Total 65 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

• Exercises responsibilities to integrate Army IT Portfolio (AITP) services with business needs through service management processes.
• Monitors contracts in support of staff activities, and in the case of centralized procurement, administers contracts for area of responsibility (AOR) requirements of the Local Network Enterprise Centers (LNECs).
• Responsible for preparation of policies and procedures, project development and long-range planning for installation wide AITP services business requirements.
• Periodically conducts random customer satisfaction surveys to ensure proper feedback is received on internal processes and satisfying SLAs with key customers. Recommends/establishes funding priorities.
• Manages internal security program, personnel management program, career management program, logistics management program, to include supply/property book and warehouse management as required.
• Establishes and maintains a wide range of personal contacts including management officials of the installation and supported tenant activities, and higher headquarters.
• Provides authoritative program related advice, information, and guidance regarding current and future information systems concepts, doctrines, methods, and practices, operations, technologies.
• Coordinates, presents, defends and negotiates programs, projects, policies and controversial issues of significant impact and support organization information systems.
• Considers innovative and new approaches for applications and recommendations as to feasibility and compatibility and the probable long-term effects with existing systems, facilities, equipment, etc.
• Advises the Chief, Business Division and other management staff on IT issues and decisions required in directing the resources of a program.
• Supervises a group of employees engaged in IT business functions. In addition to planning regular work assignments, prepares plans to meet substantial changes in workload; justifies revisions in staffing levels, work priorities and deadlines.
• Assigns work to employees based on selective considerations of such factors as the difficulty and requirements of assignments; availability, capability, and special qualifications of employees; and workload.
• Develops and issues written instructions and standard operating procedures, and ensures compliance. Reviews work, and accepts or rejects products.
• Prepares formal requests for personnel action to fill vacancies; detail, reassign, or promote employees.
• Develops performance plans, and appraises performance

The successful candidate will perform the full range of IT Project Manager duties.

Such duties include but are not limited to:

1. Managing the operation and maintenance of agency's ERP core ledger system that include but
not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fee Billing, Project Cost Accounting, General
Ledger, and Financial Reporting.

2. Coordinate, prioritize and monitor of agency's ERP core ledger system's configuration and
change requests.

3. Identify opportunities to improve agency's ERP core ledger system user experience to enhance
business processes and utilize emerging technologies.

4. Provide guidance and support to the agency's ERP core ledger system's user community and
business leads.

5. Ensures technical integration is achieved across the Financial Services IT Portfolio by
participating in system implementation planning, validation, and reviews.

6. Coordinate and conduct governance and perform portfolio management activities associated with
the Financial Services IT Portfolio.

7. Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies,
principles, and practices to the systems analysis process. Coordinates with OCFO IT security leads.

8. Perform financial management activities supporting the agency's ERP core ledger system that
include Federal Acquisition activities, current and future spend funding plans, review and approve
of Contractor support invoices.

9. Coordinates the implementation of government-wide regulations requiring revisions to NRC
financial management directives.

10. Assists the Branch Chief in meetings on system policy and procedures with representatives of
NRC divisions, office, or regional offices, as well as with personnel of other Federal agencies.

The incumbent will serve as a Senior Project Manager and technical authority responsible for the most complex facility projects that involve significant budget and complex logistical challenges. Assignments involve leading and managing projects of agency-wide scope and importance. The incumbent serves as a recognized authority on facility projects by top level management officials within and outside the agency. Assignments involve collaboration with staff in the Office of Administration, those affected by the facility project(s), the General Services Administration, and other external entities to ensure that all project technical and schedule requirements are captured and accounted for in project planning. The incumbent manages and monitors project performance and progress and routinely briefs ADM senior management and other agency officials on the status of the project and risks to project success.

Oversees all aspects of projects and ensures the vast variety of project elements are appropriately and effectively addressed, including, but are not limited to, identification of space technical requirements, construction budget and schedule, relocation logistics, and project risks. Exercises technically authoritative expertise in providing input to budget formulation for unique and novel special projects.

As the top-level project management authority, leads other ADM staff in overseeing complex and highly visible contracted construction projects. Manages daily activities associated with such projects including assessment of work quality, adherence to schedules, and oversight of contract personnel work. Develops and maintains the master schedule for the special project(s) to include identification of critical path items and risks to timely project completion. Ensures all requisite information associated with the project is entered into the project tracking system.

Works with other ADM staff and contractors to provide interpretation, adaptation, and application of design and engineering principles and practices that lead to solutions to design problems. Provides leadership in managing cross-functional teams involved with complex building projects. Serves as a mentor and coach to the staff. Interacts with multiple audiences, especially junior and less experienced staff, to transfer professional experience and knowledge of the organization's mission. Prepares periodic status reports and briefs management on project progress. Identifies risks to overall project success and provides solutions to top-level management officials, within and outside the agency, regarding significant problems such as schedule slippages or poor performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated by 1) experience with managing building construction projects; 2) experience in the field of engineering and/or experience with managing complex projects; 3) demonstrated knowledge of building infrastructure and design; and 4) skills in written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate requirements; ability to present project status and risks and conduct formal meetings in a concise and professional manner.

• Manages significant elements or phases of a project related to major agency functions, programs, or projects.
• Overcomes difficult and complex technical, project management, organizational, and acquisition problems using innovative and original approaches.
• Provides engineering analysis for future projects and in advanced planning of new systems and capabilities of all applicable agency programs and areas of concern and responsibility.
• Determines, develops, and defends requirements. Participates in all applicable reviews. Makes decisions to redirect efforts including revising budgets and schedules as necessary.
• Performs periodic review and analysis to assess achievement of milestones and major goals.
• Plans, guides, coordinates and manages the work of subordinate, secondary and matrixed resources engaged in accomplishing the missions and functions of the organization.
• Supervises and controls the work of the organization and provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the mission goals.
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

A leading group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist to join their independent Opticians based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.

Optometrist - Role

• Working with a successful group of high end independent Opticians
• Beautiful location - relaxed feel
• Focus on patient care
• Testing times are 40-50 minutes
• Optix software
• Close teams who share ideas and input into the business
• Continuous training and support
• Competitive salary specific to the location Typically between 45-60K DOE
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week - 9am to 5.30pm (4.30pm on a Sat)
• Generous bonus scheme
• Location supplement may also be available
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Professional fees paid
• Staff and family/friends discounts
• Being part of a company that cares

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Will put the patient first
• Wants to help develop and grow the business
• Wants to be a part of a friendly, close knit team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about Optometry
• Patient focused

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

• Manages a Food Service Program within a business activity.
• Develops, recommends and enforces operating procedures.
• Plans and manages all phases of food service program where dining and catering are a substantial basis of the food operation.
• Prepares/supervises the preparation of menus involving both standard and new cooking methods.
• Develops operating budget and data, identifying labor, equipment, and supply costs.
• Supervises assigned staff.

• You will oversee the production of a wide variety of facilities planning products and services.
• You will Lead multi-disciplined teams involved with base and facility development.
• You will Identify opportunities. costs, risk, and payback for innovative approaches to Shore Installation Management.
• You will make recommendations to decision-makers based on sound economic analysis.

• You will use Project Management knowledge, processes and tools to lead and manage diverse project teams necessary to propose, plan, execute, and close-out multiple complex Smart Arsenal tasks or projects.
• You will compose and present project documentation (e.g. cost estimates/ proposals, project plans, schedules, spend plans, statements of work, etc.).
• You will manage and track project planning and execution information using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat software.
• You will manage and track project financial data using the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system including gathering financial information and building project structures
• You will communicate and resolve project status or issues with portfolio managers, resource managers, customers and suppliers.
• You will support a manufacturing organization.

• Serves as an authoritative consultant and expert in the development, management, and implementation of IT project plans to include requirements development, cost, progress and performance schedules.
• Develops detailed project plans, tasks, schedules, and identifies milestone dates to ensure proper sequencing of events, work efforts, and resources to accomplish objectives.
• Evaluates and manages risk of the program through solid estimation and response planning techniques for each assigned project.
• Tracks related project’s cost throughout the acquisition life-cycle process in concert with financial management to ensure a clear and accurate on-going picture of associated costs and ensures cost data availability.
• Coordinates with civilian technical personnel within DoD to ensure architecture is compliant with the intent of regulatory policies, communication, software standards and with user requirements.

• Perform activities related to the disposition of records, including paper records and electronic records.
• Develop, recommend, coordinate, and implement program improvements.
• Coordinate, administer, and monitor the project plan.
• Mapping business processes and procedures.
• Track open actions, including deadlines, and following up to ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitor project and/or cases throughout their life cycle.
• Develop strategies for implementing/planning for major information, operations, and management projects.
• Identify project activities or situations that may adversely impact the project.

• Coordinate the activities of multiple Project Delivery Teams engaged in Life Cycle Project Management of individual projects to ensure program objectives are met.
• Integrate customer requirements, and District resources into a comprehensive management plan that is fully coordinated with all contributing agencies and organizations including various functional elements within the District.
• Control and manages project budgets and schedules from a programmatic standpoint, assuring that District commitments to customers are met.
• Negotiate and prepares contract documentation for new task orders and modifications for construction, design-build and Architect-Engineer services.
• Represent the District and briefs project/program status at conferences with customers and at monthly District Project Review Boards.

• Executes demand planning for a complex portfolio of weapons systems and/or component piece parts.
• Supports the development and implementation of outcome-based demand support strategies that optimize supply chain management principles to enhance system readiness and life cycle cost affordability.
• Executes the demand planning module.
• Supports the weapon system manager in the development and documentation of demand forecasts to support the weapon system sustainment strategy in accordance with policy and regulatory guidance.
• Addresses a variety of demand planning problems, questions, or conditions.

• Utilize system performance industry standards and best practices in order to inform information system business requirements.
• Develop information system testing strategies, plans, or scenarios.
• Oversee IT project activities and resources to mitigate risk.

As a Workforce Planning Specialist you will:

• Provide guidance on human capital programs for the Center, including recruitment, retention, position classification and related activities.
• Coordinate the recruitment process for the Title 5 and excepted service appointments to include fellowships and student programs for assigned programs.
• Determine the staffing needs and advising on the full range of recruitment activities.
• Assist program managers with developing position descriptions for clerical, administrative, and professional positions.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment objectives; monitoring assigned program recruitment activities and analyzing recruitment methods.
• Provide advice and guidance on a variety of appointment mechanisms to attract highly qualified scientists and researchers for permanent or short-term appointments to the agency.

Join Our Team as a Junior Business Systems SupportAnalyst

Location: Aberdeen

AboutThe Client

As part of theirContinued growth. Our Client is seekinga driven and focused individual to join our IT team as a Junior BusinessSystems Support Analyst. This role is based at our Head Office in Aberdeen,with the opportunity to support our global divisions worldwide.

RoleOverview

In this role,you will primarily provide 1st line support for the business systems usedwithin our Head Office. You will also be part of the group IT Team, supportingall divisions. The emphasis will be on our main business ERP system, MicrosoftDynamics GP, and its supporting applications. Experience with this system or asimilar application is preferred. Technical knowledge of Microsoft applicationsand suites such as MS365, MS Server 2016/2022, and MS Windows 10/11 Pro wouldbe an advantage.

KeyResponsibilities

• Provide first line support to all users, requiring excellent people skills and strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Document user requirements accurately to liaise effectively with 2nd line support and 3rd party suppliers for application issues or bespoke customization.
• Manage installation and upgrades of applications.
• Provide end user training.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Maintain a flexible approach to working hours to support our remote office locations and the demands of the business.

KeySkills and Experience

• Good level of experience with Windows 10/11 Operating Systems and understanding of application infrastructure.
• Proficient in all MS365 Entra and Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Some experience in report writing and design.
• Experience in end user support using a helpdesk system and communicating resolutions in a timely manner.

WhyJoin Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing company.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Gain experience in a global IT team with diverse responsibilities.

If you arepassionate about IT support and eager to grow your career, we would love tohear from you! Send a copy of your CV

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