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• My client, a global private equity firm with over 30 locations globally is seeking an experienced Test/Quality Assurance Manager to lead and coordinate testing efforts across our Technology and Innovation deliverables. The ideal candidate will implement a risk-based approach to quality assurance, working closely with Business Analysts, Consultants, Developers, Project Managers, and business users to ensure high-quality project deliverables

Key Responsibilities

Quality Strategy and Risk Management

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies aligned with organisational goals and project-specific needs.
• Establish quality standards, processes, and best practices for software testing that can be applied by testers, Business Analysts, Developers, Consultants, and business users performing testing.
• Implement, coordinate, and oversee a risk-based approach to testing across multiple IT projects.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate quality-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Test Planning and Methodology

• Select and implement appropriate testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) based on project needs and team capabilities.
• Ensure all team members involved in testing understand and follow the chosen methodologies.
• Create and oversee execution of comprehensive test plans.

Training and Mentorship

• Provide training and guidance on testing best practices to Business Analysts, Consultants, and Developers.
• Mentor team members to enhance their testing skills and promote a quality-first mindset.
• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions to improve overall testing capabilities within CVC IT team.

Process Improvement and Efficiency

• Streamline testing processes to improve efficiency and productivity across all testers.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance effectiveness.
• Optimize testing practices to fit within the constraints of team members' primary roles.

Quality Control and Reporting

• Oversee quality control throughout the software development process.
• Analyse test results from various team members and provide detailed reports on software quality and defects.
• Communicate quality metrics, testing progress, and recommendations to Head of Applications and Project Managers.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure quality is integrated into project planning and execution.
• Communicate effectively with Business Analysts, Consultants, Developers, Business Users to coordinate testing efforts.
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure quality standards are met

Tools and Infrastructure

• Recommend and implement appropriate testing tools that can be easily used by non-specialist testers.
• Ensure testing infrastructure is in place to support efficient testing by all team members.
• Continuous Improvement
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging testing tools/technologies applicable to a collaborative testing environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing practices across all roles involved in testing.

Requirements

• QA team leadership experience, preferably in environments with cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based testing approaches and quality assurance methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum environments and continuous delivery practices.
• Proficiency in test case management, defect tracking, and quality reporting tools.
• Experience in training and mentoring specialist and non-specialist testers.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

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• Working for a global leading private markets manager focused on private equity, secondaries, credit and infrastructure with a global network of 30 lobal offices, The PMO Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst will be responsible for the development, management, and delivery of accurate and actionable project and portfolio performance reporting for senior and executive consumption

Role Overview

• The PMO Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of accurate and actionable project and portfolio performance reporting for senior and executive consumption.
• The role requires the alignment of project investment proposals with strategic objectives and financial guidelines, to be presented at multiple executive-level investment committees.
• This role is critical in providing insights to support strategic decision-making and ensuring data integrity across portfolio management tools. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and technical skills, coupled with the ability to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and deliver dashboards, scorecards, and reports for the PMO and senior stakeholders
• Provide actionable insights on portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities
• Align reporting outputs with organisational goals and stakeholder requirements

Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Analyse project and portfolio data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Create Interpret and present performance metrics, including budget, schedule, scope, risks, and benefits realisation.

Data Governance

• Where needed, ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data across portfolio management tools, so that is optimised for strategic reporting purposes.
• Establish and enforce data quality standards and reporting guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present findings and insights to senior leadership and governance committees in a clear and concise manner.
• Optimise portfolio management tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, ServiceNow PPM).
• Develop automated reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Project Investment Committee Preparation and Reporting:

• Ensuring alignment of project investment proposals with strategic objectives and financial guidelines.
• Develop and deliver accurate, timely reports and presentations for the Project Investment Committee, highlighting key insights, risks, and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of portfolio/project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow PPM).
• Strong ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
• Keen attention to detail and aptitude for working with large datasets
• Excellent ability to report portfolio metrics and insights clearly and concisely.
• Skilled at translating technical data into business-friendly language.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving data and reporting issues.
• Creativity in presenting data in visually engaging ways.
• Familiarity with PMO functions, methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), and frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI).
• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects and portfolios.
• Business Acumen: Awareness of organisational strategy and goals to align reporting efforts.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial tracking, and resource management

Key Success Criteria

• Delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful reports to drive informed decision-making.
• Establishment of efficient, automated reporting processes that minimise manual effort.
• Positive feedback from stakeholders on the usability and clarity of reports
• Proactive identification of risks, trends, or opportunities through portfolio analysis.
• Positive stakeholder feedback on Project Investment Committee data analysis and recommendations

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• 3-5 years’ experience working in a data analytics field
• 2–3 years of experience working in a PMO
• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams and matrixed environments.

Preferred:

• Relevant Qualifications
• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) are advantageous.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Portfolio Management Tools and systems.

Role Requirements

• Willingness to travel, if required

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• My client is a leading global private markets manager focused on private equity in 30 markets globally. The Organisational Change Manager (OCM) will coordinate and lead change management activities for projects and initiatives that drive transformation across the organisation. The OCM will work closely with the enterprise PMO to anticipate, plan and mitigate operational impact throughout the business, supporting the Head of Change with safe and effective delivery of the change portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Change Management Strategy & Planning

• Develop comprehensive change management strategies and plans for projects, including stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and impact assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers to integrate change management activities into project plans.
• Assess the organisational readiness for change and recommend strategies to address gaps.
• Implement frameworks that are appropriate to the level of project execution change management capability.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and analyse stakeholders affected by the project and develop tailored engagement plans.
• Create and facilitate an awareness of the objectives of change management in a project delivery context, and ensure it is proactively initiated at the optimum time during the project initiation phase.
• Closely collaborate with the project sponsor and business owners, helping them understand their roles in driving and supporting change.
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups to capture stakeholder feedback and address concerns.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the impacts of Change Management on areas unfamiliar with Change methodologies.
• Ensure all key role-players formally accept the change management plan and timelines, as well as their accountable actions within the plan.

Process Optimisation

• Where needed, represent stakeholders’ best interests in the evaluation and design of new business processes to ensure they are usable and considered empathetically
• Communication
• Create and deliver clear, targeted, and impactful project communication plans to inform stakeholders and maintain alignment.
• Develop key communication materials to support change initiatives.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and operate as a quality control gate for communications across the projects.

Training & Development

• Conduct training needs analyses to identify operational process changes and identify gaps - related to the project change.
• Design, deliver, or coordinate training programs to ensure stakeholders have the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Develop user guides, quick reference materials, and e-learning resources.

Change Impact Assessment

• Conduct change impact analyses to understand how project changes affect people, processes, and technology.
• Define success metrics and develop mechanisms to measure the impact of change.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of change initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed.

Change Adoption & Sustainability

• Support project teams in transitioning stakeholders to new processes, systems, or tools.
• Identify and mitigate resistance to change through proactive interventions.

Skills & Competencies

• Change Leadership: Ability to influence and guide individuals and teams through change.
• Commerciality: Ability to consider and manage project impacts practically within the context of a highly commercially-focussed business.
• Communication and Engagement: Excellent personal engagement style demonstrating clarity and gravitas
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster cross-functional teamwork.
• Resilience: Ability to manage ambiguity and maintain focus under pressure.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate and coordinate change management activities across the portfolio and throughout the impacted business areas
• Results-Driven: Proven track record of delivering change initiatives on time and within scope.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• 10+ years of experience in change management, with a strong focus on project-driven change.
• Experience working in organisations similar to such as financial, legal, senior professional services or alternative asset management organisations
• Experience with change management methodologies and current industry best practice
• Demonstrated ability to lead change efforts in complex and matrixed organisations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with supporting enterprise-wide technology transformation projects.

Preferred:

• Relevant qualifications
• Familiarity with Enterprise Portfolio Management Tools and systems.

Role Requirements

• Willingness to travel, if required

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Position Summary:

• Play a critical role in the operation of the NBA’s compliance program with responsibility for leading the third-party due diligence vetting process across Africa, as well as managing the region’s compliance with applicable law and NBA policy. This position may be based in our office locations in Kenya, South Africa or Dakar.

Primary Responsibility:

• Lead due diligence on new and existing third parties in the Africa region in accordance with the NBA’s policies and procedures, with first line responsibility for assessing and advising legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.
• Proactively analyze relevant deal terms, third-party information, and risk reports in connection with due diligence reviews, provide assessments to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.
• Draft reports that succinctly summarize findings and provide a recommended course of action.
• Provide general compliance assistance to employees in the region, including advising on best practices and complex compliance issues, particularly in the areas of anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, conflicts-of-interest, and business conduct
• Support regional business lawyers in analyzing compliance-related contractual provisions and assessing risk.
• Provide ongoing guidance on adherence to NBA compliance policy.
• Give regional due diligence and other training to regional employees.
• Effectively track and communicate the status of open issues.
• Maintain broad knowledge of compliance best practices and trends.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and experience advising clients on sanctions laws and other compliance-related laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience balancing commercial goals and risk, with an ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Expertise conducting third-party due diligence reviews.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, with an exceptional level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously, accurately, and efficiently while balancing a high-volume workload.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-border environments with legal colleagues and business clients.
• Robust proactive problem-solving skills and ability to identify and facilitate solutions.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified or post-admission experience gained at a top-tier multinational law firm and/or a multi-national company.
• Experience working in or supporting a corporate compliance function with knowledge of executing third-party due diligence reviews.

Educational Background:

• Law degree from a top tier university.