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Role Overview The Hardware Asset Management Architect is responsible for defining and governing the enterprise Hardware Asset Management strategy, operating model, architecture, processes, and tooling. The role ensures the effective management of physical technology assets throughout their lifecycle, from procurement and deployment through to retirement and disposal. The HAM Architect provides strategic leadership for asset governance, inventory management, financial optimisation, CMDB alignment, lifecycle management, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance. The role works closely with procurement, finance, enterprise architecture, service management, security, workplace services, datacentre teams, and technology suppliers. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Strategy & Architecture * Define and maintain the enterprise Hardware Asset Management strategy and roadmap. * Develop target-state HAM operating models, processes, and governance structures. * Establish architectural standards and controls for asset lifecycle management. * Ensure HAM capabilities align with broader IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Enterprise Architecture principles. * Lead HAM transformation and tooling initiatives. Asset Lifecycle Management Governance & Compliance * Establish HAM policies, procedures, and operational controls. * Ensure alignment between asset repositories, procurement systems, and CMDB records. Financial Management & Optimisation * Partner with finance and procurement teams to support: o Budget planning o Forecasting Tooling & Data Management * Define architecture for HAM platforms and integrations. * Ensure integrity and accuracy of asset inventories and configuration data. * Design integrations between: o CMDB platforms Improve data quality, reporting, and asset visibility across the enterprise. The internal ITAM documentation specifically references CMDB integration and asset management platform architecture as core components. Sustainability & Asset Disposition Translate business requirements into HAM capabilities and governance controls. Present asset management insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Required Experience * Significant experience in Hardware Asset Management, IT Asset Management, Enterprise Architecture, or Service Management. * Experience designing and implementing enterprise HAM operating models. * Experience with asset lifecycle governance and CMDB management. * Experience of procurement, supply chain, and financial asset management processes. * Experience supporting large-scale workplace, datacentre, or infrastructure environments. * Experience with HAM and ITSM platforms including: o ServiceNow HAM o ServiceNow CMDB o Flexera o Snow o BMC Helix o Lansweeper o Microsoft Endpoint Management solutions Technical Knowledge * Hardware Asset Management (HAM) * IT Asset Management (ITAM) * Configuration Management (CMDB) * Service Asset & Configuration Management (SACM) * Enterprise Architecture * IT Service Management (ITIL) * Discovery and inventory tools * Procurement and supply chain management * Asset financial management Qualifications Essential * Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or related field. * ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent. Desirable * IAITAM Certified Hardware Asset Management (CHAMP) * IAITAM Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP) * ServiceNow HAM Certification * TOGAF Certification * ITIL Managing Professional Key Competencies * Enterprise architecture and design * Strategic planning * Governance and compliance * Financial management and commercial awareness * Asset lifecycle optimisation * Stakeholder management Success Measures * Accuracy of enterprise asset inventory. * Reduction in unaccounted hardware assets. * Improved CMDB and asset data quality. . LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Microsoft Office365 Administrator Milford Connecticut USA Our Client is an international organisation who are no looking to recruit a Microsoft Office365 Administrator. The following are aspects of the role: · Design cloud ETL architecture, system integration, and implementation strategy to deliver an integrated solution for a global medical device/pharmaceutical organization. · Serve as technical expert for business solutions in cloud architectures. · Communicate the system integration vision and strategy during meetings and presentations. · Ensure the technical component of the solution aligns with the CooperSurgical's business goals, compliance requirements and current/potential standards. · Research technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards. · Provide leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. · Ensure the quality of deliverable in terms of the functional design, implementation, testing and adherence to technical compliance standards. · Monitor effectiveness of systems, policies and procedures and make appropriate recommendations to ensure daily operations are efficient . Required qualifications: · Education · Computer Science, MIS degree or equivalent practical experience is required · Microsoft O365 certification in any of the following – Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-100 or MS-101), Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate (MS-500), or MCSE Productivity Solutions Expert. · Practical skills · 5+ years' experience in Microsoft O365 architecture (cloud and hybrid cloud/on-prem solutions) and components on a global basis including o Active Directory, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, OneNote, PowerBI and Office Suite o Optional: Project, Visio, SQL Server o Security, availability, compliance and performance considerations o Billing and cost management considerations o Backup and disaster recovery capabilities Monitoring and troubleshooting methods · Personal skills · Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies. · Strong skills in technical architecture, project management an organizational change. · Ability to work in a team environment. · Willingness to travel. · Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires the individual to simultaneously manage several projects, with tight deadlines, while paying attention to detail and quality. · Excellent problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking and the ability to effectively work through abstract concepts · A self-starter with great personal organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a collaborative, team working environment. The Microsoft Office 365 Administrator will provide system configuration, user access configuration, performance monitoring, problem resolution and training guides for the core O365 applications used by the Client. The salary for this role will be in the $80K - $100K per year. This role will be based in Milford Connecticut USA Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary in USD and availability.

Product Manager Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Progression + Gym Membership + Full Training London Are you an experienced Product Manager with a background in satellite communications and IP networking, looking to take ownership of innovative, technically complex products across their full lifecycle? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing product and marketing function where you will act as the technical authority across a diverse portfolio of satellite and communication solutions. You will play a key role in shaping product strategy, driving go to market plans, and ensuring both internal teams and customers clearly understand the value of highly technical offerings. You will work cross functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and logistics teams to successfully launch and manage products from concept through to end of life. Acting as the technical product champion, you will translate complex technical detail into clear, compelling messaging that supports commercial success across global markets. The role also involves working closely with leading satellite providers and hardware manufacturers, ensuring that product capabilities align with market demand and internal infrastructure. This is a varied position combining technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. The Role: Drive product lifecycle from concept through to end of life Act as subject matter expert across satellite and communications products Support go to market strategy and product positioning Produce technical documentation, training, and customer facing materials Work cross functionally to launch and improve products and services The Person: Proven experience in Technical Product Management Good knowledge of IP networking and satellite communications Experience working with hardware manufacturers and product integrations Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify technical concepts Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects Reference Number:BBBH275817 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Digital Transformation Manager Our Client is a global organisation with offices in the City of London. You will lead the Digital Transformation (DX) team to support business units (BUs) in the EU region and drive relationship-based consultations to enhance the businesses with digital solutions, frameworks, and spearhead various digital transformation (DX) projects Leverage the Company's experience in DX, extensive knowledge base and business networks to bring distinctive insights and new ideas in the DX space for new project formulation (with investment) as well as future-proof existing businesses in the region Function of Position: Deeply understand the individual businesses (undertaken by BUs), the needs, and consult with the person/team in charge with several DX ideas and hypotheses to add value to new investments or increase value to existing investment assets (subsidiaries/affiliates) Develop short-term and long-term DX strategy in support of growth and revenue targets upon investment; Communicate various options, articulate quick wins, and tactics to realize benefits with DX for the respective business/service. Strongly collaborate with DX team members and support with DX use case roll outs for different businesses in various countries Conduct digital due diligence on a target company prior to investment decisions Understand adequate depth and breadth of emerging tech such as AI, Big Data, blockchain, NFT, IoT or metaverse and propose the associated benefits, trade-offs, and implementation strategies to business stakeholders Build innovative service and revenue models with the proposed DX ideas for the respective businesses. Communicate and closely work with team members and share opinions while developing new service models and/or enhance operational efficiency with digital technologies and/or analytics Continuously stay curious and up to date with the market trends/evolving tech to propose solutions for various Mitsui's businesses across assets in diverse industries Establish trust with internal and external stakeholders along with the hypotheses/DX solutions sharing Relationships: You will be working other team members of Digital Transformation Dept DX team members in the Integrated Digital Strategy Division of the Company Staff working in European offices Staff working in Globally PERSON SPECIFICATION Skills/Knowledge: Good communication skills (verbal, written, and listening) in English Able to act confidently, despite incomplete information; expect iteration and change; lover of new technologies, always asking “how can we do this better/differently?”, “What if..”, etc. Ability to listen and deep-dive pain points in BUs. Be able to summarise them with frameworks Ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical language. Be able to articulate and passionately present digital concepts to various stakeholders Proficient in sharing ideas/concepts using PowerPoint slides to relevant stakeholders within a short span of time Possess positive/proactive mindset to acquire new knowledge about business to expand his/her expertise independently Patience, empathy, understanding, and common sense. Ability to work as part of the team or on own initiative. Should be a self-motivated and reliable individual. Ability to multi-task, manage shifting priorities and work within strict deadlines. Ability to build a rapport with a wide range of people Ability to naturally communicate his/her ideas with analytical, logical, and abstract reasoning skills in project discussions towards investment decisions Willingness to travel and attend lunch/dinner with customers/clients when required Willingness to work in other countries such as Tokyo, Dubai, Singapore, New York, etc. including short-term training preferably Experience: Experience as Project Manager or Team Leader in Digital Transformation DX projects preferably in Decarbonization, Sustainability or Quality of Life 5-10 years of successful track record in consultancy experience in high growth areas such as retail, healthcare, food, chemical, mobility, energy or metal. Experience in business development and business planning would be beneficial. Education: Bachelor's or master's degree preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees The Company is based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be in the range £50K - £60K Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Head of Digital & Data Our Client is bank based in Central London with offices across Europe. They are looking to recruit an expert candidate for the Head of Digital position – which is an exciting new position. You will have proven track of working within the banking World and delivering digital capabilities for the bank. You must have at least 5 to 10 years expertise in the digital space within the banking World. This is a senior position and will report to the Board at the bank. The Digital & Data Lead role is responsible for overseeing the strategy and development of the Bank's digital products and processes and design and implementation of Bank wide data governance framework. Playing an important role within the Bank's Digital Transformation programme, the role holder will: • Work with multi-disciplinary teams responsible for researching, designing, building and/or procuring, and releasing transformative user journeys – for both customers and employees. • Responsible for engaging collaboratively with the various business and support functions in order to ensure all interests are represented in the development of the Bank's future state digital capability and to support the adoption and embedding of new digital processes. • Define the overarching digital products and processes vision, building the roadmaps and leading the prioritisation to deliver that vision in a performant, secure and user focussed way. In doing so, ensure alignment to wider Bank strategy and ensure that maximum business value is achieved. • Accountable for delivering and then driving the continual optimisation of the digital products and processes to support the realisation of a seamless, flexible customer and colleague experience. • Responsible for design and implementation of bank wide data governance framework and ensure businesses and support functions are held accountable for ownership and maintenance of accurate data within the bank's ecosystem. • Responsible for governance, risk management and regulatory compliance activities relating to the digital products and processes under development, forging strong, effective relationships with the 1st and 2nd line control functions. • Develop an inclusive and collaborative culture where the advice and knowledge of skilled specialists around user insights, journey and UX design, technology delivery, security and infrastructure are heard and respected in order to develop highly effective digital products through a process of research, ideation and design. • Forge a strong working relationship with Technology and partner with them on the development and delivery of the digital products and processes. • Work closely with stakeholders in Group to accelerate digital development and ensure optimal ways of working. Candidate expertise: • Outstanding SME in digital product and process management and digital user experience design, within the Financial Services industry. • Customer-centric with a strong focus on end user experience and outcomes. • Demonstrable experience in the end to end lifecycle of product and process development, including managing and delivering high quality digital products and processes to end users, from ideation through to delivery, feedback and improvement. • Experience and/or a robust understanding of the bank wide processes is highly desirable. • In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies and significant experience of working within an agile environment. • High degree of proficiency in prototyping and iterative development, with experience in building product teams desirable. • Highly positive and effective leader, who actively coaches, develops, and supports team members, sharing their experience and knowledge with others. • Be driven, have high levels of personal accountability, not being afraid to be hands-on and get into the detail. • Strong influencing skills with the ability to confidently represent the Digital Product area and gain buy-in to the strategy and roadmap with a diverse set of stakeholders. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing priorities. • Have strong people skills; approachable, empathetic and able to work with people to achieve progress. • Have strong written and verbal communication skills. • A good knowledge of the Financial Services industry. • Strong awareness of the digital banking ecosystem, keeping abreast of market trends and competitor propositions. • Relevant certifications or qualifications in agile product management or aligned disciplines. • Understanding of development processes and business case development. Role requirements: • Actively Builds Relationships • Embraces Change and Technology • Creates Business Value • Role Specific Regulations • Risk Management, Governance and Controls • Consumer Duty This is a hybrid role – at least 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary will be circa £100K - £140K plus benefits – dependent on experience. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Category Insights Executive Preston, Lancashire £40,000 - £45,000 + Pension + Death in Service + Perks at Work Scheme + Seasonal Meat Gifts + Free Car Park + Subsidised Canteen + Flexible Working + Professional Development Are you an experienced category insight or market analysis professional looking to work with some of the UK's largest grocery retailers, where you can influence business strategy, identify growth opportunities, and develop your career within a leading food manufacturing environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and established manufacturer supplying major retail and foodservice customers across the UK. Working closely with key retailer accounts, you will support the delivery of valuable category and consumer insights that drive commercial success. You will analyse market trends, sales performance, consumer behaviour, pricing, promotions, merchandising, and new product activity to identify opportunities for growth. Working cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and NPD teams, you will play a key role in shaping category strategies and supporting business objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience within a category insight, commercial analysis, or market insight role, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing. Strong analytical skills, experience using Kantar, Nielsen, or retailer EPOS data, and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships will be essential. The Role: *Deliver category insights and strategic recommendations to major UK retailers *Analyse sales, market, and consumer data to identify growth opportunities *Monitor competitor activity, pricing, promotions, and NPD launches *Support commercial, technical, and NPD teams with market intelligence *Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders The Person: *Experience in category insight, market insight, or commercial analysis *Background within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar sector *Experience using Kantar, Nielsen, or retailer EPOS data platforms *Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills *Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel Reference Number: BBBH277299 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.