Jobs at GVA Partners

Responsibilities:

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Data Analytics

Keys Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree with a concentration in Data Analytics; Finance; Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Statistics/Mathematics. Minimum of 2.1
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks)
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Ability to learn and dedication to service delivery
• Proficiency in office automation tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, etc)
• Proficiency in SQL
• Oral & Written communication skills
• Team building / conflict management
• Initiative
• Analytical Skills/ Problem solving
• Self-Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• General managerial/ administration

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• We are looking for a focused technical recruiter to be responsible for the sourcing, screening, and hiring of technical specialists to fill IT positions. The technical recruiter's responsibilities include all aspects of hiring, from meeting with hiring managers to write job descriptions to offering job positions to the most suitable candidates. You should be focused, hard-working, and able to meet deadlines to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
• To be a successful technical recruiter, you should have a good working knowledge of technology, technical roles, and technical skills, as well as knowledge of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with hiring managers to identify future job openings and the technical requirements for those jobs.
• Writing job descriptions and posting to relevant media platforms.
• Screening applicants for competency with the job requirements.
• Arranging telephone, video, or in-person interviews.
• Performing background and reference checks.
• Presenting the resumes of the most suitable candidates to the hiring manager.
• Offering job positions and completing the relevant paperwork.
• Keeping track of all applicants as well as keeping applicants informed on the application process.
• Forecasting recruitment budgets.

Requirements/Experience

• A bachelor of science with minimum of 2.1 in Computer science or any engineering related field.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• To be a successful technical recruiter, you should have a good working knowledge of technology, technical roles, and technical skills, as well as knowledge of the recruitment process.
• A good understanding of technology and technical skills.
• Experience in technical recruitment processes and platforms.
• Good interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Fast typing skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and keen attention to details

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Job Overview

• An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and talented IT Project Manager to join a dynamic project team.
• The resource shall be responsible for:
• Overseeing and managing the Project Based Services engagements.
• Candidate must be able to proactively work to set customer expectation to assure a smooth project including project timeline, client requirements, and critical dependencies.
• Candidate must possess strong financial skills with strong attention to detail.

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Required to oversee projects. This role originates in the Plan Phase and extend through the Deployment Phase of the Project Management Governance Process; Oversight of Project from Concept Phase through Deployment via other Project Managers
• Decompose projects into time-phased elements and prioritize key deliverables; Assumes full accountability for overall success of a project through deployment.
• Define project goals and objectives; Identify customer requirements; Identify resource requirements; Develop project budget; Track incurred and projected expenses against program plan and report to management.
• Prioritize resource allocation; Assist with resource negotiation; Manage cost/schedule/resource variances
• Produce project documentation; Establish/maintain project information system; Monitor and control project
• Develop and be accountable for the overall project plan; Ensure resources are committed and engaged for all project phases
• Primary function of role is translating customer IT services requirements into customer solutions/contracts that secure customer loyalty, drive acceptable profit margins and are delivered with fidelity
• Role requires strong project management skills and leadership in a dynamic and deadline driven environment
• Required to qualify and develop a solution that is mutually acceptable to the client and the company
• Liaise closely with pricing analysts to ensure operational commitments are translated accurately into cost assumptions
• Provide sales team with technical and service presales support; Prepare and deliver services presentations to current and prospective customers
• Negotiates directly with customers and contractors
• Certifications and proficiency in Technology and Telecom fields of knowledge. Cisco wireless certifications are an asset.
• Ensures the program meet established time, cost, technical and customer objectives
• Resolving issues across project teams, individual project stakeholders, and program stakeholders & sponsors.
• Coordinating resources across all project teams and allocating funds as necessary.
• Managing the program's budget, monitoring expenditure and ensuring that the program realizes its financial & business benefits.
• Managing risk and taking corrective measures to resolve issues
• Managing communication across all stakeholders, third-party contributors and project leaders
• Maintaining the program documentation, including all plans, timelines and briefs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 plus years of related experience in customer facing, technology deployment and support environment
• 5 years plus in Project Management and 3 plus in Financial Management
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or Telecom background (Minimum 2:2)
• Ability to work under tight timelines in a demanding environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills • Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work closely with the Business Leaders, IT Partners, and peers for the project, the customer and the development/implementation team within a Project Team environment
• Interface with multiple business functions and organizations, as well as multiple specialists, in defining, producing and managing plans for successful project delivery
• Ability to lead/coordinate a cross-functional team, ensuring that projects meet defined scope, time, cost and quality constraints
• Ability to deal with organizational influences, ambiguity and continuous change
• Ability to manage multiple programs