Technical Build Manager

Computacenter (UK) Ltd • Hatfield, London, Milton Keynes, Reading

Hatfield, London, Milton Keynes, Reading

213943-en_GB

Life on the team

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Technical Build Manager in our SWAP service team which has the opportunity to operate on a global level. You will be challenged this fast passed and growing team and will have the opportunity to grow as the team expands.

The SWAP Service is a fast-paced environment with various customer builds that we support throughout the SWAP build and repair cycle, we are introducing this role to support SWAP Operations on a Global scale, with a consistent and reliable function that owns and maintains the quality of the builds. To achieve this your role will be aligned to Build take on and it will encompass all in life build management, change control and productivity effectiveness. You will work closely with the Customer, Operations teams, Engineers and our internal build teams to ensure we deliver a reliable service. Quality will be your focus but in parallel you will be advising the department on how we can plan for future growth; this will not only be from a technical view it will also include the physical infrastructure capabilities. A core part of this role will require you to keep abreast of changing technologies (SCCM autopilot etc) and how these will affect the build and delivery outcomes for the customer.

What you’ll do



• Ensure we are adhering technically to the vendor programme
• Maximising the vendor programmes and knowledge to resolve known issues and utilise their tools to reduce the cost to serve.
• A technical owner responsible for onboarding liaising with the new vendors so that we can confirm we have the rights tool and skills (Samsung, Apple etc)
• Working with the customer to test and sign off the build
• Working closely with the build team (including the team in LTS) to ensure all build instructions are understood
• Regular audit of the build timings to ensure customer changes have not increased time
• Work with the customer to reduce/optimise builds on the bench
• Create and own the process for build escalations
• Monthly/quarterly meetings with the vendors on latest issues
• Supporting the onboarding of new vendor programmes
• Meeting with customer and Computacenter technical teams to improve and reduce length of build
• Responsible for the maintenance of the physical infrastructure to maintain productivity

What you’ll need

• Experience in running a successful Configuration department or technical team
• Someone who is pro-active in dealing with issues and escalations and can own this through to completion
• Flexibility if required to operate in different time zones
• Able to travel internationally if required
• Technical knowledge on SCCM, Autopilot and Server
• A good track record of delivering exceptional levels of service
• A self-starter and someone who can work on their own initiative
• Engineering background
• Technical qualifications are desirable.
• SC Cleared or the ability to pass SC clearance
• Multilingual is desirable

Current information for our applicants

Business as usual? Not quite. Of course, the Corona crisis also presents us with major challenges.

However, we are broadly positioned across various industries, plan for the long term and have always been flexible in our approach to our customers, especially in times of crisis. Our core business is digitisation. We believe that this topic will continue to grow in importance for many companies in both public and private sectors.

That's why there are still areas of our business with clear hiring requirements – and we would like to bring talent like you on board! By the way, we have completely virtualised our application process and our recruiters remain available to you should you have any questions.

We are still looking forward to getting to know you!

Why you should choose us

Freedom & trust

You’ll have the support on hand when you need it and the autonomy when you don’t. Feel right at home in an environment where you’re able to work with freedom and flexibility, and trusted to manage your own work.

Showing appreciation & having fun

Great performance is recognised, so too is the willingness to help others. Our Bravo! awards and Long Service Awards Scheme are just a taste of how we say thank you for a job well done. And when it comes to recognising success, we love to celebrate. Our company and team events are legendary!

Working with the best

Over 1,300 technology consultants, 900 project managers and 3,200 systems engineers come together to form our highly regarded professional services community. You’ll find they’re a close-knit team, where mutual trust and collaboration is the norm.

Sharing knowledge

We organise several events and initiatives, such our UK Professional Services Conference and ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions, that bring together the brightest minds in the business. Here you can learn new things, network, and celebrate success together.

Exciting digital technology

Challenging and rewarding projects: The range of technologies and industries that we are so diverse, that no two projects are alike. The result? A role for you that’s varied and provides the opportunity to expand your expertise and develop your career further.

Health & wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about supporting you in feeling good and staying healthy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health First Aiders, Access to Work scheme, and more.

Personal development

We like to invest in our people. We offer training and technology certifications, mentoring and coaching, specialist or management careers, access to our on-the-go immersive learning platform, Percipio, and much more.

Inclusive workplace

People work best when they bring their whole selves to work, that’s why we see and value you as the amazing individual you truly are. We take a genuine interest you that extends beyond skills, knowledge, and experience. Our Employee Impact Groups champion best practice, celebrate diversity and promote inclusion within our industry.

Pension and financial security

Thinking ahead, planning for life’s uncertainties, or simply saving for a rainy day? We offer auto-enrolment onto our pension scheme, a Sharesave/SAYE scheme and more besides.

Flexible benefits

Do you fancy a new bicycle? Want to work-out at the gym? Or do you prefer to get-away from it all? With our voluntary flexible benefits platform, ‘My Benefits’, you can. Achieve savings with our Cycle2Work, GymFlex, Travel Insurance benefits and loads more.

You belong

You belong

At Computacenter, we celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a working culture where you can be free to be yourself; in an environment where you feel valued, respected, and supported to reach your full potential and experience a sense of belonging. Because we know when you thrive, we thrive.

As a proud equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring that there is fair and equal access to opportunities for everyone. Your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a government scheme that helps employers attract, recruit, and retain disabled staff. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats – and guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability.

Winning Together

At Computacenter, we have been writing success stories for more than 40 years! Today, we’re driving digital transformation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. We develop IT strategies, implement new technologies and manage complex infrastructures.

As a proud, independent partner to some of the world’s leading technology providers, our portfolio covers workplace, applications & data, cloud & data center, security, and networking. What’s the secret of our success? Quite simply, it’s our people.

The people who bring their unique skills and perspectives to a diverse and inclusive environment that enables them to reach their full potential.

Winning Together

We are an award-winning employer!

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