4 Design Consultant jobs in Bahrain

Company

Gulf Air Group

Division

Information Technology

Location

Department

Information Technology

Closing Date

17-Sep-2024

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Analyst role is responsible for managing and supporting the digital platform services and solutions through an end-to-end project lifecycle, including requirement gathering, analysis, quality assurance, and testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and third parties to enhance the platforms' capabilities and support strategic business initiatives.

This role combines strong project management capabilities with analytical skills to ensure the successful implementation and optimization of digital platforms.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Project Planning and Management:

1. Lead project planning sessions, including defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
2. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of digital platform initiatives.
3. Manage the end-to-end delivery of digital platform initiatives, ensuring timely completion.

2. Platform Management and Support:

1. Manage the deployment and operation of digital platforms, ensuring high availability and performance.
2. Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and functionality.
3. Conduct thorough testing of applications and new features to ensure high-quality deliverables.
4. Work closely with stakeholders to enhance platform features based on user feedback and business needs.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and innovative solutions that meet the requirements and business objectives.
6. Manage relationships with third-party service providers and vendors to facilitate requirements and ensure effective integration and alignment with overall platform architecture.

3. Requirement Gathering and Analysis:

1. Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather and document business and technical requirements.
2. Analyze and prioritize requirements to ensure they align with strategic objectives.
3. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on requirements and deliverables.

4. User Experience and Platform Enhancement:

1. Collaborate with UX/UI designers and other stakeholders to develop and introduce new features that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
2. Perform benchmarking to drive continuous improvements in platform usability, performance, and feature set.

5. Maintenance and Upgrades:

1. Oversee regular maintenance and updates for websites and applications to ensure they remain current and effective.
2. Stay informed about emerging trends in digital platform management and apply relevant advancements to enhance platform capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

Qualification:

Minimum Qualification with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master) is a plus.

Experience: 4+ years of experience in related field.

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

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Roles and Responsibilities

1. Own overall project communication and coordination
2. Drive discussion when conflicts arise and work with the team on alternatives or different approaches
3. Help with resource planning and allocation
4. Develop project plans for key projects using appropriate planning techniques that track the progress of critical business objectives
5. Work with Product team members to keep improving software development processes to create high-quality features efficiently
6. Review business, functional and technical requirements for completeness and identify gaps as needed
7. Recommend and implement process changes as necessary
8. Evaluate and assess each project's results
9. Provide a gap analysis based on current practice, process, and systems
10. Provide a plan to deliver agreed changes
11. Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
12. Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
13. Communicate with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
14. Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
15. Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change

Skills and Qualifications

1. At least 5 years of experience in managing projects in the IT field
2. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
3. IT-related bachelor’s degree – Masters is a merit
4. Technical writing skills to create project plans, perform gap analysis and quality control, adjust schedules and project milestones

Job Type: Full-time

Interested candidates may send their CVs to

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**Company description**

Come help us create a better everyday life for the many people. That’s the IKEA vision. We do that by offering a wide range of home furnishings with good design and function at prices so low that as many people will be able to afford them.

Do you value simplicity, cost-consciousness, a humble attitude and willpower? Then an IKEA career may be right for you.

We strive for excellent leadership to lead business and people together. We believe people learn and develop best when they perform and deliver in the real world.

**Job description**
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Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Com & In manager is primary responsible for leading the Com & In department in securing the overall visual and inspirational level inside and outside the store.
- IKEA store should be perceived by visitors as being a source of inspiration, tips and ideas as well as a qualified home furnishing specialist providing home furnishing solutions. Com & In manager is responsible for this goal in cooperation with the commercial team.
- Com & In manager supports the Furniture sales manager, Market hall sales manager, customer service manager and IF&B manager with expertise to secure that the commercial level regarding range presentation and visual merchandising in the store is optimized and that there is a common thread throughout the store.
- Com & In manager is responsible to ensure that the time plans and budgets set by the Store manager are followed for all work related from changing and updating all areas of the store in sync with the Commercial Calendar.
- IKEA store should provide a vibrant and exciting atmosphere that convince the visitors to come back for more repeat visits.
- Ensure the competence development and training for the co-workers in the Com & In department
- Ensure that all Com & In co-workers that build up range presentations are using IKEA (IMS) approved store equipment and racking as well as lighting fixtures and that all com & in coworkers have received proper education and training in safety and security aspects related to the use of these equipments, so they are able to follow the rules and regulations and prevent accidents.
- Work closely with the store manager to develop the annual budget for the com & in department, establish budgetary controls and continuously monitor expenses.
- Together with the sales managers, logistics manager and IF&B manager, ensure that the store provides a commercial range presentation in all areas and that customers perceive IKEA as a competent home furnishing specialist.
- Ensure that the systems and methods stated in IKEA Concept Documentation are implemented throughout the store.
- Together with the Store manager, strive to reach the IKEA positioning objectives and to position the store on the local market as the nr 1 choice for home furnishing.
- Secure that the store applies sales methods in accordance with the IKEA manuals.
- Ensure that all co-workers, within your department, are properly trained on special development programs to secure the store performance and succession needs.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the local home furnishings market (e.g. customers, trends and competition).
- You interpret and communicate work procedures and IKEA policies to your co-workers
- You ensure that your staff works according to the pre-set and agreed procedures and routines
- You communicate with other departments and management to resolve problems.
Prepare, maintain and submit reports and records, such as budgets and operational reports to the management
- You are responsible for routine reports, staff schedule and attendance, co-workers job assignments and results and to evaluate their performance
- Develop and implement the annual business plan with the store management team in regards to your own department and areas of responsibility.
- You and your department are also responsible for the planning, execution and follow-up of the store commercial calendar.
- Work with the Com & In manager in the Country Office to plan and organize marketing activities related to the commercial calendar.
- Plan and lead major changes in the store including building up new media.
- Follow-up and communicate to the store manager and the store management team the agreed KPI’s within your area of responsibility.

**Qualification**
- General retailing experience
- Must have 5-7 years interior design/visual merchandising experience in or outside IKEA
- Must have a deep interest in home furnishing business and highly developed knowledge of home furnishings and the way people live
- Project management experience
- Store layout planning experience
- Experience in working with range presentation in all sales and sales support areas of the IKEA store
- ** Communication skills**
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to share knowledge and learning
- Must be able to build working relationships
- Must be able to speak and write English, Arabic is a plus