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Technical Product Owner
Company: GN Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 05, 2024
The Technical Product Owner role at GN Hearing involves prioritizing and managing the product backlog, translating product road maps to features, participating in daily Scrum ceremonies, and acting as a liaison between cross-functional teams. The role requires strong technical understanding, experience in software engineering, product development, and agile development, preferably SAFe. Medical device experience is preferred, along with a good understanding of regulatory requirements and business processes in the medical device industry. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.
IT Business Analysis Sr. Specialist, Data Centric
Company: CNA
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 04, 2024
<p>You have a clear vision of where your career can go And we have the leadership to help you get there At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential <br >CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals <br >For a detailed look at CNAs benefits check out our Candidate Guide <br ><b>JOB DESCRIPTION<b><br >The IT Business Analysis Sr Specialist is an individual contributor representing a high level of technical knowledge who works with business area technology representatives and others in support of a program or project Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on user needs and an understanding of the business system requirements Leads project teams or work groups and may be the primary project contact for functional area Accountable for assignments or projects that are high in priority visibility andor complexity <br >The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in the following areas Insurance industry experience Data Mapping as well as working experience in an agile environment <br >This is a hybrid position and will be located in Chicago IL <br ><b> Essential Duties amp Responsibilities <b><br >Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines <br > Senior technical analyst and process team lead for projects in functional area <br > Works collaboratively with stakeholders and plans and conducts working sessions to elicit and review business requirements as approved by senior management <br > Develops strategy and implements approach for creation of deliverables and all supporting documentation for the concept and definition phases of the project <br > Performs necessary research to fully understand the business issues develop possible solutions and to support development of innovative cost effective solutions and recommends most viable businesstechnology solutions to management for approval <br > Ensures appropriate resources are assigned to project teams manages resources and teams and reviews and provides input on performance of team members as appropriate <br > As appropriate oversees design reviews to ensure projectsystem designs meet business needs <br > Acts as technical resource on best practices which may include technology or other businessfunctional areas <br > Continuously learning new trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry <br > May participate in or lead the evaluation of software packages as they relate to the projectfunctional area <br >May perform additional duties as assigned <br ><b> Reporting Relationship <b><br >Typically Director or above<br ><b> Skills Knowledge amp Abilities <b> <br >1 A solid understanding of the insurance industry its products practices and operations<br >2 Proven knowledge of client areas business and systems<br >3 Proven knowledge of the system development life cycle and technology alternatives understanding of interface design and user centered work methods<br >4 Advanced analytical and problem solving skills with ability to manage and prioritize<br >multiple projects<br >5 Excellent client and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and<br >external business partners <br >6 Ability to lead teams on shortterm basis and to coach and mentor staff at all levels<br >7 Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to convey business<br >requirements and technical needs in clear concise and effective manner<br >8 Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems which may include solid knowledge of the systemapplication development life cycle and technological alternatives <br ><b> Education amp Experience <b><br >1 Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience<br >2 Typically a minimum of seven years experience in business analysis or other related field ie accounting finance insurance operations or computer science with prior experience identifying and documenting business requirements<br >3 Project leadership experience desirable<br >4 Applicable certifications preferred <br >5 Property amp Casualty insurance experience preferred <br >LIMA1 <br >LIHybrid <br >CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process To request an accommodation please contact leaveadministrationcnacom <p>
Actuarial Director, Commercial Reserving
Company: CNA
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 05, 2024
<p>You have a clear vision of where your career can go And we have the leadership to help you get there At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential <br >As a member of CNAs Actuarial organization you will be part of a community that provides deep specialization and discipline as trusted advisors unlocks data to enable business partners to advance our global market strategy and drives business solutions through actionable analytics and insights<br >Consider joining the Commercial Reserving team at CNA Insurance as an Actuarial Director where you will oversee highly visible and complex reserve reviews spanning commercial coverages including Auto Liability General Liability and Umbrella You will also lead and directly manage a team of 3 reports and collaborate with other team members to assess and monitor reserves generate actionable insights and deepen financial acumen<br >This is a great opportunity for those who are relationship driven have a passion for developing and coaching their employees and enjoy exercising strong project management skills You will lead a commercial lines reserving team with significant exposure to business partners across actuarial claims and underwriting There are also a variety of opportunities to direct the future of these reserve reviews through new methodologies advancing diagnostics and business storytelling You will also build significant acumen on key commercial lines<br ><b>JOB DESCRIPTION<b><br ><b> Essential Duties amp Responsibilities <b><br >Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines <br ><p><ul><li>Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance coaching and development of a team<li> <li>Provides business partners and functional subject matter experts actuarial guidance and business insights related to profitability<li> <li>Builds strong relationships with direct reports peers business partners and leaders across multiple functions in order to ensure optimal implementation of business strategies aligned with actuarial insights and analytics<li> <li>Collaborates with and influences senior leadership in the development and implementation of reserving strategy for Auto Liability General Liability and Umbrella Drives innovation in products through thought leadership<li> <li>Participates with senior leadership in the development and implementation of actuarial policies business strategies and goals regularly evaluating performance against goals and holding self and team accountable for achieving desired results<li> <li>Oversees the production of highly technical actuarial analyses and reports to communicate to other analytical staff and to senior management<li> <li>Stays up to date in actuarial expertise stateterritory regulations and industry trends and development in order to lead decisions related to line of business<li> <li>Ensures team is maintaining clear documentation of methods<li> <ul><p><br >May perform additional duties as assigned <br ><b> Reporting Relationship <b><br >AVP or above<br ><b> Skills Knowledge amp Abilities <b><br ><p><ul><li>Senior level knowledge of actuarial principles practices and procedures and industry issues as they relate to the organization<li> <li>Ability to effectively lead coach and develop an actuarial group<li> <li>Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive longterm view of business goals and objectives<li> <li>Experience influencing business partners at various levels<li> <li>Excellent analytical critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to effectively resolve complex situations and issues<li> <li>Proven ability to exercise professional judgment manages available resources and assume responsibility for decisions which have impact<li> <li>Ability to creatively and effectively manage through ambiguous and challenging problems takes appropriate levels of risk and leads through change<li> <ul><p><br ><b> Education amp Experience <b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent<li> <li>Typically a minimum of ten years of related work experience<li> <li>Typically has attained Fellowship accreditation FCAS<li> <ul><p><br >LIKP1<br >LIHybrid<br >In New YorkCalifornia the average base pay range for an Actuarial Director is $184000 to $230000 Salary determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location<br >In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role In California Colorado Connecticut New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $87000 to $178000 annuallySalary determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit cnabenefitscom <br >CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process To request an accommodation please contact leaveadministrationcnacom <p>
Application Engineer (SAS Fraud Management)
Company: Discover
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 05, 2024
<p><b>Discover A brighter future<b><br ><span>With us youll do meaningful work from Day 1 Our <span>collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors We Play to Win We Get Better Every Day amp We Succeed Together <span>And we mean it we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the worlds leading digital banking and payments companies We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine <span><br ><span>Come build your future while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover<span><br ><b><span><b>Job Description<b><span><b><br ><span>At Discover be part of a culture where diversity teamwork and collaboration reign Join a company that is just as employeefocused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both <b>Were all about people and our employees are why Discover <b> is <b>a great place to work <b>Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career <span><br ><span>As a Full Stack Application Engineer you<b><b>ll build and release reliable software systems at scale By partnering with enterprisewide teams youll develop and maintain full stack solutions that fit our business needs Youll use your holistic view of all products and their interactions to design elegant solutions and strategize the future state of our larger technical ecosystem By independently innovating and advocating for best practices youll solve complex problems and guide the team on implementing solutions from inception to production <span><br ><b><span>Responsibilities<span><b> <br ><p><ul><li><span>Analyze design program test and deploy new user stories and features with high quality security reliability operations to production <span><li> <li><span>Tends to Associate Application Engineers by providing learning tasks as well as work related tasks directs the work of Senior Associate Application Engineers and helps them continue to grow <span><li> <li><span>Achieves team commitments and influence others to do the same by using informal leadership amp highly developed communication skills <span><li> <ul><ul><li><span>Has an oversight on design decisions and guides team to achieve key results for products assigned to them <span><li> <li><span>Remediates issues using engineering principles and creates proactive design solutions for potential failures <span><li> <li><span>Contributes to and leads technology communities at Discover <span><li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Minimum Qualifications<span><b> <br ><b><span>At a minimum heres what we need from you<span><b> <br ><p><ul><li><span>Bachelors Computer Science <span><li> <li><span>3+ Years Information Technology Software Engineering or related <span><li> <li><span>Internal applicants only technical proficiency rating of competent on the Dreyfus engineering scale <span><li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Preferred Qualifications<span><b> <br ><b><span>Bonus Points If You Have<span><b> <br ><p><ul><li>Working knowledge of SAS Fraud Management application is a plus<li> <li>Experience with Java development on client facing application<li> <li><span>Experience as part of an Agile engineering or development team<span> <li> <li><span>Strong understanding of objectoriented principles with an ability to write clean code<span> <li> <li><span>Strong experience working with a relational database<span><span>and<span> <span>NoSQL database<span> <li> <li><span>Strong experience with CICD<span><span>pipelines with<span><span>Jenkins or<span><span>similar<span> <span>GitGitHub<span> <span>Artifactory<span> <li> <li><span>Proven skills in high availability and scalability design as well as performance monitoring<span> <li> <li><span>Experience developing and implementing API service architecture<span> <li> <li><span>Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or Postgres and understanding of columnar data stores such as Redshift or Snowflake<span> <li> <li><span>Experience in working in a cloud environment such as AWS GCP or Azure<span> <li> <li><span>Understanding of messaging systems like MQ Rabbit MQ Kafka or Kinesis<span><li> <li><span>Build secure web applications with user authentication<span> <li> <li><span>Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies<span> <li> <li><span>Strong technical understanding of data architecture data quality and related technologies<span> <li> <li>Developing applications on Pivotal Cloud Foundry<li> <li>LinuxUnix environment background including shell scripting<li> <li>Java development experience<li> <ul><p><br ><span>External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview<span><br ><span>LIRemote<span><br ><b><span>Application Deadline<span><b><br >The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr142024 We encourage you to apply as soon as possible The posting may be available past this date but it is not guaranteed<br ><span><b>Compensation<b><span><br >The base pay for this position generally ranges between $8650000 to $14610000 Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package Factors such as but not limited to geographical location relevant experience education and skill level may impact the pay for this position<br ><span><b><b><b>Benefits<b><b><b><span><br >We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility These benefits include<br ><p><ul><li>Paid Parental Leave<li> <li>Paid Time Off<li> <li>401k Plan<li> <li>Medical Dental Vision amp Health Savings Account<li> <li>STD Life LTD and ADampD<li> <li>Recognition Program<li> <li>Education Assistance<li> <li>Commuter Benefits<li> <li>Family Support Programs<li> <li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan<li> <ul><p><br >Learn more at mydiscoverbenefitscom <br >What are you waiting for Apply today<br ><span>All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work To deliver on our promises to our customers each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management<span><br ><span>Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or other legally protected status <span><span> Know Your Rights amp Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision <span><br >Discover complies with federal state and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position to complete an application andor to participate in an interview please email <span>HireAccommodationdiscovercom<span> Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation<p>
AEM Technical Product Manager
Company: Blend360
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 05, 2024
Blend, an innovative technology company, is seeking an AEM Technical Product Manager to enhance digital platform capabilities. The role involves strategic development, project management, technical design, and Agile practices. Qualifications include a degree in IT, 3-5 years of AEM experience, front-end technology skills, and Agile methodology proficiency. The position is a 6-12 month contract with a hybrid work arrangement and compensation of $60 per hour.
Solutions Architect - Remote
Company: Altera Digital Health
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 05, 2024
Altera, a member of N. Harris Computer Corporation, offers health IT solutions globally. The role involves deploying and configuring solutions, providing training, and mentoring associates. The ideal candidate should have expert-level knowledge of Azure cloud architecture, client operational processes, and industry trends. They must also have experience in system rollout, consultancy, reporting, and documentation. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, and 7+ years of relevant work experience. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a standard office environment. The salary range is $99,290—$175,000 USD.
Freelance Creative Technologist - Web Design/Development
Company: VSA Partners
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 04, 2024
VSA Partners is a strategy and design agency that blends consumer insights and data with human-centered design to create meaningful experiences. They are seeking a Creative Technologist to join their team and work on various digital experiences.
Senior Underwriter, APL
Company: Argo Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 05, 2024
Argo Group is a specialty insurance leader with a culture centered on respect, equality, wellness, and opportunity. They are currently seeking a Senior Underwriter for their Accountants Professional Liability (APL) team. The role involves underwriting, marketing, and processing APL lines, developing broker relationships, and maintaining a submission pipeline. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, relevant designations, at least five years of underwriting experience, and strong negotiation skills. Argo Group offers a competitive compensation package, flexible workplace policies, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
Associate Director- IT - Analytic Platforms
Company: The Kraft Heinz Company
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 05, 2024
<p><b>Description amp Requirements<b><br ><b> Owners Only <b> <br ><b>Here at <b> <b>Kraft Heinz<b> <b> one of our key values is We Own IT The successful candidate will <b> crave a challenge balanced by the desire to be accountable for delivering in the largest business unit for Kraft Heinz This role demands constant interaction with internal colleagues and external partners from different functions and backgrounds<br ><b> RESPONSIBILITIES <b><br >We are seeking an Associate Director IT Analytical Platforms to own all the analytical platforms in Kraft Heinz globally The AD will own all the projects operations budget planning and licensing related to the KH analytical platforms in our onprem and cloud environments You will be responsible for 3 direct reports<br >Responsibilities include<br ><p><ul><li>Ensuring reliable service availability performance and cost from all the data warehousing data operations visualizations and selfserving analytics platforms that KH operates<br ><ul><li>SAP HANA<li> <li>Snowflake<li> <li>BigQuery<li> <li>Azure<li> <li>Databricks<li> <li>Alteryx<li> <li>PowerBI<li> <li>Tableau<li> <ul><li> <li>Direct responsibility for the budget allocated to analytical cloud platforms<li> <li>Oversight in license management of the analytical licensed SW<li> <li>Execution of all the technical migration projects related to the analytical platforms upgrades replatforms<li> <li>This role collaborates with the Assoc Director Analytics Architecture hosting and security in planning the roadmap for all the technologies related to the analytical space<li> <li>Heshe also partners with the PPM licensing team to optimize the use of licenses<li> <ul><p><br ><b> Qualifications <b><b><b><br ><p><ul><li>Successful track record formulating and implementing analytical roadmaps and supporting organizations<li> <li>Ability to build and maintain relationships<li> <li>Manage externation vendors and contractors<li> <li>Proven ability to lead and influence teams<li> <li>Extensive data analytics delivery experience<li> <li>Experience managing cloud based budgets and familiar with Azure and Snowflake invoicing processes<li> <li>Advanced technical knowledge on the following platforms<br ><ul><li>SAP HANA<li> <li>S4<li> <li>Azure Cloud<li> <li>Snowflake<li> <li>GCP Big Query<li> <li>Databricks<li> <li>Tableau<li> <li>PowerBI<li> <ul><li> <li>Experience optimizing big data data pipelines architectures and data sets<li> <li>Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement<li> <ul><ul><li>Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets<li> <li>Working knowledge of message queuing stream processing and highly scalable big data data stores<li> <ul><p><br ><b>About Us<b><br >Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world we deliver the best taste fun and quality to every meal table we touch Were on a mission to disrupt not only our own business but the global food industry A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company <br >Around the world our people are connected by a culture of ownership agility and endless curiosity We also believe in being good humans who are working to improve our company communities and planet Were proud of where weve been and even more thrilled about where were headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food <br ><b>Why Us<b><br >We grow our people to grow our business We champion great people who bring ambition curiosity and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands Good isnt good enough We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions All while celebrating our wins and our failures as we work together to lead the future of food <br >Challenging the status quo takes talent We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career Because great people make great companies and were growing something great here at Kraft Heinz <br ><b>Office Collaboration amp Hybrid Work Environment<b><br >We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration connection amp community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in todays workplace A majority of our officebased employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week Additionally employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12month period in maximum twoweek increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the roles responsibilities and requirements<br >Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAIkraftheinzcom<p>
Senior Manager, Engineering - Potato
Company: McCain Foods
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 04, 2024
<p><b>Position Title <b>Senior Manager Engineering Potato <br ><b>Position Type<b> Regular FullTime <br ><b>Position Location <b>Oakbrook Terrace <br ><b>Requisition ID<b> 28695 <br >At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in peoples lives the power it has to uplift and bring people families businesses and communities together<br >The Senior Manager Engineering will lead and provide leadership and strategy development for successful capital planning portfolio development and project implementation of annual capital plan of $150 million to $200 million per year for the North America region our largest region at McCain You will support all manufacturing plants in the region 15 through the full lifecycle of engineering practices in support of these initiatives and strategies from evaluation through execution Leading a team of engineers this person will also be responsible for facilitating globallocal knowledge transfer and sharing within their team and across engineering for skill building mentoring and talent management <br >Specifically the Senior Manager role encompasses the following areas of responsibility <br ><p><ul><li>Work with assigned manufacturing plants for the development of annual and 5 year project portfolio<li> <li>Oversee project engineering and project managers for assigned plants to assure successful implementation of assigned project work<li> <li>Assure McCain Engineering best practices technical standards and specifications and project management methodologies are used<li> <li>Forward improvement recommendation for standards specification and management approach as appropriate <li> <li>Project Design Contracting And Construction Management <li> <li>Project Development And Capital Budget Proposals <li> <li>Evaluate Contract And Manage Consulting Engineers <li> <li>Engineering Personnel Development And Consultation <li> <ul><p><br ><b>Responsibilities of the Role <b><br ><p><ul><li>Lead and provide sapient leadership within the Technical and Engineering disciplines within McCain operations Influence key decision makers operations manufacturing technical services quality and supply chain personnel in plants via providing policy direction and guidance <li> <li>Interface with Finance and Risk Management relative to the Capital Plan cash flow associated with capital projects and overall spend relative to engineering projects Define leverage and coordinate the execution of the Operations Technical and Network Strategy <li> <li>Coordinate knowledge management and Globallocal knowledge transfer and sharing Transfer best practices for capital project execution and capital management and overall project management practices <li> <li>Codify Engineering standards and practices and be the custodian for these across the value chain on issues such as preferred equipment manufacturers and suppliers contractor standards and coordination with Procurement on lowest Total Cost of Ownership for equipment and capital projects <li> <li>Facilitate skill building support mentoring and talent management across the technical and engineering disciplines <li> <li>Design Operation Maintenance Subject Matter Expert SME for food plant engineering operations <li> <li>Development and Use of Best Practices for engineering and project management <li> <li>Support Development of Basis Of Design BOD Documentation And Functional Description <li> <li>Develop Capital Budget Proposals For Evaluation As A Capital Appropriation including <ul><li>Engage Consulting Engineers and OEMs for Assistance <li> <li>Evaluate Develop And Mentor Facility Personnel in Engineering and Maintenance<li> <li>Knowledge and experience with capital management<li> <li>Proven skills in Operations Division core competencies AnalyticalProblem Solving Results Driven Innovative Team PlayerInterpersonal Skills Intellect ResilientFlexibleAdaptable Leadership Skills <li> <li>Strategic leadership and thought leadership capability <li> <li>Project management skills and methodologies <li> <ul><li> <ul><p><br >This position will be accountable for <br ><p><ul><li>5 year capital plan development and maintenance <li> <li>Capital Project network strategy development <li> <li>Capital development and project execution <li> <li>SuM based vertical project startups <li> <li>Execution of projects cash flow <li> <li>Adherence to projects budgets and project schedules <li> <ul><p><br ><b>You will bring<b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in Engineering desirable<li> <li>The ability to travel 3050 throughout the US and Canada<li> <li>A minimum of 10+ years of engineering experience in the Food and Beverage products manufacturing processing and packaging<li> <li>Prior engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing or plant environment is a strong plus<li> <li>Strong organizational and leadership skills Ability to educate develop and mentor direct engineering project management and administrative staff<li> <li>Ability to communicate with all levels of employees customers consultants OEMs and outside agencies Polished written and verbal skills<li> <li>Depth of knowledge of project management budgeting cash flow negotiation skill problem solving including understanding of engineering systems technologies and operations within food manufacturing plants<li> <li>Understanding of project portfolio stage gates and project management methodologies for project portfolio management and planning and execution <li> <li>Curiosity to analyze programs and issues draw logical conclusions and assign a course of action<li> <ul><p><br >McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer We see value in ensuring we have a diverse antiracist inclusive meritbased and equitable workplace As a global familyowned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work We recognize that diversity drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger <br >McCain is an accessible employer If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs<br >The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID19 pandemic With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country<br >Your privacy is important to us By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy <br ><b>Job Family <b>Engineering amp Technical <br ><b>Division <b>NA Operations <br ><b>Department <b>Engineering NA <br ><b>Locations<b> US United States of America Illinois Chicago || US United States of America Illinois Lisle || US United States of America Illinois Oakbrook Terrace <br ><b>Company <b>McCain Foods USA Inc<p>
Technical Product Manager, Restaurant Hardware Solutions
Company: McDonald's Global Technology
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 04, 2024
<p><b>Job Description<b><br >Company Description<br >McDonalds evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first and leverages our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand We are recognized on lists like Fortunes Most Admired Companies and Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies<br >Doubling Down on the 4Ds Delivery Digital Drive Thru and Development <br >Our growth pillars emphasize the important role technology plays as the leading global omnichannel restaurant brand Technology enables the organization through digital technology and improving the customer crew and employee experience each and every day<br >Global Technology forging the way <br >Leading the digitization of our business is the Technology organization made up of intrapreneurs who build industry defining tech using the latest innovations and platforms like AI and edge computing to deliver on the next set of cuttingedge opportunities for the business At McDonalds you get to solve technology innovation challenges at an incredible scale and work across global teams who are always hungry for a challenge This provides access to exciting career paths for technologists Its bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favorite McD restaurant<br >Check out the Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology is directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy<br >Job Description<br >This opportunity is part of the Global Technology Infrastructure amp Operations team GTIO where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonalds works We provide bestinclass foundational technology products and services including Global Networking Cloud End User Computing and IT Service Management Its our goal to always provide an engaging relevant and simple experience for our customers<br >The Technical Product Manager Restaurant Hardware Solutions is part of the Restaurant Infrastructure amp Operations team within Global Technology This role reports to the Senior Technical Product Manager and is responsible for leading a portfolio of restaurant hardware solutions The restaurant environment is complex made up of many different technology hardware solutions With constantly evolving needs of restaurant crew and customers this team plays an important role in understanding those needs and evolving our hardware solutions to keep pace Being a new team the Technical Product Manager will play a key role in defining the scope of the Hardware Solutions team portfolio and associated hardware lifecycle processes including evolution of Infrastructure as a Service capabilities related to restaurant hardware<br >This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to help shape the transformation of infrastructure and operations products and services to the entire McDonalds environment<br ><strong>Responsibilities amp Accountabilities<strong><br ><p><ul><li>Support the Senior Manager Restaurant Hardware solutions by executing shortterm strategy for a portfolio of hardware solutions eg digital menu boards<li> <li>Understand restaurant needs crew customer manager and translate those functional and technical needs into product requirements to be used in designing andor selecting a hardware product as well as continuous enhancement of the product<li> <li>Partner with market and crossfunctional teams to define standards technical specifications select and approve global solutions and certify new hardware solutions<li> <li>With a shift to expanded global standards and hardware as a service the Technical Product Manager will contribute to defining marketlevel installation and ongoing technical support for products within their domain<li> <li>Contribute to the performance of the team by overseeing work of suppliers and related teams<li> <li>Solve defined problems identify ways to modify processes to meet end customer needs eg operator or customer challenges with a particular hardware solution<li> <li>Define and enforce hardware solution quality standards<li> <li>Design and execute tests to guarantee uptime of hardware solutions in the markets oversee third party hardware certification testing where appropriate<li> <li>Provide input on deployment plan for hardware solutions to market teams<li> <li>Facilitate processes to maintain and support hardware in the markets<li> <li>Manage stakeholder relationships including product teams as customers of hardware solutions and ensure stakeholders are aligned with hardware roadmaps<li> <ul><p>Qualifications<br ><strong>Basic Qualifications<strong><br ><p><ul><li>Willingness and ability to live the McDonalds values every day Serve Inclusion Integrity Community and Family<li> <li>Demonstrated experience owning and delivering high load technology or hardware products with measurable results<li> <li>Experience partnering with stakeholders across a complex global organization<li> <li>Experience prioritizing product feature development and costbenefit analysis eg business case creation MVP define amp develop backlog prioritization<li> <li>Impactminded approach with ability to articulate goals and instill action and alignment to reach them<li> <li>Experience working in an agile product development environment participating in and leading agile ceremonies managing a backlogrelease plan tracking metrics of multiple teams removing blockers burndown chart release burn up etc<li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage technical products from an unclear problem statement driving clarity understanding and opportunity assessment managing tradeoffs and evaluating potential concepts with internal and external partners using design thinking and agile principles<li> <li>Experience managing technical priorities and driving strategic hardware initiatives<li> <li>Ability to utilize data to proactively identify and solve complex problems potentially impacting the restaurant infrastructure platform function<li> <li>Proven analytical and quantitative skills ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions develop product strategy and business cases and measure success<li> <li>Strong written communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in easytounderstand business friendly language<li> <li>Understand customer centricity and lead products with that mindset<li> <ul><p><br ><strong>Preferred Qualifications<strong><br ><p><ul><li>Experience with hardware peripherals architecture and cataloging processes Example hardware kiosks digital signage media players scanners cash recyclers audio systems etc<li> <li>Experience with infrastructure as a service IaaS<li> <li>Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and partner across product and platform teams within a global engineering organization<li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage and navigate to drive results within a globally distributed organization<li> <li>Experience defining hardware standards and specifications that address global complexities and differences between markets regions<li> <li>Experience managing PampL of a program and developingmanaging financial forecasts to communicate ROI and spend rate<li> <ul><p><br ><strong>Experience<strong><br ><p><ul><li>8+ years of technical product management or relevant experience with a Bachelors degree or 6+ years relevant experience with a Masters degree<li> <li>2+ years working with restaurant or retail hardware solutions and platforms<li> <li>Experience working on technical teams that manage an important product andor a suite of products<li> <li>Experience communicating with leadership and setting expectations for major crossfunctional initiatives<li> <ul><p><br >Additional Information<br >McDonalds is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs Additionally if you or another applicant of whom you are aware require 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Sr Associate, Data Analytics - IT Risk
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted May 05, 2024
Northern Trust, a reputable financial institution since 1889, offers innovative services to high-profile clients. The role involves data analysis, metrics development, data management, and staying updated with industry trends. Requirements include a relevant degree, 3-4 years of experience, proficiency in SQL, and familiarity with risk control frameworks. The company promotes a flexible work culture and is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities.