffing agency recruiter)
  • Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, stress etc.)
  • Hands on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference check etc.)
  • Ability to organize skills assessment centers (in tray activities, work samples, psychometric and IQ/EQ tests, etc.)
  • Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
  • Hands-on experience with recruiting software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Bachelor or Masters in Human Resources Management

Location

Europe

Startdate

01.06.2017

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Supply Chain Management, Senior Consultant (m/f)

Job Description

  • Adapts existing methods and procedures to create alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.
  • Understands the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
  • Uses own judgment to determine optimal solution to recommend.
  • Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor or teams leads. Generally interacts with peers and/or management evels at a client and/or within Avoras.
  • Determines methods and procedures on new assignments with minimal guidance.
  • Decisions often impact the team in which they reside and occasionally impact other teams.
  • Manages medium-small sized teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Avoras.

Your Qualifications

  • 6 years’ experience in SAP Materials Management
  • 3 years' experience in one of the following: SAP Production Planning, SAP Inventory management, SAP Warehouse Management, SAP Plant Management
  • Minimum 1 year in project management experience
  • Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment
  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
  • Desire to work in an information systems environment
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent leadership and management skills

Location

Zurich / Basel

Startdate

01.05.2017

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