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Director - Risk Management Scenario/Stress Testing
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 17, 2023
MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodation:Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected] hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. Build your career with us and apply today. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Tabletops are intended to examine tail events whose probabilities are deemed to have become more proximate, and deserving of focused study.-Generate suggestions for tabletop exercises-Schedule tabletop exercises once approved by the Chief Risk Officer, ensuring appropriate representation from risk and the business units-Create background materials for each exercises, including a scenario storyboard and questions for discussion-Produce draft minutes from each session within 48 hours of the exercise, incorporate revisions and issue final editions-Catalogue and track follow up issues-Ensure all tabletop summaries are either discussed at GERC or included as reference materials-Produce a year-end summary of tabletop exercisesMaintain Enterprise Stress Testing Policy.-Describe separation of exercises and responsibilities-Collaborate with others to establish and maintain a library of tail-event scenario exercisesParticipate in the Idiosyncratic Event Design Working Group (IEDWG).-Establish annual programs of tail event exercises-Generate and approve idiosyncratic events included in the annual CCAR exercise-Assist with the analysis of stress events used for quarterly Capital Management AssessmentsParticipate in Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) governance-Identify overlaps between scenarios and BC/DR plan testing-Support the broader Global Business Continuity and Recovery Services teamQualifications:• Bachelor's degree essential; masters strongly preferred• Minimum of five years experience in bank risk management, with focus on custody banks and non-financial risk highly desired• Project management experience• Strong writing and networking skills• Ability to work independentlyAs a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.The Director - Risk Management Scenario/Stress Testing will work with teams across the organization to organize tabletop exercises for forward looking risk opportunities.Responsibilities:Organize, execute, document, and follow up on tabletop exercises. Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.
Workday Project Manager
Company: Charger Logistics
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 16, 2023
Understanding of Core HCM, Payroll, Time & Attendance is preferred. Project management on strategic finance initiatives including cost optimization, leasing system integration, treasury management, legal entity rationalization, EPM strategy, ERP migration/implementations, etc. Knowledgeable of the key technologies and systems involved in finance including data platforms / warehouses, analytics tools, EPM tools, robotic process automation tools, low code / no code platforms, and ERP systems. Understanding of financial applications (i.e., General Ledger, Consolidation and Business Intelligence systems) is an asset. Digital transformation and intelligent process automation - assessing, designing, and, implementing technology interventions such as RPA, Process Mining, OCR, etc. Designing, building, and implementing finance operating models e.g., finance organization design, shared services design, outsourcing, processes, and technology. Set a clear vision, expectations, goals, and milestones for the project. Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience with finance transformation, process improvement, and/or ERP implementation initiatives and projects. Manage, guide, motivate and facilitate collaboration for project teams. Sound knowledge of best practices around HR processes, HR reporting and analysis background preferred.
DevOps Manager
Company: Green Thumb
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 19, 2023
The customer experiences you enable will generate over half a billion dollars in your first year. Responsibilities Manage and mentor a diverse team of DevOps, QA and Support Engineers in the US and India Champion our SDLC and CI/CD pipeline to improve the developer experience and productivity Enable the development of modern cloud-native software, producing decoupled and highly-performant services to power revenue-generating web, mobile and in-store applications Codify, maintain and improve testing processes to ensure high quality and maintainable code Optimize architecture for security, scalability, reliability, and resiliency Leverage serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda to drive innovation and minimize timelines Collaborate across business and technical partners to define requirements, dependencies and challenges, mitigating risks and removing blockers Qualifications 5+ years of progressive software engineering, including 2 years as a team lead and/or people manager Ability to motivate, mentor, empower, organize and communicate across distributed teams AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent professional experience Track record deploying and supporting complex technical solutions across multiple applications, balancing build and run considerations Deep technical competency and thought leadership; flexibility to leverage existing proficiencies or adopt new frameworks Principles of site reliability engineering; monitoring, alerting and on-call program execution Unit, functional and integration testing via frameworks such as Jest or Selenium Relational and non-relational databases; functions and containers; REST and GraphQL APIs Delivery, security/compliance and automation via edge cloud platforms (Cloudflare, Netlify) Stack Frontend: React, Next.js, Composable / Atomic Design Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Serverless Architecture: Microservices based,&8239;API first,&8239;Cloud-native SaaS,&8239;Headless Additional Requirements Must pass any and all required background checks Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Must possess valid driver’s license Must be a minimum of 21 years of age LI-Remote The role is a foundational piece of a highly visible, business facing team focused on aligning strategic objectives with tactical demands in the cannabis industry, one of the fastest growing and most innovative industries in the US. The Role GTI is looking for a people-first DevOps Manager to support the development and operation of cutting-edge web and mobile eCommerce applications across our many lines of business: retail delivery/click-and-collect (B2C), wholesale B2B, and CPG brands both via retailer (B2B2C) and D2C where allowed.
Enterprise Architect - Ideate to Scale
Company: Mars
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 17, 2023
LI-LD1 LI-Hybrid Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Facilitates business and IT alignment, connecting strategy to execution, through a cohesive, encouraging, and consultative manner, driving the organization's digital business strategies and balancing innovation and growth.Analyze and translate business requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectivesBring to bear industry standard methodologies and templates for the platforms and software- e.g., PLM,You will establish the technical integrity of the solution and ensure it remains aligned to requirements and delivery throughout projectPosition will maintain the alignment, integration, and coordination of architecture activities across different programs, projects and products within R&D and Innovation Develops and applies minimal viable architectures, which can include a set of standards, reference architecture patterns, principles, and guardrails, through the EA governance model. Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Clarifies accountability and provides the focal point for agile, effective, and efficient decision making.Collaborates with delivery teams to ensure consistency with the enterprise architecture, as well as to leverage shared technologies, tools and processes that impact speed to value and time to market.Collaborates with infrastructure teams to ensure consistency with the enterprise architecture, as well as to identify when it is vital to modify the enterprise architecture.Provide accurate and timely information to project management team collaborating on reporting project status, issues, risks and benefitsEstablish, build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external technical peers and build new relationships through networking to support effective delivery and continuous path for evergreening the solutions What can you expect from Mars? The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. This is a technical position with command of the leading platforms like SAP, Siemens, 3D, its underlying data, and its movement across the sub-functions - typical in the consumer goods industry: Discover - business portfolio strategy, PPM, and Innovation. Knowledge of IT governance and operations for a Process Manufacturing organization Experience in the technical leadership of large software implementation projects including Enterprise Integration technologies and patterns Hands on experience background in application development, data, integration, and technology lifecycle management Delivering compelling and confident presentations centered on development and design and its value connection to process automation Developing trusted relationships across stakeholder groups, key partners such as SAP and partner ecosystem You will be comfortable with managing complexity and ambiguity and giving clear advice and leadership to internal and external teamsYou will have a depth of consulting and functional experience of working across SAP Supply Chain business processes; both in the digital core and wider applications What will be your key responsibilities? SAP S4 and its integration with PLM and satellite systems. This is a solution shaping position with Table stakes required skill in SAP and any S4 innovations in AI as well as upstream functions like new PPM (Project Portfolio Management), product development, quality, R&D, and packaging and artwork.
Operational Resiliency Oversight Specialist
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 15, 2023
This will include the input into required Management Information reporting, investigation into areas of concern / issues, and the tracking of any required remediation• Review all relevant resiliency metrics ensuring their accuracy and fit for purpose in supporting the Resiliency Strategy• Inputs into the resiliency program covering the Operational Resiliency Risk Attestation framework and monitoring of Asset Servicing adherence• Helps maintain the Value Chain Mapping documentation for Important Business Services, and co-ordinate validation through the attestation/champions framework• Monitor and review impact of new Products and Organizational change on Asset Servicing resiliency strategy• Engage in internal and external audits for the program ensuring timely delivery of data and effective closure of any audit findings• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experienceKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS• 5-7 years of related experience in operational control and / or resiliency • Strong knowledge ofoperational resiliency includingdisaster/business recovery,business continuity management, 3rd party vendor/outsourcing, corporate risk policies and standards• Strong understanding of risk management practices including cyber security and how they apply in Financial Servicesorganizations including the impact of regulation on operational resiliency matters• Strong understanding of data analytics and related tools including Power BI• Strong collaboration and communication skills• Ability to drive to execution• Applies knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize department performanceAbout Northern Trust:Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. Build your career with us and apply today. May lead projects and/or have accountability for on-going activities or objectives.MAJOR DUTIES• Involved in business dependency oversight, monitoring of risks and vulnerabilities across all services. Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve! With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 20,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Solves complex issues and works independently. We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Provides guidance to others as necessary. Operational Resiliency Oversight Specialist SUMMARYA senior team member of the Operational Resiliency Oversight Function within the Global Operational Resiliency Office supporting Asset Servicing, responsible for supporting the oversight reporting and execution of the Operational Resiliency initiatives.
Executive Director (Program/Project Management)
Company: OCC
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 19, 2023
For more information about OCC , please click here .OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Step 2You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.Step 3If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. [Required] Ability to successfully plan, scope and drive multiple interdependent projects to completion[Required] Experience managing large, complex programs with the support of a cross-functional team in a matrix organization[Required] Ability to manage complex tasks with aggressive timelines as well as meet changing requirements resulting from evolving business needs[Required] Expert knowledge of project and product management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile[Required] Ability to analyze project/program business cases and understand the impact to the business[Required] Ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment[Required] Ability to facilitate program alignment between business and technical teams[Required] Analytical problem-solver[Required] Self-directed and detail oriented[Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills[Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills[Required] Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships[Required] Experience leading teams and managing the career growth of direct reportsTechnical Skills & Background[Required] Expert with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar PPM tool)[Required] Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)[Required] Expert with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence[Required] Expert knowledge of application development and testing processesCertifications[Preferred] Project Management Professional (PMP) certification[Preferred] Agile Scrum Certification or similarEducation & Training[Required] Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline[Preferred] Master's degree in business administration, management, or technical discipline[Required] 15+ years of experience in project management, project leadership, or role within a Project Management Office (PMO) Who We Are The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. Some of these components include:A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote workTuition Reimbursement to support your continued educationStudent Loan Repayment AssistanceTechnology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotelyGenerous PTO and Parental leaveCompetitive health benefits including medical, dental and visionStep 1When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Additionally, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance to documented processes and procedures, project management practices, and portfolio and project management (PPM) tools.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.Cultivate a high-performance environment that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vision/values/business strategy, and managing succession and development planning for the teamEnsure compliance across the portfolio of enterprise projectsOversee and ensure quality of all in-flight initiatives (budget, timeline, and scope) and ensure alignment of initiatives to strategic business outcomesEstablish strong relationships with business sponsors and executive leadership to understand and identify effective solutions for business outcomes that align with OCC strategic objectivesAdhere to and hold team accountable to all OCC standard project management guidelines, procedures, and controls, including OCC project management checklists and templatesEnsure team stays current on all OCC standard project management guidelines, including OCC project management checklists and templatesEnsure team members identify project risks, track, resolve issues, and eliminate project challengesMonitor and report on the progress of the portfolio of project milestones, health, and budget to executive leadership and impacted stakeholdersSet and clearly communicate priorities and performance expectations, provide feedback and coaching, and conduct performance appraisalsSupport EPMO participation in regulatory examinations, internal audits, compliance reviews and management self-testingLead remediation efforts related to findings and observations in areas of responsibility and ensure remediation addresses root cause, improves OCC's residual risk, and is completed in a timely mannerPerform other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesManage a teamQualifications:The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. Please complete the application and attach your resume. The role will partner with senior leaders within the lines of business and functional areas to address a range of critical initiatives for technology, risk, and operations, including initiatives to respond to regulatory needs, increase operating performance, improve process design and controls, and generate bottom-line improvements.
Research Business Associate
Company: Aquatic Capital Management
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 19, 2023
The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination. Uncluttered by legacy platforms and processes, Aquatic develops systematic investment strategies, enabled by a leading-edge research and development platform. At Citadel, Jon held numerous senior positions over the years, including head of Statistical Arbitrage and Equity High Frequency, culminating in leading the highly successful Global Quantitative Strategies business. Prior to founding Aquatic, Jon was a Partner and Senior Managing Director at Citadel, where he worked for more than 13 years. The vision is simple: to build a world class, quantitative trading company with a collaborative team of highly capable researchers and engineers.This role represents a unique opportunity to join a distinguished and hugely successful quantitative investment manager at the foundational level of building a world class operation from scratch. This role works directly with both Research, Technology and Aquatic Leadership and covers the entire scope of the research & development process. Role DetailsWork cross-functionally to enable Aquatic to scale across research & development capability building and identify, implement process improvements across research & development projectsIn each project, you will gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, develop and communicate recommendations to senior leadership in collaboration with research & development colleaguesBuild comprehensive project plans that merge R&D requirements with company goals and coordinate various personnel across all project phases, from initial development through implementationTechnical Experience: Background in engineering, computer science or related field, or equivalent work experienceOrganizational skills that can be applied to overseeing project from inception to completionAbility to program in Python to connect systemsCandidate Qualities: 1-5 years of experience, ideally in a top-tier management consulting firm with a focus on financial services / business strategy or top-tier technology firm with a focus on product managementRigorous analytical skills and experience with data visualization (e.g., building dashboards, partnering with stakeholders to collect data, synthesizing recommendations to firm leadership)Excellent project management skills with a track record of organizing and delivering cross-functional projects with explicit timelinesStrong bias for actionDriven by accountability and internal urgencyComfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team settingMotivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to all stakeholdersAquatic Capital Aquatic is a quantitative trading and investment company recently launched by Jon Graham. In this role, you will work directly with our R&D team to push initiatives forward by overseeing a wide variety of projects from conceptual design through implementation. Role: R&D BizOps AssociateLocation: NYC, ChicagoAt Aquatic, we are actively recruiting for a Research & Development Business Operations Associate in our Chicago office.
Account Director
Company: Critical Mass
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 18, 2023
We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If U.S. based: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scamsavoidIf Canada based: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.htmlIf U.K. based: https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rightsIf Costa Rica based: https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected] are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly. This includes managing projects, client expectations, having an intimate understanding of project finances and resource needs. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 4 days a week. Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. You will be responsible for constantly evaluating the way in which your portfolio is being run to ensure best practices and processes are being followed to ensure operational excellence and successful delivery.Collaborate closely with other client service and project management team members to ensure key points of portfolio information is being shared as needed for collective successCommunicate often, clearly and in a way that allows all team members to be working from a level playing fieldParticipate in strategic annual planning to drive the agency’s agenda forward in support of the client’s businessHandle project initiation and creation amidst ambiguous environments in collaboration with cross discipline teamsBuild strong relationships with internal teams and other agency partners in order to establish trust and an ideal collaborative environmentWork closely with project management, and other technical or data science experts to evaluate MarTech platforms to identify how to best execute strategic roadmap initiativesWork closely with technical, data science and UI/UX experts in order to create an iterative roadmap of new site featuresAssist in development of necessary processes that enable the team to build, test and learn in order to iterate on the features necessary to evolve the success of the websiteSupport or own projects related to digital strategy, website development, website optimization, consistent A/B testing programs and SEO.Be able to analyze insights, and data in order to help drive projects and solutions.Ensure Client objectives are met with the projects we are executing.Help ensure the Client understands the project work to allow for them to be core collaborators and advocates for the work within their organizationCreate opportunities for deeper collaboration and interaction that reinforces the client’s status as an innovative participant in the creation of cutting-edge solutionsUnderstand all disciplines to provide quality assurance of project deliverables, while maintaining best practices and solutions across functionsProvide leadership, support, and ongoing guidance to team membersProvide internal teams with appropriate insight into client’s strategic business initiativesYou have:6-10 years of Account Management experience in internet marketing or advertising online media, demonstrating a strong track record of successful client managementExperience with digital strategy, digital experience development, site development, site feature development, SEO, MarTech platformsExperience with site development, specifically involvement in large scale site design, build-out, maintenance, and enhancementsDemonstrated understanding of CRM, content management, analytics, digital marketing, eCommerce, and internet technologies, indicating your comprehensive knowledge of the digital landscapeExperience working with complex clients, delivering annual services revenues in excess of $2M eachKnowledge of programs, projects, and management processes and toolsets, showcasing your ability to efficiently oversee and execute complex projectsProven abilities in negotiation and leadership, with a track record of successfully navigating challenging client situations and leading cross-functional teamsExcellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling presentations that resonate with clients and internal partnersA comprehensive and detailed knowledge of issues within e-business, including a strong working knowledge of third-party solution providers, demonstrating your expertise in the e-commerce ecosystemExcellent interpersonal skills, especially in situations involving consensus-building and team collaboration, highlighting your ability to foster strong working relationships both internally and externallyWhat We Offer:Global maternity and parental leaveCompetitive benefits packagesVacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex daysAccess to online services for families and new parentsExtensive winter holiday office closuresSummer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groupsInternal learning and development programsEnterprise-wide employee discountsAt Critical Mass, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our employees, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position today!The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The ask stems from our want to:Strengthen opportunity for continuous learningImprove collaboration and team relationships.Increase employee engagementThis work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM.
Enterprise Architect - Plan to Deliver
Company: Mars
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 15, 2023
LI-LD1 LI-Hybrid Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Facilitates business and IT alignment, connecting strategy to execution, through a cohesive, encouraging, and consultative manner, driving the organization's digital business strategies and balancing innovation and growth.You will be comfortable with managing complexity and ambiguity and giving clear advice and leadership to internal and external teamsLeading key design decisionsHands on application development, data, integration, and technology lifecycle management Confident stakeholder managementKey contributor to SAP COEDelivering compelling and confident presentations centered on development and design and its value connection to process automationDeveloping trusted relationships across stakeholder groups, key partners such as SAP and partner ecosystemYou will have a depth of consulting and functional experience of working across SAP Supply Chain business processes; and Customer management both in the digital core and wider applications Analyze and translate process optimization backlog into blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems, and platforms to achieve business objectivesBring to bear industry standard methodologies and templates for the platforms and software- e.g., PLMYou will establish the technical integrity of the solution and ensure it remains aligned to requirements and delivery throughout project and handover to supportPosition will maintain the alignment, integration, and coordination of architecture activities across different programs, projects and products within R&D and Innovation Develops and applies minimal viable architectures, which can include a set of standards, reference architecture patterns, principles, and guardrails, through the EA governance model. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Clarifies accountability and provides the focal point for agile, effective, and efficient decision making.Collaborates with delivery teams to ensure consistency with the enterprise architecture and to leverage shared technologies, tools and processes that impact speed to value and time to market.Collaborates with infrastructure teams to ensure consistency with the enterprise architecture and to identify when it is vital to modify it.Provide accurate and timely information to project management team collaborating on reporting project status, issues, risks and benefitsEstablish, build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external technical peers and build new relationships through networking to support effective delivery and continuous path for evergreening the solutions What can you expect from Mars? As an Enterprise rchitect, you will be a leading resource that is responsible for influencing and designing innovative software solutions. 10 - 15 years of experience within a corporate IT environment or Technology Business Management framework Knowledge of Agile methodology and using tools such as Jira and Focused Build Professional experience in a corporate IT environment or Technology Business Management framework Knowledge of Agile methodology and using tools such as Jira and Focused Build Technical background and experience in development and especially with SAP S4 technical architecture and end to end design to automate key business processes.Knowledge of the strategic direction of SAP and related products and how to architect those into leading supply chain solutions.Superior communication skillsExcellent project and resource management skillsRisk identification and management skills Ability to consult management and engineering teams, with technical advice regarding business analysis, project management, IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud development, and software architecture designExcellent analytical skills and the ability to see the connections between layers of business operationsAbility to understand how different parts of business operations are connected and how business processes achieve their goalsPrior experience in an Enterprise IT environment or Technology Business Management framework Knowledge of Agile methodology and using tools such as Jira and Focused Build What will be your key responsibilities? Working with a team of senior technical consultants, architects, and data experts, you will be responsible for the design of the solution and passing through any technical review board. You'll bring a strong awareness of business requirements met by functional solutions, which include SAP as well as third-party products.
Manager, DevOps Engineering
Company: Green Thumb
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 19, 2023
The customer experiences you enable will generate over half a billion dollars in your first year. Responsibilities Manage and mentor a diverse team of DevOps, QA and Support Engineers in the US and India Champion our SDLC and CI/CD pipeline to improve the developer experience and productivity Enable the development of modern cloud-native software, producing decoupled and highly-performant services to power revenue-generating web, mobile and in-store applications Codify, maintain and improve testing processes to ensure high quality and maintainable code Optimize architecture for security, scalability, reliability, and resiliency Leverage serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda to drive innovation and minimize timelines Collaborate across business and technical partners to define requirements, dependencies and challenges, mitigating risks and removing blockers Qualifications 5+ years of progressive software engineering, including 2 years as a team lead and/or people manager Ability to motivate, mentor, empower, organize and communicate across distributed teams AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent professional experience Track record deploying and supporting complex technical solutions across multiple applications, balancing build and run considerations Deep technical competency and thought leadership; flexibility to leverage existing proficiencies or adopt new frameworks Principles of site reliability engineering; monitoring, alerting and on-call program execution Unit, functional and integration testing via frameworks such as Jest or Selenium Relational and non-relational databases; functions and containers; REST and GraphQL APIs Delivery, security/compliance and automation via edge cloud platforms (Cloudflare, Netlify) Stack Frontend: React, Next.js, Composable / Atomic Design Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Serverless Architecture: Microservices based,&8239;API first,&8239;Cloud-native SaaS,&8239;Headless Additional Requirements Must pass any and all required background checks Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Must possess valid driver’s license Must be a minimum of 21 years of age LI-Remote The Role GTI is looking for a people-first Manager, DevOps Engineering to support the development and operation of cutting-edge web and mobile eCommerce applications across our many lines of business: retail delivery/click-and-collect (B2C), wholesale B2B, and CPG brands both via retailer (B2B2C) and D2C where allowed. The role is a foundational piece of a highly visible, business facing team focused on aligning strategic objectives with tactical demands in the cannabis industry, one of the fastest growing and most innovative industries in the US.
Senior Security Engineer
Company: Ariel Investments
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 16, 2023
Ariel prohibits discrimination against an applicant or employee because of their actual or perceived protected characteristic(s), and is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse group of talented applicants, and to providing employees with a workplace free from discrimination and/or harassment.Equal employment opportunity takes place in all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, and termination. Developer, Cloud / Security EngineerAt least 10 years of total IT experienceProgramming and scripting skills using languages such as PowerShell, Python, C, and/or other 4GLsMust have excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must have strong vendor relationship management skills.Must have good work management skills with the ability to successfully complete efforts on-time and within budgetBackground in designing/developing/architecting/planning/implementing IT and security systemsSuperior analytical and problem-solving capabilities.A strong strategic and business mindsetEducation (preferred and/or required)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security preferredCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCISA, CISSP, Security +, Microsoft Azure, or MCSE level certifications preferredCompliance:Ariel employees, including the incumbent(s) in this position, are required to: (1) read and strictly adhere to all compliance policies and procedures of the various Ariel entities, as applicable; and (2) work together with their colleagues, including the CCO, to resolve compliance issues. Equal Opportunity Employer / Diversity:Ariel celebrates diversity and practices inclusion as a way to get work done – it’s in our DNA. As an equal opportunity employer, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status (including pregnancy), disability, perceived disability, veteran status, status of military discharge, or any other basis under federal, state, or local law. The successful candidate should be able to communicate effectively and successfully coordinate efforts with other areas of the business and senior management.ExperienceWell versed on cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, CISKnowledge of the security landscape including but not limited to security operations, patch management, vulnerability scanning, managed security service providers, Identity Governance (IGA)Hands on experience with software development, reverse engineering, forensic analysisDeep knowledge of the Microsoft Azure and O365 ecosystems including but not limited to hands on experience of Azure automation, DevOps, Sentinel, Defender, Endpoint ManagerMinimum of 5 years performing the role at the level of or equivalent to: Sr Engineer, Sr. As such, Ariel provides employees a robust benefits package that includes:Coverage for same-sex partner (domestic or spouse)Coverage for children (natural born, step, adopted or foster)Fully paid medical insurance that covers fertility treatments, gender affirmationEmployer contributions to a Health Savings AccountMaternity leave at 100% pay (12 weeks)Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks depending on tenure)Flexible Your Time Off policyHybrid work model – in office 3 days a week Tuesday through Thursday (occasional business needs may require being in the office on a remote day)Lastly, all employees have access to Ariel-sponsored educational, training, and recreational activities. We strive to be best-in-class investors and pioneer a path for those who entrust us with their financial future. Position SummaryThe Sr. Security Engineer will be assisting the Chief Technology & Information Security Officer (CTO,CISO), with several areas of Ariel’s digital transformation with a focus on security. This individual will be responsible for assisting with designing, planning, executing, maintaining and supporting our security environment first and foremost, cloud strategy and operational environments along with who can seamlessly mesh technical know-how with business acumen to help us navigate all our cloud and security computing needs.Essential to this role is the ability to develop, propose and maintain policy, standards, and procedures while continually focusing on process improvements, present alternatives and associated risks, professionally debate issues and view cloud and mobile computing and security from a business perspective. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential and we give them the runway to do so. After four decades of active investing, we remain committed to our clients, our teammates and our community. Everyone plays their position, and each contribution is critical to our firm’s success. We uphold our fiduciary responsibility to every shareholder, no matter how big or small. At Ariel, we strongly believe that teamwork yields results—which is why we have Co-CEOs. John Rogers and Mellody Hobson share a desire to cultivate leaders who are curious, focused and disciplined. As value investors, our thinking is deliberate and unconventional.
Logistics Specialist
Company: Green Thumb
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 19, 2023
Persistent drive for results utilizing sound project management, as well as organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to make sound business judgments related to strategic supply philosophies and initiatives Hands-on expertise developing and implementing programs for cost reduction, supplier performance management and inventory reduction.&8239; A Highly&8239;motivated,&8239;self-directed,&8239;innovative, and able to work independently&8239;or among teams&8239;with keen judgement, common sense, and&8239;resourcefulness.&8239; Adapts and thrives&8239;in a demanding, start-up,&8239;fast-paced&8239;environment.&8239; Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.&8239; Possesses a&8239;high level of critical thinking.&8239; Operates&8239;with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.&8239; Additional Requirements Must pass any and all required background checks Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Follows procurement strategies, policies and procedures as defined by the leadership team, develops a comprehensive understanding of the business and user requirements for assigned spend categories.&8239; Manage and maintain a company culture consistent with the culture established at GTI corporate of accountability, transparency, and enjoyment. Ability to work on ad-hoc projects as assigned. Acknowledge, manage, and respond to all queries, expedite requests within 24 hours of receipt. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field: business, supply chain, materials management, customs brokerage. 3+ years knowledge of shipping, logistics, claim resolution, and carrier performance metrics. ) Monitors status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems.&8239; Works with carrier representatives to rectify problems such as damage, shortages, nonconformance to specifications, and handle transportation claims. Manage carrier performance and score-carding. Analyze data for trends and present opportunities for improvement to leadership. Acts as the point-of contact and subject matter expert on logistics and shipping. Ability to create or update written procedures with site operations personnel. Participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance GTI’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Identifies strategic opportunities which result in cost savings, areas for efficiency and opportunities for Procurement team.&8239; Works closely with the accounting team to ensure vendor billing is correct and terms & conditions are adhered to. This role will be critical to ensure products and services are delivered to our production locations on time, while optimizing our overall transportation strategy. Responsibilities Manage the scheduling, documentation, preparation, tracking, and distribution of all LTL and FTL shipments. Determines shipping method for material using knowledge of shipping procedures and rates. Works closely with Production Sites and the planning teams to meet objectives and address service-related issues. Ensure that shipments are picked up on time each day and that carriers have all of the information regarding the scheduled pickups to make them successful (BOL’s, hazmat documents, etc. The Role The Logistics Specialist for GTI will be responsible for booking, scheduling and tracking freight for inbound deliveries, coordinating intercompany transfers, and managing supplier performance.